STAINED GLASS FOILING! HOW TO!

[@ignatiussilveira4257]

After watching this video 😮 your unbelievable. I don't have any words. I'm tongue tied. There appears to be no boundaries for such creativity coupled up with uniqueness, style & beauty in the presentations. You are a genius. There is no doubt about it. I like it 👌. Good 👍 teacher. Great going.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so very much. ✨🌛🖤🙏🏻

[@normandmainville8264]

From all the videos I am watching on stained class courses, you are at the top of the list for the crystal clear explanations and demonstrations. Your work is flawless. You are definately a professional. ❤ Thank you for teaching me. I love restoring old doors. When they have lights in them, I put stained glass in them. Love this new art I add to my list.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you. 🙏🏻🖤 So very much. Welcome to stained glass!! ♡♡♡☆☆☆

[@amyrockwell1260]

i’m just starting working with stained glass and following along with your videos. your instructions and visuals are so clear, thank you!! and you seem cool and funny which makes it more fun to learn lol. these are so helpful.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Well thank you so much! So glad your enjoying my videos!! 🖤✨

[@balbirgrewal8852]

Honestly, I am shocked the way you work with those nails. Very impressing. Like your videos. Thanks.

[@Cdwny]

Thank you for the close up filming. I've watched so many videos that are shot from across the room and you can't see what their hands are doing. Nice job!

[@MakenzieHallie]

So glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you for watching!!

[@joshlyngreever1352]

Oh my gosh thank you sooo much!! I’ve been obsessing getting foil perfect both sides. Finding out about different color backing opens up whole new world!!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Awesome!! Glad you learned something new! 🖤

[@missyreviews5894]

Your pieces are cut so beautifully and put together so perfectly

[@MakenzieHallie]

Just practice practice is all! ♡

[@michellegazdik8001]

You really are a great teacher, Mackenzie!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you michelle!

[@shannonpostlewait1621]

Thank you so much for your videos! After watching the moon kit fail and about 5 others I did my first sun catcher. You made it so easy to do with all the break downs of each step. Can’t wait to do more!!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Awesome!!! Welcome to stained glass!

[@SlightlyMiscalculated]

Absolutely binging all of your videos! After being laid off for getting sick I'm starting to work and create for myself! Stained glass is one thing I want to get into, and your videos have been so helpful and concise in explaining everything I need to know and purchase to really give me a solid shot at this! Your vids are brilliant and your work is amazing!! :D

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much!! Im so glad your enjoying my videos and finding them helpful!! If I can do it, anyone can!! Thank you for watching!!

[@thedarkside_ofmartha]

I used your simple paintbrush handle technique to burnish my foil. It was the perfect solution. Thanx‼️ your work is beautiful & you are a great teacher. Thanks again for all these great videos 🙂

[@MakenzieHallie]

So glad your enjoying my videos! Thank you for watching. 🖤

[@christina413]

Great technique! Ty for sharing and explaining your tips! You are so talented with your craft as well as effortlessly and concisely convey the information. 🏆💯

[@MakenzieHallie]

I appreciate that so much, thank you!

[@kellycarroll651]

Thank you so much for your channel!!! I’ve been wanting to do stained glass for years but was overwhelmed with not knowing anything about it… your videos are so clear to understand and so so helpful… I feel like I can actually make the jump int trying this art!

[@MakenzieHallie]

You can ABSOLUTELY do it Kelly! 🖤

[@drsmith5168]

Amazing teaching skills. Love this channel

[@MakenzieHallie]

Appreciate you!

[@yuliyabryant4052]

Thank you for this video. It is so easy and pleasant to watch and also it’s very informative. Much love for your beautiful work.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much. I'm so glad it was helpful!!

[@yuliyabryant4052]

@@MakenzieHallie it was very helpful and I can’t get enough of your work

[@mbabaei]

Miss Hollie, Thank you so much for another great tip on your videos to remedy the foil split on concave glass cuts but I have been facing with many of my projects.

[@magdalenagrabiec1259]

How deep copper foil should be on glass ?

[@MakenzieHallie]

Of coarse! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@MakenzieHallie]

It depends on every piece! There is no set answer unfortunately, you have to base it on strength, look, glass type etc and make the best educated choice!

[@susancadis]

The part where you added foil to make certain parts thicker was very helpful. Never knew that was a thing but I'm glad you did that. It's going to help with projects that needed thicker foil in spots.

