# Stained Glass Christmas Star **URL:** \ **Category:** Projects\ **Created:** [April 1, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/stained-glass-christmas-star/373 "2022-04-01T19:17:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cmoore](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/community.wazer.com/cmoore/32/183_2.png) [@cmoore](https://community.wazer.com/u/cmoore)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/stained-glass-christmas-star/373/1 "2022-04-01T19:17:05Z")
![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/wazer/original/1X/009c138e1789a57899935748c045960b1a0953bf.jpeg) One of my favorite decorations at Christmas time is the window advent star. I was first introduced to these when studying abroad in Stockholm and have sought out the intricate paper patterns ever since. I wanted to see if I could replicate the feel of the classic in glass because I have a tool that makes me way over confident in glass. The first step was to create a nice parametric model as I was a bit indecisive about the design including even the number of points on the star. The extra time I think is worth it as I can reuse the model next time when I up the complexity ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/wazer/original/1X/1cbfc5bc4ea1b59228a89a6f3bcadda0d157a8de.png) In addition to the glass panels the star is both held up by and illuminated by an aluminum star inside the main star. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/wazer/original/1X/272a41bdb02d5e03edbfb05bb6762f3c1f9b927e.png) The cutting process was straight forward, there were just a lot of pieces and because I used no tabs I had to pause and open the lid to remove each piece as it completed. Once the 60 pieces were cut out I had to foil each one and assemble into the 20 panels. ![00100trPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191220210518336_COVER](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/wazer/original/1X/15377e6dc0326419e4bc4adcafbf178fc1ffba24.jpeg) At this point I needed to create a fixture to join the panels at the perfect angle. A simple 3D printed jig held the parts securely and gave me plenty of access to solder the panels together. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/wazer/original/1X/e7ae0ef8756bd75b2c5faaef8ef26a289f4461dc.png) ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/wazer/original/1X/102b40dc61cdbb4149251e5f73ef6f59648bdc57.jpeg) The 10 points of the star could then be assembled into the 2 halves. This is where my lack of experience I think is most clear, but they are holding and I’m not complaining. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/wazer/original/1X/76aa9da4f6b3bb30a889b4c166316d08b22b5636.jpeg) The aluminum bit was straight forward and the LEDs were simple to attach. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/wazer/original/1X/f9961a232429c7826abe376244fe0654e1e753df.jpeg) ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/wazer/original/1X/7201f131f71bfdb97f9ade4f577b4055a7230540.jpeg) After that all I had to do was to attach the two halves. In the end I’m happy with how it turned out and can’t wait to try and add more detail next time. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/wazer/original/1X/b9be8ff5d19dec4b0c74d543d128b76fe40f73fe.jpeg) ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/wazer/original/1X/17d20c23b5a113e955529006cfd4a1434510f5d8.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![goodkarmachicken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@goodkarmachicken](https://community.wazer.com/u/goodkarmachicken)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2022, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/stained-glass-christmas-star/373/2 "2022-04-02T16:46:27Z")
Beautiful! How did you finish the edges of your glass pieces before soldering? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![CharB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@CharB](https://community.wazer.com/u/CharB)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/stained-glass-christmas-star/373/3 "2022-04-02T21:13:46Z")
Wow, great job! I’m a glass artist and you did a stunning job and with the lighting…. WOW! ---
**Author:** ![cmoore](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/community.wazer.com/cmoore/32/183_2.png) [@cmoore](https://community.wazer.com/u/cmoore)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2022, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/stained-glass-christmas-star/373/4 "2022-04-13T19:25:33Z")
So I’m a bit lazy and all I did was run no tabs when cutting. This meant that I had to open the door between each piece to remove it but it meant that I didn’t have to file anything. After that I just foiled like normal and soldered it all together