Comments on: Make a stained glass garden spinner https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/ Real people, real gardens, real projects Sat, 11 Nov 2017 16:50:19 +0000 hourly 1 By: Karel https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-18920 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 16:50:19 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-18920 To je parádní nápad.

]]> By: David Hirsch https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-18685 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:06:39 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-18685 In reply to Sheri Conrad.

Sheri,
there is no need to solder the glass to the spokes. I used clear epoxy and just masking tape to hold them in place for 24 hours. Really easy.

]]> By: Sheri Conrad https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-18684 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 03:33:01 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-18684 In reply to Diana kohler.

You can try to crumple up heavy aluminum foil in the shape you need to support your project. You can also try to use aluminum cans, crushed cans or half cans cut with tin snips. They also sell triangular blocks of very dense foam that you stack to support projects as you work.

]]> By: Terry Burroughs https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-18507 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 14:52:56 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-18507 In reply to Sue Langley.

I have made 2 wheels using stained glass, copper tape and solder. I have them on eBay for $150 and $225. The red one is priced higher because red glass is more $$$ and I used more solder. I think that’s a fair price for so much hard work. Of course I haven’t sold one yet, lol.

]]> By: Sue Langley https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-18505 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 04:06:57 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-18505 In reply to Janene Greenway.

Janene, you would mount it on the bike axle. Might need a bit of a welding job or mount the axle portion on a post. ~~ Sue

]]> By: Sue Langley https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-18504 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 04:04:47 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-18504 In reply to mike culhane.

You are welcome, Mike,…yes,…we wee all blown away by Marie’s wheel. Genius! I hope i’ll inspire you. ~~ Sue

]]> By: mike culhane https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-18503 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 03:21:45 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-18503 Just want to thank you for a wonderful article !

]]> By: Janene Greenway https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-18497 Sat, 19 Nov 2016 21:47:50 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-18497 I’ve made two of these since seeing your post. Any tips on how to get it to rotate on it’s own in the wind? Mine sways back and forth and around and around but the actual wheel doesn’t spin like a bike wheel would.

]]> By: kathy kelley https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-18476 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:39:36 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-18476 I just started my stained glass adventures (as I like to call them!) and the wheel Idea…Fabulous!! I recieved beautiful stained Glass and all the equipment for free (from a woman that must of got tired of the hobby..) The Garden wheel will look beautiful in my yard among my flowers!..Thanks again for the Idea !

]]> By: David Hirsch https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-18389 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:58:35 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-18389 In reply to Diane Harden.

I made one with just clear epoxy, here it is on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/DavidFHirsch/videos/1407490252601280/

]]> By: Diane Harden https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-18387 Mon, 05 Sep 2016 23:21:59 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-18387 How do you get copper to adhere to spoke…

]]> By: Terry Burroughs https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-18336 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:01:13 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-18336 I made 2. The first is greens, and blues – that was my first experience with stained glass. The second is reds, ambers, and orange. The second was harder than the first. I could send you pictures but I don’t know how to do it on your website. They hang from a shepard’s hook and are stunning. Thank you for your post that gave me inspiration and information.

]]> By: Kay Warner https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-18324 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:34:49 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-18324 What price point would be considered reasonable for such a gorgeous unique piece of art?

]]> By: David Hirsch https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-18293 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 14:37:20 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-18293 I’m making one without the copper foil and without solder. I use clear epoxy.

]]> By: Kim https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-18158 Sun, 03 Jul 2016 02:49:28 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-18158 In reply to Diana kohler.

Tack solder it I place. Do several little dots on various side to hold it in place, then you can go back and finish soldering.

]]> By: Cathie https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-17850 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 07:08:23 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-17850 Dear Marie,what you have done is so special,it is beautiful!so creative!thank you.

]]> By: Diane Palumbo https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-17630 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:49:14 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-17630 I get my bike wheels from local bike shop for free. they have a few to choose from, but know they are free because they are damaged. I look carefully and pick our ones I know I can use. Even got a miniature one. When Spring comes I will work on them

]]> By: Sue Langley https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-17474 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 23:15:18 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-17474 Diana, you may have to support the glass (and wheel) with some kind of padded built-up surface with a bit of flexibility to position the glass while you solder. Or make use of another pair of hands. Best wishes,…and when you finish please post a photo on the Facebook page. You know we’ll want to see. ~~ Sue

]]> By: Diana kohler https://fleamarketgardening.org/2013/05/07/make-a-stained-glass-garden-spinner/#comment-17473 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 21:50:02 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=5460#comment-17473 Ok I’m at the soldering step but I’m having trouble supporting the glass while I saucer. What did people do about that?

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