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Whether you are a beginner or an experienced stained glass artist, you will find useful information about selecting and maintaining your soldering tools and improving your soldering skills. More information can be found at InlandCraft.com. |
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| Safety | Flux |
| The
Importance of Safety - page
3 Fumes - page 3 Lead- page 3 Heat- page 3 |
Why
Do We Use Flux? - page
9 Types of Flux - page 9 Characteristics of Fluxes - page 9 Getting the Most From Your Flux - page 9 |
| Soldering Irons | Soldering Copper Foil |
| Choosing
a Soldering Iron - page
4 Types of Temperature Control - page 4 Irons with Temperature Control Tips - page 4 Ceramic Heating Element Irons - page 4 Temperature Controlling Devices - page 5 Tip Sizes, Styles and Uses - page 5 |
Before
You Start - page
10 Cleaning Before Soldering - page 10 Getting Started - page 10 Running The Solder Bead - page 11 Fixing Imperfections - page 11 Other Things To Consider - page 11 Ending A Bead - page 12 Cleanup After Soldering - page 13 Finishing - page 13 |
| Iron & Tip Maintenance | Solder |
| The
Importance of Proper Care - page
6 The Cord - page 6 The Heating Element - page 6 The Tips - page 6 |
Why
Do We Use Solder? - page
7 The Advantages of Solder - page 7 Types of Solder - page 7 Characteristics of Solder Types - page 8 Solder Composition Reference - page 8 |
| Soldering Other Metals | Soldering Metal Came |
| Vase
Caps and Spiders - page 15 Metal Outer Channels - page 15 Hanging Hardware - page 16 |
Step By Step - page 14 |
| Patina | Trouble Shooting |
| How to Apply Patina - page 16 | Tips and hints to help you fix problems - pages 16-18 |
| Glossary | |
| Definition of Terms - pages 20-21 | |
| CAD Programs: Why use a stained glass CAD program for designing |
| Copyright FAQ's: Questions & answers to pattern copyright rules |
| FAQ's: Frequently asked questions about working in stained glass |
| History of Stained Glass: Brief history of the evolution of art glass |
| How to Do Stained Glass: A guide to basic construction |
| How to Use Stained Glass Tools: Instructions, tips, tricks & safety |
| In the Trade: List of organizations & associations with links |
| Mosaics Tiles: A beginners guide and project |
| Painting on Glass: A beginners guide and project |
| Panel Lamp Making: A beginners guide and project |
| Stained Glass Publications: List of publications & magazines with links |
| Stained Glass Glossary: Stained glass terms and definitions |
| Solder Like A Pro: An excerpt from "How to Solder Like a Pro" |
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