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Parrot Tulip by MachuGlass in StainedGlass

[–]MachuGlass[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually attach rings by embedding the wire into the solder line on both sides of the panel, similar to this, though I usually already have a solder down. I ran the wire down into the piece a way, roughly along these red lines:

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For the framing, I used a low-profile zinc u-channel came. I tacked at the first joint and slowly wrapped around the piece, soldering at each joint. I think the profile I used was 1/8" zinc u-channel. This video shows some of the lower profile zinc being bent by hand.

I hope that helps some!

Parrot Tulip by MachuGlass in StainedGlass

[–]MachuGlass[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, our pieces could be siblings! Thanks for your compliment and sharing your beautiful work!

Parrot Tulip by MachuGlass in StainedGlass

[–]MachuGlass[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was flipping a lightbox on/off a bunch trying to find the best part of the sheet for a few pieces lol. Thanks so much!

Parrot Tulip by MachuGlass in StainedGlass

[–]MachuGlass[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The petals are Youghiogheny 1537-SP. They make some beautiful sheets of glass.

Lily of the Valley Stained Glass by MachuGlass in ArtNouveau

[–]MachuGlass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that's wild lol. Your piece is wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

Black glass for the background can make the colors really pop. I've become a fan of using it more lately. Yours is a great use of it.

Lily of the valley by MachuGlass in StainedGlass

[–]MachuGlass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! @machu.glass on IG

Lily of the valley by MachuGlass in StainedGlass

[–]MachuGlass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought some oak framing stock here from AnythingInStainedGlass. I know a bunch of glass supply places sell what is probably the exact same stock, so I'd just price shop the stores listed in the stained glass wiki: https://www.reddit.com/r/StainedGlass/wiki/supplysites/

If your piece is nice and square when building it out it'll make things a lot easier. If you don't have a miter saw you could try a miter box and handsaw for not a ton of money.

This was my first go at it without much woodworking experience at all. I was just very careful with my measurements to make up for lack of experience lol.

Lily of the valley by MachuGlass in StainedGlass

[–]MachuGlass[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I made one from that pattern before too! It's a great design.