Top Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Learning Stained Glass.

[@-ray-h]

Awesome video all should view... on the Top 10 Mistakes to avoid when learning stained glass...👍By Ed & Barb 1. Not enough practice cutting glass. Practice Practice Practice cutting window glass. 2. Not cutting your glass to fit your pattern correctly. Place the cutter wheel on the inside of the black line while scoring your glass. 3. Using too much cutter oil. Only use a little bit of oil with your glass cutter. 4. Using the wrong solder. Use 50/50 on LED and 60/40 on copper foil. 5. Not cleaning after applying flux and patina. 6. Using too much flux. 7. Do NOT Leave flux or patina on your glass project overnight. Clean your glass with a mixture of baking soda & water to remove flux & use glass cleaner w/ 91% alcohol to remove patina. 8. Not using a rheostat / temperature controller. 100 watt soldering Iron at a #8 setting. 9. Not following Studio Safety Precaution. Have / use safety glasses, Band-Aids, don’t wear open toed shoes. 10. Getting frustrated & giving up too soon.

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks Ray!

[@zoecorman2500]

MORE CLOSE-UPS! Let's see that oxidized solder really close up. Thanks for this vid.

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks!

[@tombrewsaugh1399]

About how much baking soda to water for cleaning? Now that I'm retired I have time to get back to model building but I have most of the tools for stain glass as I took a class years ago. My youngest daughter took a weekend class and liked doing stain glass so I need to set up a space to work with her.

[@JoeyArispe]

I keep telling myself to drive a little 4 cylinder pickup truck glass cutter instead of a Ferrari glass cutter. It keeps me from making mistakes and going outside of the line. Ed and Barb are the best teachers ever!!

[@ARTyRV]

Thank you! LOL

[@leopard36cat]

I told the guy at the glass shop I was a beginner, he did not stop me buying loads a textured glass bout £300 worth and I chewed through a bit and though hang on I need some flat clear glass to practice with first, I wish I had seen your Video, Anyhow thanks you good man,from Pete in England.

[@numbnuts5842]

Thanks for all your helpful advice! I recently took a class in town …$200 and learned very little. Absolutely love doing this…can’t admit to my husband how much I’ve spent. Holy moly, I saw your video on “The Grinder “…hasn’t arrived yet but I’m excited! Thanks again!

[@ARTyRV]

You are so welcome!

[@PricklyPickle777]

#10 applies for all crafts, as well as #1. Taking the time to learn the basics and then practice those, instead of expecting master craftsman results or even basic correct results straight away. Too many give up too soon because they compare their work with people who have already mastered the skills, or with the very few people that are able to instantly pick up crafts. Just like playing a musical instrument, you can't expect to watch a few videos, read a few books, pick up an instrument and record a track. It takes practice and MANY MANY MANY mistakes. *I haven't used this media before - don't even have any of the equipment, but keen to learn one day. Hope to learn more from you later!

[@ARTyRV]

Yes, it takes dedication and a love of the craft. Thanks for sharing your insights.

[@nancylee1883]

I wish I had seen this a couple of months ago! Thanks for sharing all the things to not do. Now I will know better for my next piece.

[@ARTyRV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@laney7031]

Thank you for this helpfull video Ed and Barb! ⭐️

[@ARTyRV]

You are welcome!

[@4Brandy4]

I’m so glad I came across y’all’s channel and videos! I’m only three projects in and now I know why my cutter isn’t working properly. The directions only said not to overfill and it didn’t come with a pipette. It’s also not a see through pencil cutter, so I poured some in and have had the worst time. Now I realize it’s likely because I have too much oil in my cutter. I don’t have issues with the ones in my class. We also weren’t taught about patina or waxing so now we will need to scrub our finished projects and patina and wax them. Thanks again for another great video Ed and Barb!

[@ARTyRV]

We're always learning too. Thanks for watching!

[@CP-fe6jr]

wish I had seen a video like this when I began with Stained Glass all those years ago!

[@juliesilvasy9490]

Very educational....the BEST one for me is #2...I've been struggling because of how I was cutting the pattern. Thank you so much

[@ARTyRV]

Happy to hear we can help! Thanks for watching!

[@conniespraul1860]

Thank you for this video. I started doing (trying) 15 yrs ago. I took a few classes thought I could do it. I quit. Recently I decided to try again. This video helped me more than any class I took. There were no learning tips like u gave. I’m excited to try again. I would love to get good enough to make things for friends and relatives. Thank you again. You told things I never knew and they made perfect sense. Would love to take classes with you but I live in Missouri. Keep putting out videos. 😀

[@ARTyRV]

So happy to hear our videos are helping. Thank you so much for letting us know. We are happy to help. Please subscribe and come to our livestreams on Mondays at 7pm. It’s all free and our stained glass community is awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@sangueguerriero9538]

Ive always been frustrated with my patina looking brown instead of black... Now I know why 😅...thank you so much for these wonderful tips

[@Someoneoutthere67]

I definitely want to get up there and take a couple classes

[@TheClayone]

Thank you SOOO much. Wasn't that great at glass work years ago and am picking it up again and want to do it correctly! You're advice is well heeded here.

