Mosaic Sun Catcher

Materials:

glass grinder
clear glass sheet
various colors of stained glass
dichroic glass
beads
millefiore
fused glass
vitreous glass
pebbles
wheeled tile cutters
glasscutter
glass runners
ruler
graph paper
clear waterproof silicone adhesive
craft sticks
two-part resin pour-on high gloss finish
plastic cups
craft knife
window cleaner
graph paper
pencil
black marker
painter's blue tape
brown craft paper
scissors
mosaic glass mounting grid
spray bottle with water
cleaning brush
drinking straw
suede lace
soft clean cloth
cardboard box

1. Draw the mosaic circle design and border on graph paper (figure A).

2. Cut a clear glass piece the outer dimensions of the sun catcher design with glasscutters and glass pliers.

3. Grind the edges of the glass smooth on a glass-grinding machine. Mark two areas for holes at the top of the glass for hanging.

4. Drill the holes with a glass grinder (figure B). Wear safety equipment for this step.

5. Wash the glass with glass cleaner and dry with a soft cloth.

6. Tape the sun catcher drawing under the clear glass sheet with painter's blue tape (figure C).

7. Use a mosaic glass-mounting grid for the border template.

• Place the small square mosaic tiles in a row on the grid (figure D).
• Cut a strip of brown craft paper the width and length of the tiles.
• Spread white glue on the craft paper strip and adhere it to the mosaic tiles on the grid (figure E). Let dry.
• Repeat the process to create strips for the entire border.

8. Adhere the border strips to the clear glass sheet with waterproof silicone adhesive; mosaic glass side down and craft paper side up (figure F).