How To Clean Up Stained Glass Windows
When we make traditional stained glass for leaded glass windows we solder all the joints.
How to clean up stained glass windows. 11 1 1 gold. Remove mould if any with the help of a stained glass friendly window cleaning solution that. The key to cleaning stained glass windows correctly is gentleness.
Use a gentle touch and gentle cleaners. Many times your glass pieces are made up of colored glass not actually stained. It isnt quite as easy to get stain or varnish off of frosted glass because scraping this type of glass may damage it.
We recommend mixing together some warm water and mild soap with a neutral-pH then using a soft cloth like a microfiber towel to apply the mixture. If you dont have good access to the window then a simple washing is. Stained Glass Window see large image for detail Stained glass window in the Halls of Memory at Auckland War Memorial Museum dedicated to the RNZAF.
Plus you can save money by diluting the alcohol to make your own homemade glass cleaner. Painted stained glass windows must never be scrubbed as this can result in irreversible damage to the window. 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.
We then treat the cames and solder with an acid to blacken the lead take the shine out and speed the process of oxidation up. They simply come back a day after painting and scrape them clean with a razor blade. 205k 16 16 gold badges 85 85 silver badges 124 124 bronze badges.
You want to be sure that when you clean your stained-glass window you are not cleaning anything that has been painted on. Take special care at the edges and use soft wet Q-tip to gently clean up the surface deposits and dirt build-up. I use bamboo skewers to clean up then a bristle scrubbing brush then over the days go around the glass leads margin with an etching needle while the putty is still soft enough to remove easily.