3D Stained Glass Cactus - How to

If you're like me and can't keep a plant alive to save your life and you either work with stained glass or are considering it, this is the project for you! No green thumb, no problem! This step by step real time tutorial will go over how to make a 3D Stained Glass Cactus as well as all the materials needed to do so. Below is a list of materials used for this project. Remember, It's not random art, it's creative chaos :)

Glass Cutting:
Plastic Safety Glasses - Any brand will work ***MUST HAVE***
Green Stained Glass for Cactus Body Panels - Tree House Studio (Hobby Lobby)
Blue Wisp Stain Glass for Cactus Petals - Wissmach (Anything in Stained Glass)
Oil Pistol Grip Carbide Wheel Glass Cutter - Hobby Lobby brand
Brass Oil Carbide Wheel Glass Cutter - Hobby Lobby brand
Metal Running Pliers - Hobby Lobby brand
Water Color Paper/Cardstock - Any brand will work
Ruler - Any brand will work
Marker - Sharpie

Glass Grinding:
Glass Grinder - The Grinder 2 by Techniglass
Water
Papertowels - Any brand will work

Glass Foiling:
7/32" in Copper Foil - Studio Pro Copper Backed (Can be found at Hobby Lobby)
Plastic Burnishing Fid - Hobby Lobby brand
Exacto Knife - Any brand will work
Scissors - Any brand will work
Pain Brush - Any brand will work

Glass Soldering:
Soldering Iron Stand - Hobby Lobby brand
Soldering Iron - Hako 601
60/40 Solid Core Solder - Amerway
Gel Flux - Amerway

Glass finishing:
Liquid soap - Hand soap or dish soap any brand will work
Paint Brush - Any brand will work
Spray wax - Turtle wax

Things that are nice to haves:
Molding Putty - Alumilite Amazing Mold Putty