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We've got
two shows going on this month! And we have
pieces in all but one of the six galleries
on the art stroll (ornaments in two
galleries).
This is our fifth year at The Covey Center
For The Arts in downtown Provo. The show,
"Illuminate" features lit stained glass.
It's on the second floor.
The other,
"His, Hers And Ours" is a show at the Utah
County Health And Justice Building.
Artists and their artist spouses are
displaying work. |
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Jeanne
is surrounded with lamp parts as we get
ready for our "Illuminate" show
at the Covey Center.
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It's
not a very big display, but the warmth of
the show is dramatic!
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I finished
soldering a panel and noticed a problem. So,
it was a perfect time to grab the camera and
document how the fix was accomplished. The
lighting wasn't ideal, so the pictures are a
little dark in places, but you'll get the
idea.
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We sell copper foil, solder, flux, soldering
irons, solder stands and rheostats here on
our website. Click Here. |
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Soldering
Technique-Fixing A Foil Problem
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I found a problem with the panel that I just
soldered.
You can view a video of this fix at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XPDZOY6SN8 |
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Either the foil was applied crooked or it got
rolled up when the panel got slid during soldering.
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On this side the foil and lead line look perfect. It's
just on the back where you can see the problem.
Most clients
would never notice,
but "a professional fixes their mistakes."
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First I wipe the flux off of the panel where the
repair will be made since I need the foil to stick to the glass and the
lead.
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I then apply foil to the lead line, some sticks to
the glass, most sticks to the old lead line. It creates the "look" of a
straight line.
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I use a finger to rub the foil, making sure it is
stuck down.
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By placing a craft knife blade next to the foil, I
can easily tear off the excess.
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Then I apply flux.
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I begin soldering the foil to one end of the lead
line, letting the hot iron push the foil down into the melted solder. |
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I do the same thing to the other end. This captures
the foil so that it won't move around as I solder it. |
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Now I can solder the entire lead line. I let the
foil sink down into melted solder and make sure the foil is covered by
solder. |
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The finished piece of glass looks
great and no one will ever be able to tell there was a problem.
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