Sageleaf Whimsy Stained Glass Studio crafts stained glass works of art using two techniques which are
steeped in history and glass making lore.
One method of creating stained glass is using traditional 'lead came'. This involves designing the artwork, cutting and grinding every
single piece of stained glass to suit the design, and then using lead channel in between all of the glass pieces. Each piece of glass is inserted into
the channel in the lead.
Once the artwork is fully assembled the joints where the lead strips meet are soldered together securing the stained glass work of art together. The artist then uses a special coloured-to-match putty to secure each piece of glass into the channel in the lead came.
The other method of crafting stained glass artwork is by using copper foil.
In using the copper foil method of building a piece of glass work, the artist cuts and grinds every piece of glass to the required shape.
The edges each piece of glass are then encased in permanent-bonding adhesive copper foil of suitable width.
All the pieces of the work are then secured in place on the artist's bench, and solder is carefully applied over all the foil to join the stained glass pieces securely together.
If the ultimate finished artwork is a flat design, perhaps for a window, you can select either the lead came or the copper foil technique for assembly.
Only the copper foil technique can be used for glass artwork that do not lay flat like boxes, vases or lampshades.
At Sageleaf Whimsy Sue crafts beautiful, unique, lasting and memorable pieces of art for every clients to enjoy.
To find out more about having a stained glass piece designed and created just for you, contact Sue here.
Lead Came Method
One method of creating stained glass is using traditional 'lead came'. This involves designing the artwork, cutting and grinding every
single piece of stained glass to suit the design, and then using lead channel in between all of the glass pieces. Each piece of glass is inserted into
the channel in the lead.
Once the artwork is fully assembled the joints where the lead strips meet are soldered together securing the stained glass work of art together. The artist then uses a special coloured-to-match putty to secure each piece of glass into the channel in the lead came.
The other method of crafting stained glass artwork is by using copper foil.
Copper Foil Method
In using the copper foil method of building a piece of glass work, the artist cuts and grinds every piece of glass to the required shape.
The edges each piece of glass are then encased in permanent-bonding adhesive copper foil of suitable width.
All the pieces of the work are then secured in place on the artist's bench, and solder is carefully applied over all the foil to join the stained glass pieces securely together.
If the ultimate finished artwork is a flat design, perhaps for a window, you can select either the lead came or the copper foil technique for assembly.
Only the copper foil technique can be used for glass artwork that do not lay flat like boxes, vases or lampshades.
At Sageleaf Whimsy Sue crafts beautiful, unique, lasting and memorable pieces of art for every clients to enjoy.
To find out more about having a stained glass piece designed and created just for you, contact Sue here.