[@debbieabbott5503]

Thank u so much for sharing this video im so happy 🥰 I found u on KZbin. I've always wanted to do stain glass artworks & keen to give this ago. So happy I dont need all the tools I almost gave up on this art, I hunted high and low for a table foiler?, I couldn't find one in nz 🤔but u showed me I don't really need one or all the tools & that works great for my budget 💖 how fricken exciting I can start collecting all the materials slowly but I will get their 🏆😀 I understand your teaching & guidelines clearly, absolutely brilliant thank u Kind regards Debbie xx 💐

[@flarpster3675]

Best. Videos. EVER. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Johadart]

Absolutely great videos, awesome work, lots to learn, you have no need to change anything, your awesome, 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thanks Joe! So glad your enjoying my channel.

[@Johadart]

@@MakenzieHallie your most welcome 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@ccee7184]

You did a very good job with giving tips as you went along with each piece, You are a natural presenter and confident in what you do. You surely are doing it straight from the hip and not a written script! I'm super happy to be a subscriber to your channel--inspiration to get back into what I love. GLASS ART!!!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much Ceecee!! Im so glad your enjoying my channel. Thank you so much for watching! 🖤🖤🖤

[@maryporter1184]

Amazing videos, thank you! Do you ever use Re-Strip copper vertically between joints to give it added strength? I would love to learn how to do that.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Very very rarely do i. Only for much larger, mainly foiled panels. And you legit just wedge that bitch between the foil! I can put this on the list for upcoming videos though! (I will say i most of the time don't find it necessary.)

[@helenthorne6514]

So amazing……. Loving your videos …..

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you!! So glad your enjoying my channel!

[@ladylee8364]

This was very educational loved it

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

Love your style❤

[@Gantorin]

I am going to try my hand at my first stained glass piece. I know nothing, but you have really taught me what I should do or expect. Thank you. I am making a 3D structure, so complex piece on assymbly, but all my pieces should have straight edges to make a polygon heart. Wish me luck.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Awesome!!! Good luck!!!!

[@joevangorder6050]

I just got all my supplies and maid my first start ND I'm watching your show and love the way you work ! Although I can't believe how you do such beautiful work with your nails! That's an art in itself! Will be watching and learning! Keep it up!!!!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Welcome to stained glass! So glad your enjoying. Thank you for watching!

[@barbaracovey]

Excellent video! Thanks!

[@Kututwo]

okay first of all these videos have been helping me so much but secondly the fact that you can do all this with those fabulous nails is so impressive holy crap hahah

[@MakenzieHallie]

😂😂 thank you so much my friend! & So glad the videos are helpful!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@ErikaM-ih2gf]

Thank you so much for all of your videos, your explanations and human way of teaching have been a game changer for me! I am wondering if you have any tips for first steps in a project/ getting everything to line up... I am struggling with not having gaps between pieces, especially for squared projects. When I say struggling... its catastrophic...

[@MakenzieHallie]

Well, that's normal. As annoying as it is to hear, "practice makes perfect." There is no one size fits all solution for these types of things beyond just practicing and figuring out what it is that you are doing specifically, that's leaving you with these larger gaps. Remember, some gap-ing is not only unavoidable but needed for the strength of the piece. You don't want every single piece wedged together, so tightly you're risking breaking your glass every time you fit your design together. If you have these catastrophic gaps, go back remake those pieces, lay it on top of your stencil, try to figure out where you went wrong or move forward with the gaps, filling those gaps with 50/50 solder and then laying your bead work with 60/40. Then, move on to the next project. Repeat until you get better and better and better. I always tell everybody this art takes years to master. So the more hours you put into it, even if it's 10 minutes every single day, the better you're gonna get. That's just the reality of this type of art.

[@ErikaM-ih2gf]

Thank you so much for the speedy response and the (as always) spot-on tips, I had no idea about using the 50/50 to fill gaps and tried this today and BAM catastrophic turned into Christmas worthy piece I made for my newly married sister of the Mountain View from where they got married, pretty special. I have been working on this project for over a month and was ready to throw in the towel, you saved the day, thanks again! @@MakenzieHallie

[@MakenzieHallie]

Your so welcome!! 🖤🖤

[@richarddoxsie4906]

You do an awesome job, Thank you for all of your instructions. You have helped me immensely in perfecting my craft, keep up the great job!!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much!! Im so glad your enjoying my channel! Thank you for watching!

