Instead of using lead strips, I decided to use 1mm thick 3d printed frames. I wanted to generalize this idea toward other types of stained glass with the challenge of placing it on an irregular cylindrical surface. In a Pinterest project, I came across Mason jars that followed the designs of Mondrian glass. After looking at different types of inspirations, I decided to try emulating stained glass in this project.
You can now peel out that section and reapply color.In this project, I wanted to explore how to decorate Mason jars. Cut as close to the black leading line as possible. With a utility knife, razor, or your dangerously sharp, Rambo survival knife, cut around the edge of the entire section containing the damage or imperfection. When that becomes clear, relax, have no tears! That wet section you accidentally put your finger in, or someone else could not resist touching, can be fixed. Avoid more than briefly placing hands or fingers on dried colored areas as this will leave fingerprints that cannot be removed.
Hang the jar on a horizontally placed dowel or broomstick to prevent mistakes from handling the jar. Prematurely turning the jar will cause the color to sag. Allow enough time for drying before turning the jar to color another section. After completing a section, hold the jar up to a light to see any missed spots. Smaller bubbles can be dragged to the side of a section and pulled up onto a leading line. Larger ones can be popped with a toothpick. Take care each section is not intentionally thin or excessively thick. These elements prevent lines from properly sticking to the jar, greatly increasing the difficulty of this step.Ĭarefully squeeze out color to fill each section. Looking back, I highly recommend selecting a jar with as few protruding elements (measuring lines and lettering) as possible. Add a small bit to all line intersections as this will help prevent lines from getting out of place with later handling. This was also how I added the head and body of the butterfly easily. I chose rubbing alcohol since it evaporates quickly and leaves no residue.Īgain, don't be concerned with preventing spaces between the leading lines as they are easily filled by applying liquid leading in the gaps. I found it too difficult for me to wear gloves, so I cleaned each general area with rubbing alcohol before placing lines.
The lines stick well to the glass if clean and free of skin oil. Cut to fit each line and place until finished so you can remove the template.
With your lines dried and template well fitted, peel a line off and place it on the jar following the template. I used a rotary tool (Dremel) with metal cutting disk and a round file for cleaning the edges. * If you choose the plug in light socket, an appropriately sized hole will need to be cut in the lid to hold the socket. An led or low watt incandescent will work. Light socket (size C7) with on/off switch and wall plug*.Small string of 20 Christmas lights (led or incandescent).Light Source, choose one of the following,.Rubbing Alcohol (for keeping glass jar free from skin oil).
I have used Gallery Glass Leading Blanks. A plastic binder or the side of a plastic tote are some examples. Plastic surface that is smooth, non-porous and flat for making the leading lines.Sunny Yellow 16004 Ruby Red 16015 Royal Blue 16012 Pumpkin Orange 16429 Shimmer Sapphire (purple) 17494 These are the colors I used if you want to duplicate the design. Window Color (Gallery Glass brand), or glass stain. The small size is fine for several projects. I have chosen Gallery Glass leading which comes in 4 and 8 oz. Simulated Liquid Leading (for the black lines).1 Quart mason jar (spaghetti or salsa jars I prefer because the surface of the glass is all smooth).