FAQs: Decra Led and Decra Glow

Can I purchase the materials to make my own stained glass panels?
Yes, Decra Led lead and coloured Decra Glow Film can be purchased from Boyce Western Glass. We accept Credit Card Payments over the phone or by our shopping cart and are able to supply materials Australia wide.

How is the lead applied?
The lead has a self adhesive surface which sticks to the glass.

How do I get coloured segments into my design?
By using Decra Glow polyester "Mylar" self adhesive film which also comes in a range of textured finishes. The coloured film incorporates special U.V. Filters which prevent fading.

Does the product come with a set of instructions?
An instructional video is available at cost of $15.00 (Australian) plus postage and packing and also written instructions are issued on request.

How are the glass bevels fitted?
With a special glass to glass U.V. Adhesive which is cured under a special U.V. Lamp.U.V. Adhesive and Lamps available from Boyce Western Glass.

Are patterns and designs readily available?
Yes. There are a wide range of designs and patterns available from Boyce Western Glass. We are also able to provide a design service and computer generated drawings working from an A4 basic design up to the largest of finished patterns via our Encad Plotter.

Can Decra Led self Adhesive lead and film be fitted to every type of glass?
Decra Led self adhesive lead can be applied to all flat glass surfaces and to the majority of soft textured obscured glasses. It is not recommended for use with deeply indented or rough textured glass. The film is always applied to the smooth surface of obscured glass.

What are the advantages of making stained glass from the overlay Decra Led and film process as opposed to the traditional method of manufacturing stained glass and leaded lights?
There are a distinct number of advantages. Because the finished panel is made up of one piece of glass instead of numerous small pieces held together with H section lead, the finished piece is much stronger, cannot buckle, and will not leak.

The overlay process can be applied to Toughened, Laminated or Security Laminated glass to meet all Australian Standards for safety against human impact and to provide a high degree of security against break ins whilst at the same time providing a most pleasing decorative effect.

Perhaps one of the biggest advantages is savings compared to the more traditional methods of making stained glass and leaded lights. The traditional method is very time consuming and therefore costly compared to Decra Led overlay method.

Can the Decra Led overlay process be made to simulate a real leadlight or decorative stained glass panel?
Yes. Although not necessary, because of the overlay process; if so desired all joints can be soldered to replicate in finest detail a real leadlight. The finish is so good that even the traditionalists have to concede that it looks great!!

Will the Decra Led & Decra Glow method stand up to light, heat, cold and rain?
Most definitely yes. These products have passed the most stringent International Industry Standards and are supplied and used in over 50 Countries around the World and will stand up to U.V. bombardment, heat, cold and wet conditions. Decra Led and Decra glow films are used extensively in the manufacture of hermetically sealed double glazed units in the U.K. Europe and United States of America where extremes of weather conditions are continually experienced. These products have been used for over 25 years.

Do Boyce Western Glass manufacture finished panels?
For those customers who require finished panels we have a special division called Stained Glass Sensations which provides a complete package from design right through to installation. We can also supply contacts for manufacture outside Perth W.A.

What tools are required?
Boning Peg, Scissors, Craft Knife, Lead Knife or small sharp wood chisel, distilled water, methylated spirits, and a light box. (if applying glass bevels and clusters: U.V. Adhesive and a U.V. Lamp).

How is the lead supplied?
Lead is supplied in a range of widths : 3mm. 3.5mm. 4.5mm. 6mm. 9mm. & 12mm. On reels of 10metres long. 25m Long and 50m. long. A range of coloured leads for cabinet work are also available.

How is the film supplied?
In sheet form in a variety of sizes ranging from as small as 115mm x 165mm up to 460mm x 660mm. In plain and marbled colours and textured and special effect films.

We also supply economy art packs containing mixed colours and in two sizes:- 230mm x 165mm and 230mm x 330mm. Ten sheets per pack. (both sizes).