How to repair a leadlight or stained glass panel 

Thank you for this lesson. I do not work with lead cam just copper foil even with big panels. I repaired a piece and it came out perfect. Been a stained glass artist for 30 years and would never have tackled this without your lesson.

Hi I bought some old cracked Tiffany lamps and have been wanting to repair them. this video has taught me how to get started! Thank you

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I was transfixed by it. You are a master craftsman with the generosity to share your skills with the world. you have just given me the confidence to go ahead and repair my late mothers beloved china cabinet which sadly took at tumble breaking two panels of bowed glass and completely ruining the lead. I believe it was over filled and the weight of the contents caused a leg to give way and it collapsed and many antique and vintage item were broken beyond repair..but I still have all the bits. You have unique hands and it have me so much joy to see them at work. Probably a girly thing, but I would have loved to have seen your face. I am very grateful for this wonderful video. Thank you so much for sharing it with us all X

thanks so much! We bought an old craftman style home 8 years ago with every leaded glass door broken-- I used to do some stained glass (foiling only) years ago-- and so I've always said I would repair it-- but have procrastinating getting started. After seeing your video-- I'm on my way! Thanks so much!

You, sir, are an utter genius! Our front door is stained and though beautiful has seen better days. Just contacted a firm who said it had to be removed, restored and then refitted. I was dreading the quote and thought I'd be having to kiss my lovely 30s front door goodbye and have to replace it with something modern... um nope! Not anymore thanks to you. Just gonna get my soldering iron out and repair it myself. Thanks for the inspiration!

It appears I need to order a truckload of patience D: Excellent repair sir!

You make it look so doable. I had made a mirror for my sister oh so many years ago. There is a broken piece, but I had used that putty so the pieces wouldn't shake. Would I use the same technique? The putty is pretty old.... That was such a beautiful cabinet door. Lucky are the folks who commissioned you to repair it. Thanks again for showing us the possibilities.

Dude what a thorough video. Feeling okay about my chances of repairing an old antique just like this one. Phoa. Now I am going to check out the rest of your content. Thanks man !

What a master of his trade. I really want to learn stained glass and watching you work makes it seem like its not out of my league.

I am truly inspired!!!!! makes me realise that I can repair my kitchen sideboard, just have to source the old glass now

That’s looks really nice. U did an exceptional job. Now I need to find someone fix my display cabinet from England.

just started stained glass classes - am finding ur tutorials. really helpful. WELL DONE

Dude... You've got mad skills. Beautiful work mate.

Thank you for the informative and inspirational instructional. Also, the fact that you're doing work of such high craftsmanship under more challenging physical circumstances than most makes me feel like a slacker for even considering to pay someone!

Amazing work. I just need to replace a glass pane in a Wardian terrarium. I have the piece of glass. Was going to use glue but I now see how to do it correctly. Thank you.

I had no idea so much went into a repair like this. I think it’s funny all the comments saying they’re going to give it a try, I came away with the complete opposite idea! Good job tho, you really do make it look easy but I know it’s not

Hi thanks you are the best teacher I have see on the tube 👍

Another excellent video from you thanks. Can't believe you cut glass in bare feet! Kudos pal

Great! You have made it look so easy - have a much simpler repair to do so am now confident enough to give it a go! Thank you.

Awesome job. I once made a small glass terrarium from some extra bits of old glass, but it didn't come out looking anything at all like your job! : -)

That was a fantastic video. I am going to give it a shot on my kitchen door. Keep up the great work!!!

Wonderful video. Certainly a lot of skill involved. Thought I'd watch a video and knock it over. Not that simple. I think I will now go get a quote!!! But I am tempted to find a course also to learn to do it myself. Thank you, very helpful.

That's what I was afraid of. I thought maybe you had a trick I hadn't thought of. Thanks!

This is the most amazing how to video on youtube! You rock for precisiion, thorough instructions etc! You are an amazing craftsman! Thank you for sharing!

Thanks so much for all of your tutorial videos. My aunt and uncle did quite a lot of glass work when they were alive. I remember sitting with them in their shop watching while they created. Wasn't until my aunt passed and my uncle sold their property that I got interested in glasswork. But by then, we were on opposite ends of the US (this was when 56k dial up was considered lightning fast internet). I'm looking for someone that will apprentice me. I want to learn! Thanks again!

Your tutorial gives me the confidence to try this. Your craftsmanship is inspiring.

Oh my gosh thank you! I’ve been lucky enough to be given a 1930’s fireplace but the rounded cabinet doors are like these and I had no idea how to even begin!

You are a master crafter. Your videos are always so explicit and pleasant to watch. Thank you for sharing …

Zero dislikes for a reason! I just love every single one of your videos! Thank you so much!

Thank you for showing how to repair this type of break. I've been having trouble soldering the old lead came. ( It would just roll off) I look forward to using your method. You talent is so appreciated.

This guy is a genius! Thanks so much for all your help!

Great idea, splicing the came, then sodering it with the foil! I learn a lot from watching your process. Thanks!

So amazing! You've got some serious skills. Thank you so much for sharing! Yours was the first video I found showing how to touch up the cane with black patina. I've been trying to figure this out for months, so thank you thank you!

thanks so much, this video was very helpful. i am repairing some 1930s windows and now i think i will be able to do it. many thanks!

Love your precision as always...beautiful cabinet door too!

Brilliant! You are very talented - and this tutorial has given me the confidence to have a go repairing a beautiful old piece of similar furniture with led light doors (a few pieces of which are broken.) Thank you :)

Amazing! What an inspiration! Great video, complete and made to look easy! Thank you!

you make it look so easy!!

