I wish I knew this as a stained glass beginner

[@Madamoizillion]

Exactly like sewing patterns, saving cuts by putting pattern pieces together always feels like some kind of bonus in a puzzle game.

[@poppyasher]

I was thinking the exact opposite. Unlike sewing, you don't need to worry about seam allowance and grain lines. Some fabric waste is necessary, but glass is a homogenous material so you can butt the pieces up every which way.

[@alexandra_symphony]

I want to learn that some day. Where I live, in our local sewing methods, we don't use patterns, and to me, it's hard and i get so pissed 😭

[@av-sp1wo]

​@@poppyasheractually you do, certain fabrics have a certain directions they're weaved, especially if it has a print on it, for an untrained eye, basic fabrics if cut in the wrong direction, you won't notice, but a dressmaker will be able to tell

[@poppyasher]

@@av-sp1wo Oh yes I know, my point is that that ISN'T the case with glass (as far as I know)

[@windyhawthorn7387]

​@@alexandra_symphony You can always be the first to try using a pattern in your area. Make sure you measure yourself and check the measurements for the sizing on the pattern before you buy one. Clothing pattern sizes are different from the sizes that people wear normally. And if it's an old pattern it even has a different sizing. They are beginner level patterns and more advanced patterns so just be conscious of that. Make sure when you are buying a pattern that you read the back of the pattern before you buy it. Because it'll tell you what kind of fabrics are suitable, How much fabric you need. Also the notions or trim. There are also electronic patterns that you can print out on your printer. Never tried that. Or you can even buy a book that has patterns in it but you have to use your math skills to utilize it. A lot of old books for cheap you can find that are for dressmakers and Taylors. They sell mats or even folded cutting boards made of cardboard that has a lot of the math on it already to help with people cutting fabric the right length and at the right curve or angle.

[@Teebee300]

This channel randomly popped up on my feed. The glass art is such an amazing skill and turns out beautiful! Seeing older posts shows how talented this artist is. I’m glad something got pushed out to the algorithm because talent like this needs to be shown!!!! 😻

[@AmayaJade]

Thank you so much! 💞

[@s.r6331]

Algorithm is working cuz this just popped up on mine too!

[@Piesgf]

@@s.r6331me three

[@nikkireigns]

Yes, it’s so gorgeous!

[@JodiLeaSnakeQueen]

Same

[@Emimilliemoo]

I love seeing people learn stained glass, especially since it's a dying art form, I grew up around it since my grandma was famous for her works of stained glass and built our family business around it, stained glass is such an integral part of my family and my life

[@goldiloks08]

I’m new to it, but I LOVE it!! It’s such a beautiful art form!

[@Emimilliemoo]

@goldiloks08 It really is. I remember being a little kid and my grandma taking me to a big church in London. If I remember that correctly- there's been quite a lot of places, but after seeing her work there and it was so beautiful, I begged her to teach me, and I spent my weekends and holidays being her shadow and learning from her, my brother joined as well.

[@jM30w]

That’s so awesome that ya gma made a business out of something she loves! Very admirable (´꒳`)

[@allisonjames2923]

I’d love to learn. Jealous that you grew up with a talented glass artist. There’s something so beautiful about stained glass & crystal as well

[@irimac1806]

My grandparents had a little selfsustaining farm and I remember the door on the side of their house had kind of rainbowcolored stained glass beautifully arranged. The shade of a tree kept playing with the colors on the flow from the glass. I miss those times

[@viktoriabackeus7610]

Me with too many hobbies already: This is a new one for me and now I must learn more.

[@arioctober]

Same 😭

[@Crystal-iy4si]

Same. And I have so many hobbies, my kids call me a hoarder, lol. I always tell them, "it's just all my hobby stuff, geez."

[@jantellfowler5883]

I was thinking the same thing 😭

[@schm147]

No such thing as too many hobbies

[@queensaharaice7376]

Why are we like this😆

[@DamnDemi]

It sounds like you said "I actually enjoy slaughtering now", bc girrrrrrrl you killed it.

[@amandaloxley2012]

Soddering!!? 😅😂

[@CharlieOsoo]

Oh she kills more than just her art

[@albond]

Why do people not pronounce the L in soLdering?

[@jimmyboe25]

That solder at the end was smooth as butter nice

[@KE-yq2eg]

I wish the copper colour was kept. It was so beautiful.

