FINALLY a video that explains this well. I've been struggling on my piece for days now and kept coming up empty handed with tutorials. Thank you for the help!
Thank you for sharing your work process. I'm just learnng the leading of stained glass. Your Bee is beautiful! Looking forward to more videos from you!
Please can you go over the width and shapes of different cames in detail for beginners. And also what do we use for the outside of a project. I’m trying to just use came for the out side of a mirror and I feel I got the one you just used for the piece that goes in between the cut glasses. Beautiful work and thanks
Thanks for watching! And, that’s a good idea to go over the lead widths…maybe a future video! For the outside (or framing) of the piece, I use zinc or U-Channel lead came with a wood frame.
Superwoman!!!!! Fabulous tutorial. Thank you, I am learning about caming as opposed to foiling. I learned so much here. You teach so well! And I have your vibe. So now. Would you consider a pretty skilled glass artist/always student to come apprentice with you? I live in VT and can be an apprentice without any cost to you. Let me know and I will share more info on a less public platform. Audrey M
So glad it was helpful! Unfortunately, I'm not taking apprentices with me right now -- my studio is way too small. But it it happens in the future, I will let you know!
For everyone’s information, the lead is toxic when it reaches its boiling point, not when it reaches its melting point. I’m an Electronics Repair Technician by trade. I started in 1977. I seconded this fact when I asked my primary care physician about the toxicity of it. He stated what I stated above. It is the element mercury that is toxic at room temperature as it : is readily absorbed through the skin, cannot be eliminated by the body naturally, enters the atmosphere readily at room temperature.
Thank you, yes. It does get tiresome continually having to tell people. Keeping lead micro-particles out of one's mouth is important, as ingestion or through an open wound is the only way it can enter the body. Leaded gasoline used in internal combustion engines did put lead in the air, but that raises it to the temperature that molecules release.
@@gwenmartinsen3979 It won't go through your skin, but keep it away from your mouth. Wash your hands very thoroughly after working with it, to keep it out of your food
I’m Hazmat certified and the info provided didn’t cover some additional lead hazards and so I did a little research. The Australian health officials consider working with leaded came as a potential health hazard. The came itself can have lead dust on it. Rubbing or burnishing the came could also produce airborne lead. Repairing old stained glass has extra hazards. If it’s an old piece, the old solder may have lead in it and may produce lead vapors if reheated. The old lead came also oxidizes and leaves a powder containing lead that is easily made airborne during cleaning. Additionally, the putty used to fix the glass will absorb lead and when scraping the putty it will become airborne. The Australians recommend good ventilation and wearing a mask that will filter lead dust (grinding glass ‘may’ also introduces fine glass particles into the air) and cleaning tools,and work surfaces by wetting them down. Also, since children are at more risk, it is recommended to keep your work area/clothing separate from the home.
Glad you found the video helpful! Yes, the lead came should be stretch first to make it straight -- be careful not to "overstretch" it though. :-) There is another video I have on this channel which demonstrates stretching lead came. Hope it helps!
I have a 18*37 came/ stained glass window from the 1880s that is in desperate need of repair- it was in an interior door and the sagging and cracking of glass with a poorly done old repair has finally got to me. I've done foil before, but wish me luck! (I ordered new came, the old has literally warped to the point glass is starting to drop out. I would have asked MIL to pay someone for her window, but it is way beyond her ability to pay)
Great video! Is everything you do came? Or just big projects? As a beginner I never know what the line is between projects that use came and those that use cooper tape.
I still do copper foil as well as lead came. For me, I choose copper foil on smaller projects (like ornaments or sun catchers) - they feel less “weighty” and are easier to handle than working with came. Larger pieces I tend to do lead came as I likely don’t have the patience to solder that much. 🤗.
Nice video! Is this standard 3mm glass and then is it 1/8" (3.2mm), 5/32" (4mm), 3/16" (5mm) or other gap size came? I've read that 1/8" is common but I bought some and it seems like a pretty big gap for the 3mm glass. Thank you!
What a great question. 😊. The glass I used is actually different widths. For example, the wings of the bee is a rather thick glass, and the honeycombs are thinner. To be honest, I didn’t realize this until doing the wings - so, the lead came size technically should of been adjusted to make sure it allowed for adequate space for the putty. I don’t have the exact measurement of the lead came, I just know to allow space enough for putty to be between the glass and lead came. 😊
Good questions -- I go to Staples to print my patterns out large, using BluePrints. Good price for large print outs. The thickness of the glass varies, so I select a lead came size that gives me a little wiggle room. I've used RH-4 and RH-6 on spools from Cascade Metals.
