GLASS CARE

 

YAY! You have a new piece of handmade stained glass art for your home- Now what?

 

HANGING YOUR ART:  I almost always provide a chain to hang your peice unless specified. 

 if hanging in a window - use a screw-in ‘cup’ hook, nail, or anchored screw to hang your piece. I recommend staying away from using plastic, or rubber suction hooks as they tend to come unstuck randomly and it would be so sad if your stained glass fell and broke, however if this is your only option make sure you check the suction often and keep the base that attatches to the window clean.

If hanging from the wall, most of the time a standard picture hanging nail should do the trick, unless it’s a heavier peice that may require an anchor to be safe. Always follow manufacturers suggestions when choosing a nail/screw 

 

HOME CARE: Your new artwork will come cleaned with a fresh patina, finished with a wax, and polished and ready to hang. You may never have to worry about cleaning your piece, but occasionally if you’re in deep clean dusting mode, and find that your piece needs a little love, simply wipe with a microfiber or soft cotton cloth. Do not use any chemical cleaners or windex on it. If wiping doesn’t do the trick you rinse with water and a mild dish soap, being careful around any painted details, and gently drying immediately after. If you’re missing a little of that fresh shine over time, you can give it a light polish with a bit of furniture wax, like pledge, or a carnuba car wax. Oxidization in the form of a whitish looking ‘crust’ can occur over time on the lead and solder lines. If this happens you can usually wipe it away with your fingers or you can use a wet qtip or soft bristle toothbrush to lightly rub it away. Be careful to avoid contact with anything too abrasive, when handling your piece especially on the soldered lines and patina as it can effect the finish.

 

DISCLAIMER: Your stained glass item is quite fragile and should be handled with care, it is glass after all..  Stained glass pieces are made with lead, and while safe to handle, lead can be harmful if inhaled or ingested (so please don’t lick your art) I’d recommend keeping away from children & pets (they seem to like to lick everything) and wash your hands after handling, just to be extra cautious.

 

Thank you so much for supporting my little buisness and allowing me to bring a little whimsy to your home. Never hesitate to reach out if you have any questions beyond what is listed here or if something went wrong during shipping. Also, I always love to see where you hang your new art, so please tag me at @gonebadglassworks, or send pics - I’d love to see it in it’s new home!