Supply List
Design & Pattern Making
• Pencil or pen
• Sharpie (for pattern tracing)
• Pattern shears (for copper foil method)
• Lightbox (optional, for tracing)
• Scissors (for paper or pattern cutting)
• Printed pattern or flash-style design
• Procreate if designing with an iPad
• Plotter printer if wanting vinyl patterns
Glass Cutting
• Stained glass sheets (various textures/colors)
• Glass cutter (Toyo and Silberschnitt are great)
• Glass cutting oil
• Running pliers (also for curves, Silberschnitts are awesome)
• Grozing pliers
• Cutting surface (cutting board or grid)
• Safety glasses
Grinding
• Glass grinder
• Grinder coolant/ wet sponge
• Water for grinder reservoir
• Dust mask
Foiling
• Copper foil (various widths and various colored backs)
• Fid (foiling tool) or something to press the foil down
• Razor blade (to trim foil)
• Something to cut foil
Soldering
• Soldering iron (80W+ with a temperature control is ideal)
• Solder (60/40 or lead-free)
• Flux (gel, liquid, or paste)
• Flux brush or Q-tip
• Soldering iron stand & cleaning sponge (wet or metal)
• Heat-resistant surface (like a homasote board)
• Fume extractor
• Disposable gloves
• Heat resistant gloves
• Respirator
Finishing
• Patina (black, copper, or antique)
• Neutralizer or baking soda/water solution
• Polishing compound (like carnauba wax)
• Soft cloth
• Pre-tinned copper wire for decorative elements
• Disposable gloves (for patina)
Framing & Hanging
• Zinc came or U-channel lead came for edges
• Came saw if using came
• Metal snips
• Hangers (pre-made jump rings or wire)
• Chain or cord (for hanging)
• Hooks or nails (for display)
Safety & Workspace Essentials
• Safety glasses
• Heat-resistant gloves (optional but helpful)
• Apron
• First aid kit (you’ll go through a few band-aids!)
• Proper lighting
• Good ventilation
• Small broom to keep surfaces clean of glass pieces