[@harveytaylor-mccartney5794]

Thank you for your superb tutorials, I’m so new to this craft and you are my go to artist, you make sense of what seems tricky...great work, take care... Harvey

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you Harvey! Im so glad my channel is helpful for you!!! Welcome to glass and thank you for watching!

[@susanbunting6385]

This was super helpful. I've been having some trouble with my copper foil pulling off. My workbench is in my garage, so it might be getting too cold out there. Thanks for these great videos!

[@MakenzieHallie]

I'm so glad it was helpful!! Thank you for watching!!

[@californiagumbo8702]

Outstanding educator!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you 🙏🖤

[@Johadart]

P.s love the Tatts and the nails, so good to see.. 🤙🏼

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thanks man!!!! Me too. Lol!

[@thesaladczar]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@debbietwhittington4477]

you answered my problem lol i am having with my cross suncatchers they were feeling flimsy like they might break apart now i know how to fix it thanks

[@MakenzieHallie]

Oh jeez yea, flimsy at all is not good!! They should be strong enough to resist bending trying pretty hard! I'm glad I answered your questions!! Thank you for watching!!

[@brandendominick9093]

1st off I LOVE your videos! Thank you! I never would have gotten this far without your help. 2nd, I am hoping you can help me figure out what am I doing wrong? It has to be something between the foiling & soldering. I can get the bead to build up perfectly within the piece but my outer edges are horrible! It’s almost as if all I can get is the thinnest layer of solder to stick directly to the foil. The more I try the build up the bead it makes the foil lift right off the glass. Should I give it a wash once more after laying the foil down? I’m making sure the foil is layed down and no lifting edges before I flux. Am I maybe using too much flux? Any insight would be so helpful!

[@robswanston9581]

Hi Makenzie, Awesome video. Would you happen to have the patterns for some of your projects eg. the moon and wolf project ?

[@MakenzieHallie]

I am trying to figure out a way to get my stencils to you guys asap!! I have to find the best way to get you guys good quality, clear printable images. I'm looking into a couple platforms. ♡ keep you posted!

[@Someoneoutthere67]

It makes perfect sense thickening the copper foil

[@janerobo5911]

I'm learning so much from you. I love your clear down to earth style. I'm a Newby and so far only worked with glass nuggets. Any chance you could do a session on foiling glass nuggets? Also I think you can add wire on the edge of the foil to create a bit of a ridge to the edge (that might be more for jewellery?). I love how you add links to everything you use too. Fantastic!!

[@lauriewilson9959]

I too would like to learn about adding round glass pieces and how to make/add wire designs ie antennas, filigree designs! TY

[@christinalanders3567]

i am really enjoying your videos. is there a video for the soldering of this piece? i like that you take time to explain completely and repeat the most salient points. i saw a video of you soldering, but it wasn't an entire piece. i struggle with gaps and having solder fall through (i ordered the iron you use. i have previously only used crappy wellers, but hoping this will improve the quality of my lines) i would love to see a video of you tackling those kinds of issues. you explain and demonstrate so well

[@MakenzieHallie]

Hello! If your having any gapping, I would say you need to go back to the cutting and grinding step and really perfect that. You shouldn't have any gaping between your pieces, it will loose all its strength. But my soldering video goes over everything for making that perfect bead, and just practicing! It takes years to perfect this art! Just keep going with it!

[@RanchoBellaVista503]

You're awesome! I love your videos, I'm learning so much from you. Thank you very much for helping us! Sending you good vibes from Toronto Canada ✌🏽❤ P.S. I subscribed to your amazing channel.

[@MakenzieHallie]

So glad your enjoying my channel! Thank you for watching!

[@anniedugan9397]

Thanks for your response. I have thought I was being vigilant to take all the steps you suggested, but I guess not vigilant enough. Will persist. Thank you for your encouragement (and your videos)

[@MakenzieHallie]

Your welcome! You can do it! Sometimes it's the little things you would never even think of that is fucking things up! Keep goin!

[@lanzeharo8488]

Yeah, your making sense. Explaining well

[@violetamatyas4112]

Superb .. Păcat ca nu inteleg ce spuneți. Acea folie cum se numește?

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

I almost always have ripples in the foil down the seal I'm going do it back and forth more like you do

[@MakenzieHallie]

oh yea you absolutely have to burnish the foil before you solder!

