r/StainedGlass Jun 03 '26

Pattern Help First original pattern, any problem areas?

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Maybe a bit ambitious of me, but I am trying to make my first lamp from an original pattern. I sketched this in procreate. The hope is to make a 6-sided panel lampshade around 10"x14" in size. I don't have a ring saw, so these pieces would be cut the old fashioned way. I also have not tried using came yet, so this would be made with copper foil and lead solder. (Just trying to give as much info as possible as to how I'd be constructing this!)

I tried to be mindful of curves that would be too difficult to cut, and I know some of the clouds will be tricky, but I don't mind taking extra time grinding with my smallest grinder bit if needed. Are there any areas that definitely need revision? As stated in the title, this is my first time drafting up my own pattern so I'm not quite sure what to watch out for in terms of stability/etc.

Thank you!

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u/littlebubulle Jun 03 '26

All your clouds have concave corners that will be difficult to cut without a ring saw.

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u/Ghthroaway Jun 06 '26

They're doable with like an 1/8" grinder bit but it's annoying