The function of reinforcing is to strengthen the leadlight to prevent bowing or bending due to wind pressure or shock, as in the slamming of doors. (A door in a draughty area is the hardest place for a leadlight to survive – a good idea is to fit...
This is the messy bit that nobody likes very much. I spread an old blanket over my bench before puttying and polishing to protect things and makes cleaning up easier. A leadlight is puttied to give it strength and to make it waterproof. ...
The purpose of this exercise is to take notice of the techniques, how and when used. Simple cuts are mastered very quickly, adhering to correct methods; this lesson is to look at the best methods of the more difficult cuts that can be encountered....
This lesson is really the very first lesson for leadlighting simply because all the measuring for windows and door panels must be done before drawing a cartoon and cutting the glass. But for most people, unless you are facinated by simple maths,...
Soldering is not difficult and even becomes very enjoyable once you learn the correct steps. It can be done either sitting or standing, whichever you feel most comfortable. Solder is bought either in stick form or a roll. The solder on a roll looks...
The ideal bench height is around 900mm, which is the same height as a kitchen cupboard or bench. A low table will kill your back. A piece of 1/2" or 12mm chipboard, larger than the leadlight to be made will be needed to assemble on. Begin by nailing...
Whenever you learn something new or start a hobby, it's always easier if you start with the simple stuff first - if you want to learn to swim, first you get in the pool but you get in at the shallow end, not at the deep end - if you want to learn to...
Leadlights are a thing of constant beauty as the light changes and if you have them in your home they will give immense pleasure to yourself and anyone who visits your home. They are even more satisfying if you’ve made them yourself and the best...