Stained Glass Material Planning
Accurate material estimation prevents waste and ensures you have everything needed to complete your project. Allow 15-25% extra glass for waste from cutting, and always buy slightly more came or foil than calculated.
Lead Came vs Copper Foil
- Lead Came: Traditional technique, stronger for large panels, uses H-channel and U-channel strips
- Copper Foil: Tiffany method, better for intricate detail work, each piece is wrapped in foil then soldered