Also any ideas how to keep the stainglass shine. I just rinse the piece, pour or spray ammonia on straight, scrub lightly wih a soft kitchen brush, rinse well. I usually then wash with Dawn dishwashing liquid and let the piece dry before using patina. If you leave a piece unpatinaed, the ammonia makes it shine like it's been plated. I also use it to neutralize Patina.
Some people use baking soda.
It often deposits in the crevices of a panel whether you use it powdered or in solution. Don't be afraid to WASH stained glass with a neutral detergent during the finishing steps. Does anyone have the recipe for flux remover or recipe to clean stainglass when I'm out of the commercial flux and patina remover. Also any ideas how to keep the stainglass shine. I just rinse the piece, pour or spray ammonia on straight, scrub lightly wih a soft kitchen brush, rinse well.