EP 7 l Your First Stained Glass Panel Starts Here

The leading process is where your stained glass panel really starts to come alive — and in Episode 7, we're rolling up our sleeves and fitting glass into the lead came channels. Watch as Ed walks you through cutting lead came cleanly and assembling the panel piece by piece, building the Prairie Window from the ground up. Whether you're a complete beginner curious about how traditional stained glass is actually put together, or you've been working in glass for years and want to refine your technique, this episode breaks it all down in a way that's easy to follow and genuinely satisfying to watch. 🌿 This is Episode 7 of our ongoing Prairie Window Series. Start from the beginning here: Watch the full series: Prairie Window Start to Finish - PRO TIP    • Prairie Window Start to Finish - PRO TIP S...   --- 📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: • How to measure and cut lead came accurately • Fitting glass pieces into lead channels without gaps or cracks • Building up a stained glass panel section by section • Tips for keeping your leading lines clean and your panel square • What to watch for as your design takes shape --- ⏱ CHAPTERS: 0:00 – Welcome & what we're covering today [00:35] – Quick recap from Episode 6 [00:52] – Cutting lead came: tools and technique [01:31] – Fitting the first glass pieces into the channels [07:25] – Building the panel section by section [08:51] – Tips for clean leading lines 🔴 JOIN US LIVE EVERY MONDAY AT 7 PM ET Every Monday evening, Ed and Barb go live right here on YouTube for a Q&A, show-and-tell, and all things glass. Drop your questions in the chat — we love hearing from you! Hit the Subscribe button and the notification bell so you never miss a livestream. 🏛️ VISIT THE STUDIO Conway Glass is located in a beautiful 100-year-old brick building in Conway, SC — just 11 miles from Myrtle Beach. We're open to the public on Wednesdays from 10 AM to 3 PM, and available by appointment on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. 🛍️ SHOP HANDCRAFTED GLASS ART Browse blown glass ornaments, stained glass, custom installations, and more at our online shop: https://conwayglass.com 📬 STAY IN THE LOOP Sign up for our newsletter at conwayglass.com for workshop openings, new pieces, and behind-the-scenes updates. --- 🌿 ABOUT THE PRAIRIE WINDOW SERIES Join Ed and Barb Streeter as they take you through every stage of building a beautiful stained glass prairie window — from design and glass selection to cutting, leading, soldering, and finishing. This series is perfect for anyone who wants to understand the full traditional process of making a leaded stained glass panel. Watch the full series: Prairie Window Start to Finish - PRO TIP    • Prairie Window Start to Finish - PRO TIP S...   --- 🏡 ABOUT ARTyRV GLASS STUDIO We're Ed and Barb Streeter, and we've been crafting handmade blown glass and stained glass art for over 30 years from our historic studio in Conway, South Carolina. ARTyRV is where we share the craft — tutorials, tips, live Q&As, and a look inside the hot shop. Subscribe and come make something with us. 📍 Conway Glass | Conway, SC 🌐 https://conwayglass.com --- #StainedGlass #LeadCame #PrairieWindow #StainedGlassArt #LeadedGlass #GlassArt #ARTyRV #ConwayGlass #StainedGlassTutorial #GlassBlowing #GlassArtist #StainedGlassWindow #LeadWork #GlassCutting #MakeItYourself #TraditionalCraft #GlassWorkshop #SouthCarolinaArtist #HandmadeGlass #GlassArtCommunity #StainedGlassBeginners #GlassTech #ArtisanCraft #GlassStudio #DIYStainedGlass