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How to Safely Clean & Display Your Stained Glass Sun Catchers
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items My thoughts, recommendations and best practices for cleaning, displaying and storing all your stained glass art. And, a little about repairs- just in case the unthinkable happens!
Just the quick facts on caring for your beautiful stained glass art, highlighting how to clean, display, and store each piece. The first in a growing series of blog articles on the care and keeping of art glass items. Written by… ME! Thanks for reading
How to Clean, Display, and Store Stained Glass
4/2025 - They have cleaning supplies on sale 25% off
Stained Glass Express Glass Supplies and Accessories
Easels are a prefect solution for medium sized stained glass panels, especially those with a flat lower edge. You can place an LED candle behind for a soft backlight! Affiliate Link
Display Easel
A quick look at how to safely clean your stained glass art
How to clean your stained glass art
A big step up from the old plastic suction cups, but I still don't trust them for long term!
Strong Hold Suction Hooks
Designed for stained glass - will lightly buff and protect your finishes. A favorite of stained glass artist around the world
Clarity Finishing Polish 12 oz.
A fairly quick read, reviewing the steps of storing your suncatchers for short-term, seasonal and moving needs
How to Store Stained Glass Safely (Without Scratches or Surprises)
A soft, lint free cloth is perfect for cleaning your suncatchers. If you don't have one - these are a good option!
Lint Free Cloth
Oh, no! It broke! can't it be fixed? Learn about the repair process for damages stained glass art
Repair Broken Staines Glass
Used by many stained glass artists as the last step in cleaning up a new project - likely more than you need at home but a safe bet regardless (Affiliate link)
Clarity Stained Glass Finishing Compound
Keep a dedicated cloth for cleaning your stained glass - safe for you and the glass! IF microfiber feels weird to you, any lint free cloth will work - even a old sheet cut up for rags. (Affiliate link)
Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Remember - if you need to store your stained glass after cleaning it, be sure to wrap it in acid free tissue paper first. Bubble wrap is okay bit only AFTER the tissue paper layers. (Affiliate link)
Acid Free Tissue Paper
I haven't tried this one bit several other stained glass artist swear by it! If you really need a deep scrubbing - and if you routinely dust, you shouldn't, you can give this a try. (Affiliate link)
Dawn Powerwash