These are some of the Light Catchers I made using
Mirrored Plexiglass and Baltic Birch plywood.
It is hard to take pictures of mirrors. I used light
Reflected off a white background to light the light
Catchers. They are much more beautiful when seen
In person.
SVGs for all of the Light Catchers, and a tutorial I put together
on how to create the frame from Stained Glass patterns using
Photoshop and Illustrator are in the attached zip file. The tutorial
has lots of pictures.
Step 2
Cut the Plexiglass pieces. Leave the protective paper or plastic
on the Plexiglass.
Cut the Plexiglass with the shiny side up.
The pieces are in the Color folder
Step 3
Cut Clear Label Backing and felt.
I use Onlinelabels.com OL175CL Clear Gloss labels
and self adhesive felt. You can get the felt on Amazon
or Wall Mart.
The clear plastic unifies and strengthens the entire project.
I have dropped one from head height without it breaking or
Loosing any pieces.
The adhesive on the plastic is very strong. Once placed, the wood
Frame and Plexiglass pieces will not come off.
I think because of using the sticky clear plastic backing to hold the pieces in place, it needs something to protect the thin layer of clear plastic. So they’re more the reflective than refractive sort of light catchers.
These are Mirrored Plexiglass. Light is reflected and does not ship through. The felt adds more strength and protects the surface that the mirror is hanging on.
I would imagine clear plexi would bring a bubble issue. You’d have to be pretty diligent to not get bubbles between the plastic and plexi. Frosted plexi would probably look outstanding though?
