Intermediate Lead Panel Construction

This course is a continuation of our Intro. to Lead Panels Class. It takes the basic skills learned in the construction of small panels, and incorporates that into a larger panel utilizing re-bars for extra strength. Each student will make a large project using more complex lead techniques than the intro class. This course will be limited to 5 – 6 students only due to the area needed for the large projects.

 

Part 1 – Discussion and Design (1.5 hours)

  • Go over the techniques and tools that will be taught and used

  • Discuss contemporary lead panels and their functions in today’s architecture

  • Review the design each student has chosen and refine them for lead use

  • Show the differences in color use and grain flow for this type of panel construction

  • Will choose colors in our warehouse for this project

Part 2 – Cutting and Grinding (3.5 hours)

  • Cut pieces to fit pattern

  • Pieces will be ground to fit into lead channel

Part 3 – Leading (glazing) your Design (4 hours)

  • Will be taught the most efficient and strongest method of leading (glazing) your project

  • A refresher course in how to cut lead strips, use saws, and hand tools

  • Students will cut all their lead strips to conform to their design

  • Glaze the entire project with the supplied compound by our staff

Part 4 – Final Touch-up, Soldering, Re-bars, and Polishing (4 hours)

  • Utilize glazing hammers and lead knives to make any final aesthetic adjustments

  • Using straight edges – all lines and intersections will be set properly

  • Solder every intersection point on front and back

  • Whiting powder will be used to clean and polish cemented lines

  • Depending on design, re-bars will be applied and soldered for strength

  • If desired…will show how to polish and/or frame the project

 

Max number of students: 6 (minimum of 5)LeadPanel

Minimum age requirement: 16 years old

Cost per student: $199.00 for all 4 parts

 

Dates:

Part 1 – Wednesday, February 25th ’15 – 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Part 2 – Saturday, February 28th ’15 – 10:30am – 2:00pm

Part 3 – Saturday, March 7th ’15 – 10:00am – 2:00pm

Part 4 – Saturday, March 14th ’15 – 10:00am – 2:00pm

 

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Questions: Please contact Anthony Longo or Jay Silver in our office at 732-681-6003. Enrollment is limited so contact us ASAP to hold your spot.

Cancellation Policy: Must cancel spot for class 7 days prior to the event for a full refund. If the spot is canceled 1-6 days before the event, you will receive a credit towards a future class.