Stained Glass Journey

  I'm happy to say, I'm almost done with this little guy.  He's actually not so little.  He's over 9" tall.  I need to solder the edges and then clean and polish him.  The brown glass I used is darker than I originally imagined using, but it's what I could find so here we are.  I had a little mishap or two with cutting/breaking the brown glass.  Luckily I had enough to complete him and the swirls in the glass ended up in the right places, even after having to reposition the pattern pieces. 

  My post about the Third Project mentioned multiple birds.  This is the second bird.  This one is a Bluebird and I'm happy to say I am cut out all of the pieces without any mishaps (so far).

  I started my second project, but couldn't help it, I saw these birds and decided to work on them as well.  This is a Cardinal.  Unfortunately, I've already had trouble with the head piece breaking unexpectedly.  I need to cut my pattern again so I can recut the missing piece.

  I've chosen this cute squirrel as my second project.  After starting it I realize this may not be the best choice since it has all kinds of curves.  I guess I simply need to look at it as a way to improve my cutting and grinding skills.  I've already improved my skills with the grozing pliers.  This little guy is missing his cute little scarf.  Looks like I misplaced the vinyl pattern pieces.