[@05MaryBeth]

You make four things look so easy. I struggle so bad at this, even though I practice. I use 7/32. I heard you mention that you use a quarter inch should I try that since I'm not new new but but I haven't felt like any of my pieces were good enough to sell at least I'm not happy with it. I tend to be a perfectionist I may just have to get over myself

[@rayschmid5633]

I wish all videos on you tube had your no nonsense get to the point of why someone would click on the subject. You my dear rock the D.I.Y. world as it has begged! 👍

[@rayschmid5633]

How can I send you a drawing?

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much man!! And what do you mean? Like through email?

[@rayschmid5633]

@@MakenzieHallie yes, but you can have the original. Sorry I'm not very tech savvy. I think I know how to respond to comment.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Well, if your wanting to send the physical, you can send it to my p.o box?!

[@rayschmid5633]

Or you got a FB page I can post to?

[@oulewappeur76]

So nice how you show how to adjust a little mistake/ split

[@kathymanzo4061]

Please tell us about copper foil, I'm having a hard time with mine lifting. I'm doing all the right things....clean glass, not touching the edges, burnishing ...saying a prayer! What is the best brand? Thanks Makenzie, Love your videos

[@MakenzieHallie]

Ok so if the edges are lifting its 1 of two things. Oil is being transferred to the glass somewhere. Be it your natural oils from your fingertips, or the cleaner your using after grinding. You would be SHOCKED at the small amount of oils that can cause that issue. Go back through EVERY step of the process to eliminate foreign oils on the glass edge. If it TRULY isnt that, then its an iron/solder that is too hot. Turn that temperature down until your in that sweet spot. I am reluctant to say its the foil because that is a more slim chance. Unless your using years old foil thats been oxidizing in the air. Hope this helps! (I can do a vid too) 🖤 Any basic foil from Amazon should be just fine. I have links to all my fav products under every vid. 🖤

[@kathymanzo4061]

@@MakenzieHallie Thanks for your reply Makenzie :-)

[@markthomas4936]

was wanting to know how your do your foiled outer edge so that the foil stays on the glass and doesn't come away when washing or polishing it. Thanks Mark

[@MakenzieHallie]

Hi Mark! If the foil isn't sticking, even after soldering, something is wrong. Either the glass is not ground, cleaned, wrapped or burnished properly. Small thing like the oils on your fingertips can affect the stick of that copper foil. Making sure your glass edges are properly ground, cleaned and free of any oils before wrapping is number 1. Burnishing as good as possible. Number 2, do not hold your iron on the foil so long that it starts to melt the adhesive on the copper foil. 3 could also be not creating a proper bead on your edge. If the foil has been prepped and applied properly, the only other thing can be that your not building a bead, after tinning all your foil edges. Hope this helps!

[@MadnessKnowsMyName1]

I love to see you do magic! I've always been interested in glassworking and this is sooo interesting to see!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed watching!!!! I'll have another up this week!

[@paulbroderick6391]

Makenzie can't thank you enough for taking the time to craft your videos and comprehensively educate us on stained glass - you're quite the artist! I'm new to this art and started off working with lead came. Beyond the visual attributes of the came are there any specific reasons to use one type of came as opposed to another? Any guidance would be most appreciated and again thank you!

[@joycekingsbury9772]

Hello: I just found your website and am thrilled that I did!. My question: Did I understand that the smaller pieces at the bottom of your panel, were foiled without grinding the edges? Looking forward to watching all of your videos to learn your techniques. Beautiful work! Thank you.

[@adriennerogers5764]

Love watching you work!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoy it!!!!!

[@elberbelbers]

Oh girl, Those nails! I don’t see how you do it! 🤭 That nasty foil split, I hate it! I’m thinking about laying down a patch piece first on those deep curves that I know it’s going to split no matter how slow I fold it down. Then applying the full long piece over that. What do you think? I notice that brand your using,...I had two bad spools of the black back in that brand. After I finished soldering, I could see the black backing coming apart through the glass and sometime the foil wouldn’t stayed adhered to the glass. I thought it was me or that it was temperature/humidity related, so I got a different brand and it works perfectly, which as you can imagine made me feel so relieved I wasn’t losing my touch. As usual, another great video! 👏 👏 👏

[@linhbui2519]

hi, i'm begginer of stained glass and i have a question that is the surface of cooper foil matter when we do solder? i have a problem that when i solder peices together it doesn't smooth.. thank you so much 🙏

[@earlenekrueger1735]

Hi Makenzie, Do you only use one quarter inch foil? I REALLY enjoy your videos. You are so self assured in all phases of stained glass......I hope to get more at ease with all the steps to complete projects. You are da BOMB. Thank you for trying to teach us.

