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    Stephen Byrne

    Designer, glass painter, writer

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    Conservation: The Glass Painter’s Nightmare

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    The Real Glass Painting podcast: episode #3

    Conservation is such a big business these days, I’m sure to get into a whole lot of trouble for this.

    In my defence …

    Oh, but what’s the point? Because if conservators are going to get upset by this (truth being no defence), there’s nothing I can do to sooth their ruffled feathers.

    I will just say one thing: why not listen to this podcast, and think how bad we feel about the things we sometimes are required to do?

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    How To Make Sure Your Paint and Brushes Are Perfect For A Morning’s Work

    The vital first 10 minutes

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    When you’ve limited time, it’s natural some people want to rush in and get started with their painting.

    This never works.

    Anyway, done correctly, it takes less than 10 minutes to get your glass paint into perfect form.

    Let me show you what I mean. It’s all here in a quick video.