Removing Toxic Lead Fumes Safely When Soldering Stained Glass

By Geoffrey Proust
Published on November 1, 1985
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PHOTO: FOTOLIA/KIRILART
Working with stained glass, you see, exposes us to toxic lead vapors given off in the joint-soldering process, as well as fumes from flux.

Geoffrey and Barbara Proust explain their method of removing toxic lead fumes safely from their workshop when joint-soldering stained glass pieces.

My wife, Barbara, and I operate a stained-glass business
out of our home studio . . . and although we both enjoy
combining the independence of self-employment with the
creativity of artistic endeavor, our craft does present us

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