14. Pressed Metal and Glass Suncatcher

Catching the afternoon sunlight and casting dancing rainbows across your walls brings magical energy into a room. Crafting a geometric suncatcher using brass jump rings and stained glass pieces is surprisingly accessible.

Materials Needed

  • Assorted pre-cut stained glass or iridescent acrylic geometric shapes
  • Brass jump rings ($6\text{mm}$)
  • Jewelry pliers
  • Gold metallic chain ($24$ inches)
  • Hanging suction cup or ceiling hook

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Layout Design: Arrange your glass and acrylic geometric shapes on a flat table in a vertical cascading chain pattern.
  • Attach Jump Rings: Use your jewelry pliers to gently open the brass jump rings, loop them through the pre-drilled holes in the glass shapes, and clamp them securely closed.
  • Connect Chain: Attach the top glass piece to a length of gold metallic chain using a final jump ring.
  • Hang: Suspend the finished suncatcher directly in a sun-drenched south-facing window.

Tips and Variations

  • Tip: Choose dichroic glass pieces that shift color depending on the viewing angle for maximum rainbow refraction.
  • Variation: Incorporate small brass moon and star charms interspersed between the glass pendants for a celestial vibe.