Stained Glass

The Stained Glass Shop is Captained by Jessica Quirk and John Cope.

1. Members must have completed MAKE Roanoke’s new member orientation before using the Glass Shop.
   
2. No food or drinks allowed in the shop.
   
3. All tools in the Glass Shop are considered YELLOW. Shop orientation must be completed after which all tools can be used.
   
4. Must wear eye protection in the shop at all times.
   

1. Scissors and pattern cutters
2. Waffle board
3. Scoring tools
4. Running pliers
5. Grozers/nipper
6. Gloves and finger protectors
7. Electric grinders
8. Foil burnishers
9. Foiling jigs
10. Came tools
11. Pins and aligners
12. Fiberboard
13. Acid brushes
14. Soldering irons

1. Scrap glass as acquired or donated
2. Glass bevels as acquired or donated
3. Grinder bits
4. Flux
5. Solder
6. Flux Cleaner
7. Patina
8. Polish

1. Glass shards much be placed in rigid collection container
   
2. Glass projects and sheets must fit fully within a storage shelf or cubby with no overhang. Use care when removing sheets of glass from storage.
   
3. Do not clear glass chips with your bare hands. Use a brush or gloved hand. Wipe surfaces free of all glass dust and shards before leaving the shop.
   
4. When rinsing glass in the shared sink. Do not leave glass unattended. Do not leave glass shards in the sink. Look before you reach when removing sheets of glass from the holders.
   

1. You must either use gloves while soldering or wash your hands with D-lead soap once you are finished. D-lead soap can be found by the shop sink.
   
2. You must wash hands when leaving the workshop for the day. Consider wearing a smock.
   
3. Dispose of excess lead came and lead solder in the designated area.
   
4. Inspect floors and counters for any lead debris before leaving.
   
5. Always assume soldering tools are hot.
   
6. Turn all equipment off after you're done using it.
   
7. Work under the provided fume extraction, and avoid inhaling the fumes. This protects both you and other members in the room.
   
8. Soldering/desoldering tools should be placed in the provided stand/holder when not in use.
   
9. When you’re finished soldering, leave a ball of solder on the iron tips. This helps the iron tips last longer.
   

1. Wipe up spills promptly with paper towels and throw in trash.
   
2. Wear gloves when handling flux.
   
3. Do not allow flux to touch metal tools.
   

1. Grinder bits must be wet during operation.
   
2. Keep dust shield in place to collect dust and water (rubbermaid box).
   
3. Recommend face shield or face covering to keep dust out of nostrils.
   
4. Turn the grinder off between uses, do not leave it unattended. Review the instruction card before changing the grinder bit.
   

1. Whiting and cement cannot be done in the shop.
   
2. Repair or restoration of painted and framed glass windows, due to lead dust risk.
   
3. No talc, linseed oil, or turpentine in the shop.
   

1. Clean up after yourself.
   
2. Keep equipment clean, and put away when not in use.
   
3. Be mindful of others. Do not monopolize tools, and do not touch other’s projects.
   
4. Do not leave projects on the work station when you’re done for the day. Store projects in rack.
   
5. If you suspect any tools are faulty, label the instrument as suspect, and inform a shop captain.
   

1. We will aim to keep some general components stocked: solder, foil, flux, patina. You are welcome to use these in your projects.
   
2. You can donate scrap glass based on size in the shelves or bins. Any glass in the shelves or bins is for member use.
   
3. If any of the components are running low in stock, consider leaving it for the next member if it's not critical for your project.
   

• Contact the shop captain when we run low on anything.
  
• If you order for a project and have extras, consider donating them to the space.