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IN THIS LESSON

Learn to Finish Projects with Deep Patina and Dazzling Shine!

After watching this lesson you’ll:

Be able to thoroughly clean every nook and cranny of a project
Know how to achieve the deepest, boldest patina finish no matter which variety you use
Understand how to buff projects with wax/polish/finishing compound to produce a lustrous sheen

You’ll also find out which finishing product will get solder seams as shiny as possible, in case you decide to forego patina and leave them silvery!

Additional Resources

Supporting Documentation

Supporting documentation file for Lesson 8 of Glasswork Pixie's Stained Glass Basics instructional course

- Download this lesson’s supporting documentation file for step-by-step instructions to clean a project, apply patina, and finish with wax/finishing compound
- Cleaning Agent — Kwik-Clean Flux & Patina Cleaner, Pure Castile Soap
- Cloths — Cotton Cloths, Microfiber Cloths
- Aluminum Foil Pan
- Toothbrush‍
- Cotton Balls
- Precision-Tip Q-Tips
- Disposable Cups
- Mini Spray Bottle
- Patina — Novacan Black Patina for Solder/Lead, Novacan Black Patina for Zinc, Novacan Copper Patina for Solder
- Super-Fine Steel Wool
- Magic Eraser
- Clarity Finishing Compound
- Carnauba Wax
- 2-in-1 Polish & Wax
- Disposable Gloves
- Goggles
- 3M Respirator + P100 Particulate Filters + P100 Fume Filters
- Smoke Absorber + Filter Replacements
- De-Leading Hand Soap
- See the comprehensive list of recommended tools and materials used in the Glasswork Pixie® stained glass studio

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