[@megiab]

the silver solder can have copper patina added to it if you like that look 😊

[@clairestanfield-ui1fg]

@@megiab COPPER PATINA?

[@djstringsmusic2994]

​@@clairestanfield-ui1fg you can add platina to the solder afterward.

[@OhSoTiredMan]

Copper definitely looked better imo.

[@lurkingShadows]

Thank you for actual tips to improve our technique instead of just recommending products. Starting something new can be so challenging so I really appreciate these kinds of shorts.

[@MathasiaJ]

Something that you might be able to make use of in the future with the "this scored glass won't break" issue is to put the glass underwater before you work with the pliers. Water allows excess force to dissipate and it makes breaking the glass super easy without needing to do all the tapping

[@DaniCal1forn1a]

Water's incompressibility is why it helps with that I imagine? That's really cool and a good tip 😊

[@dawnchesbro4189]

I'll have to try that tip when I have deep curves that won't easily break cleanly. I usually resort to my glass saw in those cases, but it's always better if you can break along a score line cleanly

[@Jemmyjo]

I have been doing stained glass for a long time and haven’t heard this one. Thanks for sharing!

[@Pseudonia-42]

Oh my gosh i did this in my school, but the teacher always said "Oh dont cut close to the pattern. It'll just break your piece entirely." So I had to cut maybe a centimeter away on really thin pieces. Needless to say, i want very good at it even after 2 years. So I instead did mosaics which turned out MUCH better.

[@lol69970]

Tbh your teacher might’ve just been lacking skills if it brakes when she does it😭😭

[@WandersWonders]

As a former stain glass artist in my art club, i used to do it in my high school. We had a kiln, a whole lil booth set up for stain glass art making. The school invested in glass grinders, gloves and lots of safety guideline sessions 😅 I miss those days, but I'm still happier off in animation

[@Jeremy-se1kp]

Thats what hobbies are for! go crazy

[@JM.piwz1]

We had an entire room for this stuff. Makes me wish I could go back and appreciate it more.

[@summerheart9834]

in your _highschool_ !? ur so lucky!!

[@christinaaa_xo]

I love when people post what they've learned and their improvements in their craft. The final result looks amazing!

[@ksbrook1430]

Very specific and practical tips. Good to know.

[@SplitxHeart]

Another good example for the old wisdom of "practice makes perfect" no master ever fell from the heavens, it all comes from passion, making mistakes, learning from mistakes and maybe doing some research or studying and of course that very, very important practice! :3

[@Jemmyjo]

Very very true. It took years for me to get good, and I still make stupid mistakes!

[@TheMrrccava]

I wish something like this was viable for a job. I'd adore doing something like this for work everyday.

[@Holistic-Hallucinations]

It is...

[@lazyfoxplays8503]

I know nothing about stained glass art making but this short was very specific and explained perfectly that I feel like if I did start making stained glass art, I’d be saved a few headaches. V good short! Ty for sharing!

[@gwenculver1040]

I did this once in a high school art class and it was my favorite activity I’d done in the whole 4 years being there. I hope one day I get to do it again

[@Karuna221]

Same! Now I have arthritis and ataxia and break every breakable item I own. 😝

[@no-ld3hz]

you might also want to look into flux for soldering. while it's primarily used for soldering in electronics, it helps make the solder wet the copper a lot better, possibly leading to straighter lines. I do recommend doing it outside or having good ventilation.

[@AmayaJade]

I do use flux!

[@no-ld3hz]

@@AmayaJade swag

[@clairefuzipeg1983]

Some advice from a soldering expert. If you're having to turn the temperature up to 410 then either you need a higher wattage, your tip needs replacing, you're not using the correct shape of tip to transfer the heat well, or you need to change which solder is used. Turning the temperature up starts damaging the tip, as the flux residue starts baking on, and then cleaning the tip damages the coating so it doesn't work as well.

[@no-ld3hz]

@@clairefuzipeg1983 This as well! I remember having pitted tips, sometimes even the iron would be mangled because some guy set the temperature up to 430-480. High temps are unfun!

[@clairefuzipeg1983]

@@no-ld3hz yeah, even though unleaded is harder to work with, you still should only use it between 370-390C. The flux is more toxic and harder to work with in unleaded to compensate for the lack of lead, so it's easier to damage your tips.

