The Technique of Leaded Glass

by Duncan, Alastair

• ISBN13: 9780486426075
• ISBN10: 0486426076
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-02-25
• Publisher: Dover Publications

Summary

informative and imaginative, this illustrated exploration of the many and colorful uses of leaded glass offers one of the world's greatest authorities on Tiffany glass as its guide. Author Alastair Duncan extends the applications of leaded glass into three dimensions, spotlighting a stunning series of creations that ranges from lamps to sculpture. His survey starts with the basic composition and characteristics of glass and concludes with detailed finishing operations, encompassing traditional and stained glass items; the Tiffany revival; varieties of glass and tools; the soldering process; methods of cutting glass; design; creating window ornaments; lead came lampshades; and copper foil techniques. Profusely illustrated, this expert guide represents an instructive and inspiring companion to glass crafters at every level of experience. Unabridged republication of the edition published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., London, 1975. 252 black-and-white illustrations. 8 full-color illustrations. Bibliography. index.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgment
Foreword
Introduction
Traditional stained glass, Tiffany and the present revival	13	(10)
Two-dimensional glass
Three-dimensional glass
Glass	23	(10)
Glass's trinity: its colour, translucency, and texture
Varieties of glass
Antique
Opalescent
Commercial
Mirror
Bullions
Roundels
Glass jewels
Globs
Glass imperfections
Summary
Tools of the trade	33	(24)
Work area
Glass cutters
Diamond cutters
Wheel cutters
Circle cutters
Light table
Work surface
Glass pliers
Cut spreading pliers
Offset pliers
Grozers
Slip-joint pliers
Lead knives
Lead vice
Stopping knife
Lathekin
Hammer
Nails
Moulds
Dual line cutter
Pattern shears
Pattern piece cutter
Papers
Brushes
Lamp-making stand
Lead finishing agents
Glass scriber
Safety glasses
First aid kit
Lead, copper foil, and the soldering process	57	(26)
Lead came
Half-rounded beaded lead
Steel core leads
U-frame lead cames
Soldering iron
Hand iron
Blow lamp
Soldering gun
Gas soldering iron
Electric irons
Choice of soldering iron bit
Temperature control
Bench-holders
Choice of soldering iron
Solder
Core solder
Flux
The soldering process
The technique of cutting glass	83	(16)
Cutting curves
Sharp convex and concave curves
The circle cut
Which side of the glass to cut?
Project in glass	99	(26)
The design
Pattern piece cutting
General guidelines when constructing the panel
Soldering the panel
Design	125	(18)
Space within a design
Leading within a design
Glass within a design
Windows	143	(14)
Weatherproofing
Reinforcing
Lead came lampshades	157	(18)
Cutting glass panels
Choice of lead came
Size and number of panels
Choice of glass
Cementing
Art Deco lampshade
Summary
Copper foil	175	(10)
Adhesive-backed copper foil
Copper foil in sheet form
Tinning
Soldering
Problems that can occur with copper foil
Mixing copper foil and lead came
Copper foil lampshades	185	(10)
Finishing operation	195	(12)
Table lamps
Hanging lamps
Lighting considerations for lamps
Signature
Variations on a theme	207	(4)
Epiloque	211	(1)
Bibliography	212	(1)
Suppliers	213	(2)
Index	215