Each panel on both sides of the glass needed tidying, removing the excess cement. An easy job. Cleaning the lead came required the donning of gloves. Next, attaching metal ties that would further strengthen the panel - was not quite so easy. I always feel an extra pair of hands would be useful at this point, as the metal always seems to wriggle out of place when solder is applied.
Lead darkening next. Lead darkens naturally over time, but not everyone wants a bright, new finish and is prepared for nature to take its course.
Further cleaning. The glass this time. Get rid of the smears... make it look squeaky clean.
Time for a photo call. So different from when it arrived, broken and forlorn. Now it looked bright, strong and proud, ready for service for the next few decades.
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