[@mellowmike5264]

Lead poisoning is so underrated and people underestimate soldering. Use N95 mask when you do that. Stay safe! :)

[@NickiWinwood-Tankink]

It's actually the rosin core which is dangerous, modern solder doesn't use lead. Unless stained glass people prefer leaded solder, I cannot find it personally.

[@TamGar]

Lead solder is still common when using lead-came construction method. If using copper foil method then most have switched to "lead free" which typically uses Silver intead of lead (can be expensive). Lead solder is only banned for use in construction for things like water pipes etc. I had a craft supply store for Stained Glass and other glass arts.. we sold both kinds of solder. Never rosin cored .. for stained glass its 60/40 Tin/lead, solid core 3-4mm we used to get it from Canada Metal or Cascade Lead products in Vancouver, BC. (Looks like Canada Metal's Vancouver outlet is CMP now and not making solder, used to be Canada Metal Pacific). You would need a P100 to protect agaisnt gaseous fumes... N95 is only for particulates. The temp you are doing this kind of soldering at will not result in the metals becoming gaseous. Really its the by-products of the flux that you shouldn't breathe. They make fume traps that you place beside your soldering iron that have charcoal filters. Really its mostly recomened that you only solder in a well ventalled area. Set up a fan that blows anything coming off your project away from you. And make sure there is air exchange to outside in the room. And wash your hands frequently, cover any cuts or abbrasions. Lead cannot absorb through your skin without it being open. The typical route of exposure is from your hands to your mouth or your eyes, so dont touch your face, eat or drink or smoke until you have thoroughly washed your hands. Also be careful of solvents and patina chemicals... ALWAYS WEAR rubber gloves when using glass cleaner or using patina. Solvents can make your skin porous enough for lead to absorb. The other metal in this kind of solder is Antimony which you should take the same precautions as Lead. PROJECTS like jewelry or jewelry boxes or anything that will he handled alot by the end user should be made with "Lead-free". A window panel you are going to hang in a window and never touch again, it doesn't matter as long as the end user is educated about using gloves to handle it while cleaning (glass cleaners without Immonia or vinegar)... and not to do things like "lick the solder" LOL We sold a thin wax like cleaner that worked well to clean the glass and seal the solder. Wipe on, dry, buff off. Called Clarity/Kempro Stained Glass Finnishing Compound.

[@lofkii]

you can definitely see the improvement between the two!

[@KateCarew]

Thank you for sharing these deceptively simple tips! Stained glass is so much harder than it looks and people really do need advice starting out. I took classes as a kid in the 1980s. My stepfather was a professional photographer who did multimedia sculpture on the side. We had a giant barn that served as studio/ workshop etc and he taught me so much, he saved me from making tons of mistakes, because there’s just so much to learn and know. Execution can be done well or poorly and the tips you just gave make the difference between a piece that’s clunky and a piece that is finely wrought. Clunky has its place, but when you have a vision and you desperately want to translate what you see in your head to the outside finely wrought is ideal. I love your work, and I appreciate your creativity, and I think anyone watching feel grateful for your generosity with knowledge!

[@AmayaJade]

Thank you! I appreciate this comment! 😊

[@kellydevreese3944]

I actually liked that copper detail

[@Jessica-yx7hg]

So beautiful. What a talent!

[@lina9535]

That crow is beautiful! 😍😍😍 Very happy this showed up in my recommended shorts! ❤

[@The-Oldest-Dream552]

I never knew people made art with glass like this. I love seeing this channel, it brightens my day. Keep it up 😊.

[@AmayaJade]

Thank you so much 😊

[@BigpapamoneymanMVPtypebeat]

You never saw stained glass? Or never saw the process of making it?

[@The-Oldest-Dream552]

@@BigpapamoneymanMVPtypebeat the process of making it lol

[@sophiecates2924]

I actually gasped at how beautiful this is.

[@stargazeronesixseven]

😊🙏 Stained glass arts are such a classy & honoured craft that elevated many windows or doors into higher ambience & aura! Thank You So Much for the efforts & for sharing! 🕯🌷🌿🍎🍊🌏✌💜🕊

[@allisonjames2923]

Beautiful piece & wonderful smooth cutting

[@CaenaGrey]

I worked on very large scale pieces, like for casinos and whatnot. We just used a grinder.

[@sleepinghermit7778]

Almost everything should be done in cuts. The grinder should really only get used in situations were cutting would be impossible because the glass would be too likely to break outside of your score lines.

