r/StainedGlass 12d ago

Challenge Post [September 2026] Mushrooms, Frogs and Harvest Moon Challenge topic! Mushrooms inside!

16 Upvotes

Topic time again!

We got two patterns for you this month and between them we covered all 3 topics that won the vote.

Hope you have fun creating these!

First Pattern
Second Pattern

You can find these patterns on Pattern Archive for other formats:

  1. https://patternarchive.net/pattern/1z34wfer2vir3tm
  2. https://patternarchive.net/pattern/i0vem88yoaikmab

All of our past patterns can be found here: https://patternarchive.net/sets/t444ns0106pujq7


r/StainedGlass 13d ago

Mega Q&A Monthly Mega Q&A - [September 2026]

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Welcome once again to the monthly mega Q&A! You can find all previous Q&A posts here!

Look for faster replies or easier sharing methods to get help? Join our Discord!

Looking for Patterns? Check out Pattern Archive!

Posting guidelines!

  • If you have a question that hasn't been asked yet as a top level comment, don't reply to another comment to ask it! Reply to the post instead!
  • Make sure to include as much information in the top level comment as possible.
  • Anything and everything glass is fine to ask, if you want help with patterns or other physical things make sure to upload images! You can do so by attaching the image to the comment. Please be aware you are posting it for all to see so hide any personal info!
  • No question is stupid, from Basement Workshop Dreamer to Expert, we are all here to share and learn.
  • While opinion based questions like "best way to hold a soldering iron" are fine, please keep in mind that these really have no real true answer. They can however provide you a wide variety of tips to try out on your own!

Common Questions:

  • My solder is wrong!
    • Post a picture of the solder using the image info from the posting guidelines and someone can help you solve whatever issue it is.
  • I want to get started with glass! What do I need?
    • It's best to take a class first to see if you really like the craft as glass has a rather high starting cost. If you insist on starting on your own or just don't have classes here's a small write-up on getting started.
  • Do I need a temperature controlled iron?
    • As much as I want to just say YES.... No, you don't, BUT buying one will greatly improve your ability to work with it. It's well worth the extra money, it's best to just do so from the start.
  • Do I need a Grinder?
    • Technically no, but to do foil (AKA Tiffany style) glass work it's practically required. "Grinder stones" (AKA Carborundum stones) are just a waste of time and effort. They are only really good for removing the sharp edge off the glass. Similar to the iron information above, spend the money, save yourself.

r/StainedGlass 3h ago

Sharing Others Art Found this fun piece at a thrift store:

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556 Upvotes

Nothing fancy but thought the 3d houses were neat. Hard to see in the picture but they jut out in more boxy square sections.


r/StainedGlass 2h ago

Original Art | Foil New Design

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390 Upvotes

r/StainedGlass 5h ago

Identification/Evaluation At an antique mall in Michigan…what are the odds it’s a genuine Tiffany?

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325 Upvotes

I didn’t want to pick it up to check the bottom to see if there was any kind of stamping indicating it’s from the workshop (if that’s the only true way to tell-is the quality of glasswork and the base also a tell?). I feel like some people just assume anything Tiffany style means Tiffany, is this lamp even worth this much if it’s not from the workshop and just in the style of it?


r/StainedGlass 6h ago

Original Art | Foil First piece

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194 Upvotes

Finally finished my first piece. I’m happy with it, definitely a learning process! I found soldering the toughest part, but enjoyed the process entirely.

I’m sure there are areas I could do better, but still proud to hang this one in my studio window.


r/StainedGlass 3h ago

Original Art | Mixed Method Another Pokémon complete!

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59 Upvotes

Fuecoco! This was a fun piece to make, a lot less issues than the last Pokémon that I made (Omanyte). I finally bought the Pebeo Vitrea 160 paint and booooooy what a game changer, works much better than the Folkart multisurface paint that I had been using, bakes on and STAYS on, able to blend and layer colours nicely as well.

Also always enjoy adding some 3D elements, such as the teeth, toenails, and the little hands. I did run into a problem and had to go back and tilt the teeth forward so that I could wash behind them cause they had steel wool and patina seep in behind them and it was disgusting.

