I just started messing around with stained glass after getting a bunch of leftover bits and tools from a friend. Since I have a shit ton of rocks, I tried out the same process on these rose quartz to make charms.

I don’t really have specialized materials, so I used copper tape, wire and electrosol solder (lead free.) Not sure if I like the silver so I ordered a black patina to see how that goes.

Flux was my best friend, here…I read lots of info saying lead free solder is hard to spread, but with the right flux it flowed nicely over the tape.

  • GrantUsEyes@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    4 days ago

    I love designing and cutting stained glass but I hate soldering, it’s messy af. Excited to see what you come up with! Have fun!

    • Wren@lemmy.todayOPMEnglish
      6·
      4 days ago

      Thanks! I actually love the soldering part the most, I find it meditative.

      I’d like to see what you’ve made, if you want to share.

      • GrantUsEyes@lemmy.zipEnglish
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        4 days ago

        Sure, they are small trinkets though, nothing special. I designed most myself, except the whale and monstera leaf and butterfly, which I copied (badly). The dinos are my glass magnum opus, I was pretty proud of those … XD

        I’ve screen printed drawings and done other fun stuff like that, but I don’t have pictures of those experiments.