[@goldiloks08]

You picked such tiny complex pieces for your first couple goes! Love the bravery 🥰🥰

[@dhruviart]

No, actually, she said she wishes she knew this as a beginner, but she's not one now :)

[@awaywegrow6114]

Such skillful work and beautiful designs 👏🏼

[@dajanajovanovic]

I just love stained glass. I'm always mesmerized by dance of lights coming through them on a sunny day

[@meatbag8751]

Consider using soldering flux, it lets the solder surface wet and act more like a fluid rather than a wax. This will mean that you will get smoother surfaces and it will stick to the parts you wanted to stick. It will give you more of the bead look that will be more uniform.

[@TheSoulArchitech]

Goodness _please_ consider using rose gold or copper coloured solder, the colour looks so fucking pretty before it gets soldered and turns silver.

[@AmayaJade]

There isn’t any colored solder but copper patina can be applied after!

[@SuperAnythingeveryth]

You’re too helpful! Now I wanna pick this up was a hobby cause I kinda understand all the basic steps 😭

[@hellopurrrty]

you are insanely talented!

[@girlgonblu]

410 degrees fahrenheit?!?!? I work at average 810-890 and the lowest 790 if I’m making details or spikes. Or 3d stuff some times.

[@kid_named_fingers]

Celsius

[@SimplyTrulyNothing]

Your stained glass art looks beautiful! ✨💫⭐️🌟

[@robertshell5531]

Glad to see a beautiful art form still being practiced

[@MicaFarrierRheayan]

The pattern is so elegant

[@user-yn6of6iu9e]

Can you explain the copper foil backing, is does it have a silver backing sometimes or does it have to be completely copper on both sides

[@BabiOni]

I’m always so impressed and jealous (in a good way!) when people have skills like this. In an age full of manufacturing and machines, artists breathe a new life into things and provide happiness with the beauty they create through trial and error. So pretty 💕✨

[@chocolatechild1513]

I knew nothing about this before stumbling on your post and now I want to learn more . Teach me.

[@Think4yourself8000]

Turned out beautiful!

[@bmilano1580]

Thank you!❤ I always wondered how to do it

[@Na0m1_Cheeze]

Love ur work! Just know that improving is a process, theres somwthings that you wont know when you start and its perfectly fine!

[@lukeandisa]

Literally gorgeous ❤so talented ❤

[@marywemigwase3354]

She gives me the courage to finally try this enchanting art form

[@mariewraight4969]

How do you start doing something like this? Its beautiful

[@MadisonTherrien-us7pv]

I won't to de like you one day😊❤

[@NicoleMarie.]

The first one is beautiful. I love the bronze liner with the chrome mirror and painted or colored outline. In certain light, it’s black and white

[@lovelyshirl]

Beautiful work ❤

[@mckennastewart5165]

A personal pet peeve of mine is when people pronounce words wrong. As a welder and solder person, I was so glad when she pronounced this right. I apologize if this is petty and picky, but it made me so happy.

[@toastysock]

She said soddering. Lol.

[@kikialeaki1850]

@@toastysock because that’s how it’s pronounced in her variety of English. It can be either saw-der or soul-der.

[@Holistic-Hallucinations]

​@@toastysockthat's correct

[@saishykitty]

how does one get glass for doing that? :O

[@saishykitty]

Also I didn't understand the copper part, you do a soldering with silver color and not copper tho?

[@AmayaJade]

The solder will only stick the copper foil, that’s why it’s used!

[@saishykitty]

​@@AmayaJadeAh no, sorry! I mean you said about the color matching, but the soldering is silver and copper is not, so the color don't match anyway?

[@AmayaJade]

The outside is always copper but the backing colors are different! The one I use has a silver backing so it matches the solder finish!

[@adrianaradovinich2399]

La soldadura es con estaño?

[@vidard9863]

It is good to see people giving good advice to beginners.

[@Robin-hoodie]

I’ve always thought glass was magical and would love to try when i have the budget. Can I ask where you get your materials from?

[@eshinotoshinara3689]

Does she sell these? (If so, where?

[@namogel67]

As an Englishman, hearing a woman say she likes soddering, gave me the giggles. You funny Americans and your odd words. I do realise its an olde pronunciation 😅

[@user-ub8vv8ee2i]

Such a wonderful creation! Well done!

