Dimensional Stained Glass Suncatcher Digital Pattern
$10
This stained glass suncatcher features a geometric composition with simple three-dimensional elements designed to capture sunlight from all directions. It’s an ideal project for beginners, utilizing basic shapes held together with soldered copper foil. Hang this piece in a sunny window, and witness the mesmerizing dance of colors and patterns as the sun’s rays interact with the transparent glass, illuminating the space with gentle movements and a radiant glow.
Suggested Learning: Modern Stained Glass Premium Workshop
Suggested Tools & Materials:
- Stained glass – 6-inch square pieces
- Clear
- Turquoise
- Light pink
- Blue-gray
- Medium blue
- Dark blue
- Glass cutter (with tungsten carbide wheel cutter and oil reservoir)
- Cutting oil
- Waffle grid cutting surface
- Running pliers
- Grozer pliers
- Silver backed copper foil, ¼-inch wide
- Soldering iron and stand
- 60/40 solder
- Flux
- Flux brush or cotton swabs
- Flux remover
- Paper towel
- Electric glass grinder (or carborundum stone)
- Safety glasses
- Disposable gloves
- Fine-point Sharpie marker
- 2 printed patterns
- Scissors
- Wire cutters
- Thin metal chain
- 2 lint-free cloths
- Rubbing alcohol
- 2 pieces of cardboard, minimum of 8 ½ x 11 inches each
- Straight pins, 15-20
- Pure carnauba wax
- Calcium carbonate
- Small mason jar
- Craft Stick