How To Fix Stained Glass Door

Repair a cracked window glass tabletop or even a mirror with this easy step by step guide.

How to fix stained glass door.

Re leading stained glass sometimes there are multiple cracks in many of the glass pieces or the entire panel has become warped is no longer flat and has caused multiple breaks. If the broken piece is still intact support it from below with. Apply super glue to the crack on the stained glass. Tilt the stained glass to pour off the excess baking soda.

I hope it was helpful to you. In this case it is best to remove the panel from its location and have it taken apart the glass cleaned and the entire panel re leaded or re built. To create the new putty you ll need a mixture of glazing. Clean the glass with dish soap.

Mix up the two part epoxy. Tap the glass on the back of the scores to run the scores and remove it. This video demonstrates how i carry out in situ repairs to damaged stained glass. Remove the pieces of broken glass using pliers.

After you ve removed all of the old putty from the cames mix the new putty oil and lamp black b into a. Try to avoid removing any of the foil on the adjoining pieces but don t be too upset if you fail. If you are repairing a vertical window hold a cake pan underneath the crack to catch the excess baking soda. Wash the glass around the crack with a drop or two of dishwashing soap on a.

Score the glass in a sunburst. Brush the putty mixture. In a well ventilated area prepare a two part epoxy. How to repair stained glass step 1.

Please visit my website for more information. See more ideas about stained glass door stained glass glass. Run the soldering iron along the foil and with tweezers or pliers pull off the foil that was on the piece of glass you removed. Once the stain is dry brush on a protective clear coat to seal the new finish and keep it looking fresh for years to come.

Wipe the door with mineral spirits to cut any existing dirt or grime then apply a generous amount of gel stain and wipe until you get the desired depth of color. Work as gently as possible to avoid pulling the foil away from the adjacent glass.