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Artistry in Glass
United States
Registrace 11. 01. 2016
Tucson's art glass center since 1986: we create stained, leaded, beveled, and etched glass windows for residential commercial, and liturgical applications. We repair and restore china, crystal, glassware, and porcelain, ivory, marble, jade, amber, and wooden antiques and collectibles. We specialize in custom glass tabletops to protect your valuable wooden furniture and art glass inserts for your cabinets. We make display cases, etched glass signs, and kitchen backsplashes.
Understand labels on double-pane windows
The NFRC/EnergyStar label is your friend when purchasing double-pane windows, It shows certified performance values for U-factor, Solar Heat Gain, Visible Light Transmittance, Air Leakage, and Condensation Resistance. But what exactly do these numbers mean and how do you use them to choose replacement windows for your home?
Find out in this comprehensive video from the window experts at Artistry in Glass.
00:00 Introduction
00:22 energy star
00:31 nfrs
01:26 Energy Performance Ratings
01:33 U-Factor
01:45 R-Value
02:42 Marker 1
02:45 visible transmission
03:11 Air Leakage
04:21 benefits
Find out in this comprehensive video from the window experts at Artistry in Glass.
00:00 Introduction
00:22 energy star
00:31 nfrs
01:26 Energy Performance Ratings
01:33 U-Factor
01:45 R-Value
02:42 Marker 1
02:45 visible transmission
03:11 Air Leakage
04:21 benefits
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Would this work on a glass stovetop that has hard water stains on a burner that looks cloudy?
Hi Peter, Good question - this is a new one for me and the the heat may have "baked-in" or otherwise modified the stains making them harder to remove than typical hard water deposits. If the stains are really CaCO₃, then the CRL should work - but experiment on a small area in case of unexpected results! Otherwise, carefully grinding and polishing with cerium should also work. Good Luck!
Anyone else here because they broke there moms mug while she’s on vacation
Anyone know if this would work for bird poop that etched a house window? It's smooth to the touch and basic cleaning with different soaps does nothing.
Hi Barry, bird poop is acid (PH around 3.00)and can permanently etch glass. CRL spot remover will probably not help. The only solution is abrasive polishing using foam or felt pads and cerium oxide. amzn.to/3JRwvN7 . Test on a small area first.
I have 2 glasses completed shaded in cloud. I would like to try what you have recommended in this video but could I send you a picture of my 2 glasses and ask whether your methods would work on them?
Yes you can but I cannot guaranty to diagnose for sure from a photo. Send to support@artistry-in-glass.com and I will take a look.
Soak on lemon juice with hot water disk liquid and soda Or use soap pads
I wish I had known this 30 years ago before I ruined some crystal heirlooms. Also, thank you for the clear safety precautions you suggested when using the caustic agent.
Thanks Tessa!🙂
Where in the Portland Oregon area can I look into this? Can’t seem to find anything on it.🥺
Hi Whitebird, sorry you can't find a supplier in Portland. Any competent glass company is capable of doing backsplashes - the installation is almost identical to installing wall mirrors. Your best bet is to call the larger residential glass companies in your area - like canyon.glass/ www.bridgecityglaziers.com/ mthoodglass.com/residential/ Avoid window repair/window board-up or auto glass companies. To clarify, send them a link to my video, Good luck, John
Can the CRL BE USED ON PLASTIC BOTTLES
Hi Bruce, I have never tried but I suspect that it would dissolve the hard water deposits - just not sure if it would etch or damage the plastic. Try at your own risk!
@johnwakefield5633 thanks for the "HEADS UP"
This video is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you. ❤
Hi Michael, thanks for your generous testimonial! We have always tried to persuade our Arizona customers NOT to request a saguaro and a coyote howling at the moon when there are much better design options available. (If you could subscribe I would appreciate it!) John
After a standard porcelain mug handle is fixed, can it be used in a microwave oven to reheat coffee? what type of epoxy or glue do you recommend? Will super glue or epoxy withstand the microwave or dishwasher?
Hi Barry, thanks for watching my video. Some less-than-honest repairers may claim that repaired mugs can be used - either in the microwave or otherwise BUT no glue will withstand repeated or even occasional use for your favorite cup of coffee or tea. We tell all our customers that a mug with a fixed handle becomes a DISPLAY piece only.
