Thank you for this lesson. I do not work with lead cam just copper foil even with big panels. I repaired a piece and it came out perfect. Been a stained glass artist for 30 years and would never have tackled this without your lesson.

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I was transfixed by it. You are a master craftsman with the generosity to share your skills with the world. you have just given me the confidence to go ahead and repair my late mothers beloved china cabinet which sadly took at tumble breaking two panels of bowed glass and completely ruining the lead. I believe it was over filled and the weight of the contents caused a leg to give way and it collapsed and many antique and vintage item were broken beyond repair..but I still have all the bits. You have unique hands and it have me so much joy to see them at work. Probably a girly thing, but I would have loved to have seen your face. I am very grateful for this wonderful video. Thank you so much for sharing it with us all X

It appears I need to order a truckload of patience D: Excellent repair sir!

Hi I bought some old cracked Tiffany lamps and have been wanting to repair them. this video has taught me how to get started! Thank you

You make it look so doable. I had made a mirror for my sister oh so many years ago. There is a broken piece, but I had used that putty so the pieces wouldn't shake. Would I use the same technique? The putty is pretty old.... That was such a beautiful cabinet door. Lucky are the folks who commissioned you to repair it. Thanks again for showing us the possibilities.

You, sir, are an utter genius! Our front door is stained and though beautiful has seen better days. Just contacted a firm who said it had to be removed, restored and then refitted. I was dreading the quote and thought I'd be having to kiss my lovely 30s front door goodbye and have to replace it with something modern... um nope! Not anymore thanks to you. Just gonna get my soldering iron out and repair it myself. Thanks for the inspiration!

thanks so much! We bought an old craftman style home 8 years ago with every leaded glass door broken-- I used to do some stained glass (foiling only) years ago-- and so I've always said I would repair it-- but have procrastinating getting started. After seeing your video-- I'm on my way! Thanks so much!

I am truly inspired!!!!! makes me realise that I can repair my kitchen sideboard, just have to source the old glass now

Dude what a thorough video. Feeling okay about my chances of repairing an old antique just like this one. Phoa. Now I am going to check out the rest of your content. Thanks man !

Hi thanks you are the best teacher I have see on the tube 👍

Thank you for the informative and inspirational instructional. Also, the fact that you're doing work of such high craftsmanship under more challenging physical circumstances than most makes me feel like a slacker for even considering to pay someone!

Amazing work. I just need to replace a glass pane in a Wardian terrarium. I have the piece of glass. Was going to use glue but I now see how to do it correctly. Thank you.

What a master of his trade. I really want to learn stained glass and watching you work makes it seem like its not out of my league.

just started stained glass classes - am finding ur tutorials. really helpful. WELL DONE

That’s looks really nice. U did an exceptional job. Now I need to find someone fix my display cabinet from England.

Dude... You've got mad skills. Beautiful work mate.

Thanks so much for all of your tutorial videos. My aunt and uncle did quite a lot of glass work when they were alive. I remember sitting with them in their shop watching while they created. Wasn't until my aunt passed and my uncle sold their property that I got interested in glasswork. But by then, we were on opposite ends of the US (this was when 56k dial up was considered lightning fast internet). I'm looking for someone that will apprentice me. I want to learn! Thanks again!

great work, easy to watch and learn

That was a fantastic video. I am going to give it a shot on my kitchen door. Keep up the great work!!!

Your tutorial gives me the confidence to try this. Your craftsmanship is inspiring.

Great! You have made it look so easy - have a much simpler repair to do so am now confident enough to give it a go! Thank you.

That's what I was afraid of. I thought maybe you had a trick I hadn't thought of. Thanks!

Nice work!

This is the most amazing how to video on youtube! You rock for precisiion, thorough instructions etc! You are an amazing craftsman! Thank you for sharing!

This guy is a genius! Thanks so much for all your help!

