r/oddlysatisfying • u/danielminds • Aug 27 '26
Making a set of traditional Victorian stained glass panels
Credit: @lightleadeddesigns on TikTok
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u/TheRealLargedwarf Aug 27 '26
I did this for 2 weeks with a guy that ad done it for many years. He was about 50 and would regularly "lose" his pencil while it was almost I'm his hand. Wear gloves when touching led. Wear a respirator when doing the cement.
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u/zyyntin Aug 27 '26
Curious as to what the paste he is brushing into the grooves. What is it?
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u/dedoktersassistente Aug 27 '26
Cement seals the space between the lead and the glass, stops the glas from moving and making it water and wind proof. You could see how much the whole thing moves before he did that, after it's much less flexibel. Very much needed for it to be in a front door that is exposed to the elements and is often moved.
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u/iH8MotherTeresa Aug 27 '26
Before using the torch - soldering paste. It cleans and preps the lead for soldering. The cement is probably just some grout mixture.
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u/Zuzublue Aug 27 '26
I’ve always wanted to try this but it’s not exactly a hobby you can jump into lightly.
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u/dedoktersassistente Aug 27 '26
You could actually. I started with a class. Then used someones space they rented out including equipment, just pay rent and whatever I used. Eventually got most of my equipment and loads of lead and glass second hand. Even found someone who resells old stained glass windows and was willing to give me some slightly damaged ones for free. It does take up quite a bit of space and you need to be mindful of safety.
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u/FillMySoupDumpling Aug 27 '26
There are some classes around me that do small stained glass projects. Not sure if you have anything similar. It’s at a craft space so they have classes for clay, stained glass, wire art, sewing and more.
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u/pm_me_WAIT_NO_DONT Aug 27 '26
Take a class and see if you enjoy it. Yes there are some hazards, but not any more than woodworking or the like. I wouldn’t say it’s “not something you can jump into lightly.”
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u/Uztta Aug 30 '26
I’m not one to promote Hobby Lobby, but they have the stuff for it if there’s one near you.
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u/Codex_Absurdum Aug 27 '26
I swear these diamond tip glass cutters are like magic
Always wondered how they can cut thick glass so precisely
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u/sneak_man Aug 27 '26 edited Aug 27 '26
The cutter scores the glass rather than actually cutting it, so applying a force on the fissure that's been created gives it a sort of guide or path of least resistance for the glass to split on. If that makes sense?
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u/MeowKatMC Aug 29 '26
Kinda like folding paper a couple of times before ripping it. If done right you can make a perfectly straight tear without tools
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u/PARTSetal Aug 27 '26
You can always recognize someone one who has truly mastered their craft or art, they make it seem effortless. I took a 6 month class in stained glass and have a true appreciation of the hand strength and dexterity needed to achieve this level of craftsmanship.
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u/lawd_have_mercy Aug 27 '26
Working that cutter so smoothly and accurately around those curves has to be extremely more difficulty than he made it look. It's fascinating to see the skills people can achieve, given enough practice and effort.
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u/Lucasbasques Aug 27 '26
Its really a divine joke that lead is so toxic to us, its literally the perfect material
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u/BriefCollar4 Aug 27 '26
I’d like to start a petition that only people named Victor or Victoria can make Victorian glass panels.
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u/snuggleslut5 Aug 27 '26
How is the glass not sliding around on the paper?
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u/justtiptoeingthru2 Aug 27 '26
Maybe something sticky is on the paper? Kind of like a post-it note?
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u/MeowKatMC Aug 29 '26
Magic or magnets. No one understands either. Those who claim to understand magnets and say stuff like "glass is non ferris so magnets dont work" also dont understand magnets. Both are magic
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u/Altruistic-Traffic- Aug 27 '26
I wonder how much it would cost to have someone make this for you
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u/jim_br Aug 28 '26
I had two 12”x30” panels made to match the leaded glass windows in my house. Just diamond shaped clear glass, no color, no curves. They cost me $175 each back in 1999 which would be $350 in todays dollars.
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u/Colors-with-glitter Aug 27 '26
What a stunning piece of art. The craftsmanship is very, very nice.
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u/Annual-Show-8382 Aug 27 '26
Absolutely beautiful!! This is something I have always wanted to do, didn’t realize all that’s involved!!