[@MakenzieHallie]

hey there! Yes that is 9x out of 10 the size I use, it fits all styles of glass and gives that nice thick edge for a good bubble, that I personally enjoy. However I think that's a rare opinion! lol I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos! thank you for continuing to watch!

[@abellabella6645]

What do you put in your jars with the flux and the oil for your cutter? Is it cotton swabs?

[@denisedruding7583]

Is it possible to over burnished my foil...my first pieces I have ever done....they seemed like there wasn’t enough foil on the outer edges and once soldered they feel like they are lifting away from the glass. So I don’t know if I over burnished or I just de-tinned my foil. Just wonder what your thought are

[@MakenzieHallie]

Well, that's tough to say. If they are lifting it would be because they weren't burnished enough, edges weren't sufficiently cleaned (even oils from fingertips can mess that up), soldering iron too hot, and more. If the glass is too thick for that particular size foil, then you need to go up a size. Hope that helps!! Trial and error, paying attention to the small things.

[@gabrielarazo7769]

Soooooooo...Beautiful 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@denisedruding7583]

Do you only use 1/4 “ foil? Just wondering cause I watched a couple of other videos and they used narrower...so I’m just trying to figure it out...thank you, your videos do help to make sense of the turmoil.

[@MakenzieHallie]

I do not! I mainly use 7/32 black backed! It's all on whatever you want the look to be and strength needed!

[@msmaix808]

Do you have to wrap it all around? If you do it half way, will the copper peel off later since its not connecting all the way through?

[@JFM1170]

When you put on the second foil to extend it, will the solder and flux wick up under the original foil and the second strip to bond them both together? I would think that would make a stronger joint.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Unfortunately it does not, once you burnish that small patch it very much is one with the layer underneath it. So keeping those patches small and too a minimum is a must!

[@stephiespencerlake9537]

I love your videos ❤️❤️❤️ I’m taking a beginning stained glass class but your techniques are so much more in line with my natural instincts vs what I am being taught. A question - when patching a foil tear (like on a curve), my instructor says you “must” use a piece of foil that runs front to back (perpendicular) and extends beyond the line of the existing foil, then trim with exacto. Hopefully that makes sense - I mean wrapping from front to back, covering both sides. I see you use small strips parallel on one side only. Of course my instinct is to do what you do. . Any thoughts on this “must”?

[@MakenzieHallie]

It's all going to be what you deem works best. We all make glass differently, so it's totally up to you. I am self taught, so I know half of people agree with me and the other half do not. Lol!! Im glad your enjoying my channel. Try everything and follow your gut on what is showing the best results!

[@edythemerchant1933]

How do you make a right angle cut in glass?

[@MakenzieHallie]

So if you can't make a cut in the design, you'd have to use a ring saw! Like the zephyr or taurus that's on my channel.

[@tristenflynn8049]

You Rock!!! I just received a complete setup including a glass grinder for doing stained glass from my uncle. I am really interested but unsure where to start........do you have any tips/advice for a beginner like myself?

[@MakenzieHallie]

You rock! Welcome to the glass world!! I would definitely suggest all my glass cutting videos, or stained glass Playlist! There are so many tips and tricks to the art, far to much for a comment!! Just keep practicing and here is the list for all my glass related videos!- kzbin.info/aero/PLKprsg03lIOolD0LSkhLhP5j8HNLMkvgH

[@kyleejeffs9696]

First of all I’ve only seen two of your videos and I’ve already learned so much that I didn’t know from the last year or so of practicing stained glass, so thank you so much for that!! Second, I have a question about the thicker foil technique you did on the moon (at 12:20 on the vid), did you only thicken the foil on the front side to make it stronger? If so, could you do it just on the back to add strength but then it keeps the front side edges all looking the same? Thank you again for the effort you put into these videos they are so thorough and well made 🙏🏼❤️

[@lauriewilson9959]

I have the same question regarding extra foil to strengthen a piece like your moon! Perhaps you could join over again with more detail and close up ! Thank you

[@gregbirdwhistell1498]

In the lower left corner of this piece you left the pieces unground, for snug fit as they were from same piece of glass, How would you treat them if they were different pieces of glass?

