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Wire Working With Shells
Wire Working With Shells
Wire Working With Shells
These stained glass, shell and wire panels are COMPLETELY unique. They’re lovingly – and patiently! – made by Carol Coffin.
Carol combs the beaches of Maine to find her shell treasures particularly after stormy weather. If you don’t live by the ocean you can buy bags of shells at local hobby stores or at Amazon. It looks pretty varied and includes starfish which I thought might be fun!
You need: drapery glass (you can use any stained glass but this glass goes particularly well with the shells), shells, thin wire, gridded paper, mosaic glass cutter or glass saw (if using drapery stained glass), needle nose pliers, KwikClean, wax
Instructions
Designing
- Decide on the size of your panel and draw it out on gridded paper
- Double borders are recommended to add strength
- Start placing your shells and stained glass to your liking
- Make sure that the corners have shells or glass for added strength
Foiling
- Clean the shells thoroughly. This helps the foil to stick. Wash the shells and wipe the edges with denatured alcohol as you foil
- Foil all the pieces, making sure you burnish securely in and out of the grooves
Testimonials
Wire Working With Shells
Wire Working With Shells
Carol, takes great pride in her work and her attention to detail is evident in every piece of stained glass she makes. I purchased an angel to give to a dear friend who was thrilled and it was beautiful. I also purchased a dragon fly and a sun catcher. All the items are absolutely beautiful. When the sun shines in my window the sun catcher makes beautiful rainbows 🌈 in my kitchen. I live out of state and Carol made everything so easy and even shipped everything to me. She makes a wide variety of stained glass pieces, which all are so beautiful. I wish I could buy them all.. Thank you Carol !!
Karen Marie,
Florida
Wire Working With Shells
Carol, here are some photos of stained glass. We really like it. Thanks again for a beautiful piece. Was nice working with you.
Joe Tacka
Working with Carol on a one-of-a kind, intricate stained-glass lamp was an education. I had no idea the intersection of design and physics involved. Her thoughtful and creative process produced a stunning piece that my family will enjoy for generations. She is an artisan!
Thank you again.
Katharine