Stained Glass Class

Four weeks ago I started taking a stained glass making class. It has been something I've wanted to try to see if it was a hobby I'd want to pursue long term. After four weeks I can say I do. I thought I'd want to only do it in a class and I wouldn't do it at home, but after a couple of weeks I couldn't wait to the next class. So I am sad that my last class will be this Wednesday and the intermediate class won't be offered again until November. So I will start doing this at home. I will have to get materials (which will be greatly less expensive than Jay's). We couldn't afford two expensive hobbies. But it will be nice to have a little shop alongside Jay's in the garage.

While it is not as dangerous as I thought, cutting glass is a science. It has taken me three weeks to learn how to "hear the sizzle" in the cutting. But breaking for my little hands is harder, so I use the pliers. I guess I don't trust myself yet to either break it right or to not cut my hands in cutting the glass. I have ended up with sliced thumbs due to grinding rough edges and cuts due to carelessly handling the glass. I will be learning to solder this week and I'm excited.

I already have so many projects in mind - Buddhist mandalas, prayer flags, architectural pieces for my oddly shaped windows. But first things first, I have to finish my piece and bring it home this week. I am very excited.