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This miniature hanging was made in response to the No Mow May campaign where we were encouraged to let our lawns grow longer to support pollinators to access early nectar sources.
Different species of Bumblebees have different tongues lengths which effects which plants they can source nectar from. This piece is a result of my observations whilst watching bumblebees feed on our common garden daisy.
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A beautiful miniature stained glass bumblebee hanging for you window or porch.
This unique hand painted suncatcher is made from glass remnants that accumulate throughout the year in my workshop from other projects.
I use the shapes of the scrap glass to create one off pieces, by adding the 'missing piece' to fit the off cut I create a square or a rectangle, just like a jigsaw.
Ideas for designs are dictated by the shape of the glass, plants and bumblebees are prominent in my work.
I enjoy drawing and painting from observation, producing hand traced designs onto the glass.
Traditional stained glass techniques are used to paint the glass. Black pigment is used to trace the design outline, colour is applied using silver stain and glass enamels which is kiln fired to make the design permanent.
Pieces can return to the kiln several times until the desired effect is achieved, this is a time honoured procedure.
Copper foil is the attached to the edges of the glass and tinned, this allows the pieces to be soldered together to create a whole piece.
Handmade copper wire hooks are added from which the piece can be hung.
Patina is applied to the solder turning the edges black giving it the appearance of leaded glass, the piece is approx 5cm square.
This bumblebee themed Suncatcher would make a great gift for a gardener or bee lover, it comes gift wrapped at no extra charge.
NB Contains Lead and Solder, wash hands after handling.
Designed by Vanessa in Devon
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