Round Magnolia Tutorial

16″ Diameter Round Magnolia in a Stand

Round Magnolia Tutorial Introduction

Pictured above is a 16″ diameter Round Magnolia panel placed in a stand on a windowsill. The glass used in this panel is Wissmach which gives the subject a very flat oriental look. In this post, I will go through the various stages of the construction of this pattern. For this, I will use the same pattern but 12″ diameter and Youghiogheny Glass. This will produce a much different effect.

Step 1

In the first step above I have cut out the five flowers. I don’t always do this but every panel is different and so I change my approach. For this piece I am sure of the flowers, the tricky bit will be the background glass.

Step 2

After making my glass selection I cut the outer edge first, then grind to ensure a nice neat fit.

Step 3

I then make my other cuts and fit the piece around the flowers. A ring saw can be a very useful tool here.

Step 4

Some more background added now plus all the branches and leaves. I can see the picture starting to emerge.

Step 5

The lower background is now complete, I have used a darker shade for these pieces.

Step 6

With all the pieces now cut I have placed the panel on a lightbox to check on progress. I am happy enough so far but would also like to see it with daylight coming through.

Step 7

I have fixed my template to a sheet of clear glass and placed it up against a window. You can see the difference in how the light affects the panel it’s so much sharper with the daylight. Time for foiling and soldering.

Step 8

Here is the finished panel hanging in a window. You can see now the difference that glass selection makes to a finished panel. Also how you can create a different feel and look using the same pattern.

This pattern is available to purchase as a PDF Download in the Patterns Store.