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You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a Toyota pancake 🥞    LESSON 7 of STAINED GLASS BASICS just premiered! Go to my site/YouTube (@Oceanside Glass ‘s) to watch the full lesson and learn to frame & hang your art like a pro! You'll also get an understanding of the differences in strength among framing materials, the uses of U-came vs. H-came, techniques for stretching lead came, & lots more!            #stainedglass #stainedglasspanel #stainedglassart #toyota #toyotanation

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Do you know why stretching lead is vital⁉️    It tightens the lead, reducing its potential to sag, & thus preventing a project from eventually coming loose of its frame (eek!). Since lead is a "soft" metal (meaning it's highly malleable/easily hand-bent), when it's used as framing channel, it'll slowly stretch due to gravity & project weight. Given enough time, it can pull away entirely, leaving the project able to run free (most likely sprinting fatally to the floor).    The importance of this activity is directly correlated to the size/weight of the project, so although I recommend always stretching lead just to be safe, its necessity is somewhat dependent upon the specific project & artist's preference.    I should also mention that I've never personally been able to adequately stretch lead by hand/pliers alone. Not sure if I'm ridiculously weak or just have awful technique or what, but I mentioned this alternative method because many other artists have successfully done it, & lead stretchers are surprisingly expensive, so it's important for beginners to know a workaround exists.    This lead-specific excerpt is from Lesson 7 of STAINED GLASS BASICS (an instructional course I created with @Oceanside Glass )!    The full lesson is freely available on my site/YouTube (and @OceansideGlass's) along with all previous lessons. This one will introduce you to various different framing materials, explain how the shape/size/hardness of each one affects the projects it's most suitable for, demonstrate how to measure & cut material to size, & let you in on much more framing fun!            #stainedglass #leadedglass #leadcame #glassartist #glasswork

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Say goodbye to dull, splotchy patina 👋🏼    Abrading solder & other metals prior to applying patina is THE number one way to ensure a deep, bold, beautiful finish.    Scuffing surfaces removes debris & reveals a fresh metal layer, allowing for a patina reaction that's as potent as possible. Be sure to apply patina ASAP after this process though since that new metal layer won't stay fresh for long.    ⚠️ Keeping the project wet is critical for safety! I also recommend wearing gloves, goggles, & a respirator with particulate filters because this process creates lead/other metal dust, which is highly hazardous. These precautions will weigh down dust particles so they don't float into the air & will minimize contact with any that do happen to fly free.    This clip is from Lesson 8 of STAINED GLASS BASICS (an instructional course I created with @Oceanside Glass )!    The full lesson is freely available on my site/YouTube (& @OceansideGlass's) along with all previous lessons. In this one, you'll learn how to clean flux from a soldered project, apply a pristine patina finish, & impart a lustrous shine to finished pieces via wax/polish/finishing compound! There's also a supporting .pdf file with printable instructions for each of these activities so you have a reference while you work.            #stainedglass #patina #learnstainedglass #stainedglassprocess #glassartist