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Default Best way to re-glaze leaded glass windows



Dave Solly wrote:
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I have leaded glass windows that need to be re-glazed. These windows
have about 45 3X3 inch pieces of glass. That's 180 sides for each
window!! I picked out as much of the old glazing from the windows
using a dental pick. The remaining cavity around the glass is about
1/16" wide and about 1/32" deep. So far, I've spent about an hour
shoving the glaze into 6 pieces of glass. I am using DAP 1012 glazing
compound ("for use with metal framed windows") and a narrow putty
knife. I tried forming a "string" of glazing compond, but it sticks to
my hand, and even if I could get a good string, it would probably
break apart because it would be too thin.

There has to be an easier way. Can anyone give me some hints?

Thanks.

Dave
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Opps, almost forgot, that's just in inside. Another 180 sides per window
for the outside.

Dave


You want sympathy? Because you're unlucky enough to have leaded windows
in your house? ) I dabbled in stained glass, but never got to the
finish stage. Sewing machines are faster ) You have lead came?
Straight or curved joints? How many windows? One story, accessible
inside and outside?

I did a quick search, and found a lot of places selling AmChem Stained
Glass Putty. Found one selling DAP 33 for stained glass, others selling
DAP 1012 for stained glass. DAP's website has tech data; says not to
use 1012 for "channel glazing", and 33 not recommended for stained
glass. Off the top of my head, I'd recommend AmChem. Never used it. )