Desert Plant

Dessert Planter Spectrum Stained Glass Project Series by Carolyn Kyle ®

Set the scene for tiny cactus plants with this stained glass planter. Choose glass for sunrise, daytime, or sunset effect.

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Spectrum Glass Suggestions AREA

SQ. FT.

SUNRISE COLORS

DAYTIME COLORS

SUNSET COLORS

A

2

389-1S Gray Wispy

315-2s Med. Amber Opal ®

315-6s Dark Amber Opal

B

1/4

359-1s Red Wispy

161W Yellow Waterglass

359-1s Red Wispy

C

1/4

327-6s Green Opal

337-1s Pale Blue Opal

411-15s Chocolate/Gold

D

1/4

375-1s Soft Orange Opal

377-1s Orange Opal

675-5s Red/Orange Opal

PATTERN FOR BOTTOM: Cut a rectangle of glass A 12" X 6" PATTERN FOR FRONT: Cut a rectangle of glass A 12" X 3" PATTERN FOR SIDES: Cut two rectangles of glass A 5 3/4" X 3" each. Reverse one for opposite end. (Step 1-F of Basic Box Instructions)

CONSTRUCTION 1. Build the box back section by carefully following step 1 of the Basic Instructions. 2. Construct the box by following the Basic Box Instructions, steps 2 through 8. 3. Cut two 6" pieces of 1/16" or larger braising rod. Solder to each side of tallest cactus piece on the back side of the box for structural reinforcement. Cover braising rod completely with solder to blend in. 4. Seal interior solder lines with silicone sealer, following instructions on package. 5. PLANT YOUR GARDEN!

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