Thank you! For this specific piece, I am using 1/8", H, rouded lead came. And, used 1/16" for the wings, which was a bit challenging! Hope you try lead came, it's very satisfying!
It’s a sponge for a Max grinder. I find they hold more water than other sponges and last quite a long time. Here’s a link to them: 4-Pack Super Sponges for Max... www.amazon.com/dp/B00GY9RZYU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Thanks for the tutorial, beautiful piece. What size lead came are you using? And where do you buy it from (how does it come) if you don’t mind me asking? Thanks again :)
hello, are you putting anything in the H channel to secure it. like cement or anything? Just wondering as i didn't see in your video. It would seem that the glass may have some movement if not cemented or secured. Not criticizing, just honesty asking the question. thank you
Good question! Yes, once the whole window is "leaded up", and each joint is soldered (on the front and back sides), then the next step would be to putty it. I make my own putty (part boiled linseed oil, part raw linseed own, whiting powder (lime), and chimney black. This weatherproofs the piece, allowing for variations in temperature.
Oops. Pilot error there. I have tried rubber cement, the teacher’s recommendation, spray adhesive, self adhesive plastic sheets, and nothing, nothing prevents the paper from shifting once it comes into contact with the water of the grinder! Any tips for that? Also have you ever worked on a project using a combination of stained glass and fused glass? To help me see how the different colors and patterns will fit in the project I transfer the pattern onto clear vellum. This works quite nicely for me. Oh, could you explain what difference there is between cutters that make one easier to use for cutting curves?
Thanks for the questions! My first question, is how long are you grinding for? Typically after my cuts I don’t need to grind very long, so it’s not a problem for me for the shifting paper. It might be a question on how well you’re cutting?
I haven’t worked with fused glass and Stained Glass together except for Glass and I work with is fusible....if that makes sense. My studio is so small I don’t have access to a kiln. 🤗
They are horseshoe nails and glass stop blocks. Horseshoe Nails (100 Nails) & Lead & Glass Stop Blocks (2 Bags) www.amazon.com/dp/B01EXO7P1A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4CKM2EX3V8P84G55DGZ9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Thank you for your wonderful video!- your work is amazing!!!!!!!!!!- I have done a lot of copper foil and you have given me the confidence to try lead came- can I ask what size came you used in the "honey bee" creation -did you use two different sizes? it is incredible! kind regards, Becky
Thanks for the kind words - glad you found it helpful! I’m actually not sure of the lead came size that I used. If you check out Cascade Metals online, they have a list of lead came profiles and sizes. It really depends on the type of glass you use too. Common sizes for lead came are RH4, RH5. For narrower face of lead came I use RH2, but have to be careful with my glass choices. Hope that helps!
Great question! I use a glass cutter with an oil reservoir. It is the cap of the oil reservoir that I use -- so effectively, it’s still my glass cutter tool.
Hi - I'd like to make a 19inch wide round window - can you advise what size came I should use? First project and I realize it will be a real challenge!
Good question! The lead came you could use will vary depending on what type of glass and the design of the window you have. There are different sizes of lead came, both on the face and the heart of the lead came. So if you have a thicker glass you will need a larger heart size of the lead came. You can ask the shop where you get your lead came what is a standard size that you could use. A lot of the larger windows are 1/4 inch face. I tend to go a little smaller than that just because I like the look a little bit more. So, it also depends on your design!
You can use round lead as on the video but if you want extra support, you can get bigger thicker and harder cames going across it it all depends how you can incorporate it in the design. Flat lead can also be a good option, it covers a bigger surface overall but you can tuck the joints in each other, which creates a more durable structure. Regarding the size, always go from large came on the sizes to thinner came in the center of the window.
Hey Jill. I got notified today of a reply I must have made on your video. Pop quiz?? Where is it? I'm curious, please tell me, did you delete it? Reason I ask, it seems as youtube has been either shadow banning my comments or flushing them down the rabbit hole. Same thing is happening on my very own youtube channel.. I see I am still subbed to your channel. Thanks for the help.
@@jhuentelglas6885 THAT IS WEIRD! Now it shows up. Thanks! Good luck with your channel. Word of advice, do not use this log in to comment anywhere else on youtube. Create an alternate account for personal commenting and watching. I've seen this discrimination first hand here on yt. Good job on not showing what other channels you are subbed to! ;-)
FINALLY a video that explains this well. I've been struggling on my piece for days now and kept coming up empty handed with tutorials. Thank you for the help!
Thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful! 🤗
Wow, you did so much better of teaching this than anything on UA-cam. Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback and glad you found it helpful!