[@wendymiller3099]

Great video! Quick question...how long can the wrapped pieces wait until I solder them? Is there a good way to store them until I can solder them? Also, how long is the copper tape good once I’ve opened the package? I’m just learning...

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you! It all depends on outside factors, all foil tends to oxidize differently, if I HAVE to keep a foiled piece for a week or two, ill keep it out of the sun, tucked away in a dark drawer. You want to solder as quick as you can, foil is not meant to be its on edging. Not only for oxidation but separation, wear and tear, you want to solder asap!

[@wendymiller3099]

Thank you! I have class once a week and hope to foils one week and solder the next. Your videos are spectacular. You are a gifted teacher :)

[@MakenzieHallie]

That will be fine! Also take into consideration what your instructor suggests, thank you for watching!

[@danielasemradova5610]

How the hell can you have such a cute hands? 😅😅 and how.... can you work with those nails ?😁 mine are all cutted and burned and i dont even have those nails ... respect

[@MakenzieHallie]

Well thanks! My hands are my favorite part of my body, I no that probably sounds strange lol!!! And my nails are like tools, help me to work even better! When I first started glass, my hands were definitely a lot more beat up. Thank you for watching !! 🖤🖤

[@donnafullerton]

I was wondering that, too. My nails grind away with the grinder...

[@MakenzieHallie]

Use your nails as your fingertips. Don't let them go anywhere near the bit! 🖤

[@34catdog]

I am trying to find a glastar foiler to buy and cant find one for sale anywhere. Do you have any suggestions?

[@deborahripley8336]

What do you do to prepare the glass for wrapping with the foil?

[@charliegregg9447]

Hey I really enjoy your videos, Do you have to copper foil twice a piece of glass. Sometimes I have to put two strips on a piece to make the foil equal.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Hello, thank you so much! I would really strive to only have one layer of foil down, evenly on your first go. If you have multiple layers around all your work, it will decrease the strength in which your bead builds and hugs your edges, especially if your foil ledge sits on top of another layer. If your really struggling with keeping your foil even I would step back and simply just practice foiling some junk glass, and experimenting with different size foil! Thank you for watching and hope this helps!

[@UncleMoishe]

Great video. You should work as a back scratcher on the weekends. LoL.

[@MakenzieHallie]

lmfao, im sure if you asked my husband, that is my weekend job! lol!!! Thank you for watching!! I'm so sorry this response took so long, i'm going through pages of comments youtube never notified me of!!!

[@val6620]

Why wouldn’t you be able to cut the moon in one cut? And would you be able to cut out circles and fill them in with another circle?

[@joycekingsbury9772]

Thanks!

[@joycekingsbury9772]

Question: The edges of my glass chip when grinding. Do I need a new grinder bit or am I holding my glass wrong?

[@MakenzieHallie]

You could be pushing too hard, or you need a softer grit bit. So a coarse bit, on iridescent glass, its just going to chip. Try a softer bit first, see if that does the trick. ♡

[@joycekingsbury9772]

@@MakenzieHallie Thank you.

[@steveskinner8088]

Still deciding about getting into stained glass and just wanted to ask if you have the 1st piece you made?

[@MakenzieHallie]

I indeed do! Its the only piece I've ever kept, I actually show it in my recent Q & A! Here is the link- kzbin.info/www/bejne/eny0pKF9rdN3oNU Thank you for watching!

[@lucyllerena4753]

Question don’t know why my solder iron doesn’t stay hot have to wait till the heats up again what am I doing wrong

[@MakenzieHallie]

Doesn't stay hot ever? What kind of iron is it?

[@lucyllerena4753]

@@MakenzieHallie I am a newbie on soldering so I was told to purchase a solder iron that is digital so l get a Yihua 939D+

[@anniedugan9397]

Does your foil ever “unstick” when you’re cleaning piece? I always discover these areas after I’ve soldered.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Not now. However thats absolutely something thats happened to me before, when I first started. If the foil is not properly applied and burnished on a CLEAN, oil/ glass mud free surface, it can and will absolutely lift. Then, if your not building a proper bead up and just tinning those edges, they will always lift and fall apart. Lastly, if you hold your iron on one area to long, it can absolutely melt the copper foil adhesive, rendering it useless. Need to remove that foil and do it again. I no it sucks but forcing yourself to start that area over will really help with learning the do's and dont's. Use some wire cutters and peel back those foil edges, scrub nice and good with clean soapy water and re apply new foil. Tin that edge quickly, then build that bead up strong. You want to be able to really scrub all your foil edges and have no lifting issues. Hope this helps!

