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I bought this book yesterday at my local stained glass supply shop. They actually have a zillion little ‘gifts’ and decorations, but that’s not what interests me. My money usually goes for the colored glass. Yesterday, I bought a book, The Kaleidoscope Book.

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I’d like to try out a few of the ideas in the book. I love wood, too, so I’d especially like to make a kaleidoscope with a wooden exterior. And, there’s a neat one for kids that’s on a platform (it’s BIG!). You make the mirror-tube out of PVC pipe (and, decorate it, of course). The turning objects are on a lazy-Susan (the type you’d use for spices or other small items in a kitchen cabinet). And, there’s a scope of stained glass that’s on legs and points straight down (you just turn a ball of blown glass at the end of it).

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One safety issue they mention at the end of the book is very important! This author says you absolutely MUST use plexiglass for the clear cover on the end where you put your eyes. I knew you had to cover it, in order to keep it dust-free inside and to avoid eye injury. But, he says you must use plastic for the clear piece where the eyes are, because sometimes people drop scopes and don’t tell anyone. That could result in a devastating eye injury if the next person holds it up to his or her eye and small fragments of glass fall out and onto the surface of the eye. Point taken!!! I will soon be looking for a source for plexiglass and a safe and effective method for cutting it. (I’m glad I’m still at the beginning of my kaleidoscope-making and have not let the ones with glass eye-covers out of my sight. At least, I know who to call to recall the one I gave as a gift, so I can change it to the safer design.)

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I want to be sure you see these stained glass suncatchers made in rainbow colors. I loved making them a couple of weeks ago. It was an experiment that turned out very well, and I am delighted with them. The angels provided another happy moment. There will be more angels in the days to come.

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Enjoy!

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Ten Original Rainbow Suncatchers

Three Angels

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Another Comment about 100 Free mp3 Downloads for $4.95 on eFolkMusic May 31, 2008

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More Health and Science Links May 31, 2008

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Man Babies June 1, 2008

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Due to an unfortunate accident, which I will describe at a later date, I have too much time on my hands and off my feet. June 1, 2008

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Suncatchers Completed June 1, 2008 June 1, 2008

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Travel Back In Time With Me, If You Will, To Three Weeks Ago June 8, 2008

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Seven Fun-Filled Days At Mom and Pop’s Stained Glass Camp June 8, 2008

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You Want the Scoop? Here are the details. All of these stained glass designs are ones I created this week. June 9, 2008

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Candle Vases and Light Through Bevels June 9, 2008

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In the last post, you saw photos of groups of stained glass items I made this week. All of these designs are ones I created this week. (All except the blue star. The star is not my design. All the rest are my designs.)

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Here are some photos of individual pieces. I photographed most of them with the sky behind and a flash of light hitting them from the front. The flash showed the silver color of the solder, but it also made some of the glass look like it has white flecks on it. I’m posting these anyway, because overall, I’m pleased with how they look.

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Ten Original Rainbow Suncatchers

Three Angels

Five More Glass and Mirror Suncatchers

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[UPDATE: Friday June 20, 2008 Visit http://dhstainedglass.wordpress.com to see more stained glass.]

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Since I can’t work, and I can’t go to school, I have a lot of time on my hands. This week, without the usual responsibilities of work and school, I had the opportunity to spend a week at Mom and Pop’s Stained Glass Camp.

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There really is no such place, not that I know of, but it seems a fun way to describe a week visiting my parents. I had almost nothing to do other than eat, sleep, visit and work on stained glass pieces.

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It was fun! Here’s what I did:

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…. more photos to come soon!

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[UPDATE: Friday June 20, 2008 Visit http://dhstainedglass.wordpress.com to see more stained glass.]

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My non-weight-bearing and keep-your-foot-elevated accident was almost two weeks old. I had already spent two weeks lying in bed and sitting in chairs with my foot elevated. I had already spent two weeks trying to work something out with doctors and others-who-might-have-helped to find a way I could stay in school. All was for naught. I was out of work and out of school. I had even canceled an out-of-town trip (with a non-refundable airline ticket) that was scheduled for the immediate days after the accident.

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Determined, as I am, to make the best of any less-than-anticipated situation, I decided to turn my attention to stained glass. I couldn’t work. I couldn’t go to school. But, I could sit with my foot up (not elevated leads to swelling). So, I got busy with the gluechip glass I bought last summer, and the tools and supplies I bought last spring, and I went to work.

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Creating something is almost always my best solution for finding the good in a bad situation.

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You’ve already seen the suncatchers I made in the week prior to June 1, 2008. The week before that, the one we’re visiting now, was the week of the return to glass. In that week, I made five stars of gluechip glass. I made two beveled candle holders (for tiny candles). And, I made four suncatchers of mirrored pieces. These are the glass items in the photos below.

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[UPDATE: Friday June 20, 2008 Visit http://dhstainedglass.wordpress.com to see more stained glass.]

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I wanted to complete a blue water glass (stained glass) star. I had all the points prepared and ready to put together, but today just was not the day. Sometimes, it goes smoothly. Other times, it seems best to just let it be and move on (like some things in life).

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So, I did what I knew I could do successfully today. I completed these sun catchers. I wanted to finish the star, too, but I am happy with these pieces.

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[UPDATE: Friday June 20, 2008 Visit http://dhstainedglass.wordpress.com to see more stained glass.]

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[UPDATE: July 1, 2008 Okay, you know what's really weird? I cannot see this photo when I look at this post on my computer. I can see it when I'm looking at the post in edit mode. But, I cannot see it when viewing the post. I understand that others can see the photo. Is this true? Can you see the photo?]

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UPDATE: June 19, 2008

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[UPDATE: Click any of these photos to see a larger image.]

So, after not trying to work with glass since last summer, I’m attempting to redeem this ‘lost’ time by working diligently on glass. I’ve spent hours and hours sitting at a table outside my house soldering pieces of glass together. Here are a few photos I took today (yesterday, Saturday May 31, 2008). More photos will (eventually) be over at DHStainedGlass.

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Red Star and Sun Catchers Under the Umbrella

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Red Star and Sun Catchers on the Line

Red Star in the Sun

Suncatchers I Made Today

Other Suncatchers I Made This Week

Cross-posted at DHStainedGlass

PS - Many thanks to David Hoot, my teacher. I call him whenever I have a question, and he is always gracious, patient and helpful. You can see some of his work, and find his next show, at Stained Glass Design.

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[UPDATE: Friday June 20, 2008 Visit http://dhstainedglass.wordpress.com to see more stained glass.]

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The post about flowers hidden about my yard last summer and the post about my first stained glass piece are consistently high on the list of posts viewed on this site. (Is it because everyone loves flowers and stained glass?) The other post that is usually at the top of the list is the “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” post.

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Yesterday, Nathan Pacheco passed “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” in the daily searches and views. I am happy to see that. Nathan is a fine man with tremendous heart and talent. If you don’t yet know about him, visit the Yanni website and click the Yanni Voices tab. Happy listening!

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I took this picture this afternoon by a friend’s pool. I am still marveling at the beauty of colored glass between sunlight and water.

[UPDATE: Friday June 20, 2008 Visit http://dhstainedglass.wordpress.com to see more stained glass.]

(Click the photo to see a larger, prettier view. I’m glad my teacher pushed me into making this piece. I never tire of looking at it and looking for new ways to view it.)