October 2020 - COVID-19 Isolation Project

Pendant Light
 

​This Isosceles Trapezoid Pendant light was my first foray into combining stained glass art with upcycled materials, and I’m quite pleased with the result! 

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The pendant was crafted using glass from previous projects, scrap ventilation tin sheet for the top, and salvaged lighting hardware. After rewiring the fixture, I applied the foil technique for glass soldering and finished the solder lines with a black patina. The top, which is riveted for an antique aesthetic, is painted flat black to complement the patina.

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The shade incorporates various types of glass, including 100-year-old orange ripple glass from a 1912 Edwardian house, iridescent green and pink glass that casts vibrant, colorful shadows, and white opaque glass for contrast.

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A key learning moment during this project was applying the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the dimensions for the top and bottom sections of the pendant. Additionally, bending the tin sheet was a fun callback to my high school days in shop class.

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Measuring 12" tall from the loop to the bottom, with a top that's 6.5" square, this DIY stained glass pendant showcases my passion for custom glass cutting and glass soldering.