r/StainedGlass 6d ago

Mega Q&A Monthly Mega Q&A - [April 2025]

3 Upvotes

Welcome once again to the monthly mega Q&A! You can find all previous Q&A posts here!

Look for faster replies or easier sharing methods to get help? Join our Discord!

Posting guidelines!

  • If you have a question that hasn't been asked yet as a top level comment, don't reply to another comment to ask it! Reply to the post instead!
  • Make sure to include as much information in the top level comment as possible.
  • Anything and everything glass is fine to ask, if you want help with patterns or other physical things make sure to upload images! You can do so by attaching the image to the comment. Please be aware you are posting it for all to see so hide any personal info!
  • No question is stupid, from Basement Workshop Dreamer to Expert, we are all here to share and learn.
  • While opinion based questions like "best way to hold a soldering iron" are fine, please keep in mind that these really have no real true answer. They can however provide you a wide variety of tips to try out on your own!

Common Questions:

  • My solder is wrong!
    • Post a picture of the solder using the image info from the posting guidelines and someone can help you solve whatever issue it is.
  • I want to get started with glass! What do I need?
    • It's best to take a class first to see if you really like the craft as glass has a rather high starting cost. If you insist on starting on your own or just don't have classes here's a small write-up on getting started.
  • Do I need a temperature controlled iron?
    • As much as I want to just say YES.... No, you don't, BUT buying one will greatly improve your ability to work with it. It's well worth the extra money, it's best to just do so from the start.
  • Do I need a Grinder?
    • Technically no, but to do foil (AKA Tiffany style) glass work it's practically required. "Grinder stones" (AKA Carborundum stones) are just a waste of time and effort. They are only really good for removing the sharp edge off the glass. Similar to the iron information above, spend the money, save yourself.

r/StainedGlass Jan 01 '25

Mega Q&A Monthly Mega Q&A - [January 2025]

6 Upvotes

Welcome once again to the monthly mega Q&A! You can find all previous Q&A posts here!

Look for faster replies or easier sharing methods to get help? Join our Discord!

Posting guidelines!

  • If you have a question that hasn't been asked yet as a top level comment, don't reply to another comment to ask it! Reply to the post instead!
  • Make sure to include as much information in the top level comment as possible.
  • Anything and everything glass is fine to ask, if you want help with patterns or other physical things make sure to upload images! You can do so by attaching the image to the comment. Please be aware you are posting it for all to see so hide any personal info!
  • No question is stupid, from Basement Workshop Dreamer to Expert, we are all here to share and learn.
  • While opinion based questions like "best way to hold a soldering iron" are fine, please keep in mind that these really have no real true answer. They can however provide you a wide variety of tips to try out on your own!

Common Questions:

  • My solder is wrong!
    • Post a picture of the solder using the image info from the posting guidelines and someone can help you solve whatever issue it is.
  • I want to get started with glass! What do I need?
    • It's best to take a class first to see if you really like the craft as glass has a rather high starting cost. If you insist on starting on your own or just don't have classes here's a small write-up on getting started.
  • Do I need a temperature controlled iron?
    • As much as I want to just say YES.... No, you don't, BUT buying one will greatly improve your ability to work with it. It's well worth the extra money, it's best to just do so from the start.
  • Do I need a Grinder?
    • Technically no, but to do foil (AKA Tiffany style) glass work it's practically required. "Grinder stones" (AKA Carborundum stones) are just a waste of time and effort. They are only really good for removing the sharp edge off the glass. Similar to the iron information above, spend the money, save yourself.

r/StainedGlass 8h ago

Original Art | Foil Pink princess philodendron for a friend 🪴🩷

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457 Upvotes

r/StainedGlass 18h ago

Shop Fun $80 estate sale haul!

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1.3k Upvotes

Just laid out to clean as all of it was FILTHY but so pumped about this! Everything is safely stored now lol


r/StainedGlass 3h ago

Original Art | Mixed Method Found at work

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63 Upvotes

I’m in love with this lampshade I saw at work today. I’ve never seen one raised like this


r/StainedGlass 7h ago

Help Me! Is it worth it to get repaired?

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98 Upvotes

I bought this clock years ago; it's never worked (probably just a battery needed). It fell off the wall today and broke a bit. I'm sad, but not sure if it's fixable or worth paying someone to fix. Google lens can't seem to find anything, so it might be homemade.


r/StainedGlass 2h ago

Original Art | Foil Little mushroom guys

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36 Upvotes

r/StainedGlass 8h ago

Original Art | Foil Howdy! 💜

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83 Upvotes

I really wasn't planning on making any more duckies for a while but this guy popped into my brain and I just HAD to make it 😄 sorry if the duck content has been a bit over the top lately, but they're making me happy 💜 (and quacky)


r/StainedGlass 5h ago

Sharing Others Art From my trip to the Met 💜

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43 Upvotes

r/StainedGlass 23h ago

Original Art | Foil Resist! 💪🏾✊🏽✌️

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1.1k Upvotes

r/StainedGlass 22h ago

Business Talk How much to price stained glass?

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389 Upvotes

I was asked to make a stained glass panel similar to this large golden gate stained glass I made, but smaller, and I said yes. The client wants it to be 15 inches by 8inches. I said it will be $250. I’m now in the process of simplifying this design. Given the constraints how many glass pieces would you put in the design so as an artist I can still make a profit?

