Bees, Blooms & Festive Glass: What I’ve Been Making at Sandgate Glass This Month

A Busy Month at Sandgate Glass!

It’s been a busy month here at Sandgate Glass! I’ve actually managed to get a head start on my Christmas listings, and I’m so proud to share a few new pieces with you.

Holly and Ivy Glass Bowl with Robins

One piece I’m especially delighted with is my Holly and Ivy glass bowl. It’s been fired twice in my kiln to create a lovely textured surface, and I can just imagine it being used for all your little Christmas bits and pieces.

The bowl measures around 14 cm wide — perfect as a trinket dish, a place for festive treats, or as a decorative centrepiece on the Christmas table. I love the green leaves and bright red berries against the white glass, and if you look closely, you’ll even spot a few little robins hiding amongst the holly!

Find it here .

Abstract Stained Glass Circle on a Wooden Stand

Another favourite this month has to be my abstract stained glass circle on a wooden stand. I adore the bright, bold colours, and it looks fabulous on a sunny windowsill with the light streaming through. With the days getting shorter, we all need a splash of colour to lift our spirits!

Each piece of glass is carefully cut and soldered, and no two rounds are ever quite the same. The wooden stand means it doesn’t need to be hung — giving it a modern, sculptural feel that works in all sorts of homes.

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Bee on a Flower Suncatcher

Finally, my bee on a flower suncatcher is a design that’s especially close to my heart. I actually sketched the pattern while I was in hospital, inspired by the bees and blooms in my own garden. As soon as I got home, I couldn’t wait to give it a try — and I’m thrilled with how it turned out! The little hanging crystal at the bottom scatters rainbows across the room, which makes it even more magical.

Find it here

Try It Yourself – The Bee on a Flower Pattern

If you’d like to try making one yourself, I’ve listed the Bee on a Flower pattern on Etsy. It’s simple but joyful — a cheerful little bee resting on a flower, the kind of thing you might spot on a sunny afternoon. The finished piece is around 15 cm across, just right for a window.

The pattern comes as an instant download with PDF and PNG files, ready to print or use with a Cricut machine. I’ve included mirrored versions and reference squares so you can resize without any fuss. At just £4.20, it’s a really affordable way to dip your toes into stained glass. And best of all, you’re welcome to sell your finished suncatchers (just not the pattern itself).

If you’ve ever thought about trying stained glass, this is a lovely place to begin — manageable shapes, a cheerful subject, and a truly rewarding end result.

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I’d love to know — which of these are your favourite?