Sophie's Stained Glass | How to Use Strengthening Steels

Sometimes a window needs some extra support. This is where steels come into their own. Design allowing, these are an excellent way to provide extra structural integrity to your window. See how simple it is to use them.
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[@welshartnow]

Thank you, Sophie, can't seem to find these strengthening bars on the internet(UK)?

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

tempsfordstainedglass.co.uk/product/reinforcing-steels-4mm-x-1-5mm/

[@welshartnow]

Thank you Sophie@@SophiesStainedGlass

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Nice and very interesting ❤

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

thanks

[@apricusstainedglass]

I would find it really useful (for the future) if you can expand on this to give some insight into reinforcement considerations at the design stage of a new panel. Particularly when a saddle bar won't be involved.

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

Try this video at 7.25 minutes in ua-cam.com/video/I8mawA-s9cA/v-deo.html

[@apricusstainedglass]

@@SophiesStainedGlass Thank you.

[@emilyjcole]

Helpful video! Thank you! I have never seen anyone use candle wax as flux before... is there a reason behind this?

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

Tallow candles are traditional. No other reason. Like with the horse shoe nails, it's a quirky link with the past.

[@emilyjcole]

@@SophiesStainedGlass So interesting. I've been doing glass for almost 15 years and I never knew that detail. Thank you!

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

@@emilyjcole It's great the things we can pick up from each other. I've always been sad that I work on my own for that reason.