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Information on Metal Came

Using Zinc Came to Frame Your Stained Glass Art Work

Zinc came is the metal came used for structural support

Framing your stained glass panel with zinc came will give it the rigidity needed. Zinc came is stronger then lead.

Sizes of Zinc Came

Zinc came is usually sold in 6 foot lengths. The widths of zinc came come in 1/4", 3/8". and 1/2".

Various Shapes of Zinc Came

Zinc came comes in Flat U, Flat H, Adj.U, Round H, and Adj.Y.
Adj. U is most commonly used for framing.




Finishes of Zinc Came

Zinc came can be purchased in brass, copper or zinc.

Cutting Zinc Came

Zinc came is easy to cut using a came saw.

Added Benefits of Zinc Came

Zinc came will readily accept solder without melting.

A zinc came frame can be the finishing frame for your work
or you can add a decorative wood frame over the zinc.

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