This is my original design btw of the Golden Gate Bridge that I am trying to sell currently but price point is too high so I’ve just been trying to make smaller artworks 🤣


r/StainedGlass 17h ago

Original Art | Foil Dragonfly Spinner

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148 Upvotes

Trying to summon a bit of spring- I did foil overlay on the wings this time instead of individual wing pieces, and used a little ball chain on the opposite side for texture. That was a new experience, I’ll be looking forward to the next time I can use it. Will you all post your spinners? Would love to see them.


r/StainedGlass 6h ago

Original Art | Foil Sleep Token Black Flamingo Plant Stake

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16 Upvotes

r/StainedGlass 1d ago

Original Art | Foil Been feeling more patriotic lately and had to make something!

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1.1k Upvotes

Elbows up!


r/StainedGlass 1d ago

Original Art | Foil Leaping arctic fox 🦊❄️

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437 Upvotes

r/StainedGlass 20h ago

Original Art | Foil New to the hobby, third piece I've made 🥰

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110 Upvotes

r/StainedGlass 1d ago

Work In Progress Blue jay panel

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663 Upvotes

Update on the bluejay panel. Cut and grinded, about 3 hours in.


r/StainedGlass 13m ago

Help Me! My stormy cloud piece took a tumble, is there any way to fix this?

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I have some powdered glass but I assume using a torch to fuse would either crack it further or destroy the tape/solder layer. I don’t have access to stained glass making tools anymore so I’m unsure how to best proceed


r/StainedGlass 20h ago

Original Art | Came Abstract floral

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43 Upvotes

I'm a big fan of the GNA colorless I got to use in the center parts here; it's just what I want out of a clear glass with a bit of interest. This is overall sort of a geometric play on the wild lupine that's common around here. Feedback welcome!


r/StainedGlass 3h ago

Help Me! Pricing

2 Upvotes

Trying to get an idea on if I’m pricing an item too high or not. I have a 5”x9” project I did, based on various calculations I’ve determined the cost to be $75-90 to make a profit. But I’m wondering if that might be too high. Trying to get a better idea if that is too high or not, I feel like it is reasonable but from a consumer standpoint I can see how one might feel as if that’s high.


r/StainedGlass 4m ago

Help Me! how to make lead came "thinner"?

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Hello all, really mind blown by the amazing work I'm finding here on this subreddit.
I'm starting out my stained glass journey and i had a bit of a technical issue in the beginning.

The lead came that is sold here locally is 7mm wide and the slot that the stained glass window is going to fit inside is 5mm wide, i was wondering what the best approach would be to solve this issue? would there be a straightforward way to make the lead came ''Thinner" so it can fit in the slot?

I thought of completely disregarding lead came and just sticking to copper foil and solder, and to address the structural issues that it would entail i thought of making each "square" you see on the door as an isolated piece that would be installed and elevated on it's own, meaning i wouldn't make the entire design in one piece, it would be several small pieces each supporting it's own weight.

Before going that route i wanted to get your opinion. I'm wondering if there's a much easier way to solve this issue. I hope what I'm saying is making sense, forgive my complete lack of experience regarding this 😅

please keep posting amazing stuff!


r/StainedGlass 1d ago

Work In Progress I have a hack?! Check the additional text on this post

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118 Upvotes

This makes a perfect a perfect soldering station! It's meant to be a coffee machine station.. it's made from silicone so it's heat resistant, it has high raised edges so it catches all the little stray solder beads and comes with a handy bumpy silicone tray (the thing on the right) to keep all your bits on! The best bit is it only cost me around £10 from amazon!


r/StainedGlass 23h ago

Created from: Someones Pattern Second stained glass piece by me ◡̈

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47 Upvotes

I kind of regret the choice for the top left right edge. It’s just a little too light. But otherwise, I’m pretty happy with it! Reminds me of the blood moon from where I grew up <3


r/StainedGlass 2h ago

Ad Stained Glass Patterns & Vinyl Stickers

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Hi Everyone! I’m so pleased to announce that I’m now selling vinyl sticker patterns & digital download patterns on my site ❤️ I also am a vinyl sticker pattern print shop. If you have a pattern you would like printed out in vinyl stickers I’m your girl! For custom stained glass and sticker requests please email me at hearthappyglass@gmail.com or use the contact form on my website. I look forward to working with you all in this fantastic glassy community!


r/StainedGlass 2h ago

Tips&Tricks Any tricks for sandwiching fabric in glass?

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I have some nicely patterned silk fabric that I want to do something with (too many pattern ideas not enough time xD) where I sandwich the fabric between two pieces of glass like you do with dried flowers/ect. Does anyone have advice for things to do or avoid? Slightly worried about flux getting soaked up into the fabric, but figuring if I leave a bit of a gap between the fabric and the edges of the glass + am careful about fitting things together it might not be a problem?

Anyone done this before and have advice?


r/StainedGlass 1d ago

Original Art | Foil sleepy woman 🌙

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94 Upvotes

My last piece! I really enjoyed drawing and making this one ✨💤


r/StainedGlass 1d ago

Created from: Someones Pattern Black lab suncatcher

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51 Upvotes

Made this before work quickly for mother in law of her old boy Oscar (He always wore blue until recently)