Though I have only just started watching Doctor Who, myself, I seem to know a lot of Whovians, and have seen a lot of related merchandise, tchotchkes, etc from the show. One of the most enduing and oft-used icons is the Tardis. This is the vehicle in which they get around, and it seemed easy enough to render in my own stained glass patterns.
My first thought was to offer handmade stained glass Tardis nightlights as I had not really seen that out in the market as much. My motivation was to offer something a bit unique. After soliciting opinions from a few Whovians, I wound up with two patterns and made each. This is the best way for me to figure out what works and what doesn’t in terms of what I feel comfortable making again.
The end result is one I will gladly make again, and one I plan to retire. The ‘keeper’ Tardis is a little bit wider and so the long skinny pieces are easier to cut and maintain an essentially straight edge (harder than it sounds with the grinder). It also allows for two versions, with sides (pictured, above) and without. Because of considerations for weight of the glass on the night light works, the smaller size of these projects really makes a difference for the two patterns.
The front panel of the ‘keeper’ night light measures about 3.5″ wide and, including the light on top, 4.75″ tall. The side panels are each about 1.3″ wide and about 4.5″ tall. It costs $45 as seen, $35 without the sides, plus shipping.
And then, I also decided to make a couple of Tardis suncatchers. First, not everyone wants, needs, or likes night lights. Making a suncatcher additionally means I can make the pattern a little bigger, which makes the skinnier Tardis a lot more comfortable to make. So here I present two Tardis suncatchers, both available for order. The one on the left is just under 6″ long (including the light) and 3.75″ wide. The one on the right is just over 6″ long and about 3.5″ wide. Each is $30 plus shipping. Hanging chain and a suction cup are included with each suncatcher.
You can see a few more photos in the Tardis gallery. And if you would like to order one, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Thanks!
Amy,
Jenna gave me several of your glass stained flowers. I would like to get a few more, but did t see so them pictured.
Let me know if they are available for sale and what colors.
Thanks!
Sue
Greetings! Yes, those are what I call dancing stars 🙂 I do have more, and can always make more. Thanks to Jenna’s request, I have just started making the two-color-arm versions so am starting to make more of those now. They are $10 plus shipping. Feel free to email me at amy@singingwhale.net if you’d like and we can talk about color combinations for you. Thanks so much!
Amy
Those are beautiful 🙂 Have you made many, and in what sizes?
I’m trying to find/have made little tardis sun catchers for our wedding favors. Thinking somewhere between 3×5 and 4×6. If that would be possible please respond, Thank you
Hi,
I saw your night light on Julianna’s Facebook page. Please share pricing of both night light types and both sun-catcher types. They are so cute!! Thanks!
Sorry, I’m just confused because your “comment” mentions something about $10 plus shipping, but your blurb above mentions $30 for sun-catcher and $35/$45 for night light. Thanks.
Sincere apologies for not replying sooner – I didn’t get any email alert to your comments! the nightlights are $45 for the version with sides, $35 without sides. Both suncatcher patterns are $30 each. Shipping is additional to all, but will vary based on which piece is ordered. Feel free to contact me directly at amy@singingwhale.net if you are interested in an order, or go to my etsy shop at http://singingwhale.etsy.com and do a custom order request.
Many thanks, and sorry again for not getting back to you more quickly!