DIY Faux Stained Glass Butterfly Sun Catcher
Add a burst of color to any window with this easy and beautiful DIY Faux Stained Glass Butterfly Sun Catcher! Made using laser-cut wood and vibrant crushed glass, this faux stained glass project is the perfect way to bring a little sunshine indoors.
This project is beginner-friendly and makes a great weekend craft. Simply stain or paint your butterfly outline, flip it over, and adhere paper transfer tape to the back to hold your crushed glass in place. Fill each section with your favorite glittery glass pieces, then pour in resin to seal it all together. Once cured, peel off the transfer tape, add a chain for hanging, and enjoy your handmade masterpiece!
Whether you’re crafting solo or hosting a workshop, this butterfly design is a fun and eye-catching way to get creative with color.
Check out the DIY Faux Stained Glass Butterfly Sun Catcher video tutorial below.
Add a Touch of Whimsy with This DIY Faux Stained Glass Butterfly Sun Catcher
Looking for a creative project that’s both relaxing and stunning to display? This DIY Faux Stained Glass Butterfly Sun Catcher is the perfect way to bring vibrant color and charm into your home!
Crafted using laser-cut wood and shimmering crushed glass, this kit makes it easy to create the look of real stained glass—no special tools or skills required. The graceful butterfly design celebrates transformation and nature’s beauty in one dazzling piece.
Whether you hang it in a sunny window or gift it to a fellow crafter, this project offers a fun and satisfying way to get creative. Great for beginners, workshop hosts, or anyone who loves mixing art with sparkle!
Step by step instructions to create DIY Faux Stained Glass Butterfly Sun Catcher:
1. Paint or Stain the Outline
Paint the butterfly wood outline black for a stained glass look, or stain it for a natural wood finish. Let dry completely.
2. Apply Transfer Tape
Flip the outline face-down and apply paper transfer tape to the back. Press firmly so all the open spaces are sealed. You can use a brayer to help adhere the transfer tape securely to the back of the wood laser cut outline frame.
3. Add Crushed Glass
With the outline now face up, fill each section with the appropriate crushed glass colors, We have so many fun crushed glass colors you can find them here!
4. Add & Cure Resin
Mix your resin according to the manufacturers instructions. Then, Slowly pour resin over the crushed glass to fill each section. let it cure fully if using epoxy resin. If using uv resin, be sure to use clear transfer tape so you can cure both sides of the project.
5. Peel & Seal
Once cured, carefully peel off the transfer tape. Admire your work! If you want to add another coat of resin to seal your project you can but it is not necessary!
6. Hang & Enjoy
Add string or hooks through the top holes and display your finished sun catcher in a sunny window! Remember Resin can yellow over time. Maybe not right away but it can. Do not place in direct sunlight. Display in a covered area.
Crushed Glass For Crafting
We use recycled crushed glass to create our faux stained glass art. Check out the full glass collection here. We also have natural shell crushed as well!
Whether you’re crafting for fun, selling your work, or hosting a workshop, this project is a show-stopper. It’s beginner-friendly, therapeutic to create, and completely customizable for any theme or season.
How to create Easy DIY Faux Stained Glass Butterfly Art
Craft Parties, Paint Parties, Work Shops, and Classes
We offer bulk laser-cut outline designs for craft parties, classes, and workshops. Shop bulk packs here!
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We have 6 inch and 12 inch options for these laser wood outlines. We have bulk packs wholesale priced in 6, 12, and 18 packs. Browse the collection here.
Check out these other faux stained glass tutorials below.
Supply list
Get your printed instructions and supply list here.
Supplies you need:
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Resin /Epoxy (alternative is Liquid Glass)
Crushed Glass, glitter, alcohol inks or mica powders
Wax Paper / Protective barrier over table
Paper Transfer Tape, low tack Contact Paper,
masking tape, removable
vinyl or resin tape
*Don’t use permanent vinyl!
Tweezers, tooth picks, small paint brushes
Bowls to hold your glass (dollar tree has these)
Stir stick and cup for mixing resin or these
Hair dryer or Heat Gun
optional 91% isopropyl alcohol to help pop bubbles
Butterfly Cutout and Glass Kit Q (style 93)
We offer a pre-made kit for you to craft with to create DIY Faux Stained Glass Hummingbird Sun Catcher. The kit includes outline style 93, and all glasses used in the above image. Shop the Butterfly Sun Catcher Kit Here
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