How to Press Flowers in Glass

[@msjudy1965]

Wonderful video! Enjoyed the fine detail to everything😊

[@KatelynJoe]

Thank you for this tutorial!! I see so so soooooo much on resin or epoxy and I don’t want to work either of them and for many reasons prefer glass. Thank you again! 🌸🌿✨

[@SparkleGarbage]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@megiab]

great! i did NOT want to glue things in! I am making panels to create peek-a-boo flowers as part of a lamp & didnt know if I needed to foil both glass pieces and solder together or what. thanks for the tips!

[@nirateller5603]

Splendid. Thank you

[@sulvainianfamlies]

Hi I am new here 😅thank you for this awesome tutorial. Love your crafting style 🤍🤩

[@SparkleGarbage]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it!

[@marykelly9698]

Beautiful ❤️

[@SuperNikkijean]

Thank you for this! Love your work! 🖤

[@anikaleigh3918]

Thank you! I love this and think it's so much prettier than putting the flowers in resin. Do you know if this would work with rigid polycarbonate? Or does the copper tape/soldering only work with real glass?

[@SparkleGarbage]

This will only work with real glass. Anything made of plastic will melt and create really toxic fumes. There are stained glass shops that sell pre-cut glass pieces if you don't want to cut them yourself.

[@PAKfromFYCB]

i tried to press a wet flower in a 12 ton press and probly put 12 tons to it or so. it came out as pulp.

[@FollowYourDreamss]

First time to know about soldering technique, i learned a lot from this nice video!! THANKS FOR SHARING

[@sl5311]

I saw your comment on Reddit about UV and thank you so much for this video. That piece is amazing. Wow you are so talented. I have a question, UV glass exists, I wanted to know what you think about using it for this. I want to put pressed flowers in an attic window stained glass piece that will get a LOT of sun.

[@rexygamer]

What soldering iron do you recommend?

[@sarahgooding1099]

In the video I am user a Weller brand iron but I now use a Hakko. I would recommend a Hakko soldering iron because they are super easy to use and come in a fairly wide range of prices.

[@tiffanyhargrove9128]

Thank you for this! I love everything about this video! The info, the decor in the room, your hair, your personality! I love it all! 😍

[@SparkleGarbage]

awe thank you so much!

[@damdamfino]

FanTAStic tutorial. Thanks so much - and thanks for the links to the products in the description. I have some 4 leaf clovers I found and I want to preserve them in glass and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

[@PKeefe]

Didn’t hear you speak of the different color of the foil tape...especially if you use clear glass. You trimmed the foil on the back so the color didn’t show, but most people who solder don’t trim. Just a suggestion...it comes in different colors. PAM

[@SparkleGarbage]

Foil this wide (half inch) sometimes doesn't come in all the finishes which is why I did not mention it. I personally only use silver for pieces like this. I trim away the edges because I think it just looks better. I've found that with very wide foil, it sometimes covers the flowers which I try to avoid.

[@Raynecolwell]

Can you make a video on how to cut the glass?? Ty!

[@Rosemoon2359]

Yes please!!

[@sherrietoth7965]

I know this is older but really enjoyed the simplicity. Im just learning the art of pressing flowers. Question: Where did you get your squeeze-type scissors.. look to be all metal. I looked at thread scissors and mini craft pruning scissors and couldn't find them. Thank you.

[@KayossPlays]

What thickness of foil are you using?

[@SparkleGarbage]

I'm using 1/2 inch foil.

[@KayossPlays]

@@SparkleGarbage thank you!

[@sebstokhofdejong418]

How do I frame with zinc when part of my piece is so much thicker due to the two layers of glass ?

[@SparkleGarbage]

I don't use zinc on pieces that are two layers of glass. I just build up a good size solder bead around all the edges.

[@lindalvaduarte7457]

Não dá para traduzir o vídeo ,para português

[@spacecat90]

Omg finalllyyyyyy. I have been trying to find a tutorial for this since forever!!!! Thank you 🤗

[@SparkleGarbage]

I looked for a tutorial for years and finally figured it out on my own so I'm glad I could share!

[@sherrieller6523]

How did u cut the glass in a star shape? Thanks!

[@SparkleGarbage]

I used a glass cutter and running pliers. I'm working on a tutorial on how to cut glass. If you don't want to mess with cutting glass yourself, there are shops that sell pre-cut glass shapes.

[@sherrieller6523]

Thanks for the info I cut glass but I bet it is hard to get them exactly the same. Great job!

[@sherrieller6523]

R u using 60 or 80w solder iron sweetie.? Thsnks again.

[@SparkleGarbage]

@@sherrieller6523 I use a Hakko FX-601, I believe its 67 Watts.

[@mamasaenzcreationsbretinas8136]

Thank you for sharing can I ask where u got the glass u used and how thick it is?

[@SparkleGarbage]

this is just window glass I got from the hardware store but you can use normal sheets of glass made for stained glass

[@TCC-r1m]

Question? Can you use 2 pieces of plexi glass then copper foil around it then solder? Or does it have to be real glass. I’ve started pressing flowers as a hobby and to gift to people and want to start making my own frames and plexiglass is much cheaper from what I’ve found so wondering if it can be done before I waste money buying it 🤪

[@SparkleGarbage]

Please do not try this with plexi glass. Its made of plastic and will melt. that melting plastic will also give off pretty toxic fumes. Clear window glass is actually cheaper than plexiglass, the tools are just an additional cost. If you want to put pressed flowers in plexi glass you could always just glue the edges together or even foil them but not solder. Stay safe and good luck!