Excellent!! I'm a beginner and was looking for a way to correct a a misQ on my part. I enjoy watching your videos, they have helped tremendously. Thank you so much!

Thanks for sharing this, I have rescued an antique lead glass cabinet with two broken panes that I've been struggling to figure out how to restore.

Really nice video, explains the process really well, thank you

Thank you for your videos. You always inspire me.

Thank you! Wanting to build a greenhouse out of old windows. The front two will be some beautiful leaded glass windows we salvaged. All windows have several broken panels and the leaded windows have broken sections. Hubby tells me project is far fetched. I will fix the leaded windows like you just showed me (I have a list I'm taking to Hobby Lobby off your tutorial) and then I'll start on the window pane windows. When I'm done, he better get a carpenter here to construct my greenhouse! :)

Beautiful work and a great instructional video. Lead light is nice to look at, but what a pain to repair. Hats off to you sir.

great clip - I learned so much. well done.

Masterful work.....Thanks for sharing some of your talent.

This is a very informative video, thanks very much I learnt a lot. Keep up the great work. :)

Such a huge help, thanks for sharing!

You, my friend are amazing and an awesome inspiration!

Hi Graham, this curved panel was locked into it's frame and could not be removed, thus the "long winded" approach was the only way to execute the repair .... Even with flat panels, this way can save a lot of time because one does not need to split the panel entirely open to access the breaks. I've done many repairs and consider it's an unusual but very successful technique... :-)

What a great repair. Thanks for sharing this.

fantastic demo. thank you

Nice work!

Wow! Amazing work! So inspiring!

Awesome skills, man! Thanks for sharing!

Wow this is amazing stumble across your page . Love your methods gave me confidence I can repair my stain glass window . Thank you karalnz

great work, easy to watch and learn

Awesome Man. Thank You for sharing this. ❤

Thanks for this video!!!

Fantastic job. I hope I can repair my window equally as well. Thank you for posting this tutorial

Thanks for the video. Very awesome.

Fascinating. Nice work.

That was awesome and very fun to watch thanks.

Amazing! I've learned so much about clever repair! Thank you so much!!

Enjoyed your videos.

Very very skilled and talented craftsmanship

Nice. Thanks!

many thanks, absolutely brilliant help, off to do the side board door after a coffee and second viewing :-)

Excellent explanation and a great way to do the repair! But it did concern me that you do this barefooted :)

Fascinating. Must now continue the task my mother started 30 years ago using bluetac on an old cupboard my son is to inherit!

WOW u guys do incredible work never seen eney one like you guys truly amazing job u take it to a hole new level incredible work 👍🙏🏾

Lovely video, thanks for putting it together and sharing your skills. I've been asked if I can replace 2 panes in flat window similar to this one. I'll have a chat with my local glazer and give it a go. Thanks again.

thanks for sharing, it is really awesome job.

I thought your tutorial was very well done. You are very talented.

It's called lead "came" with an 'm'. Nice vid. :-)

Fantastic !!! Thank you very much :)

useful and I will try out the ideas on a small repair

Just seen this, Great work..

Thank you for the subtitles

very clever and interesting.. I have curved glass with two 7 inch ones broken I think I will pay someone as the money needed for the equipment im sure is much more than a repair

You are most welcome, and thanks for your kind words... :-)

Nice job

Thankyou!

Very good

muchas gracias, muy claro

excellent.

Hi Julie, If your panel is flat and can be removed from it's frame, then this technique is most probably an overkill.... If however you have a curved panel,.... then good luck, and go for it.... :-)

nice sharp cutter. I need one like it

Ah..... I hate old busted windows! Particularly trying to find suitably matched glass. Many of the old textures are simply not available here in NZ... :-( I believe copper foil is suitably water tight providing you ensure excellent adhesion of the foil when laying it down. Strength is also great providing you form a high, even bead of solder all around the repair... Good luck Tamsin

awesome instructional video, you're a true artisan to the craft. I just recently has my glass broken by my restless kids playing around indoors. Could you please direct me to where i can find the items you used in this repair? I would greatly appreciated, I'm trying very hard to keep my beautiful door but at the same time not break the bank. Thanks again. . . .

different way of doing it,seems very long winded,the leadedlight must come out as it went in,but that aside I like your way of thinking,iv'e been a professional leadedlight maker for 28years and I still learn new ways of doing things now and again

Perfeito! Ensina mais sobre essa patina?

This is great and very helpful. I have about a dozen diamond-shaped panes to do. If, like another commenter suggested, I can bend the foil out and then back in will that be ok? Insubordination I have to trim two sides? Do I need the copper foil? I did not get why that is necessary. Thank you for taking the time to make this!

Exactly correct dude.... :-)

Thanks for your kind words... :-) Keep in mind I have been doing stained glass for 30 years, so yes I suppose being out of your league is expected.... Look at it this way,... if I can be there, then it gives you a place to shoot for a? YEP!

Safety first. You should always have work boots on when working with glass.

In this demonstration the panel came from a china cabinet, so I could remove it frame and all at it's hinges. There was no need to disturb the glass panel from it's frame: that's a good thing..... If your window is in a hinged frame I suggest you apply the same idea. To execute this repair technique, the panel must be able to lie horizontally on your work bench, so if it is fixed into the sash you'll need to carefully get it out...... DOH!

yep whatever suits the leadedlight maker best is always the right option,

Fantastic work!!! How long did that one take you? You Rock!!!

Impressive to watch - one of those that makes me think "hey, thats not so hard". I know better but it still looks that way.