Stained Glass Fish Tutorial for Beginners

Learn how to make a stained glass fish suncatcher in this beginner-friendly tutorial — complete with wire overlay, a simplified tail option, and tips for working with tricky glass! Whether you’re new to stained glass or just looking for a fun small project, this goldfish is a great way to practice cutting, foiling, and soldering — with a decorative wire twist. I also walk through how to modify the tail to make it easier for beginners, share the full design process (from sketch to glass), and explain why this is the first piece I’ve designed where wire overlay is the only decorative element — no foil overlays or fancy soldering. 🐟 You can get the pattern for this project here: https://livingsunglass.etsy.com/ca/li... 🛠 Check out my full collection of stained glass workshops and tutorials: https://livingsunglass.com/store/stai... 00:00 Introduction + Procreate Design 00:53 Choosing Glass & Letting Go of the “Perfect” Plan 6:40 Simplifying the Tail for Beginners 7:11 Cutting the Glass 10:30 Grinding & Tail-Specific Tips 12:35 Using a 1/4" Grinding Bit 14:03 Choosing Foil Colour 14:37 Foiling (Including Deep Curve Technique) 17:12 Soldering Basic Seams 18:51 Reinforcing the Top Fin 22:55 “Errors Were Made” – Reinforcement Mistake + Fix 24:19 Adding Wire Overlay 26:45 Adding the Hanging Hook 27:05 Finishing Touches – Painted Eye 28:12 Final Reveal & Where to Get the Pattern Subscribe for more stained glass tips, projects, and tutorials. Thanks for watching! 🌟 If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss the next one! Subscribe to my newsletter and receive a video for 3 Tips to Smoother Solder! https://livingsunglass.com/subscribe/ ✨Learn, experiment, and create with me — stained glass made approachable! 🔧 RESOURCES & LINKS • Learn how to apply black patina properly:    • Stained Glass Tutorial: How to Apply Black...   • Workshops & Tutorials: https://livingsunglass.com/product-ca... Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support of my channel! ♡ Specific Tools & Supplies Used in This Video 🐟 Fish Pattern: https://livingsunglass.etsy.com/ca/li... Running Pliers: https://amzn.to/3DV68qj Grozing Pliers: https://amzn.to/3FGbIxh Morton Surface (Waffle Grid): https://amzn.to/42MT2DP Morton Safety Break: https://amzn.to/3Gtw9xZ Toyo Custom Grip Supercutter: https://amzn.to/3Grj9Zv 1/4" Grinding Bit: https://amzn.to/3Fap9FS Copper Foil - Black Back(7/32): https://amzn.to/3Rlfb6W 18 Gauge Pre-Tinned Wire: https://amzn.to/3SBGOJD Folk Art Enamels Paint - White: https://amzn.to/3YNRwQN Folk Art Enamels Paint - Black: https://amzn.to/3YN42A6 ♡ My Must-Have Stained Glass Tools (2026) Glass Cutter: https://amzn.to/3Grj9Zv Running Pliers: https://amzn.to/3DV68qj Grozing Pliers: https://amzn.to/3FGbIxh Grozing Pliers - Narrow: https://amzn.to/4c3Xd2h Fid: https://amzn.to/3DFnQy9 Gloves: https://amzn.to/3RhlBnE Flux: https://amzn.to/3FEcuuN Solder: https://amzn.to/2LkAwud Hakko Soldering Iron (North America version): https://amzn.to/4hgiO8Q ⚠️ Be sure to choose the right version for your country (North American models are 120V, international versions are 220–240V). Hakko Soldering Iron (International version – check voltage): https://amzn.to/3Y4r2Kn ♡ Favourite Supplies & Little Extras Copper Foil Dispenser: https://amzn.to/4bJ6mxo Copper Foil - Black Back(7/32): https://amzn.to/3Rlfb6W Copper Foil - Copper Back(7/32): https://amzn.to/3Rlfb6W Copper Foil - Silver Back(7/32): https://amzn.to/4iWpV7R Patina for Solder - Black: https://amzn.to/43ViKIs Patina for Solder - Copper: https://amzn.to/3E1uKh1 Cleaner - Neutralizer: https://amzn.to/4iFf429 Polish: https://amzn.to/4kBIzn0 Emery Cloth: https://amzn.to/3E0LUeI Silver Marker (To mark dark glass): https://amzn.to/4l2M3im 18 Gauge Wire: https://amzn.to/4kGYY9U Website: https://LivingSunGlass.com Facebook: / livingsunglass Facebook group: / makestainedglass Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/livingsunglasss