Really nice video, explains the process really well, thank you

Excellent!! I'm a beginner and was looking for a way to correct a a misQ on my part. I enjoy watching your videos, they have helped tremendously. Thank you so much!

Awesome job. I once made a small glass terrarium from some extra bits of old glass, but it didn't come out looking anything at all like your job! : -)

you make it look so easy!!

Thank you for your videos. You always inspire me.

I had no idea so much went into a repair like this. I think it’s funny all the comments saying they’re going to give it a try, I came away with the complete opposite idea! Good job tho, you really do make it look easy but I know it’s not

Hi Graham, this curved panel was locked into it's frame and could not be removed, thus the "long winded" approach was the only way to execute the repair .... Even with flat panels, this way can save a lot of time because one does not need to split the panel entirely open to access the breaks. I've done many repairs and consider it's an unusual but very successful technique... :-)

Oh my gosh thank you! I’ve been lucky enough to be given a 1930’s fireplace but the rounded cabinet doors are like these and I had no idea how to even begin!

Zero dislikes for a reason! I just love every single one of your videos! Thank you so much!

You are a master crafter. Your videos are always so explicit and pleasant to watch. Thank you for sharing …

Brilliant! You are very talented - and this tutorial has given me the confidence to have a go repairing a beautiful old piece of similar furniture with led light doors (a few pieces of which are broken.) Thank you :)

Another excellent video from you thanks. Can't believe you cut glass in bare feet! Kudos pal

Thank you for showing how to repair this type of break. I've been having trouble soldering the old lead came. ( It would just roll off) I look forward to using your method. You talent is so appreciated.

thanks so much, this video was very helpful. i am repairing some 1930s windows and now i think i will be able to do it. many thanks!

Masterful work.....Thanks for sharing some of your talent.

This is a very informative video, thanks very much I learnt a lot. Keep up the great work. :)

Beautiful work and a great instructional video. Lead light is nice to look at, but what a pain to repair. Hats off to you sir.

Excellent explanation and a great way to do the repair! But it did concern me that you do this barefooted :)

Wonderful video. Certainly a lot of skill involved. Thought I'd watch a video and knock it over. Not that simple. I think I will now go get a quote!!! But I am tempted to find a course also to learn to do it myself. Thank you, very helpful.

So amazing! You've got some serious skills. Thank you so much for sharing! Yours was the first video I found showing how to touch up the cane with black patina. I've been trying to figure this out for months, so thank you thank you!

Very very skilled and talented craftsmanship

Thanks for sharing this, I have rescued an antique lead glass cabinet with two broken panes that I've been struggling to figure out how to restore.

That was awesome and very fun to watch thanks.

Wow! Amazing work! So inspiring!

Great idea, splicing the came, then sodering it with the foil! I learn a lot from watching your process. Thanks!

You, my friend are amazing and an awesome inspiration!

Thank you! Wanting to build a greenhouse out of old windows. The front two will be some beautiful leaded glass windows we salvaged. All windows have several broken panels and the leaded windows have broken sections. Hubby tells me project is far fetched. I will fix the leaded windows like you just showed me (I have a list I'm taking to Hobby Lobby off your tutorial) and then I'll start on the window pane windows. When I'm done, he better get a carpenter here to construct my greenhouse! :)

Thank you for the subtitles

fantastic demo. thank you

very clever and interesting.. I have curved glass with two 7 inch ones broken I think I will pay someone as the money needed for the equipment im sure is much more than a repair

many thanks, absolutely brilliant help, off to do the side board door after a coffee and second viewing :-)

Fantastic job. I hope I can repair my window equally as well. Thank you for posting this tutorial

It's called lead "came" with an 'm'. Nice vid. :-)

I thought your tutorial was very well done. You are very talented.

Love your precision as always...beautiful cabinet door too!

Fascinating. Nice work.

Enjoyed your videos.

Such a huge help, thanks for sharing!

