r/StainedGlass • • 15d ago

Challenge Post [October 2026] Tentacle Challenge Topic. Four Wiggly friends ready for playing with!

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Well here's this months topic!

Tentacles.

We have quite the selection of patterns this month because who could resist having some fun with this kind of topic! Something gross or spooky was also fitting so we opted for making something disturbing and slightly silly.

Hopefully you all enjoy these patterns as much as we have making them! At the bottom of the post you can find links to all the patterns for whatever format or size you wish.

Come up with your own pattern you'd like to share? Upload it to Pattern Archive!

Made by Beest and Claycorp. Pattern Archive seems to have a bug. Oops!
Honorable mention that got made just before the topic vote.

Pattern Archive links for rescaling or other file formats:

All patterns on Pattern Archive with Tentacles https://patternarchive.net/pattern?q=&tags=tentacle


r/StainedGlass • • 16d ago

Mega Q&A Monthly Mega Q&A - [October 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 • • 1h ago

Original Art | Foil "Dammit, Donut"

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Dungeon Crawler Carl's Donut 😍. Probably my favorite thing I've done.


r/StainedGlass • • 19h ago

Created from: Someones Pattern Purple eyed Ghost

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I’ve seen this design several places so not sure who gets the credit for it…. But I was told it is by @minnesolderglass Thank you ……I did change the Ghost a little and gave it Purple 👀 🤣! I think it is spooky-cute . What do you think ?


r/StainedGlass • • 14m ago

Work In Progress As long as there's no power in Kyiv, we're still working) Nothing can stop us

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r/StainedGlass • • 12h ago

Original Art | Foil ​THE CYCLE: A 6-month journey crafting an illuminated stained glass sculpture from over 4,200 hand-cut pieces using the Tiffany technique and addressable RGB LEDs

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41 Upvotes

r/StainedGlass • • 15h ago

Pattern Help Hinge points?

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22 Upvotes

So I created the pattern, cut the glass, ran each piece through the grinding process, and foiled each piece… now (much too late) I’ve stopped to wonder, “Will the petals fall off?”
FYI: The piece will not be hanging, instead it will be set into a wooden base.


r/StainedGlass • • 1d ago

Original Art | Foil Recreated the album cover for Rosalia - LUX with a water cutter

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I started interning at a stained glass shop with a water cutter and I got to finally try out recreating some album covers. I still need to tweak the cuts a bit, but already loving all the custom shapes I can now make! Would love to hear any album covers you think could work well!


r/StainedGlass • • 2h ago

Help Me! Rippling/melty foil

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Hello! I’ve been doing stained glass for about 10 months now. Took to it like water and have made a bunch of work over the last couple months. Recently I’ve been experiencing an issue with my foil sort of rippling up as I’m soldering. I suspect it is caused by over heating the foil. I was working with lead free solder which I’ve learned needs a higher temp to flow. Has anyone else experienced this? Is the solution simply to not over work an area so it doesn’t get too hot?

Thanks!


r/StainedGlass • • 2d ago

Original Art | Foil Wet Floor Sign

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My latest stained glass sculpture! Two panels that are affixed by a square brass tube and steel square rod. The panels can even be separated!


r/StainedGlass • • 1d ago

Sharing Others Art White dragon on the light box!

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133 Upvotes

r/StainedGlass • • 10h ago

Help Me! Advice with copper patina

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Hi!! Little context: I’ve been making stained glass full time for about a year, I’ve made hundreds of different pieces and I feel like I have (for the most part) mastered the black patina and not getting white mold.

I’m currently working on a lampshade and it’s time to foil it, so a decision is upon me.
I’ve tried doing copper patina a few times before and I’ve hated the result lmao. But it’s been months since I last tired it and my cleaning methods have really improved in the past few months. Truth is, this design would look lovely with copper patina, I’ve watched dozens of videos on how to apply it so it looks perfect and I think I’m confident that I could pull it off, but my question is: does it age nicely?

