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Burnishing Tip and Techniques

Can't get copper foil to adhere to deep crevices of textured glass?

• This burnishing tip works for deep textured glass, use an old hard toothbrush.

• What can be used for a burnishing tool?

• Use sample credit cards received in the mail. They work well for doing copper foil overlays as well as burnishing.
• Popsicle sticks can be used for burnishing.
• You can buy a burnisher from a stained glass supplier.

How much pressure is used when burnishing?

• Apply a reasonable amount of pressure to all edges that the copper foil contacts. The copper foil must be firmly attached to the glass.

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