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks for watching the video!

[@TheClayone]

Thank you for sharing so much knowledge!!!

[@patriciahawk5648]

Thank you so much! Took classes awhile back and your tips and classes have been great to refresh my memory and skills . 😊

[@ARTyRV]

Great. That’s good to hear.

[@paulisawinsong8224]

Thanks for the reminders. Enjoy yiur videos so much.

[@ARTyRV]

Thank you!

[@ladonnavietti2784]

THANK YOU for teaching me these tips

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks for watching!

[@helensowards2225]

Thanks so much for the info.Just had my 3rd lesson and enjoying it

[@ARTyRV]

Rock on!

[@sallyjoligocki5011]

Thank you so much! I have been cutting my glass wrong and I never heard of baking soda for cleaning. Things are going to change in my studio. Thanks again.

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks for watching! Happy to help.

[@teresagardner3774]

Thank you so much. I have had a passion to learn this beautiful art for many years and I am getting started buying the proper products I need now. I am looking forward to all videos you are going to share and looking back at all you have made in the past. I need all the help and guidance you can give me. Thank you once again!

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks for sharing!

[@xx1983xx]

Thank you, sir! I've been so inspired by you!

[@ARTyRV]

Thank you for watching. Glad we could help.

[@ОлегЩербинин-ю6у]

Ed many thanks for these pieces of advice. They are priceless for me as for a beginner! Rheostats differ from country to country. Does your setting to number 8 mean around an 80% of power? Or it’s better to control the temperature to some correct degree and thus to find the correct setting of the rheostat?

[@ARTyRV]

Test it and find your best working temperature.

[@thefarmhouseinthefield4576]

Thank you so much for this! I've been doing stained glass for 2-3 years after taking an "enrichment" class. I was never happy with my results. Your video taught me a lot of what I'm doing wrong. Thank you so much for this!

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks for watching and so happy to help!

[@dianenortness2131]

Thank you so much!

[@milku9051]

Never did glass art in my life, but watching this video was oddly entertaining

[@ARTyRV]

Welcome to the channel and thanks for watching!

[@Dan-ji4db]

I learned a lot. I've been literally soaking my pieces in flux. What a waste. Also, why is 50/50 best for leaded work?

[@TitaniumTulips]

Wonderful info. Thank you.

[@ARTyRV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

And for jump rings, I know you put it on a joint but do you put it on top of the joint or in the joint with a longer piece if wire thats longer than the circle?

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks for coming out and participating in the Monday night Livestream.

[@kathiestearns8349]

I use ruby red, love it

[@ARTyRV]

It’s the best!

[@colleenblakecalvert9909]

Thank you for the advice in your video!

[@ARTyRV]

Glad to help.

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

Can you drill small holes in glass for jump rings?

[@ARTyRV]

Yes

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Thank you. Learned a lot

[@beatricearanda3994]

I want to learn how to make and work with stain glass !

[@ARTyRV]

We have beginner kits on our website @conwayglass.com tools and supplies. Thanks for watching.

[@catsantjane]

Great tips

[@ARTyRV]

Happy to help!

[@Kaails2424]

What are your thoughts on lead free solder?

[@ARTyRV]

It's a good option for stained glass jewelry.

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

Ok I didn't catch what to do after you patina, do you have to let it dry then use window cleaner then wax?

[@ARTyRV]

Yes

[@AngelicaStarMusic]

What is your recommended pencil cutter? I tried going to your website and it wasn’t available to buy and name not given. Thanks in advance!

[@ARTyRV]

The Toyo supercutter www.amazon.com/shop/artyrvglassstudio/list/2U8ELT5H8BEXL?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfartyrvglassstudio

[@chillwinston1255]

Im a 4th year glazier apprentice and we don't do any stained glass work. I've decided not to be a tradesman after my time and dedicate my skills to lead lighting and copper works. It's the first time since picking up a guitar at 14 that I've been excited and so interested in something. I love this shit

[@ARTyRV]

great! Enjoy the journey and bring questions to the livestreams Mondays at 7 pm

[@barbararagland1862]

Thank you!!!

[@SandHippie18]

Hi! What temperature do you have your soldering iron set to? Thank you!

[@ARTyRV]

Around #7 but test your iron, it could be higher or lower depending on type of solder and your studio temp etc. Thanks for watching!

