Stained Glass

INITIATION TO STAINED GLASS
A 3 hour workshop.
You will be given the guidelines of
what is Stained Glass / Tiffany Glass
and how it is constructed.
In this workshop you will complete
a small Tifanny type window hanger.
The cost is Rs 4 000
If you are interested you can attend the full workshop.

The full Workshop -
is run over 5 sessions
of 3 hours each,
costing Rs 15 000.
I will show and teach you what I have learned over the past 25 years, working with glass.

Studio 44 Mauritius

Stained Glass

is a way of creating panels
large or small by joining together
pieces of glass with strips of lead.

    Tiffany

    is another style and way to join together glass pieces
    by copper foiling each piece and then soldering them together.
    In this workshop we will be introducing you to the art of creating
    lampshades, panels etc. with the Tiffany technique.


    In this workshop:

    I will supply all the raw material and tools necessary for the project.
    I will show you:

    • How to cut the glass
    • Make a pattern and cut the glass to fit
    • Tricks to cut smaller pieces
    • Polish the glass
    • Foiling of the pieces
    • Assembling the pieces into panels
    • Soldering the pieces together
    • Assembling the project

    We encourage students to use the facilities available at the studio
    until such time as they are ready to go on their own.

    You can rent space

    • at the studio for only Rupees 350.00 per hour;
    • you will have access to all tools
    • and equipment necessary for your project.
    • The cost of the glass, copper foil and lead,
    • will be calculated according to the type of glass and paint used.
    • ​Looking forward to welcoming you to the world of hot glass.

    MATERIAL

    First the material we will use:
    The Glass: Locally we do not have any raw material
    and thus we import the glass mainly from America.
    We have at the Creative Quarter five type of glass:

    • Firstly: we have the standard clear window glass.
    • Secondly: we have the painted window glass (this is also a workshop that we will be giving).
    • Thirdly: we have the one called peau d”orange which is a clear glass with a crackly finish.
    • Fourthly: we have a very limited choice is colours.
    • Fifthly: we have imported stained glass sheets in 10 x 10 cm in a variety of colours and designs.

    TOOLS

    Any tradesman or crafter will tell you the same thing; to obtain good quality work you need good quality tools. Having said that, you can enjoy yourself and create great projects with the tools we have available at the Creative Quarter for your use.

    • The glasscutter: You will use the cutter to Score the glass to enable you to break the pieces, as you need them. There is a variety of cutters: The standard cutter with a bigger head that enables you to break the smaller pieces, The long pen cutter which is self lubricant and the pistol grip cutter which is also self lubricant are the best as they tungsten wheels, giving a better score.
    • Breaking Pliers: this plier is use to enable you to break the glass on the score line. It has a smooth jaw, which will enable you to chip away the excess piece of glass, comes handy when preparing small pieces.
    • Running pliers: this plier will enable you to separate the glass on the scored line.
    • Combination circle / strip cutter: this will enable you to cut circles in the glass.
    • The grinder: the grinder will enable you to get rid of excess glass on your piece.
    • The tools above will enable to cut the glass as required for your project.
    • You will also need a pattern cutting shears (scissor).
    • Soldering iron. There are a variety of tips for the irons:
    • Solder: is a combination of tin and lead. They come in two types the 50/50 and the 60/40.
    • There is no difference in strength and each individual will choose the type that suits his or her project and his or her way of working. 60/40 is liked for its smoothness and rounded finish, and also because it melts at a lower temperature.
    • Copper foil: the copper foil come in rolls and has and adhesive back on one side. The foil comes in various widths and it is recommended to have the foil slightly wider than the thickness of the glass you will use for your project. Foiling is very important and care must be taken when applying it to the glass surface.
    • Flux: the role of flux in leaded projects is to remove the oxides so that the lead flows freely, you will not be able to solder without applying the flux on the copper.
    • Patina: patina is used to give the lead a black or antique finish.

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