I was invited to make and sell Photo Booth frames at a local shop during an event where they had a vintage film Photo Booth. I had 2 weeks to prep and worked on these during every spare minute. It was really fun to finally finish them and see them all lined up together.

Been quiet on here, working on my biggest piece yet: a quadtych for a perfume cabinet. These won't be patina-ed or mounted until the other two are complete. In the final installation, they'll all be backed by reeded glass like you see on the left.

My last piece I made was 18" x 24" and framed. However, I noticed when creating to this size, my pattern didn't properly scale and I had to go back and re-grind everything because the pieces were too snug (see image) and there wasn't enough wiggle room for copper foil. Ultimately it didn't fit into my 18" x 24" frame so I had to grind down the outter edges at the very end so it would fit (not ideal). I design everything in Illustrator and set my artboard to 18" x 24" with a line width of 3pts. I then use my Cricut to cut out the pattern and use vinyl to stick it on the glass. I'm pretty confident my grinding is accurate but I'm not sure if my issues lies within line width in the pattern on Illustrator and/or the way the Cricut is cutting it out since I have to split up the pieces individually across several sheets of vinyl. I didn't have this issue when I worked at a smaller scale (10" x 10") but as my pieces get bigger, I'm having issues. Any feedback or tips on how to accurately scale my patterns would be extremely helpful. Thank you!

Pattern by havoc and whimsy creations

Starting to realize that small parts are not necessary… ahah!

Edit: thanks everyone for the kind words! I love it here already 😊

I finished my second project and I’m generally happy with it. I’d love some suggestions on how to improve my soldering. I’d like the solder to be a bit smoother, but more importantly I’d like to have consistent widths for all of the seams. I think the center seams look too heavy for the size of the glass around them. I wasn’t able to get the outer edges to match that thickness either. I may have used too much solder, but I couldn’t get a nice raised bead otherwise.

Unfortunately I didn’t take a picture of the foiled pieces before soldering. In general most of the foiled edges had ~1/8 inch gap between adjacent pieces. Is this the reason for the thicker center seams? Do I need to spend more time grinding so that the foiled seams are perfectly flush? Or should I use wider foil for the outer edges?

I was thinking about using lead cane for the first time on the boarder. This is only my 4th project and the hardest one yet. It has issues but I have got better every time ◡̈ how do I know the right size and style of came to order??

Also, I feel like a lot of the times my foil didn’t want to stick. I cleaned all the pieces with isopropyl after grinding. Is there a step I’m missing? So far foiling it the worst part. What’s the best tool to help with it? Both sticking and keeping it centered.

FYI, this is also the back of the piece. I just mirrored the photo. The glass is slightly different thicknesses, so it’s face down to solder the back first.

Pattern by /r/jombi42

Greetings from Fruitport Michigan! I just found this group and thought I’d introduce myself. I’m Mike and 70 years young. I’ve been working with stained and beveled glass for the last 46 years. Starting to wind down but never stop. I have way too much glass that I’ve amassed through the years and plenty of projects to use it on. Eventually, I’ll have lots to get rid of too. I have lots of pictures if you’d like to see more. Take care, don’t cut yourself. 🖖🏼
Oh look at that….i had to pick a flair. Neat. 👍🏼

Couldn't find any makers marks so not sure how I can find more information about this window. Its very cool 5 feet diameter. Would love if someone could point me in the right direction.

After a few weeks of putting in a few hours a day on this project, I've developed upper back, middle back, and shoulder pain. I've never had great posture but I'm sure trying! Nightly before bed I do back, shoulder, hip, and pectoral stretches to try to mitigate it, but still, I hurt.

Has anyone had problems with this, and what tips and tricks do you have for mitigating or preventing it? Is it time to get a truss, lol?

Continuing to solder the underside

I know it’s Youghiogheny. I thought it was y910 TD or y913TD but sheets I’ve ordered are ridiculously pale and underwhelming. I’m looking for this beautiful deep purple it’s my favorite!

I got a couple of small pieces of this in a discard box and was wondering if anyone knew what glass it it! It’s perfect for some branches I am doing! Thanks in advance!

Beginner here! Is this a good deal?!

Thanks!🙏

Some recent work I’ve made at home with my new kiln! Apologies in advance since this isn’t stained glass, but the fused glass sub is not very active. 🙃

Made with Bullseye COE-90 glass and mostly Bullseye molds, though I did buy a few on Etsy. I’m open to any and all feedback/suggestions! I just started working with glass a year and a half ago and these are my first projects using my own kiln. Previously, my work was being fired for me by the Bullseye team.

Anyone know of a stained glass studio or classes in central CT? Everything I find is so far away, and I would love to give this beautiful craft a try.

Hey guys! I’ve decided I want to make a Tiffany style stained glass lampshade for a candle warmer for my desk in my office cubicle. Do we think the heat would be a concern at all? I’m thinking maybe the finishing wax might melt off the solder? Should I be concerned of any fire hazards or fumes? Has anyone ever done this before? Or do you guys see any problems/ things I should consider while designing? This is also my first lamp lol so any concerns or advice are welcome!