[@KhaozVoid]

I just started getting into this. The one friend I have suggested it because I'm a welder and she thought I'd enjoy it. I don't have many hobbies and I'm really having a rough time at life right now so she was just looking out for me. I'm gonna remember these tips. Especially the hotter iron and glass tapping. Thanks.

[@blucie9768]

What is that plastic board that you use to catch the glass flakes called? And where can it be bought?

[@clemontirl]

your glasswork is beautiful. i wish the solder was the same color as the copper wire though

[@ohnoyce]

I could watch this all day, it's so relaxing!

[@veronicadavanzo2064]

That’s a beautiful design!

[@mamamillwright458]

I love to see the trades coming back. Excellent work

[@mashummaryam1352]

Hey! Have you not injured yourself while cutting the glass?🥺 Just curious to know because I think it’s pretty painful

[@jujuoof174]

Stain glass art is soo cool!❤

[@RicardoPicena]

😮 oh wow! Make it look easy. 👏🏽👏🏽 great art!

[@fashionspy96]

Why don't you use gloves?

[@diamondcreeperlh]

Because with this you dont really need gloves. The glass doesn't doesnt explode into shards, and when you pick it up, you just have to be careful not to touch the edges if they haven't been grinded down yet. And yes, I have done stained glass myself.

[@ambramarrs7325]

I’m soo excited this feed popped up! I love stained glass art 🥰

[@FhinxET]

The copper color looked so pretty tho :,) still came out great!

[@dreamersleepwalker]

I actually really liked the copper-coloured one... When you put the patterns together.

[@Rainbowdash143]

Lovely! The slight opalescence of the wings actually reminds me of starlings alot.

[@Mottomotto__101]

These looks like flower knows design so much! Its so cute

[@ichiigo-chan]

This is so beautiful and makes me feel peaceful and calm! I love it 💖

[@bystandersarah]

I don’t make stained glass but watching it being made is fascinating for some reason

[@bouken539]

This is so beautiful! 😭♥️

[@cosygracegames]

This is stunning, and it makes it seem like stained glass is a more approachable hobby than I thought! Thanks!!💜

[@ArtzBySamie]

this is so calming to watch

[@ry7hym]

soldering is really fun. i hand-soldered a keyboard last year and it was my favourite project so far

[@tamiaxl6705]

I absolutely love stained glass. So beautiful.

[@user-cs2hc3uv8m]

I absolutely love when people give little tips and tricks to their hobbies or professions. It definitely makes me want to subscribe to their pages just for the tips and tricks, let alone you're amazing skills

[@TheWinjin]

I sincerely wish stained glass makes a comeback. With more quality home tools we should have more time to make stained glass big. I'm not sure why this was recommended to me but I'm delighted it did!

[@lee_2443]

i enjoy watching your work

[@anibaird5802]

I am preparing to learn stained glass artwork. Thank you so much for these tips!

[@pixelprizm]

That bird design is so awesome

[@iamwhatitorture6072]

I've neverseen anything stained glass related before and this just randomly popped up in my recommended. But I'm glad, it's interesting to learn and beauiful to look at.

[@ClefairyFairySnowflake]

Stained glass is so beautiful and very underrated! ❤

[@Victoria-_]

Wow! The glass came out so beautifully

[@madisonking2615]

This is actually really cool.

[@sickmade801]

I was taught all of this in elementary school in the 90s. So cool to see it again after all that time.

[@powerpuff4ever]

I had no intention of getting into stained glass but now that I’ve seen beginner tips, I’m about to

[@enochhappy4493]

This piece is beautiful.

[@vidinhadovini]

Your art is amazing, omg

[@googlefuuplayad9055]

Yeah soldering is cool, and your solder shine is very nice🥰👍🐈🐾🐾 Thx 4 this vid

[@chiwy1150]

Great progress! Thank you for sharing.

[@Jay-rc5ix]

I did stained glass in my middle school classes and I miss it a lot. Never went a week without sliced up fingers, but it was so fun

[@furo6340]

This is so fascinating. I never had any contact with glass art like this, except seeing it in windows off cathedrals or churches. I don't know if it's even the same technique, but that doesn't really matter. I never imagined that this was doable at home - it's honestly inspiring. Maybe I'll try it myself at some point, I wanted to find more creative outlets anyway

[@stinky_twigs]

i personally preferred the copper color but to each their own ^^ still looks great

[@ChiWillett]

god this is gorgeous 😭