Stained Glass Class Kaleidoscope Made Simple: Lesson Four in the Zero to Hero Journey

Lesson Four in the Zero-to-Hero Journey: Stained Glass Class "Kaleidoscope" Made Simple, Three Mirror Kaleidoscope.
Now that you know how to do the basic steps in stained glass using the Tiffany technique, let master stained glass artist Stellathena of Athena's Stained Glass guide you step-by-step in constructing a three-mirror kaleidoscope.
Learn what it takes to work with the very fragile front surface kaleidoscope mirror. This is the fourth in the five-class Zero-to-Hero journey.

Tools:
Single blade disposable razor
Exacto knife
Tape
Morton Cutting board with modifications
Oil hardened, precision cut, machine ground stainless steel bar ¾”x 1½” x 24”
Framer’s square
Dremel with cutting head
Glass cutter
Soldering iron with stand
Solder
Grinder with medium grit head


Cleaning supplies:
Paint Thinner
Homemade sanding
Champfor/Lapping foil
Automotive wet/dry 600 grit sandpaper
Automotive wet/dry 400 grit sandpaper
Smooth surface to mount sandpaper
Masking tape
Water spritzer
Soft toilet paper (no perfume, no print)

Supplies:
Front Surface mirror
Scrap window glass
8 different pieces of scrap translucent cathedral glass
Opaque glass
Kaleidoscope axel kit
OR Homemade axel kit: 1/8” x 2” grass screw, two eyelets or washers to fit, one acorn nut to fit, 7/32 .125 mil copper foil; liquid flux, 60/40 solder
Patina (optional)

About the artist: Stella Vartheyanyos Gregory is an experienced artist who specializes in creating stunning stained glass art pieces. Her passion for this beautiful art form has led her to become an expert in the field, and she takes pride in offering unique services to her clients. As a juried artist at Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia, Stella’s pieces are highly sought after. This video project is supported in part by the National Foundation for the Arts and a grant by the Tamarack Foundation for the Arts.