Taking care of your glass
Stained glass is durable but not indestructible. Here's how to keep your piece looking its best.
Clean Your Stained Glass
Simple care keeps your piece vibrant without harming the glass, patina, or solder lines.
Light Dusting
Use a feather duster or soft cloth to remove surface dust.
Spot Cleaning
Spray a clean cloth with water or a mild, non abrasive cleaner and wipe gently.
Windex is fine to use sparingly when applied to the cloth, not directly to the glass.
Optional Polishing
Polish is not required. If you enjoy a soft shine, lightly mist a cloth with a wax cleaner like Pledge and buff with care.
Prevent Cross Contamination
Cleaning cloths should be washed before use on other surfaces.
Safe Handling
Understanding Lead
Lead is not absorbed through skin. The risks associated with lead exposure come from ingestion or inhalation. Your artwork does not produce airborne dust and would require extreme heat to vaporize.
Safety Guidelines
Do not place stained glass in your mouth or use it for food or drink
Wash hands after handling or polishing, especially before eating
Keep glass away from small children and pets who chew or lick objects
Wash any cleaning cloths before using them on other household surfaces
Transport and Storage
Correct packing protects your stained glass artwork during moves, shipping, and long term storage.
Short Distance Movement
Carry glass vertically. Avoid laying it flat unless it has full support underneath.
Wrapping and Packing
Small suncatchers can be wrapped in bubble wrap
Larger panels should be wrapped and boxed with four inches of cushioning
Panels can be packed between sheets of heavy cardboard or foam with padding in between
Very large pieces should be crated for the safest move
If you ever feel uncertain about transporting your artwork, I am happy to help.