Tips from Janet: Know Your Tools
By Janet Parkhurst
Probably the most important tool decision you make is your glass cutter. There are a lot to choose from. There are two things to consider. What the wheel is made...
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Tools for Effective Soldering
By Janet Parkhurst
How to Effectively Solder Stained Glass By James Veilleux Note: Soldering Stained Glass can be a fun but sometimes frustrating process. There is a definite learning curve involved but, with...
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CONTROLLING YOUR SOLDERING IRON TEMPERATURE
By Janet Parkhurst
Temperature controllers are generally separate units that the iron plugs into. They are small, easy to use and relatively inexpensive. It operates similar to a light dimmer switch. By dialing...
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MURPHY'S LAWS FOR STAINED GLASS
By Janet Parkhurst
(I would like to give credit for this, but I no longer know where I got it) Solder Law: Hot solder looks exactly like cold solder. Solder Law II: One...
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SOLDER - WHY DIFFERENT ONES
By Janet Parkhurst
60/40 60/40 solder is 60% tin and 40% lead. It stays in liquid stage longer, giving you more time to set a smooth bead. It melts at 372 to 374...
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Types of Glass
By Janet Parkhurst
Other than basic opalescent and cathedral glass, there are further breakdowns of glass types under these two main headings. Opalescent is mixed with white and cathedral is see-through. Every manufacturer...
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Mind the Gap!
By Janet Parkhurst
How close should your glass pieces be? They should be close enough so that you are comfortable with how heavy a solder line you will end up with. To help...
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Pricing Equation to Start a Home Based Craft Business
By Janet Parkhurst
Stained Glass Express is ready with wholesale discounts, should you go into business. Pricing your stained-glass work effectively is crucial for running a successful home-based business. To determine the right...
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