Cut Lead Came Strips
30 minutescut lead came strips with precision, following established stained glass methods and verifying results at each stage.
Intermediate2-4 weeks
Lead Came Panel Guide
Learn lead came panel from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
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Workflow
Fit Glass in Came
45 minutesfit glass in came with precision, following established stained glass methods and verifying results at each stage.
Solder Joints
60 minutessolder joints with precision, following established stained glass methods and verifying results at each stage.
Cement and Clean
75 minutescement and clean with precision, following established stained glass methods and verifying results at each stage.
Install Panel
1-2 hoursinstall panel with precision, following established stained glass methods and verifying results at each stage.
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Lead Came Panel ReferenceTable
Key benchmarks for lead came panel.
| Method | Line Width | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Copper foil | 1/8 in | Suncatchers |
| Lead came | H or U | Panels |
| Paint | N/A | Detail |
Solder JointFormula
Smooth bead = adequate heat + flux — cold joints crack
Lead ExposureStandard
Wash hands after handling lead came — do not eat in work area.
Score Once
One confident score line beats multiple light passes — glass follows the first cut.
Foil Consistency
Wrap foil with even overlap — gaps cause solder bridges and weak joints.
Lead Safety
Wash hands after handling lead came and solder — never eat in the work area.
Safety Notes
- Wear safety glasses and cut-resistant gloves when cutting or grinding glass.
- Wash hands after handling lead came and solder — never eat in the work area.