Learn to make a glass-on-glass mosaic suncatcher to enjoy the cheery blooms of summer all year long! Beginner friendly, and make on your own schedule.
Floral suncatchers are a colorful addition to your window, and a great way to step up from a nightlight kit, or even as your first beginner project. I'm adding some extra features into this kit like detailed, flower-specific cutting guides and a color reference for your design. You'll get to choose from 12 different floral designs, inspired by my Oregon garden.
You'll learn how to use basic glass cutting tools to make specific shapes in creating your mosaic, and then how to grout and clean your finished artwork.
You'll get almost all the materials needed (see below) to complete your project. You will need wheeled nippers to shape your glass to fit the design, and you'll find it's a handy tool you can use for future glass projects. Please select "add wheeled nippers" at purchase if you don't already have a pair, or can borrow them for the project. If you want to look for them in your area, they are usually sold at stained glass or craft stores rather than hardware stores.
Kit includes:
8” round clear glass substrate, with hanging holes pre-drilled
Paper design template
Color reference for design
Stained glass variety in colors selected for your design
2oz of MAC crystal-clear mosaic glue in a reusable, refillable bottle
Polyblend sanded grout, color charcoal (Custom Brands)
Wooden craft sticks for mixing grout, and a couple shop towels for cleaning
Written instructions with timeline
Emailed link to instruction videos, including detailed flower cutting info
You will need:
Masking tape
Wheeled nippers (see note above)
Small container for grout mixing
Small bottle of water
Paper towels or soft cloth that will get thrown away
Newspaper or other table covering
Recommended but not required:
Safety glasses/goggles or nipping bag (see video)
Bench brush for sweeping away glass crumbs
Protective rubber gloves, or disposable gloves
Bucket for washing grout off of things
Your choice of chain, wire or fishing line to hang your finished piece
Stiff nylon brush
White vinegar for cleaning
Optional:
Tweezers