Do you guys have any experience using copper patina and it aging somewhat nicely? I know it’s meant to oxidize a little over time, but I’m afraid it’ll end up looking horrible in a few months. Do you guys have any advice? Maybe some pictures of a piece over time? Whatever it is, I think it’ll be helpful.

Thank you!!


r/StainedGlass • • 1d ago

Original Art | Foil Made a wedding mirror and am totally stoked with how it came out!

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240 Upvotes

r/StainedGlass • • 2d ago

Created from: Someones Pattern Learned a bit on the lady

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1.6k Upvotes

I finished this piece and boy did I learn a lot. For starters , she’s too big. Made cutting easier but she’s unwieldy. She’s so fragile that I’m afraid to do anything with her. Second, the pieces of the train were so thin that I used thinner foil not realizing how weak she would be. I’m still learning about strength and overall integrity as I get into trickier patterns. I enjoyed the challenge. Comments/suggestions welcome.

I got the pattern from Etsy from dArtdesignn.


r/StainedGlass • • 1d ago

Help Me! Can I make this 3D?

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I’m making a frame for four square Polaroids from some scraps and I had enough scraps to make the border twice and was wondering if I could make this 3D (ie like the side in the second photo) so that it doesn’t sit flat against the wall. I haven’t tried making anything 3D yet so not sure what I should watch out for.
Any help appreciated!


r/StainedGlass • • 1d ago

Original Art | Foil Black bird

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406 Upvotes

r/StainedGlass • • 1d ago

Help Me! A custom order request, help!

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Obviously this is AI and I will definitely need to change the pattern, considering the impossible piece in the middle. Advice on how to make this cuttable? The second pic is a rough idea of what I was thinking but would still like some advice. Thank you!!


r/StainedGlass • • 1d ago

Original Art | Foil One I Created for a Friend

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61 Upvotes

r/StainedGlass • • 1d ago

Help Me! Stained Glass Beginner Kit

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hello!! I want to try my hand at stained glass — curious if anyone could recommend a decent, budget-friendly beginner kit?

I’m ideally looking for something under $200 that includes most/everything needed except for the glass itself. I know I can’t expect super high-quality supplies for this price, but hoping for something I can reasonably put on a Christmas wishlist and still feel what it’s like to work with this medium.

links to specific products much appreciated! thank you!!

I also won’t be offended to find out that this is just not a realistic request lol. I know it’s an expensive form of art


r/StainedGlass • • 2d ago

Ad My new spinner design

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Hello my name is Kevin and I’ve been experimenting with spirals and making soldering setups to complete pieces like this in stained glass! @kmglasswork on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook :). Thanks for viewing and have a great day :)


r/StainedGlass • • 2d ago

Original Art | Foil Howdy, fellow ducks

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244 Upvotes

r/StainedGlass • • 1d ago

Created from: Someones Pattern First project ever. Never soldered before in my life. So much to learn regarding that.

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I am used to quilting- where small errors are a problem but can be overcome with some creative sewing. This was such an eye opener in regards to how precise I had to be. And how hard it is to be precise.

I have absolutely no idea how to solder the free edges. That is going to be a real educational experience.


r/StainedGlass • • 2d ago

Original Art | Foil Galaxy Guitar

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221 Upvotes

A custom Christmas commission

I'm just glad the client agreed to me using the Wild Rose Wissmach for the space sky, cos I absolutely love this glass with a passion 🥰


r/StainedGlass • • 2d ago

Work In Progress Reinforcement Recommendations

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85 Upvotes

This is a 23.5" diameter circle that will be sandwiched into a circular wooden frame. I'm seeking advice on how to reinforce the piece to ensure it doesn't sag over time. I've thought about strong wire, tinned copper wire, or a bar vertically on the back. What are your recommendations? Does it need to be reinforced?


r/StainedGlass • • 2d ago

Original Art | Foil Shaw!

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Little fun panel for a birthday gift :)