I have been taking a leaded stained glass class for the past couple of weeks..these are photos of my first projects.

The first one is a scrap glass panel...the instructor had us go through a box of scrap glass and make this panel. This was to teach us how to make a panel and make all our mistakes (I wish!!!!) on this one. It is blue glass with some of the pieces iridized. It was quite the learning experience! I learned to solder with this piece. I have only seen copper foil soldering and this is quite different. You do not solder all the lead you only solder the joints.

The second piece (sunset)is the panel I finished soldering today. The soldering was MUCH easier this time. I learned (yesterday) the importance of making sure the pieces match INSIDE the lines of the pattern. I had not trimmed my pieces enough so it would not fit properly into the lead. I also found that being left handed can be a pain in the rear...my angles (which Jerry tried to reteach me) for the lead took some time to cut to where they would fit...all in all I don't think it turned out bad for my second project.

Both pieces are not puttied (next class) or patinaed (final class) It will change the look of the lead when it is done.

I have to admit mosaicing is ALOT easier!!!! It will be a looong time before I try something big in leaded glass!!!