Stained Glass Care

General Cleaning

Your stained glass has been cleaned and sealed with a protective wax, for most cleaning needs, a light dusting will do the job.

Please avoid using cleaning chemicals with ammonia (like Windex) since they can deteriorate and damage the solder, and over time, the integrity of the piece. I recommend Sprayway or any natural/chemical free option. Apply the glass cleaner and thoroughly dry with a microfiber cloth.

If you have build up or need some extra cleaning, wash the piece with dawn dish soap and water. Avoid abrasives, including magic erasers, ESPECIALLY if your solder is black or copper. Dry throughly and polish.

Please contact me if you have a white build up on your solder lines that does not come off after a dawn wash. This is called 'white mold', it's not actually mold, but corrosion and oxidation.

Polishing

You may notice the solder lines on your stained glass becoming dull over time. Twice a year, or as needed, you can polish the piece to restore the shine and protective coating. Pledge furniture polish or any caranuba wax based car wax will do the trick.

Grab 2 cloths that will only be used for polishing, laying one down under the glass piece. Apply your polish to the other cloth, then wipe down your piece. Let the polish sit for 5-15 minutes, then buff it out with moderate pressure, giving extra attention to the solder lines. You may need a toothpick or cotton swab to get any tight spots.

Hanging Sun-catchers

For hanging stained glass pieces, please make sure your hook is secure. I please avoid command hooks and suction cups. One drop is all it takes.

Lead Notice

All of my stained glass pieces are soldered using a 60/40 tin/lead mix solder. I do seal the pieces when completed but for extra precaution, I do recommend washing your hands after handling. Keep out of reach from children or pets... Basically just don't lick it and there's minimal risk.