How do you solder stained glass for beginners?

Assemble pieces together on a flat, heat resistant surface. Using a flux brush, apply a small amount of flux to each joint and “tack solder”. Tack soldering is applying a small amount of solder to each joint so that your pieces are held in one place. Next, apply a light, even coating of flux to all seams.

Should you wear a mask when soldering stained glass?

Soldering lead will NOT produce particles you can inhale. There is a risk when cutting lead with power saws, or when repairing leaded glass. Fine particles of lead produced by the saw, or when you scrape old lead, can easily be inhaled. Always wear a protective mask when doing either of these.

Should you wear gloves when soldering stained glass?

If it makes you feel more confident, find a pair that fit snugly and are rubberised (see photo) to prevent the glass slipping. Wearing gloves for cutting is optional. Always wear latex gloves for patina.

What kind of flux do you use for stained glass?

75 soldering flux offers the full strength of an inorganic acid stained glass flux. This flux contains both Zinc Chloride and Ammonium Chloride and is recommended for difficult-to-solder stained glass applications.

Can you get lead poisoning from working with stained glass?

Working with stained glass and lead lighting often involves contact with lead fumes and dust. Any amount of lead fumes or dust is hazardous to your health, and so you should avoid exposure as much as possible. Lead fumes occur when the solder is melted.

Can you get lead poisoning from soldering stained glass?

Lead Poisoning Soldering lead will NOT produce particles you can inhale. There is a risk when cutting lead with power saws, or when repairing leaded glass. Fine particles of lead produced by the saw, or when you scrape old lead, can easily be inhaled. Always wear a protective mask when doing either of these.

Should I wear a mask when soldering stained glass?

What is the best temperature to solder stained glass?

700 degrees is the standard for 60/40 solder, but 600 and 800 degree tips are available.

What wattage soldering iron do I need for stained glass?

First, temperature. Your iron should have a heat capacity of between 80 and 200 watts. – The exception to this rule is irons with the ceramic heating element, like the Hakko FX-601 above, which is a far more efficient technology and therefore needs less wattage.