You are most welcome, and thanks for your kind words... :-)

nice sharp cutter. I need one like it

Amazing! What an inspiration! Great video, complete and made to look easy! Thank you!

useful and I will try out the ideas on a small repair

great clip - I learned so much. well done.

Fascinating. Must now continue the task my mother started 30 years ago using bluetac on an old cupboard my son is to inherit!

What a great repair. Thanks for sharing this.

thanks for sharing, it is really awesome job.

Awesome Man. Thank You for sharing this. ❤

Thanks for the video. Very awesome.

Thanks for this video!!!

Very good

Hi Julie, If your panel is flat and can be removed from it's frame, then this technique is most probably an overkill.... If however you have a curved panel,.... then good luck, and go for it.... :-)

Lovely video, thanks for putting it together and sharing your skills. I've been asked if I can replace 2 panes in flat window similar to this one. I'll have a chat with my local glazer and give it a go. Thanks again.

Nice. Thanks!

yep whatever suits the leadedlight maker best is always the right option,

Awesome skills, man! Thanks for sharing!

This is great and very helpful. I have about a dozen diamond-shaped panes to do. If, like another commenter suggested, I can bend the foil out and then back in will that be ok? Insubordination I have to trim two sides? Do I need the copper foil? I did not get why that is necessary. Thank you for taking the time to make this!

Ah..... I hate old busted windows! Particularly trying to find suitably matched glass. Many of the old textures are simply not available here in NZ... :-( I believe copper foil is suitably water tight providing you ensure excellent adhesion of the foil when laying it down. Strength is also great providing you form a high, even bead of solder all around the repair... Good luck Tamsin

Just seen this, Great work..

Nice tutorial. Think I'd have to practice on something smaller first. .

different way of doing it,seems very long winded,the leadedlight must come out as it went in,but that aside I like your way of thinking,iv'e been a professional leadedlight maker for 28years and I still learn new ways of doing things now and again

Safety first. You should always have work boots on when working with glass.

Wow this is amazing stumble across your page . Love your methods gave me confidence I can repair my stain glass window . Thank you karalnz

Amazing! I've learned so much about clever repair! Thank you so much!!

Impressive to watch - one of those that makes me think "hey, thats not so hard". I know better but it still looks that way.

Nice job

Hi Clive, this lead panel could not be removed from it's frame, it is curved lengthwise and it's lead is only 5 mm wide. If you've ever attempted and succeeded to bend a single edge of 5mm lead longitudinally, without wrecking everything else, please show me how.... I did it my way because it works well, is quick and the repair is virtually invisible.

So I noticed you used a stone to take the super sharp edges off the glass. Is that a normal sharpening stone, used for knives, or is it something particular for glass? It's a lot more convenient than hitting the edges with my grinder. Thanks so much, great video! Learned precisely what I needed to know.

awesome instructional video, you're a true artisan to the craft. I just recently has my glass broken by my restless kids playing around indoors. Could you please direct me to where i can find the items you used in this repair? I would greatly appreciated, I'm trying very hard to keep my beautiful door but at the same time not break the bank. Thanks again. . . .

muchas gracias, muy claro

Lovely work. I wish the ones I have to repair were in such great condition...as a newbie at repairing, the ones I'm working on, the glass has fallen out with the solders broken and the putty brittle..I like it that you used copper foil and no putty, but would that last in a window exposed to the weather? cheers fantastic...Tam

WOW u guys do incredible work never seen eney one like you guys truly amazing job u take it to a hole new level incredible work 👍🙏🏾

Fantastic !!! Thank you very much :)

Great video. I have an old 1930 leaded glass front door. I love the thing but the glass seems to flex and shake at the lead joints every time the door is open or shut. Is there a way to strengthen old leaded glass panels? Thanks

i have a question, do you need to take the window out or can it be repaired whil leaving the window?

Couple of questions: 1. How do you deal with glass shards in the towel? Barefoot with glass shards? 2. On the foiled edges, did you wrap three sides, only the top and vertical, or only the top?