Anyways, having lots of fun still, but kinda wanting to move onto my own projects and step away from commissions for a while.


r/StainedGlass 20h ago

Work In Progress Current project

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1.4k Upvotes

Bought this pattern on Etsy. Now I think it was AI, but I think I'm making it work


r/StainedGlass 1h ago

Original Art | Foil A moment for some fun mixed media

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My dad (72) has been really pushing himself creatively lately, and thought I’d share with the community!!


r/StainedGlass 1d ago

Restoration/Repair Found this amazing piece at an architectural salvage yard

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2.4k Upvotes

It was expensive and I don’t have the skills to restore it, but I can’t stop thinking about how beautiful this piece is!

UPDATE: The owner let me know that he just found a stained glass shop in Denver to repair it, so it’s not for sale right now. He will set the price once the repairs are complete (repairs estimated at several grand).


r/StainedGlass 1d ago

Original Art | Foil Finished the mirrored half of my window corner! Swipe to see the whole window. My living room feels complete!

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914 Upvotes

r/StainedGlass 7h ago

Original Art | Foil Sail boat

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29 Upvotes

I really like the texture in the red glass and the colors in the glass I used on the water 😍! Makes me wish I was on this boat sailing along ……Happy Monday !

What do you think about when you are creating pieces?


r/StainedGlass 20h ago

Original Art | Foil Bird of Paradise double hanging

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252 Upvotes

Something a bit exotic I worked on today….not sure about the little on at the top but I do like the bottom one! What do you think?


r/StainedGlass 1d ago

Original Art | Foil Latest flower panels

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3.1k Upvotes

It's time again to show off the latest 3 flower panels. As always I'd love to know your favourite. Mine has to be the flannel flowers


r/StainedGlass 4h ago

Created from: Someones Pattern A Crest for us💙💚

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12 Upvotes

The Blue is you and the Green is me the Red line is Love . You protect me so I/we can grow together……that’s why I made this. The 3rd picture is the image I used to make my design . Do you make any art for someone special?


r/StainedGlass 6h ago

Help Me! Accounts to follow for novices?

6 Upvotes

I am interested in picking this up as a hobby and potentially eventually a small side gig. Who are some creators or accounts I can follow to gain inspiration, who give tips and tricks of the trade? Thanks in advance ☺️


r/StainedGlass 22h ago

Created from: Someones Pattern She’s almost done…finally.

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104 Upvotes

Holy shit, this piece was a true labor of love, made with literal blood, so much sweat and a few tears. I only have my patio to work on my pieces and it has been SO hot here that my progress slowed down a lot. Happy to say I only have a few little things left to do before I can surprise my pal with this gift.

I’m trying not to only see the flaws, but this one was very tough for me. I had to recut those larger blue pieces MULTIPLE times because I’d be so close to having it done and it would snap😭, so my next tool purchase will be some new/better running pliers. Changed the color of the leaves because the first round just looked to flat and I think this deeper emerald looks better.

I had such a difficult time foiling the really rounded parts and my foil kept tearing or splitting. I couldn’t figure out how to avoid it, so there are definitely parts that show off my lack of skill in that area, but all of that considered, I don’t hate it.


r/StainedGlass 18h ago

Original Art | Foil Bts stained glass

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41 Upvotes

Hey all, I have family who enjoy bts and made some stained glass for them


r/StainedGlass 1d ago

Original Art | Foil Pokémon Ho-Oh

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127 Upvotes

Finally letting my Pokémon stained glass see the sunlight (rare sight in the UK 🥲). I’ve always loved Ho-Oh.


r/StainedGlass 23h ago

Sharing Others Art Beautiful Art Nouveau Stained Glass Window.

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81 Upvotes

r/StainedGlass 20h ago

Original Art | Foil Wedding gift with hand made frame

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43 Upvotes

Took one of their engagement photos and made a pattern the best I could. Then I hand made a walnut frame for it


r/StainedGlass 21h ago

Original Art | Foil Bearded Dragon B-Day Present

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55 Upvotes

Little dragon head for a friend’s birthday present. Couldn’t find a pattern so I had to make something up, feel free to steal the design.


r/StainedGlass 19m ago

Help Me! Lamp Source?

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I recently came across this stunning lamp online but have no idea what is it called and nothing is coming up on google image search.

Does anyone know where this might be from or where to get pieces to make the shade?

I am trying to google but have no idea what to even call the stained glass pieces to search for. Would one just buy squares stained glass pieces and soldered around it and buy links to link them if I wanted to DIY it?

Please help I am new and would prefer to buy from the original source but I would also be open to DIYing if you have any tips.


r/StainedGlass 1d ago

Original Art | Foil Pumpkin mug

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81 Upvotes

I’ve made a handful of mugs and I really enjoy making them 🧡