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Cleaning Tips and Techniques

One of the best cleaning tips is to be sure to really clean your stained glass. Proper cleaning of stained glass is a step frequently overlooked. This step provides that finishing touch which adds to the professionalism of your work. Not properly cleaning will result in corrosion and a white mold along the solder lines.

Removing solder balls?

• Running water over stained glass projects will remove most solder balls.

What's the best way to clean a stained glass project?

• Use a drop of Joy or similar detergent and gently clean glass. Then add a sprinkle of baking soda to the mix and scrub with a nail brush. You will repeat this again after you patina.

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