[@ruthbolles2448]

If using a weller 100 wat temp control iron do I still need to use a reostat? I thought that iron maintains temp.

[@ARTyRV]

The iron has a maximum temp of 600 to 800 Fdepending on the tip. Solder melts at 320 - 400 F degrees. Use the reostat to maintain the perfect soldering temp. You’ll also find your tip lasts longer.

[@randalhuffman8827]

What wattage is the iron set to on setting 8? I can get a fancy station, but i have a 35 watt weller. Thanks

[@ARTyRV]

You’ll have to see what works best. We use a 100 watt iron and set the # by testing the lead or solder to see how it melts best.

[@lizr9894]

What is the material covering the work bench please?

[@ARTyRV]

This paper is the tabletop material amzn.to/3Syb6xW

[@marandjoe]

Thanks so much for this. I have reached the 10th .. I will keep with it for awhile.

[@ARTyRV]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@fannyreyo417]

I would like to know how to cut the patterns. I'm starring to learn staned glass. When I cut the glass and it fits the small piece of the pattern, but when I put it in the full pattern, it does not fit.

[@ARTyRV]

Is it smaller?

[@mistyhefner3790]

When I use my glass cutter and practice on plain hobby glass I hear the the cutting sound but when I use it on the stained glass I don't hear that cutting sound and get worried. Does it vary with different types of glass?

[@ARTyRV]

Exactly. Glass sounds different based on its density etc.

[@mistyhefner3790]

@@ARTyRV thank you for your help. I love your guys videos!

[@ellenbryson9676]

Great video!

[@ARTyRV]

Thank you!

[@lyndabeard7050]

Ty so much!!! The race car! Lol 😊❤️

[@CSimi115]

Great video! What brand are those mini running pliers?

[@ARTyRV]

I’m looking them up for you!

[@Clover12346]

How do you cut smaller pieces accurately.

[@juliegraves7064]

Bravo!

[@ARTyRV]

Thank you!

[@johnfought9248]

Is that lead poisonous and what is the patina?

[@ARTyRV]

Good question. Lead dust is dangerous and chemicals can be toxic. Work in a well ventilated area and use a mask when required.

[@SandHippie18]

Hi! What is your opinion on Gel Flux and/or Paste Flux? Thanks for this great video! Listening and watching as I foil! Good stuff! 👍😀

[@ARTyRV]

We prefer to use the Ruby Flux. It doesn’t smoke and is easier to clean up. Thanks for watching!

[@beef539]

Very good video

[@ARTyRV]

Thank you! We appreciate your feedback.

[@thanhp7959]

Thanks 😊

[@ARTyRV]

You're welcome!

[@ellagregory818]

So if you use 60/40 you have to patina it ? You can't just leave it silver ?

[@ARTyRV]

You can just leave silver if you want. You don’t have to patina. Thanks for watching!

[@ellagregory818]

@ARTyRV GLASS STUDIO ok thank you so much ! If I'm not mistaken, I can just wax it so it won't oxidize correct ? Does it have to be a certain kind of wax ?

[@Saartje05]

With what do you wax?

[@ARTyRV]

Pledge, furniture polish

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

What if you don't have patina?

[@ARTyRV]

You don’t have to use patina. It’s not mandantory!

[@kathykat7592]

You rock!

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks for watching!

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

Why doesn't patina come in more colors?

[@ARTyRV]

Good question!

[@zoecorman2500]

He said, "Don't avoid using a rheostat." Sounds like a double-negative. Do you mean we should USE a rheostat? I'm confused. : )

[@ARTyRV]

Lol yes, use a rheostat!

[@Someoneoutthere67]

👍

[@pamelathornton2710]

Why do you pronounce sold-er as sodder Im an Aussie just wondering

[@ARTyRV]

It is the American English pronunciation. Confusing right?

[@andrewlester5384]

I'm not much for comments but thank you for the great video.

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks for watching!

[@familyguy05]

I started watching this video in 2022, and finished it in 2023.

[@ARTyRV]

Awesome!

[@sylvia09xyz]

I'm about two years too late with my comment, but, as a true beginner, I would have liked to have seen more close ups details of the things you were pointing out.

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks for watching!

[@lassitterfamilygospelandbl7339]

I’m a little speedy, I must admit. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Learning to control my speed 👀 so I don’t get into trouble with the glass cutter police 👮🏻‍♀️

[@ARTyRV]

Lol!!

[@sharonelrod5390]

You're video is except detail. I just wished there could have been more close ups for us beginners . We can't see the details. Can't fix that. Blessings to you guys

[@ARTyRV]

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[@guzzidude7410]

#9. Safety first Oh, the irony. There is much more than glass when it comes to safety...

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks for watching and commenting every little bit helps!

[@jeanlindgren4068]

Thank you!

[@ARTyRV]

You're welcome!