About this Product
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS RULE 62 SUN CATCHER
Hand crafted from studio quality cathedral glass, this sun catcher features rich Cherry Red and Cobalt Blue glass that sparkles in the light. In a sharp resembling a US road sign, this piece is a wonderful reminder of the Rule 62 story from Alcoholics Anonymous literature.
The text has been etched into the glass and silver polish applied. All solder elements have been treated with a dark patina to give an aged look. The piece is protected with player of Carnauba wax and buffed to a high polished shine.
SIZE Approximate size is 4in x 4in
GIFT BOX Shipped in a gift box with Serenity Prayer book mark and ribbon for hanging
Makes a great gift to send to that special person to let them know that you are thinking of them, to commemorate a milestone in recovery or just to say I’m proud of you!
Thank you for stopping by my shop!
- Brian / SCW Glassworks
SCW Glassworks
Meet the Maker
Photographer, graphic artist, web developer and tech professional turned stained glass artist and following his dreams.
After decades within with digital media I found myself compelled to create something that was real, something that would last. This lead me to walk into my first stained glass shop….my world would never be the same.
This journey of eduction in my craft has been an amazing one with tips from online communities and guidance from local glass artists with decades of experience. The joy of this craft is only outshone by the glee of someone purchasing my work and hearing the stories of how that work brought joy others.
It is often said that you have to give something away in order to keep it. This is why I am proud to be part of goimagine.com and their commitment to helping children, giving the next generation the opportunity to follow their dreams too.
How it’s Made
My process begins with a line drawing where each line is purpose built; to render the form while structurally supporting the image it creates. Once the design is finalized, the right method of contraction is chosen. This sun catcher uses the “Tiffany Method” pioneered by the Tiffany glass company at the beginning of the 20th century. A thin layer of copper is adhered to each glass element that is then soldered together. This technique is great for smaller projects where thinner graceful lines hold everything in place.
Selection of the right glass is performed, taking into account the opacity, colors & textures best suited for the design. Next I meticulous score, break and refine each glass element to the exact shape needed. These elements are placed on the bench and carefully inspected to assure accuracy. Each glass element is cleaned and then painstakingly wrapped in copper foil.
The elements reassembled on the bench and tacked together using 60/40 solder (60% tin & 40% led). Once the elements are stabilized the solder is heated and applied to all seams. The final product is protected with Carnauba wax that is applied and buffed many times over until to a high polished shine is attained.
