Lesson Five in the Zero-to-Hero Journey: Stained Glass Patterns from Nature Made Simple; Suncatcher.
With the basics of stained glass cutting under your belt, master stained glass artist Stellathena of Athena's Stained Glass, LLC, will teach how to make a pattern from nature and turn it into a stained glass suncatcher.
Tools
Old paint brush for sweeping
Pattern shears for foil
Ultra-fine permanent Markers (black/silver)
Glass cutter
Grozing pliers
Nips for cutting wire
Soldering iron with stand
Glass grinder
Supplies
Clear cellophane
7/32 Copper foil
14-gauge copper wire
Box chain or heavy fishing line
Flux with brush
Patina (optional)
Pattern from nature
About the artist: Stella Vartheyanyos Gregory is an experienced artist who specializes in creating stunning stained glass art pieces. Her passion for this beautiful art form has led her to become an expert in the field, and she takes pride in offering unique services to her clients. As a juried artist at Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia, Stella’s pieces are highly sought after. This video project is supported in part by the National Foundation for the Arts and a grant by the Tamarack Foundation for the Arts.