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The cross of Christ, a symbolic design. The ruby red glass represents the blood of Jesus, shed for us so that we may have eternal life. The white represents His purity as an unblemished lamb.

The cross measures 4-1/2 x 6 inches high. In its construction there are 21 pieces of glass, 3 times 7. The number three represents the trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In the Bible, the number seven is symbolic for completeness. Having this cross in a window where it catches the sunlight is a continual reminder of the glory of Jesus. (Click the picture for a larger view.)

 Cross of Christ
 
Small panel Small panel. This project was one of the "assignments" for a series of classes I took in March 2001 to learn some of the finer points of making stained glass projects. It measures 7 by 9 inches, and contains five 1-inch-square bevels. Copper foil was used throughout, and lead came frames the panel. After tinning the came completely, I used copper patina to finish the project. (Click the picture for a larger view.)
 
Umbrella suncatcher. Measuring just a fraction over 6 inches across, this umbrella won't do a whole lot of good at keeping the rain off of someone, but it will brighten a window, even on a rainy day. It uses copper foil and no. 14 wire for the handle. The "bumpy" texture of the glass gives the appearance of raindrops. (Click the picture for a larger view.) Umbrella
 
Wastebasket Wastebasket. Who ever heard of a glass wastebasket? I hadn't, until I got this bright idea. We wanted a decorative wastebasket to put in our living room, beside our secretary ... you know, for small pieces of paper and little items of trash (No large, heavy items, please!). I searched a few pattern books, gathered my own thoughts, drew up a design, and here is the result. Construction is with copper foil, while hobby-size lead came adorns the top edges. The bottom is white. Black patina and light blue nuggets affixed with clear silicone rubber sealant give it the finishing touches. It is 8-sided, stands 9 inches tall, and is 8 inches across at the top. Will it survive being used for its intended purpose? We hope so, but time will tell. (Click the picture for a larger view.)
 

Kite. As mentioned among my hobbies, another of my activities is flying stunt kites. I had the pleasure of combining two areas of interest when I constructed this stained-glass kite, like my "beginner" kite but of different colors. This little item measures 6 inches across and 6 inches from top to bottom, excluding the tail. Thin wires behind the glass represent the kite frame. The tail is made from a pipe cleaner wound to form a spiral, the shape a real tail takes when the kite does a series of tight loops. Bright sunlight causes the tail to cast a dark shadow in this picture. (Click the picture for a larger view.)

This unique design, but with several more inverted-V stripes, is that of Trlby Innovative, Torrington, CT.		 Trlby stunt kite
 
Christmas bell Jack-o-lantern. Witches and goblins can be scary to small children on Halloween, but probably not a smiling jack-o-lantern. So I came up with this design. This fellow adorns our window during the fall months. He is 6-1/2 inches tall overall and 6-3/4 inches wide, constructed with copper foil and hobby-size lead came around the perimeter. (Click the picture for a larger view.)
 

Snowman. What is winter without snow, and what is snow without a snowman? This friendly fellow stands 7 inches tall by 4 inches wide overall. Constructed with copper foil, he has a painted face and painted buttons. (For strength and rigidity, the long part of his red scarf is a single piece of glass with a tinned copper foil overlay to follow his "body contour.") (Click the picture for a larger view.)

 Snowman