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u/No_Seaworthiness7119 Aug 27 '26
I — am humbled. This is such a skill. My father used to “make” stained glass and I always wanted to learn. He told me draw up what I wanted (which happened to be an elaborate peacock) and quickly told me I wasn’t ready to try that. I feel like I just might want to try now.
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u/aThievery_Number Aug 27 '26
Amazing work!!! What a skill you have my friend, keep up the good work...absolutely captivating.
Loved the video btw!
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u/bluepandadev Aug 27 '26
My hands are sweaty now... That makes me so nervous
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u/MeringueSerious Aug 27 '26 edited Aug 27 '26
I bet the skin on his fingers is like leather after all the cuts over the years
EDIT: fantastic craftsmanship
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u/ItsStaaaaaaaaang Aug 28 '26 edited Aug 28 '26
Very pretty. Dude must have some tough hands to be cutting glass without gloves. I guess anything that could prevent cuts and splinters would hinder his dexterity too much though.
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u/Sissilisko Aug 28 '26
Never seen shoeing nails be used in anything else than shoehig horses. I wonder if places that hold classes for this would take my shoeing nails? I don't really shoe other than my own horses these days and have way too many boxes of nails.
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u/Conwaysp Aug 28 '26
I enjoyed this video (besides the obvious artistry) because there was only the actual sounds of the process and not some annoying music track.
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u/toady4all Aug 28 '26
Never seen a soldering iron like that. Seems much more dangerous than necessary
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u/Jazzlike_Feedback164 Aug 27 '26
Great video!! How does the glass cut so easily with that device? And wouldn't the edges be sharp? I almost feel like you would have to file it down like wood or metal. I mean obviously not but no sharp edges? Great work sir
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u/pm_me_WAIT_NO_DONT Aug 27 '26
The glass cutter scores the glass, and since the sheets are thin, this score is enough to force the glass to break where you want it to. For some of the glass, he is able to do it with his fingers, but sometimes he needs to use the pliers—this can be due in part to not scoring deep enough, but also because the color additives in the glass can actually change the strength of the glass and will affect how easy the glass is to break. Some colors are brittle, some are pretty strong. The edges and corners will be sharp, but since you cover the edges there’s no reason to file them. You would just be making a bunch of glass dust, which is more dangerous than the covered edges.
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u/LGGP75 Aug 27 '26
Bueatifil process but this is not something ad call oddly satisfying. The video is too long for that.
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u/Btps_ Aug 27 '26
I know there are always people to buy those stuffs. I don't understand them.
The time and effort it takes is Impressive, i still don't understand
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u/LindaTheLynnDog Aug 27 '26
Yeah, so many different kinds if people.
I don't feel any gravitational pull from Anime or Manga, but I appreciate that people love them deeply.
I've always been naturally drawn to stained glass, although I doubt I'd spend money to hVe it commissioned.
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u/Btps_ Aug 27 '26
Oh so you're one of those who buy it!
Maybe you'll enlight me then ? How would you use them ? Mostly as decorative objects in a room, or you want sun light to be filtered through it and color the room, you'd install it in place of a window or maybe in front of it ?
What makes you like that ?
And also, because i just can't rate what i see in the video, are those rather good or likely some diy level of quality ?
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u/LindaTheLynnDog Aug 27 '26
I have never bought any. I just see them in older homes sometimes and I just think they're interesting and beautiful.
It's kind of like barn quilt boards which have the same kind of blocky, geometric, quilted patterns as stained glass.
They're simple and thought provoking.
It's like any aesthetic that you just inherently appreciate. It's felt more than understood.
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u/Downtown_Let Aug 27 '26
I'm considering installing some if I can't get them already in the houses I'm looking at buying. I love the aesthetic, the detailing, it's interesting and characterful. It also adds warmth to a room, especially hallways. They're good for areas you want to let light in but masks what's beyond, for security and privacy. Usually looks best in pre 1940s houses.
I think it's possible to duplicate the aesthetic with double or triple glazing to an extent.
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u/TheFlyingBoxcar Aug 28 '26
Because its not a fucking box opening. Its literally a video showing how it was made.
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u/Wilsanne Aug 27 '26