Project #198

Create your own faux stained glass artwork! This project also has an instructional video available!

Steps

• Step 1
  Make the Frame: Fold a sheet of 8-1/2 x 11" black card stock in half to 8-1/2 x 5-1/2". Draw a 4-1/2 x 7-1/2" rectangle in the center of the folded sheet; you should have a 1/2" border all around it. Cut out the rectangle from both layers of card stock, being careful not to cut into the 1/2" border.
• Step 2
  Cut an 8-1/2 x 11" sheet of Grafix clear film in half to 8-1/2 x 5-1/2".
• Step 3
  Draw strips, squares, rectangles and other geometric shapes on different colors of Hygloss Cello sheets. Place a sheet of graph paper underneath if desired to make sure lines are straight. Cut out the shapes.
• Step 4
  Draw a 1/2" border on the clear film sheet with a black Sharpie marker. Using works by Frank Lloyd Wright as inspiration, arrange the shapes on the film, leaving space for other patterns and simulated leading. Glue the cello pieces in place with an extra strength glue stick; Elmer’s Extra Strength Glue Sticks work best. The glue stick will help to keep the cello sheets from wrinkling and will dry clear.
• Step 5
  After the glue has dried, flip the film over and outline the shapes with the Sharpie marker to simulate leading. Draw other lines and patterns as desired. If darker "leading" is desired, turn the sheet back to the front and outline again.
• Step 6
  Glue the clear film sheet into right-hand side of the open frame.
• Step 7
  Put glue on the left-hand side of the frame and carefully fold over, pressing firmly to finish.

Products Used

• Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Faux Stained Glass Project Kit (USCPK198)
• Grafix Dura-Lar Clear Overlay Film (GAS-12376)
• Hygloss Cello Sheets (HY-78548)
• Pacon Black Card Stock (P-101187)
• Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Marker - Black (S-30051)
• Elmer's Extra Strength Glue Sticks, 24-Count Package (E-E554)