Molotov Cocktail Stained Glass Panel
 
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This beautiful copper-foiled stained glass suncatcher was handmade by Tamara Goldsmith in her Portland, OR studio. This piece was made with a variety of types and colors of stained glass, mottled blues for the star, greens for the bottle and baroque for the skin and fabric rag. A mixture of evocative orange, reds and yellows for the highly detailed fire. The molotov cocktail is a symbolic gesture and not to be taken literally. This is an important piece for me, holding space for the inspiration and strength needed in troubled times.
 
The piece measures 12 inches. With the chain, it's about 17 inches from the top of the chain to the bottom of the piece.
 
60/40 lead/tin solder was used, thus special care is suggested when cleaning/handling suncatchers containing lead. Lead is only dangerous when inhaling lead dust or ingesting significant quantities over time. There is no health threat to owning a stained glass window containing lead.
All pieces are carefully wrapped to prevent breakage during domestic shipping.