[@oliviavillotta]

Hi pretty!! i love your video and want to try out making something! I was wondering though, if it’s okay to skip the solder step(stop at 17:23 in the video). i like how it looks before the solder too, and was just curious if it’s okay to skip those last steps. thank you!!

[@victoriafetterolf1625]

It would not be very secure if you don't solder, since all that would be holding it together is tape.

[@en2336]

Hi, when tinning with a soldering iron set to around 400 degrees it seems to burn the flux so that even after cleaning the product there are little black burnt spots all over what I soldered; I can't find anything on google; please hepl?? :(

[@indigobreeze2138]

I love your style! Your pressed flower book is adorable. Thank you so much for your videos! I hope you keep making videos. Can you do stuff with stained glass circles?

[@SparkleGarbage]

Thanks so much! I've made a bunch of pressed flower pieces with circles! They are way easier to cut than the stars and make such cute Christmas tree ornaments!

[@SparkleGarbage]

Thank you so much!

[@clarecoventry3441]

Fab fab fab. I'm soooo new to this craft and I'm now hooked. I'm retired and I live in the UK. I'm going to make Christmas gifts for my family with this craft. I need to source cheapest of supplies as my funds are low. Can you give me any tips or advice on soldering iron, type and flux. Sooooo delighted with this. Clare xx

[@SparkleGarbage]

Hi Clare, Keep an eye on facebook market place or any local community groups as people are often looking to get rid of stained glass stuff and you can get a lot of cheap. Its not a terribly cheap hobby but if you just get the basics, its not too bad. For this project i just use window glass which is pretty cheap from the hardware store and if you press your own flowers or leaves those are free!

[@fgtvadam5959]

Thanks for this video, I was wondering if I need to buy the glass already cut. Does Amazon or craft shops sell glass like that (what thickness will I be looking for)

[@YasminSoKrunk]

Where can I get that flower pressure? The one you put in the microwave? I can't seem to find it online and you did not link it in the description of items you used or could use. Thank you!

[@nummers6337]

So if you're making jewelry, can you buy thick solder like that in mostly silver? I love silver and work with it often so id love to use this new technique with it.

[@michellepenfold4697]

Wow... I really enjoyed watching this tutorial, never seen this done before! 😊

[@mariamatt561]

Oh my goodness I didn't know you had a KZbin I watch you on ticktok ❤️

[@LorenaGonzalez-op8bt]

I really enjoyed this video on how you shared you tips and what not to do. The finish piece is beautiful. You are very talented I appreciate you sharing. I'm looking forward to you next video. Many blessings to you.

[@resinshinecreations]

Thank you for sharing. Great video with lots of great information ❤️ Feeling more confident to try it out 😁

[@marthika66]

Where did you buy the pre-cut glass? And what's the thickness of each glass piece?

[@SparkleGarbage]

I cut the glass myself. Its just standard residential window glass which I believe is 3/32 inches / 2.4 mm thickness.

[@marthika66]

@@SparkleGarbage thank you!

[@elizabhowmik5264]

Wand to work with rose (not petals) please suggest how can I do this

[@aliciavaliente8359]

Can you link the soldering iron you used in this video? And thank you, I was so curious about how to do this!

[@sapmadar]

Thanks you so much for your video! i´m watching you from Argentina, want to start with stain glass. I wanted to ask you, if i want to try to press a piece of fabric in between two glasses (instead of flower - fabric, just), which thinkness of glass do you recommend? I want to do something big like 20x30.

[@sherrieller6523]

U can put fabric between any thickness of glass.

[@micahvancamp7503]

Is there another polish you would recommend? The one linked is not available. Also-do you use a pickle or just the polish? New to soldering. Only interested in making these pressed flower pieces.

[@SparkleGarbage]

So there are some brands they sell at hobby stores like studio pro that would work. I think the supply chain being messed up made the Liva brand hard to find. no need for pickle, that's usually only used for jewelry making. I would also add that sometimes these are not 100% water tight so be careful when cleaning them as liquid getting into them will ruin the flowers.

[@PKeefe]

Very pretty piece and design. Thank you.

[@skmccuen]

Thank you. Very informative. Lovely piece of work.

[@KarenMcGinnis-p1i]

Very beautiful! Thank you!

[@sgavin22molove]

Thank you! I also thought it was top secret lol I’ve been trying to get stems flat in the glass and thought maybe there was a trick.. guess I can’t use them

[@makaylaholcom3494]

You can also use a flower press! Or just a bunch of really heavy books on top. This will also dry them out and prevent them from rotting!

[@melissawhite9045]

Great video, this was so informative.

[@SparkleGarbage]

Thanks so much!

[@akinequeen6569]

Qué tipo de cautín o soldador usas? Gracias

[@SuperCarmen57]

Thank you, very useful and beautiful result !

[@rosioarias6958]

Super helpful thanks doll

[@LauraHinckley]

How thick is the glass?

[@taniachambers250]

👏👏👏 Very good video

[@Raynecolwell]

You make it look so easy. Thank you!!