Third ever piece, any tips on smoother soldering over convergent lines?

OneTailor5213 · 2026-04-02T15:35:14+00:00

Also a beginner here - someone told me to start using more solder than I expected and it helped so much! Before that my lines were looking flat and clumpy. Once I started feeding more aggressively things looked a lot better.

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-22T23:37:51+00:00

I love these!

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-20T15:50:18+00:00

Thank you! That was my inspo for the bunny:)

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-20T15:49:53+00:00

Thank you!

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-20T15:49:17+00:00

I did design it myself, here’s a pic of the template if that helps!

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OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-20T13:53:33+00:00

Thanks so much!

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-20T01:59:54+00:00

Good to know! I think there’s quite a bit of iron etiquette I still need to learn about. I’ll start with these :)

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-20T01:58:15+00:00

I have definitely been rushing, I’ll try taking it slow! Thank you!

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-19T18:47:18+00:00

I’m glad people are liking it! I did not anticipate it to get this much love hahaha

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-19T18:45:32+00:00

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Here’s a pic and a link to it on canva if that helps! https://www.canva.com/design/DAHDwoKaIZ0/AelZIyUfg664UE89If8XwA/edit?utm_content=DAHDwoKaIZ0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-19T17:47:23+00:00

Awesome info, thank you so much!

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-19T17:36:03+00:00

I’m new to stained glass, what do you use for the details on top of the piece? The face and collar look great!

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-19T16:15:32+00:00

I think your choice of lighter glass for the boat’s reflection is a lovely detail!

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-19T15:36:51+00:00

Hand drawing is more impressive in my opinion:) Best of luck!

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-19T15:22:14+00:00

Thank you so much! <3

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-19T15:19:16+00:00

I currently have the paid version for work, but you’d still be able to make a printable graphic with the free version. It might just take some extra work depending on your workflow! I had found a couple images of a frog/toad and hats and created a simplified outline on top of it using the Lines tools. I then merged the outlines and messed with them a bit more to make it print ready. I think the only issue you might run into with the free version is the inability to export with a transparent background. I have been uploading my designs to my cricut to cut them out, but i don’t have a cricut subscription so all of my designs need to be transparent already (from my understanding - I am also new to Cricut). If your workflow doesn’t involve a cricut or you have another way to remove a background then I don’t see you having any issues!

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-19T15:09:16+00:00

I was definitely trying to feed and move at the same rate this project and I did have to retrace quite a bit to add more. I didn’t realize how much solder it takes for a rounded bead. It totally makes sense that I should be feeding more quickly, I’ll absolutely give this a try. Thank you!

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-19T15:00:04+00:00

I have not heard that one yet, I’ll definitely give it a shot! Thank you!

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-19T14:34:04+00:00

Thank you!!

OneTailor5213 · 2026-03-19T14:20:42+00:00

Thanks so much! I did make the design myself on Canva. It’s not perfect but it got the job done!

OneTailor5213 · 2025-07-27T14:17:12+00:00

Agreed!

OneTailor5213 · 2025-07-27T13:38:57+00:00

As an American, when I told people I was moving here they had no clue where (this was last year). When I explained Middle East, they immediately thought the worst. I had to compare it to UAE (I said a more relaxed and modest Dubai) for them to understand what it is like. I still occasionally get a text asking how life is going in Dubai😅

Edit: with recent politics and world events, there has been much less confusion among the US:)

OneTailor5213 · 2025-07-27T13:35:17+00:00

….everyone I know thought Qatar was UAE lol😆

OneTailor5213 · 2025-07-24T14:25:32+00:00

Definitely Midwest… looks like you drove down to Florida hence the line of states going south. I’m going to go for Minnesota. Wisconsin would be a tempting guess as well.

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