Soldering Stained Glass - Textured Solder For Edging Stained Glass Suncatchers Livestream

[@paulshaw7041]

Thank you for sharing your method.. Brilliant like the artwork x

[@thatgirlholli4909]

Thank you for very inspiring demo going to try this this morning! Also added tip of protective gloves, so glad I came across you on KZbin. Look forward to meeting up again.

[@MakeStainedGlass]

Glad you enjoyed it! How did you fare with your attempt?

[@AfricanSouthernCross]

Very informative....btw, that artwork looks lovely !

[@MakeStainedGlass]

Thank you!

[@lessliedominguez]

Thank you for the video, I found it very helpful. Can you please tell me how do you paint the glass.

[@azuranox]

Thank you for sharing! Is it possible to show how to create the ripple/swirl texture decoration on the solder?

[@kristycannon7923]

Once your finished with the piece (may sound silly) but do you remove the clear tape once everything's clean?

[@MakeStainedGlass]

Yes I do! This was just a temporary barrier to prevent flux from touching the paint.

[@kristycannon7923]

@@MakeStainedGlass thank you, I appreciate your willingness to share 😊

[@stevestegall4406]

Do you ever trouble with a side along the edge release from the glass. Like the copper foil lifts away from the glass. Happened to me twice.

[@MakeStainedGlass]

Thanks for your question. I have had this happen a few times early on. The culprit for this is usually poor adhesion due to old or poor quality foil or dirty glass. Another reason I've heard of is that there may be too much heat being used. And just in case you're wondering, my favourite foil is Edco. ;)

[@CreateGoodFX]

I love this. What temp was you iron for 60/40 solder? Thanks!

[@MakeStainedGlass]

I usually use my iron set around 360 degrees, but if you find that everything melts too quickly the next lowest setting on mine is 310 degrees and that would work well for doing this technique too.

[@CreateGoodFX]

Thanks so much! I have everything out and will be trying this!

[@ralphmallonee2634]

What temp did you set your iron on? Also what was the name of the soldering iron you used?

[@MakeStainedGlass]

The iron would have been at about 360 degrees but you can always adjust it up or down depending on personal preference. The iron used here is the Hakko FX601. amzn.to/2u5wqz4 (affiliate link)

[@julesyates1458]

Can I edge a copper foil piece with lead came?

[@MsPopo81]

Some of your links dont work like the flux link, brings page to different brand

[@faytedrow9383]

what do you mean by tinning

[@MakeStainedGlass]

Tinning is when only enough solder is added to turn the copper foil silver so that it's not built up all.

[@smilesarealwaysfree4475]

63/37 or 60/40 solder for decorating?

[@MakeStainedGlass]

It's really a personal preference. I never really noticed a difference when using my Weller iron, so I just got used to using 60/40 for everything. I have a roll of 63/37 sitting in the closet where it has been for about 9 or 10 years. Since I started using the Hakko iron, I just stick with the 60/40 and adjust the temperature control.