Tin Sign Info

Stained glass is a beautiful when the light hits it. When hanging in a window, stained glass can make a special addition to a home. Real stained glass pieces can be very expensive. Painted glass is a cheaper imitation, but it can’t rival the beauty of the real thing. Making small suncatchers from stained glass can be a rewarding and money-saving project to make yourself. Here are some instructions to make simple stained glass suncatchers. It is helpful to have some basic knowledge of cutting glass and soldering, but not necessary
Step1
Measure and draw a 3 inch square on a piece of paper. Cut out the square and use it as a pattern to draw four squares on your glass with permanent marker. Cut all the squares out of the same color, or use a different color for each one.
Step2
Use the glass cutter and crimper to cut out the squares. Make a score on the glass with the cutter on one side of the the square. Continue the score all the way to the edge of the glass piece. Use the crimper or your hands to break the glass along the score.
Step3
Cut a piece of lead with both sides channeled about 6 inches long. On a flat surface, slide two squares of glass into one side of the lead, and two squares into the other side.
Step4
Cut two short pieces of lead (channeled on both sides) to serve as a divider between the two squares on the top and bottom of the long piece of lead. Slide the lead between the squares of stained glass . You should have a cross pattern with the lead dividing all four squares.
Step5
Measure and cut four pieces of lead to go around the outside of the project. Wrap the lead around the outside of the suncatcher. Solder all of the lead joints together at the intersections.
Step6
Turn the suncatcher over and solder two metal rings to the back for hanging. Use fishing line to tie through the rings to hang.
Things You’ll Need:
• Small sheets of stained glass in various colors
• Hand-held glass cutter
• Glass crimper tool
• Lead channeled on both sides
• Lead channeled on one side and smooth on the other
• Pliers for cutting lead
• Solder and soldering iron
• Permanent marker
• Two small metal rings
Tips & Warnings
• Hang the suncatcher at an angle for a diamond shaped effect.
• Most of the supplies needed can be found at stained glass supply stores.
• If you’ve never cut glass before, practice first with some scrap pieces until you are able to score long straight lines that break easily.
• Always use protective goggles when cutting glass.
• Remember to wash your hands thoroughly after working with lead.

I remember as kid going to the drive-in movies to see the latest John Wayne picture that came out. The one that most comes to mine is the picture of Undefeated with Rock Hudson as a co-start. Natural John Wayne was a union solider, and Rock Hudson was a confederate captain. My mother thought John Wayne what ever man should be. I also remember playing up on the swings in front of the screen. Going up to the concession stand and getting popcorn and pop.

Well if you can remember these days like I do. Then you will want to go and check out the lastest John Wayne collection of western tin signs. I know if my mom was a live, she want ever one of them to hang on her walls.  It brings back all the old time memories and I thought I forgotten.

 My freind Doris is a old west collector. She has all sorts of old western things hanging on her wall at home. Doris is always looking for something new to hang on her walls.

She always looking for something with Idians in it. I’ll have to tell her where I found this uninque old west reproduction tin sign at. I know shee will be crazy about it.

Collectors need to take good care of their things. If you amass vintage signs, know how to care properly for your items to maintain their value and beauty. Vintage signs are usually made of tin, a metal that is prone to rust. The delicate painted designs can be easily scratched or chipped. Keep your vintage signs free from damage by following these simple tips:

1. Take them to a professional restoration center if there is already some rust buildup. Avoid using common household cleaners and scrubbing agents yourself.
2. Keep your signs in a warm dry place away from doors and windows where drafts cannot reach them. If possible, place vintage signs near a heating unit to help minimize chances of mold and oxidation.
3.  When dusting, only use a soft dry cloth or feather duster. Dust once a week to prevent dirt buildup.
4. Clean only when really needed because water can damage the paint and causes rust buildup. If absolutely necessary, use only a soft sponge or cloth to gently rinse the surface with warm water and regular dish soap. Never scrub the surface and let dry completely after.
5. Protect the surface of your signs with a spray on furniture polish type wax that you won’t have to rub in. Retouch regularly to keep your collectibles clean and dust free.
6. Store vintage signs in bubble wraps or enfold in pieces of newspaper. Place in a warm and dry location to prevent oxidation over time.

Give your windows a special look that hasn’t been there before. Unique and antique looking glass painted sun catchers will look wonderful hanging in any window. Be greeted by the warm glows of sunlight every morning. These sun catchers are made of lead glass and are hand painted. They are great gifts for a house warming or even a child’s birthday.

Choose from whimsical and pretty designs:

~Fireman, teacher, gardener, fisherman or cowboy on a horse

~Cow, butterflies, chicken, cat and other farm animals

~Themes like tea time and Christmas

auto and motorcycle tin signs

I sometimes don’t like this time of year because of trying to find the right gifts for people. It seems like everything I think of they already have or some one has gotten for them.

Then it came to me what to do. First start looking earlier, and remember it’s about the time when we can all be together. Yes I did figure out what to get my husband an American Chopper motorcycle sign. My husband and son can hang it up in family room were there always watching there American chopper show. To them it’s there man-cave not the family room.

My husband is a fireman. Sometimes when the tones go off I dread what kind of call he’s going on. Like Sunday night,  we just sat down to dinner when the tones went off for a accident which was a roll over. They never seem to happen at a good time.

Then I got to looking at the plaque on the wall in our hall way with the fireman’s prayer. Then I thought of the fireman’s  window sun catcher.   It made me remember why he does what he does and how many lives he’s touched durning his career.

Jon Deer 160th aniv.

While sitting at lunch during work, we all started talking about things people buy on the Internet. The guys wanted things for their man-cave as they call it. The women were interested in things for the house or clothes.

My friend wants to know what to get her husband for Christmas? I made a few suggestions, but he already had that. I said I know he likes John Deer tractors why not get him a vintage reproduction sign. Then he can hang in his office or out in the garage at home

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