How do you decide whether to build a stained glass panel using lead came, zinc, brass, copper or copper foil?
That depends on the design of your stained glass piece. If the design is complex, with lots of intricate details and curved shaped pieces, then copper foil is probably the best way to go. If you choose a design that is primarily geometric, with lots of straight lines and sharp edges then a metal came is ideal not only for its aesthetic beauty, but also for its structural advantages. The hard metal cameszinc, brass and copperare best used on larger geometric designs or in cabinets and doors. In every instance, aesthetic judgments must be made that will influence your decision on what materials to use.