[@lindadami243]

Hi Makenzie! I finally tried out my grinder today (it wasn't that bad) but I was wondering how to tell when you've ground the glass enough before foiling? Do the edge of the glass need to become opaque? Some of my pieces of glass the edges were half shiny half opaque (does that mean I need to replace the bit? I got the grinder used) also, does the foil measure exact? I have some foil in mystery sizes, one is about 1/4" and the other is like 6/10" or something 😅 alsooo btw I live in SD and a local company bought Spectrum (Oceanside Glass and Tile) and all their formulas and they're gonna start producing stuff again. Crossing my fingers for iridescent for you!

[@lindadami243]

Do the edges*

[@MakenzieHallie]

Hello! I'm so sorry I didn't see this until now, good ol youtube didn't notify me! BUT yes all the areas on your edges need to become opaque and even. Half shiny means un-ground on half. So anywhere its still shiny, smooth or sharp didn't make contact with the grinder. Most likely a bit placement issue unless its not consistent in where the contact is or isnt being made, if that makes sense. Grinding the edges will make your piece fit better as well as make for better foil adhesion, so even if the foil stuck, I would suggest getting those edges ground evenly! Hope this helps! And as for spectrum, yes, but as they are now based out of the country, when we do start seeing there iridescent again, not only will it take longer, but they are only bringing back the "most popular" shades, and all only in fusible. AKA more expensive, and for those of us that don't often fuse, for no reason. BUT they are bringing some back, so ill take it lol . Last year I was told end of 2020 to start to expect to see some rolling out, hopefully rona didn't prolong that.

[@katelynalbers2603]

Can I over lap two layers of foil to make a thicker one if needed ?

[@katelynalbers2603]

Like say if I need 3/4 but only have 1/2

[@MakenzieHallie]

I would not recommend it. That layer is going to create a weak point. The only time layering is ok is to do a very small split patch or something. The foil needs to be "suctioned" to the glass when it's soldered in a sense. So layering foil would be like painting on top of walls covered in clingwrap. Does that make sense?

[@katelynalbers2603]

@@MakenzieHallie yes absolutely! Thank you💛 your videos are so helpful for a newbie like me!

[@saltlifegull4091]

Wow, what some beautiful hands! What size (width) foil did you use? Also, are you not interested in getting/using a foiling machine? I new and want to get it right. Excellent video, beautiful work!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much! And it depends on the piece I'm making or glass type for size foil! And I have absolutely seen them, but I am more of a do it all with my hands type, even down to my stencils or designs! Thank you for watching!!!

[@saltlifegull4091]

@@MakenzieHallie Thank you for answering Makenzie - I'm loss, 1/4", 3/16", 7/32", etc?? HELP! I'm just gonna get standard glass at Hobby Lobby to start with. Looking on line for this stuff is too confusing for an old lady like me. Even looked into getting a foil machine, but I haven't even gotten my feet wet yet with cutting one piece of glass, lol. ALSO - found Venture by 3M on ebay for sale - is that a product you've used, okay to buy?

[@MakenzieHallie]

ohhhh ok I'm sorry I didnt realize you were looking for a specific, directional answer. OK SO, because your just starting I would absolutely suggest getting 1/4 inch foil, while your still learning to keep all those edges even. The thinner it gets, the harder it gets. So those numbers is based on inch. So something like 7/32 is going to be super thin, giving BARELY any overlap over the edge of your glass. As far as a foiler, I wouldnt even bother to be honest. Unless your not ever going to cut shapes besides a perfect square or circle, it's not really helpful. Having your roll of foil on your desk is just as easy, I think anyway. Of coarse alot of this is all going to be personal preference, as you get to know your own technique! As far as glass, I NEVER buy online. From big retailers anyway. After shipping and there inflated prices, its absolutely insane. I would definitely give google a visit and see if you have any local stained glass stores, not only because of selection, but the owner I'm sure will be willing to share some knowledge! Hope this helps!

