DIY Faux Stained Glass Patriotic Sun Catcher
Learn How to create easy DIY Faux Stained Glass Patriotic Sun Catcher art with a fun wood cut outs, mini crushed glass, and resin.
Check out the first tutorial below.
DIY Patriotic Faux Stained Glass Sun Catcher
Celebrate your love for the red, white, and blue with this stunning DIY Patriotic Faux Stained Glass Sun Catcher! Designed using laser-cut wood and vibrant crushed glass, this star-spangled piece captures the spirit of America in a beautifully handcrafted design.
Perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or simply adding a patriotic touch to your home, this project is beginner-friendly and resin-free. The stained-glass look is achieved by layering colorful crushed glass into each section, then sealing the back with paper transfer tape for a clean, polished finish. Just add a chain for hanging, and let the sunlight bring it to life!
Whether you’re crafting for yourself or hosting a workshop, this sun catcher makes a striking and meaningful project.
Create Faux Stained Glass Sun catchers with Laser Cut Wood, Crushed Glass, and Resin
How to create Easy DIY Faux Stained Glass Art. Looking for a stunning DIY project that blends art, light, and texture? Faux stained glass suncatchers are the perfect way to bring a pop of color and sparkle into your space—without the complexity of traditional glasswork!
At The Makers Map, we make it easy by providing laser-cut wood outlines that are designed specifically for faux stained glass crafts. With just a few simple materials—crushed glass, resin, and a little creativity—you can transform these wood cutouts into gorgeous sun catchers that mimic the look of stained glass.
Step by step instructions to create faux stained glass:
- Start with a laser-cut design – Choose from a wide range of shapes like cardinals, hummingbirds, crosses, stars and stripes, flowers and more.
- Paint or stain the wood cutout – Before assembling your piece, add paint or stain to the wood to give it a finished, polished look. Let it dry completely.
- Add paper transfer tape to the back – Stick paper transfer tape to the back of the wood cutout. This helps hold the crushed glass in place and keeps the resin from leaking through.
- Add color with crushed glass – Fill each section with your choice of colored crushed glass to replicate the look of traditional stained glass.
- Add the resin – Carefully pour clear resin over the glass sections, making sure everything is covered and evenly coated.
- Let it cure, then peel the tape – Once the resin has cured fully, gently peel off the paper transfer tape from the back.
- Add a chain to hang and display – Finish your suncatcher by attaching a chain or ribbon and hanging it in a sunny window to catch the light beautifully.
Crushed Glass For Crafting
We use recycled crushed glass to create our faux stained glass art. Check out the full glass collection here.
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.
DIY Faux Stained Glass Patriotic Sun Catcher
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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.
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Supply list
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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
Shop wood cut outs and glass kits.
We offer pre-made kits for you to craft with to create faux stained glass sun catchers. Shop kits here!
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