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Lead vs. Copper Foil: The Great Divide?

A lighthearted but informative comparison for newbies When you’re starting out in stained glass, you’re quickly introduced to a very real fork in the creative road: lead came or copper foil? These two techniques are the bedrock of stained glass artistry — and while some folks are firmly in one camp or the other, the […]

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My First Solder Joint Was a Disaster (And That’s Okay)

The first time I picked up a soldering iron, I was terrified. I’d watched the videos, read the tutorials, even lurked in a couple of stained glass forums. It all looked smooth and effortless. But then it was my turn? Wobble. Burn. Splatter. Curse. Splatter My first solder joint wasn’t just bad—it was bulbous and […]