Great idea of using tracing paper, ive never seen that technique before! Really nice window!!!
Thanks so much! 😊
Great video! I’m gearing up to learn the lead came method after years of using copper foil. It looks like fun! Can’t wait to learn!
This was a fantastic tutorial! Thanks so much for making it. You cleared up a lot of questions I had, and I would love to see more.
Thanks for the feedback and so glad you found it helpful!
Don't be sorry. That was an AWESOME tutorial! Thank you, I learned alot!👏🌈🌞
I’m glad it was helpful!
thank you super green or new to this craft and very informative
Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!
That was really helpful You did a good job!
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Thank you for sharing your work process. I'm just learnng the leading of stained glass. Your Bee is beautiful! Looking forward to more videos from you!
Thanks for watching! If there are any questions I can answer about lead came, let me know! :-)
Good lesson. Thank you. Have a happy Holidays
Thank you so much......not boring at all.
You’re welcome 😊
You did a fantastic job explaining. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Beautiful inspirational project.
Thank you!
Great video!!! Thank you so much!
Thank you! Hope it was helpful. 😊
Looks great!!! Lots of work and time. I am just starting the lead came method.
That's great! Let me know if you have any questions on your lead came journey! :-)
Wow, that’s awesome. Thank you. Can you please share your progress. I would like to do a small piece with lead came, as I’m very new to this art. 🤩
Thanks for watching! This window has been completed and can be seen on my website at www.Huentelglas.com!
Please can you go over the width and shapes of different cames in detail for beginners. And also what do we use for the outside of a project. I’m trying to just use came for the out side of a mirror and I feel I got the one you just used for the piece that goes in between the cut glasses.
Beautiful work and thanks
Thanks for watching! And, that’s a good idea to go over the lead widths…maybe a future video! For the outside (or framing) of the piece, I use zinc or U-Channel lead came with a wood frame.
I love that!
Thank you!
Superwoman!!!!! Fabulous tutorial. Thank you, I am learning about caming as opposed to foiling.
I learned so much here. You teach so well! And I have your vibe.
So now. Would you consider a pretty skilled glass artist/always student to come apprentice with you? I live in VT and can be an apprentice without any cost to you.
Let me know and I will share more info on a less public platform.
Audrey M
So glad it was helpful! Unfortunately, I'm not taking apprentices with me right now -- my studio is way too small. But it it happens in the future, I will let you know!
For everyone’s information, the lead is toxic when it reaches its boiling point, not when it reaches its melting point. I’m an Electronics Repair Technician by trade. I started in 1977.
I seconded this fact when I asked my primary care physician about the toxicity of it.
He stated what I stated above.
It is the element mercury that is toxic at room temperature as it : is readily absorbed through the skin, cannot be eliminated by the body naturally, enters the atmosphere readily at room temperature.
So touching your face, etc., is ok when working with lead came?
Thank you, yes. It does get tiresome continually having to tell people. Keeping lead micro-particles out of one's mouth is important, as ingestion or through an open wound is the only way it can enter the body. Leaded gasoline used in internal combustion engines did put lead in the air, but that raises it to the temperature that molecules release.
@@gwenmartinsen3979 It won't go through your skin, but keep it away from your mouth. Wash your hands very thoroughly after working with it, to keep it out of your food
I’m Hazmat certified and the info provided didn’t cover some additional lead hazards and so I did a little research. The Australian health officials consider working with leaded came as a potential health hazard. The came itself can have lead dust on it. Rubbing or burnishing the came could also produce airborne lead. Repairing old stained glass has extra hazards. If it’s an old piece, the old solder may have lead in it and may produce lead vapors if reheated. The old lead came also oxidizes and leaves a powder containing lead that is easily made airborne during cleaning. Additionally, the putty used to fix the glass will absorb lead and when scraping the putty it will become airborne. The Australians recommend good ventilation and wearing a mask that will filter lead dust (grinding glass ‘may’ also introduces fine glass particles into the air) and cleaning tools,and work surfaces by wetting them down. Also, since children are at more risk, it is recommended to keep your work area/clothing separate from the home.
AWESOME
How do you only have 1 subscriber? I do bronze art work and looking to add stained glass work to my pieces. So I'll SUB! You do nice work.
Thank you! Although I have been doing stained glass for a few years, just starting to post videos online. Happy to receive sub work! :-)
Thank you
Welcome!
LOVE your necklace
Is it stained glass?
Thank you for the tutorial
Patricia
what are those blue bits that you nail down made of? btw, great work!!
