What is The Copperfoil Method used in Tiffany Style Lamps?
First a pattern for the lamp is drawn out on a heavy piece of cardboard. Next a number and glass color is written on the pattern piece. After the pattern is drawn and labeled, the glass is laid over it and traced. Once the pattern is traced onto the glass, the pieces can be cut and ground to their correct shape. Next the pieces need to be cleaned so the copperfoil can be applied to the edges. The copperfoil solution allows the pieces to adhere together. After the lamp has been placed accordingly and it is fully bonded, the edges need to be soldered together for a firm hold. Finally after the Tiffany style lamp has been soldered it is cleaned to bring out the beauty of its Tiffany stained glass pattern. This care used in the handcrafting our lamps can make these Tiffany style lamps family heirlooms. Stained glass stands up to many years of use, as seen in the cathedral windows in Europe. Some are almost 1,000 years old. We, at Smashing Stained Glass, will pay your shipping, handling, an
First a pattern for the lamp is drawn out on a heavy piece of cardboard. Next a number and glass color is written on the pattern piece. After the pattern is drawn and labeled, the glass is laid over it and traced. Once the pattern is traced onto the glass, the pieces can be cut and ground to their correct shape. Next the pieces need to be cleaned so the copperfoil can be applied to the edges. The copperfoil solution allows the pieces to adhere together. After the lamp has been placed accordingly and it is fully bonded, the edges need to be soldered together for a firm hold. Finally after the Tiffany style lamp has been soldered it is cleaned to bring out the beauty of its Tiffany stained glass pattern. This care used in the handcrafting our lamps can make these Tiffany style lamps family heirlooms. Stained glass stands up to many years of use, as seen in the cathedral windows in Europe. Some are almost 1,000 years old. We, at Smashing Stained Glass, will pay your shipping, handling, an
