Just be certain I am buying the correct ball chain online, sight unseen, can you post what size of ball chain such as #10 and what material it should be made of? Or a link to buy the chain you used. Thanks for your video, very helpful!
Would it be easier to use a smaller tip to prevent blobs on the chain and what is the name of the glass with flakes in it? Thank you and this piece is precious 💜
Nice! two questions : are all ball chains created equal (I don't know my different metals) and this girl never was able to go to shop class - what are the names of the different tools that you are usung for cutting and making the curleques
Hi Lori, thanks for your comment. The ball chain that's availible through retail outlets, like Hobby Lobby or Michael's Craft Stores are Nickel plated steel and will accept solder when fluxed, so the type of metal should not be too much of an issue for you. As for the tools used to curl the wire, basic pliers or needle nose pliers will work. The pliers Linda uses in this video are rounded pliers used in jewelry making. They were purchased at Hobby Lobby a number of years ago. Here's a link I found through a recent Google search: www.riogrande.com/product/slimline-round-nose-pliers/111902. Let us know if you have any other questions. Thank you.
The finished piece is beautiful! I’m new to stained glass and have been enjoying it so much. Just a question..the one half of the heart that has the colourful “jagged shapes/lines” etc., Is that a piece of glass that actually had that on it already, or is that another type of embellishment? If it’s an embellishment, can you please advise how that is done? Looking forward to more videos! :)
The piece of glass that has the jagged pieces within is a glass called, "fractures and streamers" and was purchased through our wholesale supplier, but lately it has been difficult to come by. Thanks for your question.
We get large rolls from our wholesale supplier, but you can find it at Hobby Lobby in smaller quantities. I believe Michael’s craft stores carry it too. Thank you for your kind words as well. It’s very much appreciated.
@@maureenchorny6299 When it comes to ball chain, the answer is yes. We get good results using Novacan Patina. With that said, I would think the quality of the nickel plating may be a factor.
Did you remember to use flux? If you are and it's not adhereing try resting the soldering iron on the chain to get it a little hot before attempting to solder it. If that doesn't help I suspect it may indeed be stainless. The stuff we get at Hobby Lobby or Michael's Craft Store has worked fine for us. Hope you resolve the problem.
Great idea to flatten the end! Wish I had known that one couple years ago.
I was just researching ball chain as an edging for my broken china hearts. Thanks!
Beautiful work!
So beautiful! What a great idea. Thank you.
Just be certain I am buying the correct ball chain online, sight unseen, can you post what size of ball chain such as #10 and what material it should be made of? Or a link to buy the chain you used. Thanks for your video, very helpful!
Love your videos. You are so creative AND a great teacher. Thank you so much for sharing your stained glass techniques.
Thanks so much for sharing. I learned something new today.
Lovely, looking forward to trying this 😊
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Loveliness........thank you
Wow! Just wow thank you so much l love this ideal.
I love it! What is the temperature that you use?
You are a joy to watch..... thank you
Would it be easier to use a smaller tip to prevent blobs on the chain and what is the name of the glass with flakes in it? Thank you and this piece is precious 💜
Excellent video, TY
What type of ball chain takes soldering?
Great technique!! Thanks!
Nice! two questions : are all ball chains created equal (I don't know my different metals) and this girl never was able to go to shop class - what are the names of the different tools that you are usung for cutting and making the curleques
Hi Lori, thanks for your comment. The ball chain that's availible through retail outlets, like Hobby Lobby or Michael's Craft Stores are Nickel plated steel and will accept solder when fluxed, so the type of metal should not be too much of an issue for you. As for the tools used to curl the wire, basic pliers or needle nose pliers will work. The pliers Linda uses in this video are rounded pliers used in jewelry making. They were purchased at Hobby Lobby a number of years ago. Here's a link I found through a recent Google search: www.riogrande.com/product/slimline-round-nose-pliers/111902. Let us know if you have any other questions. Thank you.
The finished piece is beautiful! I’m new to stained glass and have been enjoying it so much. Just a question..the one half of the heart that has the colourful “jagged shapes/lines” etc., Is that a piece of glass that actually had that on it already, or is that another type of embellishment? If it’s an embellishment, can you please advise how that is done? Looking forward to more videos! :)
The piece of glass that has the jagged pieces within is a glass called, "fractures and streamers" and was purchased through our wholesale supplier, but lately it has been difficult to come by. Thanks for your question.
Is there a specific chain to use? Thanks for your videos
No, it just has to accept solder. Zinc coating is usually what hobby stores carry. Brass will work as well. Good luck and thanks for your questions.
@@jalimager brilliant. Big thanks
Looks beautiful and a lovely idea. Shouldn't the ball chain be copper? For it to adhere to the timmed heart rim.
No, it doesn't have to be copper. Most standard ball chain is zink coated so it will adhere, just be sure to flux it.
It can also be nickle plated.
Hi what's that ball chain made out of, if that was cheap chain wouldn't the flux make it tarnish ?
The chain is nickel and I have not experienced it tarnishing.
@@lindalombardo3309 Thankyou so it does make a difference what it's made out of 😁 it gives a really nice effect
Hello... Love the video... where do you get your ball chain? If I go looking for it, is there a specific kind I need to look for?
We get large rolls from our wholesale supplier, but you can find it at Hobby Lobby in smaller quantities. I believe Michael’s craft stores carry it too. Thank you for your kind words as well. It’s very much appreciated.
@@johnlombardo8472 I assume this is pre-tinned copper?
@@alishaandersondesign6453 no, it’s not pre-tinned copper. I believe it to be nickel, which solder will adhere to. Always use flux.
Love this idea and would like to try it. Will nickel plated steel take patina?
@@maureenchorny6299 When it comes to ball chain, the answer is yes. We get good results using Novacan Patina. With that said, I would think the quality of the nickel plating may be a factor.
What size ball chain is this please
This was 2.4mm. It comes in various sizes
what size ball chain is that...they come in a variety of mm.
I use 2.4mm chain
@@lindalombardo3309 thanks…just ordered it!!…it was so beautiful around that heart..how creative!
I can not get my chain to stick..it is stainless steel..it stays for a second but pulls off easily..what am I doing wrong!
Did you remember to use flux? If you are and it's not adhereing try resting the soldering iron on the chain to get it a little hot before attempting to solder it. If that doesn't help I suspect it may indeed be stainless. The stuff we get at Hobby Lobby or Michael's Craft Store has worked fine for us. Hope you resolve the problem.
@@thecuttingedgestainedglass4894 the stainless didn’t work..so I ordered Nickel plated and it worked perfectly!