Thanks! They are called lead and glass stop blocks 💙
I am very new to this. Someone else said that lead came had to be stretched first. Do you do that? Your video is awesome and very helpful!
Glad you found the video helpful! Yes, the lead came should be stretch first to make it straight -- be careful not to "overstretch" it though. :-) There is another video I have on this channel which demonstrates stretching lead came. Hope it helps!
I have a 18*37 came/ stained glass window from the 1880s that is in desperate need of repair- it was in an interior door and the sagging and cracking of glass with a poorly done old repair has finally got to me. I've done foil before, but wish me luck! (I ordered new came, the old has literally warped to the point glass is starting to drop out. I would have asked MIL to pay someone for her window, but it is way beyond her ability to pay)
Good luck with it! :-)
Thank you, I really enjoyed your video. If you dont mind me asking, how long does it usually take to create a piece like that?
Glad you enjoyed it! This piece took me about a two months (calendar wise) but only worked on it about 2 days a week…
Great video! Is everything you do came? Or just big projects? As a beginner I never know what the line is between projects that use came and those that use cooper tape.
I still do copper foil as well as lead came. For me, I choose copper foil on smaller projects (like ornaments or sun catchers) - they feel less “weighty” and are easier to handle than working with came. Larger pieces I tend to do lead came as I likely don’t have the patience to solder that much. 🤗.
what kind of nails and little blue plastic things are those? Thanks for your demonstrations!
They are called “horseshoe nails”, and the blue things are called “lead and glass stop blocks”. 😊
Nice video! Is this standard 3mm glass and then is it 1/8" (3.2mm), 5/32" (4mm), 3/16" (5mm) or other gap size came? I've read that 1/8" is common but I bought some and it seems like a pretty big gap for the 3mm glass. Thank you!
What a great question. 😊. The glass I used is actually different widths. For example, the wings of the bee is a rather thick glass, and the honeycombs are thinner. To be honest, I didn’t realize this until doing the wings - so, the lead came size technically should of been adjusted to make sure it allowed for adequate space for the putty. I don’t have the exact measurement of the lead came, I just know to allow space enough for putty to be between the glass and lead came. 😊
Thanks for the video. Couple questions: what do you use to print the pattern that large? What thickness glass and size came do you use?
Good questions -- I go to Staples to print my patterns out large, using BluePrints. Good price for large print outs.
The thickness of the glass varies, so I select a lead came size that gives me a little wiggle room. I've used RH-4 and RH-6 on spools from Cascade Metals.
What size came is that. I have enjoyed stained glass for years. I’m just now exploring lead came. Thank you great video. Annette
Thank you! For this specific piece, I am using 1/8", H, rouded lead came. And, used 1/16" for the wings, which was a bit challenging! Hope you try lead came, it's very satisfying!
good tutorial ...
Glad you liked it!
I'm curious about what is behind the grinding bit? It's usually a sponge, but that doesn't look like one. Thanks.
It’s a sponge for a Max grinder. I find they hold more water than other sponges and last quite a long time. Here’s a link to them: 4-Pack Super Sponges for Max... www.amazon.com/dp/B00GY9RZYU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Thanks for the tutorial, beautiful piece. What size lead came are you using? And where do you buy it from (how does it come) if you don’t mind me asking? Thanks again :)
Thanks for the question! DHD Metals and Cascade Metals are where I purchase my lead came. This is a Round H, Die #21 from DHD Metals.
hello, are you putting anything in the H channel to secure it. like cement or anything? Just wondering as i didn't see in your video. It would seem that the glass may have some movement if not cemented or secured. Not criticizing, just honesty asking the question. thank you
Good question! Yes, once the whole window is "leaded up", and each joint is soldered (on the front and back sides), then the next step would be to putty it. I make my own putty (part boiled linseed oil, part raw linseed own, whiting powder (lime), and chimney black. This weatherproofs the piece, allowing for variations in temperature.
Oops. Pilot error there. I have tried rubber cement, the teacher’s recommendation, spray adhesive, self adhesive plastic sheets, and nothing, nothing prevents the paper from shifting once it comes into contact with the water of the grinder! Any tips for that? Also have you ever worked on a project using a combination of stained glass and fused glass? To help me see how the different colors and patterns will fit in the project I transfer the pattern onto clear vellum. This works quite nicely for me. Oh, could you explain what difference there is between cutters that make one easier to use for cutting curves?
Thanks for the questions! My first question, is how long are you grinding for? Typically after my cuts I don’t need to grind very long, so it’s not a problem for me for the shifting paper. It might be a question on how well you’re cutting?
