The final product.
I haven’t done anything crafty in a while and I suppose it was time. My mom found this idea for a Glass Gem Suncatcher on Pinterest and thought we should do it. Here’s what we used:
~Glass Gems (you know, like the little things you’d put in the bottom of of a vase)
We used clears, blues and greens.
~Elmers Glue (we used clear, but I hear you can use the normal kind if you want)
I had no clue clear glue even existed.
~String / Ribbon (I used fishing wire)
~Suction Cup
~Plastic Lids (from a butter container, etc.)
It doesn’t matter what lid you use. Bigger lid = bigger suncatcher.
This may be one of the easiest and quickest projects every. First you squeeze a ton of glue into the lid. Make sure it coats the entire bottom nicely. Then you arrange the gems. I arranged mine in a pattern because I am OCD like that. L and my mom did theirs in a random pattern. I think I used even more glue when I was done. Just to be sure.
Now wait 2-3 days for it to totally dry. Then peel off the lid and attach your ribbon or string to the suction cup and that’s it, you’re done. You won’t even need to poke a hole to hang it. The glue dried for me with pre-made holes. Such a cute, easy and cheap idea for teachers gifts or just for you own house! And it’s fun for all ages. I did one, my mom did one, L did one and my cousins who are (10 and 13) made them too!
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Thanks for the great idea! Looks like a good slumber party project for my kids!!
I just wanted to come back to this post and say thanks for sharing this project. My 5 year old daughter made these for goodbye presents for her pre-school teachers. She had a lot of fun making them, and the teachers really seemed to love them. I love your blog, and although I am totally not crafty, you inspire me to try.
I love this and am looking forward to making it with our 3-year-old for Mother’s Day for the grandmas in our life. Yep, it’s January. I’m constantly planning, lol. I’m confused on how you got the fishing line attached. In the first photo it appears to go all the way around the circle of rocks? Thanks in advance for any help!
That’s the glue you see around the outside, not fishing line. The glue leaves little holes all over the place which are perfect to put the fishing line through! I’ve had mine up for MONTHS and it hasn’t fallen down! Hope this helps!
I can not wait to try this. We live in southern FL and I am wondering if the sun will melt the glue after time?
Thank you.
@Lisa: Did you end up trying these? I’m in FL also and ours started drooping and the gems started falling out one by one. Also, anyone making them should definitely use the clear. We used regular Elmers and they turned yellowish within days of being in the sun. Fun to make though!
Will rain make the glue get soft?
these are sooo cool!
Living in a dessert gives me lots of sun to “catch”. Thank you, I’ve been looking for something like this for sooooo long!