@@johnwakefield5633 Thank you so much for your reply. That's what I was concerned about. You've saved me a lot of time and another mess on the floor.
I used toothpaste and that worked perfectly on my coffee mug glassware.
Hi Lina, thanks for the feedback. What brand of toothpaste did you use? And did you use a soft-bristle brush?
@@johnwakefield5633 colgate total whitening. I just used my fingers. Rubbed it on the problem area. Until it dried and then rinse while using my fingers. I decided to try toothpaste because u mentioned it was not very abrasive and i didnt want to scratch my coffee mug so i decided to try it. :) worked great!👍🏼
If you have a large collection of glassware, can CRL be used over and over without pouring it back into main bottle. (pouring it from glass to glass)
Hi Bruce, thanks for watching my video. Yes, reusing will work for a while but you may start to have an issue with "dregs" - white calcium carbonate residue from the bottom of the glasses. I think the optimum recycling method is to use 2 bottles - one for the used and one for the fresh. Then you can evaluate the effectiveness of the used liquid as it gradually loses strength,
I have been doing a few workouts a day and I really like this one! I'm gonna stick this one on my schedule!
I broke it in a hotel
Thank you very much!
I was hoping for a remedy for filmy glassware - it's not etched, or stained by hard water, just a film from sitting in a cupboard. I guess hand wash is still best. I've never put them in a dishwasher but still, the handwashing only *seems* to hold for a while.
Is it glass??
Does this work on glass lenses ?
Hi Joao, thanks for watching my video and for the excellent question. The short answer is that it is not a good idea to use strong solvents or to grind and polish delicate lenses unless you are certain of what you are doing. Many eyeglass lenses are made of polycarbonate (plastic) and many lenses of all types have special surface coatings that will be removed by abrasive polishing. The only exception might be a large, antique glass lens, used for decorative purposes that might have water stains.
@@artistryinglass943 ok thanks, you are very helpfull
When you're done, where do you dispose of the crl?
Hi LifeHack, thanks for watching our video. You ask a good question. I have a great deal of concern for pollution, climate change, and the future of our planet but the amount of CRL we use on a typical glass (maybe 6 oz) is not dangerous. We decant the used solvent back into a spare bottle for reuse (it keeps its strength through multiple uses). When it has lost its power we carefully dispose of the residue by diluting in tap water and allowing it to drain away. John
What’s a good type of dye for a black mug? This is for the chip method. My favorite mug got a pretty bad chip and it breaks my heart to see it like that.
Hi Grecia, thanks for watching my video. If it's worth $15.00 to you, try this black epoxy from Bigbong - amzn.to/47cOIOs . Be sure to clean the broken surface before applying the glue. After it sets up, sand and polish. Or, you can use any 2-part epoxy you have available and tint it black with lead scraped off from a lead pencil (not so good). Please subscribe to my channel - best wishes John
Thank you for your efforts to go green and save money!
Thanks Querty - every little helps!
@@johnwakefield5633 it does. I hope more follow suit!
Does this work on fiber glasses?
Hi Mr Unknown, sorry but this just works on glass - definitely not on fiberglass (but I have not heard of glasses made of fiber), thanks for watching, John
What glue did you use?
Hi Isa, I like this: amzn.to/3u4BeX3 but any UV-activated glue will work, Thanks for looking at my vid, John
well said lol
Deceptive title. This is just an ad 🤦♀️
Sorry you feel that way young Buddha. Our intention is to help. We do not accept any requests to clean cloudy glasses except from a few very loyal customers in Tucson, Arizona. Check our Google testimonials if you do not believe we are nice people - artglass.website/
Can I mail my mug to you for repair? Live in Dayton, OH.
Hi Latresee, thanks very much for watching my vid - but, sorry we only do repairs for Tucson customers.
Wow! That's cool!!
I had beautiful results just using a paste of Bon Ami and water on a soft sponge. Worked the sponge in circles and my barware is now sparkling clean with no cloudiness. No need to buy caustic chemicals or use a drill.
Thanks for the feedback Janny! Did you have hard water deposits (calcium carbonate) or do you think the cloudiness was caused by etching? (normally from dishwasher chemicals).