I haven’t worked with fused glass and Stained Glass together except for Glass and I work with is fusible....if that makes sense. My studio is so small I don’t have access to a kiln. 🤗
What’s the little blue bits that the horseshoe nails are hammered into?
They are horseshoe nails and glass stop blocks. Horseshoe Nails (100 Nails) & Lead & Glass Stop Blocks (2 Bags) www.amazon.com/dp/B01EXO7P1A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4CKM2EX3V8P84G55DGZ9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
What kind of gloves are those and where can you buy them? Thanks!
I use Kirkland brand Nitrile gloves from Costco now...
Thank you for your wonderful video!- your work is amazing!!!!!!!!!!- I have done a lot of copper foil and you have given me the confidence to try lead came- can I ask what size came you used in the "honey bee" creation -did you use two different sizes? it is incredible! kind regards, Becky
Thanks for the kind words - glad you found it helpful! I’m actually not sure of the lead came size that I used. If you check out Cascade Metals online, they have a list of lead came profiles and sizes. It really depends on the type of glass you use too. Common sizes for lead came are RH4, RH5. For narrower face of lead came I use RH2, but have to be careful with my glass choices. Hope that helps!
And yes, I used two different sizes of lead came 😊
@@jhuentelglas6885 thank you for such a quick response -is the concern with RH2 the fitting of the glass or the glass thickness?
Both!
@@jhuentelglas6885 Thanks a bunch!!!
Jill, what tool are you using to tap the glass on the bottom of scored pieces? I could really benefit from this technique. Thank you! :)
Great question! I use a glass cutter with an oil reservoir. It is the cap of the oil reservoir that I use -- so effectively, it’s still my glass cutter tool.
Specifically it’s a Toyo (Japan) oil cutter for shape cutting, TC-10P
@@jhuentelglas6885 Thank you, it looks like it will help me a lot! Also, very nice piece! Thank you for making this video! :)
@@theidealist9793 glad it helped and thanks for watching!
Please wear a dust mask when you grinding the glass pieces! Very important!!
Yes! I do normally wear a 3M mask for particles when grinding glass. 😷
Hi - I'd like to make a 19inch wide round window - can you advise what size came I should use? First project and I realize it will be a real challenge!
Good question! The lead came you could use will vary depending on what type of glass and the design of the window you have. There are different sizes of lead came, both on the face and the heart of the lead came. So if you have a thicker glass you will need a larger heart size of the lead came. You can ask the shop where you get your lead came what is a standard size that you could use. A lot of the larger windows are 1/4 inch face. I tend to go a little smaller than that just because I like the look a little bit more. So, it also depends on your design!
You can use round lead as on the video but if you want extra support, you can get bigger thicker and harder cames going across it it all depends how you can incorporate it in the design.
Flat lead can also be a good option, it covers a bigger surface overall but you can tuck the joints in each other, which creates a more durable structure. Regarding the size, always go from large came on the sizes to thinner came in the center of the window.
Hey Jill. I got notified today of a reply I must have made on your video. Pop quiz?? Where is it? I'm curious, please tell me, did you delete it? Reason I ask, it seems as youtube has been either shadow banning my comments or flushing them down the rabbit hole. Same thing is happening on my very own youtube channel.. I see I am still subbed to your channel. Thanks for the help.
No, not deleted! I just replied back to your comment -- see below. :-) ua-cam.com/video/uWJarahf63I/v-deo.html&lc=Ugy-WXAUgCZoQCzZ-RF4AaABAg
@@jhuentelglas6885 THAT IS WEIRD! Now it shows up. Thanks! Good luck with your channel. Word of advice, do not use this log in to comment anywhere else on youtube. Create an alternate account for personal commenting and watching. I've seen this discrimination first hand here on yt. Good job on not showing what other channels you are subbed to! ;-)
Okay. The first thing I was surprised with is that you used a glue stick to adhere tracing paper to the glass. I
i guess it is pretty off topic but does anybody know of a good place to stream new tv shows online ?
@Brayden Bjorn Lately I have been using Flixzone. You can find it by googling :)
Does stained glass shards get on your floor?
No, I use that waffle board and all the shards of glass fall into that.
Hello, I had to put away my stained glass project for awhile. My lead has darkened is it still okay to use that lead?
Sounds like the lead came has oxidized -- try brushing it with some bronze wool and see if it comes "back to life"
@@jhuentelglas6885 Thanks
Can you show us the finished product
If you go to www.Huentelglas.com, you can see it! 🤗
What’s your work area look like?
It’s pretty small, I will try and post a video of it at another time.
G. I. Jill,. For sure
Un bel lavoro ma si può tradurre in italiano grazie