[@elberbelbers]

@@MakenzieHallie Pardon me for interrupting here. I’ve lived in three different cities since I started doing SG and I located a local stained glass artist in all three places and they all have sold supplies to me. They’re always buying large amounts bc they use so much, so it’s no problem to buy from them. The one I buy from now actually sells and has a large selection of glass and supplies,...anything I could ever need as a hobbyist.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Yes, if you can locate a store in person, thats great!

[@kimberlyparks2543]

Can you create a video with detailed instructions on the next step... for example, finishing this piece. After all pieces are wrapped in foil, the remaining steps to finish it? Only found one of your videos for soldering but it didn’t include your verbal instruction. Thanks!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Yes, I absolutely can! I will be filming a video about soldering tomorrow for my next video!! I'll fit as much as I can in, in reference to solder, patina, iron temps etc. Thank you for watching!!

[@countrygirl4422]

Carefully putting on your copper foil makes all the difference in how your soldering looks. For beginners I'd get a burnishing tool it helps to get the foil down really well they're super cheap.

[@stephiespencerlake9537]

When you widen the copper foil to add strength (like you did on the moon), do you add to both sides of the piece or only the front? Thanks

[@MakenzieHallie]

It's totally dependent on the piece. I wouldn't even particularly do this anymore to be totally honest. Beyond patches. Just use the correct sized foil.

[@theresevarney4715]

Hi Makenzie, Do you ever use reinforcement strips? Also, do you hand draw your patterns or use a computer? Is there a program for stained glass patterns? Sorry for so many questions, I'm still very new to this art. 😊

[@laniwalburger2784]

Glass Eye 2000

[@theresevarney4715]

@@laniwalburger2784 Thank you! 😊

[@deanna112793]

I have a question for some reason, some times after I foil and make sure it’s on there with a tool, when I Sauter little pieces of the foiling comes up and it’s happening more and more frequently could that be a problem with my soldering iron or something else?

[@MakenzieHallie]

Oh no! Thats Definitely a foil issue. Something is preventing a proper adhesion. Whether that be outside factors like to much oil from your fingers, crappy foil, not clean enough glass etc. Go back to your pre foiling stage and make sure all work surfaces/hands/glass is clean as can be before foiling. Also double check the integrity of your foil. No signs of oxidation or warping!

[@deanna112793]

@@MakenzieHallie thanks so much! Really appreciate the help 😊

[@MakenzieHallie]

@@deanna112793 anytime!! Good luck!! Also make sure your not burning the hell out of your foil, keep you iron temp correct and don't ever hold it in the same place.

[@skye229]

I am doing a piece for a friend and when I cut and put together all the pieces they were perfect. Then I foiled them and now I have gaps and there not fitting perfectly. Why is this happening? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Hmm, if they fit together perfectly before then they should after as well. You need to push the foiled pieces together pretty hard to get them to sit nice and tight again.

[@PatriceBoivin]

I did stained glass when I was young, but I used H-shaped lead between the glass pieces. I guess people don't use lead anymore. :-P

[@MakenzieHallie]

We absolutely still use lead today!

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

I made a sign it's about 8 inches by 6 inches and it's unstable how do I make it more stable? It says dog on top and days on the bottom?

[@MakenzieHallie]

Is it a solid piece set within glass or is it free floating letters?

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

@@MakenzieHallie I'm adding glass in between now they were free floating .... Lesson learned

[@MakenzieHallie]

Ok yes, its tough to say without seeing it but generally with unstable pieces like that is when you need to add backup strength. Even copper reinforcement strips for stained glass.

[@helenthorne6514]

So the wee little pieces are not grinded….. and so problem having the foil stick to the glass

[@fredwienbarg5051]

I love your videos . New to this and pretty much got it down except the foiling. Can no get it right. Frustrated!!!

[@jamescipriani9365]

Hi how are you today darling you look very gorgeous wow ilove your very long nailsyou do agreat job with them very long nails you are great stay safe james t cipriani

[@jimjoyce8715]

Instead of adding a ‘filler’ piece of foil, why not used a wider piece of foil? (Coming from a True Beginner)

[@roodeahmed2652]

اظافر بشعه

[@countesscable]

Yuk… sorry… I couldn’t watch it as those revolting nails put me off 🤢

[@MakenzieHallie]

Oh jesus lol 🙄😂

[@ShaileyB]

You make this look hella easy with long ass nails and I can barely do it with my natural nails.. 🥲🤪

[@MakenzieHallie]

😂😂🖤🖤🖤 practice practice practice that's all!!!