Welcome
A & A Glassworks LLC provides a custom stained-glass service for the average homeowner and small businesses. Our glassworks and gifts will add value to your personal space for years to come.
No project is too small. We specialize in unique custom crafted one-of-a-kind gifts, panels, and stained-glass accessories for small to medium scale home renovations, remodeling projects, and special occasions.
Earth is a precious and fragile place. Using creativity and imagination A & A Glassworks makes every effort to leave a minimal footprint to our shared planet while still preserving the beauty of the stained-glass media.
A & A Glassworks LLC provides a custom stained-glass service for the average homeowner and small businesses. Our glassworks and gifts will add value to your personal space for years to come.
No project is too small. We specialize in unique custom crafted one-of-a-kind gifts, panels, and stained-glass accessories for small to medium scale home renovations, remodeling projects, and special occasions.
Earth is a precious and fragile place. Using creativity and imagination A & A Glassworks makes every effort to leave a minimal footprint to our shared planet while still preserving the beauty of the stained-glass media.
Simple Green Policy
Lead-free solder is used for all our products made by the Tiffany (copper foil) method. This low impact 21st century technology avoids and or reduces unnecessary health risks associated with lead exposure however minor they may be.
Strength Advantage of Lead-Free Solder vs Leaded Solders
When compared to conventional leaded solder the new lead -free solders are significantly stronger than their traditional high lead counterparts. We believe this is an advantage to the longevity of glass panels.
Solder supports the weight of the glass in Tiffany (copper foil) constructed panels. Lead-free solder is stronger and has a higher melting point than regular solder. These properties slow the gradual lead- stretching forces of gravity that led to eventual panel distortion and glass cracking over time. We believe the extra skill need to use lead-free solder is warranted to create a better glasswork.
Lead-Free Solder vs Leaded Solder Property Comparison
Lead-free solder is used for all our products made by the Tiffany (copper foil) method. This low impact 21st century technology avoids and or reduces unnecessary health risks associated with lead exposure however minor they may be.
Strength Advantage of Lead-Free Solder vs Leaded Solders
When compared to conventional leaded solder the new lead -free solders are significantly stronger than their traditional high lead counterparts. We believe this is an advantage to the longevity of glass panels.
Solder supports the weight of the glass in Tiffany (copper foil) constructed panels. Lead-free solder is stronger and has a higher melting point than regular solder. These properties slow the gradual lead- stretching forces of gravity that led to eventual panel distortion and glass cracking over time. We believe the extra skill need to use lead-free solder is warranted to create a better glasswork.
Lead-Free Solder vs Leaded Solder Property Comparison
Leaded Solder Type 60/40
Ultimate Tensile Strength 6,600 psi Melting Point in degrees F 361 - 376 |
Lead-Free Solder Pewter Finish*
Ultimate Tensile Strength 8,000 psi Melting Point in degrees F 418 - 440 |
Notes:
1 * Pewter Finish is a registered Trademark of Canfield Technolgies
2 The Data above is provided courtesy of Canfield Technologies
Personalized Glassworks
Express yourself with personalized glass art.
We listen. With you, A & A Glassworks will produce unique commissioned products tailored for your personal style and color settings. From complex commissioned panels to simple fused bowls, we make the process easy and fun at a reasonable price.
When a neighbor asked if we had a use for some old windows while I was cleaning up beer bottles "deposited" on my front yard, "Beer Bottle Bowls" were born. With a little creativity these materials otherwise headed for landfills were transformed into a beautiful new glasswork.
Let us assist you with your needs.
1 * Pewter Finish is a registered Trademark of Canfield Technolgies
2 The Data above is provided courtesy of Canfield Technologies
Personalized Glassworks
Express yourself with personalized glass art.
We listen. With you, A & A Glassworks will produce unique commissioned products tailored for your personal style and color settings. From complex commissioned panels to simple fused bowls, we make the process easy and fun at a reasonable price.
When a neighbor asked if we had a use for some old windows while I was cleaning up beer bottles "deposited" on my front yard, "Beer Bottle Bowls" were born. With a little creativity these materials otherwise headed for landfills were transformed into a beautiful new glasswork.
Let us assist you with your needs.