Stained Glass Terrarium/Dodecahedron Soldering Tutorial using Molds Available at bluehillglass.com

[@JohnWilliamDomingo]

Do you need to apply any kind of water proofing to avoid rust? Absolute newbie here :)

[@bluehillglassstudio]

I prefer to put my stained glass pieces inside because of oxidation that occurs in weather. Stained glass rubbing compound or car wax is what I use to prevent that but it’s no match for rain.

[@missc7011]

Classic, elegant, modern. I love it! Any reason you are not using the mold instead of wedges to hold it in place when you solder the outside?

[@bluehillglassstudio]

Thank you! The mold is made of plastic so to make it last longer I just use the mold to tack and solder off it. In the beginning of making these I was soldering the outside in the mold. When turning it the outside seams are still really hot and they would damage my mold and it will also stick in the mold if solder bleeds through. By soldering off the mold you’re going to get years out of it.

[@hiba]

Both looks great! would love to try the teardrop one.. do you have a pattern for that?

[@bluehillglassstudio]

Thank you! Both patterns come with the jig 😀

[@elizabethhorejs96]

I may have missed it- did you use 60/40 solder or lead-free? And does it matter with plants or votives?

[@bluehillglassstudio]

You can use either depending on what purpose it’s for. I used 60/40 for these two and the succulents I have in them are thriving so I don’t think the lead effects the plants too much with the rock/soil/moss layers I did in mine. If you’re making something that’s touched daily I would do lead free. For lead free you may need to solder at a higher temp.

[@elizabethhorejs96]

@@bluehillglassstudio Thank you!!

[@nyacinthabata]

I want purshase the mold and the pentagon templetes.

[@hollymatson8621]

Do you put a raised bead on your solder on the inside and out?

[@bluehillglassstudio]

Yes I do. It’s good practice but not completely necessary for insides you won’t see. It does provide more strength overall.

[@Ganloar7]

Do you do repairs??

[@gavanwinkels]

What black patina do you use for lead-free solder?

[@bluehillglassstudio]

I use novacan patina

[@mariecunanan2702]

What is that liquid you using? What is the name of that

[@bluehillglassstudio]

It’s stained glass flux. I use Novacan brand. A little goes a long way so don’t use too much or it will spit and pop at you.

[@mexipatti]

If you put a plant in it, there are no holes for water drainage It just won't work

[@bluehillglassstudio]

I added stones, soil and moss and it’s still surviving a year later, growing too big for this terrarium.