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We are doing a sign that has a stained glass piece that will show through both sides. I was told by the person making the glass that I should probably seal the lead with some type of clear. Does anyone know if I can just spray Pelucid or any other clear right over the whole glass piece or should I only try to get the clear on the lead lines?
What about using one of the "Seal It" pens they sell for SignGold?
Do I really even need to clear it? I don't know squat about stained glass. I just don't want it to start running a line of scum down the sign.
Thanks!
-------------------- Amy Brown Life Skills 101 Private Address Posts: 3502 | From: Lake Helen, FL, USA | Registered: Feb 2001
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As Si said, if it's done properly with lead caming you won't need to do anything. Over time the lead will blacken. I'm not keen on bright leadwork so, I give the lead a light washing in a mild acid solution; over here it's available as 'Decra-Sheen', but don't be confused it will blacken the lead. Be sure to abrade the lead first, to remove greasy finger prints etc. If you wish to keep it bright and shiny you will have to give the lead a wipe with patination oil.
-------------------- Arthur Vanson Bucks Signs Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England arthur@buckssigns.co.uk -------------------- Posts: 805 | From: Chesham, Bucks, England | Registered: Mar 2002
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The lady does this professionally and teaches the craft. I don't know what process or materials she'll use. She did say it would turn black, which is fine. I just noticed on the church windows that some areas have streaks that look like they are from rain or something dripping down from the lead lines. I was concerned about that happening with the sign. Of course the church is 100 years old so the windows probably are too!
Thanks again!
-------------------- Amy Brown Life Skills 101 Private Address Posts: 3502 | From: Lake Helen, FL, USA | Registered: Feb 2001
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