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Stained Glass
Stained Glass
The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.
- RestfulPhysical
- IndoorsOutdoors
- SolitarySocial
- PracticalCreative
- InstinctiveTechnical
- Hands-offHands-on
- RelaxedCompetitive
- CautiousDaring
- Quick winsPatient
- PrivatePerformer
- MinimalistCollector
- Just do itStudious
- Low-kitGear-heavy
- AnalogDigital
- ObjectsLiving things
Cutting shapes from coloured glass and joining them with copper foil or lead, then soldering the seams, to make panels and suncatchers.
This weekendTime to first win
A few hoursA session
Mostly indoorsWhere
Step 1: Get a cutter, grozing pliers and safety kit.
Is it you?
What you need3 things
The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$125
How we make money: if you buy through one of these we take a small cut, and the price is the same either way. The cheapest option that works is always listed first.
The path12 quests
ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$125
- Get a cutter, grozing pliers and safety kit
- Set up somewhere you can sweep thoroughly
BThen the quests
- Score a straight line and break it cleanly
- Cut a gentle curve without it running off
- Grind a piece until it matches the pattern exactly
Same shape of evening, different thing to hold at the end. Or follow a tag sideways.
