This list is meant to help create a shopping list for the beginning stained glass art student. Not all of the items will be needed for every project, for instance you will use either lead cames OR copper foil and their corresponding accessories depending on the stained glass style you will be working with. Other tools listed may be very helpful, but not entirely necessary, one pair of pliers may be enough to do several jobs for example.
Cutting Oil- This helps to reduce friction allowing a smoother cut and also keeps glass debris from encumbering the cutting wheel's progress.
Flux- Helps remove oxidation and other dirt and debris from the metal surfaces so that the solder can adhere to it. This is an absolute necessity to keep your stained glass pieces together; the solder just won't "stick" without it!
Flux Brush- A very inexpensive brush used to apply the flux.
Ruler- Used for measuring project dimensions as well as for drawing or cutting a straight line. A non-skid backing such as cork or rubber will help keep it from sliding on the glass.
Needle Nose Pliers- A good all around tool to keep handy, can be used for small detail work.
Hammer or Mallet- A good rubber headed mallet can be used to gently tap stained glass pieces into place.
Lead Knife- Can be used to make clean straight cuts on lead cames.
Lead Cames- The original choice in stained glass support systems. These come as long strips of lead with grooves or channels on either one side or both, depending on whether it is to be used as an inside or outer edge piece of the stained glass.
There you have it, a not-so-condensed shopping list to get you on your way to a new hobby in stained glass art making!
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