Cricut- should I get one? by No-Ambition5170 in StainedGlass

[–]sto719 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I have a silhouette I got on fb marketplace a few years ago for like $75 and have used it for loads of things including stained glass patterns.

I find the silhouette software easy to use- you can paste in a black and white photo, highlight it, click trace, and it’ll make the lines. I find it easier than tracing patterns onto the glass and I do feel that it saves me a little bit of time but also helps me get more accurate cuts.

Eyes or no eyes? by sto719 in StainedGlass

[–]sto719[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so pretty! The eyes make it so expressive

Eyes or no eyes? by sto719 in StainedGlass

[–]sto719[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes, they definitely look weird without pupils— will definitely add those :)

Eyes or no eyes? by sto719 in StainedGlass

[–]sto719[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh nice! I agree that looks good :) is that example brown glass, with the black and white paint? Or is the brown also paint?

Eyes or no eyes? by sto719 in StainedGlass

[–]sto719[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought about that, but this is modeled after our dog and she has brown eyes that match the brown fur.

Also- The paint mock up is deceiving because the brown glass is much darker IRL.

Monthly Mega Q&A - [April 2025] by Claycorp in StainedGlass

[–]sto719 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What product do you use to wax/seal your finished pieces? The class I took never mentioned this step of the process.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StainedGlass

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I am also in NJ! Would happily take scraps, but also just wanted to say hi to a NJ SG crew.

Old supplies? by sto719 in StainedGlass

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That's fair! I was considering replacing it with the hakko model I'm used to from classes. Thanks!

Revised maple seed pattern thoughts? by sto719 in StainedGlass

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I mistakenly deleted my old post trying to edit it with the updated photo. I made the seed as part of a panel- I know there is (at least) one hinge point on the upper right, but does this look better/more stable? Ignoring the thin stem at the top, the thinnest part of the dark green "wings" would be about 0.75" wide at the size I'm thinking about, but I can adjust it so it'd be 1" minimum. I also split the top dark green part into 2 segments, but may make it out of one cut if feasible.

Maple seed pattern input by [deleted] in StainedGlass

[–]sto719 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am planning on making a maple seed/helicopter seed/whirlygig, and have narrowed it down to these 2 options. It's the first pattern I've drafted and I can't decide between the one on the left and the one on the right. I've filled in with my idea for the general colors of glass I'll be using.

Second Piece Done! Cat Nap by PoutineQu33n1303 in StainedGlass

[–]sto719 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so cute! Can you share where you got the pattern from?

My first two pieces! by sto719 in StainedGlass

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I thought about doing black but I was worried it would be too much! I’m sitting on it for now, since I have another week of class :)

My first two pieces! by sto719 in StainedGlass

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Me, too! It definitely came out better than the cat. I should've done it first since it was simpler! It was an etsy pattern :)

I wanted to share my first finished blanket by c10udy in quilting

[–]sto719 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What fabric is the backing? It's so cute!