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I've done this a few times, mostly with large pieces too big to finish quickly, so the back side starts to corrode, making it really tough to solder.

I recently found flux with some kind of detergent in it and it worked better. Not perfect, but it was certainly easier.

And as previously mentioned, steel wool. Or even a careful knife blade to scrape off the green stuff.

Good luck.

Thanks! Definitely helps.

#4 I havnt gotten the glass to crack from heat, but im sure at some point. For sure tons of foil unraveling though. And ya, you guessed right. By too thin I mean the copper foil not spread out on both sides.

#5 Paint Type, but I just kind of picked whatever was at the store that said for glass. Definitely let me know how the acrylics work out!

Don't use a sharp pointed object, E6000 is more elasticish and will likely pull off fine. Otherwise get a flat razor scraper. If you don't have one already they are the best thing for removing anything sticky & icky off flat glass. Stickers are no match for one of these things. Follow it up with some denatured/high % rubbing alcohol to remove any of the residues leftover and should be good as the day you made it.


If you glue patterns on they are also super handy for peeling up dried pattern parts.

I work in an apartment. I open the window , put a fan on blowing air out the window, and wear a respirator mask. Like the linked one below.

I also make sure my pet is in a different room with the door closed, until I feel like the room has been properly ventilated.

Just make sure you are using the right filters. You need one for metal fumes. The 2091 P100 Particulate Filters are suitable.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Respirator-6191-Respiratory-Protection/dp/B008MCUVN4/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=3m+small+respirator+mask&qid=1565367931&s=gateway&sprefix=3m+small+res&sr=8-4

This is what worked for me you can enlarge the hole a bit with the bit :-) DRILAX

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30 pcs SET 10 pcs. 1mm 10pcs. 2mm 10 pcs. 3mm Diamond Drill Bit Cylindrical Burr Kit Jewelry Beach Sea Glass Shells Gemstones Lapidary 30pcs. 1 mm 2 mm 3mm (1/8")

Here is my shortened list, I put an asterisk next to items I can't do without

Items you buy once:

• breaking pliers*
  
• running pliers*
  
• glass cutter (i prefer a pistol grip one)*
  
• Solder Iron (get one that has temperature control!) + solder iron stand*
  
• safety glasses*
  
• fid*
  
• grinder (can be cheap! I have this one and I am very happy)*
  
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  Supplies you replenish:
  
  
• Flux*
  
• solder*
  
• glass cutting fluid*
  
• foil*
  
• silver sharpie (those things write so good)
  
• glass cleaner (or isopropyl alcohol works too in a pinch)
  
• patina + rubber gloves

I've also had my Dremel create hairline fractures in the glass from matching harmonics when I tried to use mine for polishing came back in the day when I first started. I'd just get one that's meant for glass. One note, don't just let the motor run if you aren't actively grinding glass. If you're going back and forth from your work surface (like across the room or more than a step away), always turn the grinder off and then back on. If not, you'll burn out your motor quicker.

I've had two of these and I've never had a problem with them: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Grinder-4-Inch-1-Inch-Accessories/dp/B007UDTT16/ref=sr_1_3?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1485464041&sr=1-3&keywords=Glass+grinder.

Hello there!

I would say that it all depends on the project you're working on. Some projects require more tools and others require less. For a basic starter kit, though, it looks like you're on the right path! The only thing you're missing in your item list is a glass grinder and foil sheers! Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Grinder-Glastar-SuperStar-II/dp/B000L9C314/

https://www.amazon.com/StudioPRO-604-Studio-Foil-Shears/dp/B008EPVL1U/

I personally don't use a Grozer or an X-Acto knife in my projects, but it all depends on the project you're working on!

I use two of these clamps to protect my hands! https://www.amazon.com/ASG-Nicks-Grinder-Glass-Grinding/dp/B003ZZK1YC

https://www.amazon.com/Stained-Glass-Basics-Techniques-Projects/dp/0806948779/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1482247262&sr=1-4&keywords=stained+glass

I started with this book.Very basic and will give you an idea what tools you need to start with and the basic techniques. PM me and I will help where i can.

Hmm... I have a gyphon gryphette grinder from Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Gryphon-Corporation-GRYPHETTE-Gryphette-Grinder/dp/B003GF707M

... I think I'm already pretty aggressive putting probably too much force on it when I'm grinding and I get impatient. (This is not when I crack things... it's always when using grozer pliers to get off some excess glass). I do a combination of pushing forward and left to right, mostly just trying to figure out what's faster. Maybe I just need a new bit? But I've barely used the bit as it is... How often do you need to replace them?

I went with this one

https://www.amazon.ca/Turtle-Wax-T-222R-Super-Shell/dp/B00068OL1A/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=turtle+car+wax&qid=1572118958&sr=8-7

I started with 40/60 rosin core and then ran low so I bought the only thing I could get, this crap. I now know that rosin core was a mistake and that lead free isn't really popular.

It may not be the prettiest thing, but monkey hooks:

https://www.amazon.ca/Monkey-Hook-Picture-Hanger-Gorilla/dp/B004W7WJOM/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=monkey+hooks&qid=1571175548&sr=8-9

Hold a terrifying amount of weight (for the size of the hook) and don't need to be in studs. I think the biggest one will hold 50 pounds per hook so with two hooks that are decently level and maybe some chains so the panel is that the height you want, it should be sturdy enough.