@@artistryinglass943 QUESTION, JOHN ... Have YOU any idea WHY we continually have to REVISIT this issue with the DW dish detergent put out by Cascade & Finish?? (I only buy the "name brands" thinking, surely!!, THEY have a handle on the chemistry needed to keep this from happening!!) For a very long time it seemed that they had the situation solved. However, with Cascade's recent (1/'23) formula change, I N O W have a badly "etched" water goblet (interestingly, after being run through the dw with Marana/Tucson water!). Thank you for whatever information you share.
Great! I'll try that - I have bar keepers friend and can use that...thx. Mine just have this filmy coating from sitting in a cupboard, rather like a light layer of dust/air - who knows? its annoying, as I love pretty glasses but they must be clean to enjoy!
Thanks for the steady and concise answers for all of these ways to fix a mug! The world is a nicer place because of your efforts :]
ok will try it, thank so much feeling very confident
Can my glasses be defected I can't seem to get them clean they are a month old I had them tinted for outside could they be a defect they are driving me crazy
I used CRL, and CLR, Muriatic Acid, RainX, Vinegar and Baking soda paste. NOTHING IS WORKING .
Hi Brenda, it looks like you have "sick"or etched glass. This is a cloudiness caused by chemical reaction of the surface of the glass (often with harsh detergents). Try polishing with cerium oxide as I explain in the second part of my video. Note that the cloudiness can be on the outside as well as the inside of the glasses.
Im 34 and im starting my crystal figurine collection. I love Swarovski!
What a stupid video lol.
Thank you for your sharing. May I use high grade cerium oxide for my outdoor canopy glass?
Hello Bee, yes, cerium oxide on a felt pad will probably work but try CRL water spot remover if you canopy has HARD WATER STAINS.
I inherited a set of cut crystal glasses that had been in a smokers home for decades, and never used. They were stained heavily with nicotine, and had a horrible gold-brown haze ALL over them--inside and outside. Soap and water did nothing to clean them. I eventually soaked them several times in a strong solution of OxyClean and water. After about 4 overnight soaks (each time, with fresh scoops of OxyClean in fresh water) they were sparkling! I was so glad I didn't have to result to expensive, professional-level, dangerous, or hard-to-get chemicals. We use those glasses all the time now, and they are so clear and have so much sparkle.
so why are you here watching this vid
Thanks for your feedback Mr. Stereo! Please not that Oxyclean will work on some organic stains but is absolutely no use for hard water stains.
@@MikeZak101 I for one am glad that Dreamer DID watch -- AND COMMENT! It never hurts to have more than one trick in your bag.
Thank you SO much for your help. I have hard water and need to periodically work on my kitchen glassware, but also my shower doors, so this will be great!
Thanks for the feedback - CRL water spot remover is very effective but very strong - make sure to use gloves. Also, you can reuse by pouring back into the bottle ( up to a point). John
Good to know re: the reuse tip!@@artistryinglass943
Muchas gracias por el vídeo, estaba a punto de tirar a la basura todos mis vasos de cristal. 🤗 fuerte abrazo.
Looks cool. Corner is jacked up though! Doh
Will this work for windshields?
Hi Anthony, yes, the cerium oxide on felt pads will polish out haziness but there are many windshield polishing kits that come with bigger pads - like this one -amzn.to/3LbS7py - thanks for the question.
@@artistryinglass943 thank you. Will give it a go.
WOW this guide is pretty useless. I think everyone could guess they need to clean and glue the pieces together. They are probably on here looking for advice about how best to clean and what is the best glue to use. On to the next video…
What a lame video.
I followed your instructions for the cerium oxide and it worked great on my favorite mixed drink glasses.
Thanks - pleased it worked!
Abrasive scouring pads can really do a number on crystal. Yikes. Be careful with that 3M Scotch Brite.
That's correct Hitch - I do not recommend Scotch pads on this video. Thanks for the reminder!
I followed this video and it did not work. 🥹
Oh, come on, be more specific
Sorry to hear that Mark - let me know what went wrong and I will try to assist.
I followed the instructions, and purchased the items recommended, as I understand them. My glassware is more cloudy than before.
@@marksavage7813 thx!
What size compound is used?
“Good as new” 😅
useless video
"Do not use ANY other remedy, just the one I pitched 86 times in my video..." 🙄
Okay so how to reglue a handle that is on crooked
You obviously know your stuff, a very very helpful video. Thank you for posting :)