Soldering a Tiffany style stained glass lampshade - Part 1

Making tacky wax to attach glass to the mould and soldering the outside of the lampshade

[@brendabasson1083]

Beautiful pattern. ❤

[@alexandrasglassart]

Thank you! 😊

[@squarepeg4227]

Absolutely beautiful! I’m planning on having a go at a lampshade.

[@alexandrasglassart]

You should! Just have lots of patience. Good luck, I’m sure it will go great. Hopefully I’ll see a pic of it sometime on FB 🌸

[@squarepeg4227]

Thank you!

[@farmgirltv6336]

What is the mold made out of. And where do you find it? This is a very beautiful lamp.

[@alexandrasglassart]

I’m not exactly sure what it’s made of, It’s a lady here in South Africa who makes them and then another one here who draws patterns on molds. You can maybe ask on the Stained Glass Facebook pages if there is someone in your area who makes molds

[@pandorahearts4550]

Hello, can you tell me what solution you put on the glass before welding the metal? What is that solution for?

[@alexandrasglassart]

It’s flux. I like to use liquid flux (you also get flux in a paste)

[@pandorahearts4550]

@@alexandrasglassart Thank you, that's very helpful to me 🥰

[@alexandrasglassart]

You’re welcome. You are welcome to ask questions any time 🌸