Advice and Shop Tips
“He who works with his Hands is a Laborer;
He who works with his Hands and his Head is an Artisan;
He who works with his Hands, his Head, and his Heart is an Artist.”
He who works with his Hands and his Head is an Artisan;
He who works with his Hands, his Head, and his Heart is an Artist.”
Please Note: The content which follows was all written by Lawrence Ribbecke. Individuals may make free use of it and teachers of Stained Glass are hereby granted permission to duplicate and to use this material in any class, but that no permission is granted to any persons or businesses to publish any part of the following content for profit.
Tips
- Glass Cutting Advice
- Building a Light Table
- Ventilating Solder Fumes
- Working with Zinc, Brass and Copper Edge Channel
- Material Handling and Safety
- Soldering Irons and Controllers
- Shipping Your Work
- Router Tips
- Repairing Copper Foil Panels
- Choosing a Bandsaw or Ring Saw
- Recipe for Stained Glass Cement
- Calculations for Table Lamp Shades courtesy of Mr. Ed Demler (with permission to publish)
- Hanging Points
- Drawing Tips
- Making Wooden Frames & Sashes