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We crafted this Gallery Glass Persian suncatcher, inspired by a 12 pointed star shaped tile from the city of Khargird in northeastern Iran.

We got the idea from a follower on Twitter, who had commented after our Nesting Khatam Mobile {Tutorial} auto posted, that it reminded them of this tile that is now housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

My daughter and I spent the afternoon looking at various 12 pointed star shapes before deciding we were going to try to make our own into a suncatcher.

Supplies

The Gallery Glass bottles have a very big opening for the pour, so I purchased these bottles with a very small opening. This helps to make the lead lines thinner.

We placed some of the lead into the smaller bottle and then took a little time to practice drawing lines with the new tip.

My daughter placed the 12 point tile printout inside the pocket folder. I added some blue tape to hold it down inside a picture frame, but this is optional. I thought it would help my daughter keep the piece flat, while giving her the ability to turn it.

Now my daughter started to outline the suncatcher with the lead, then filling in the space with colors after. If a bubble occurred while she was working, she used the needle that came with the small bottle to pop it.

After the entire suncatcher was finished, my daughter set it in the sunshine for a few hours. She waited for the colors to change their tone, as you can see from the blue below. She then added a second layer.

We set the suncatcher on a flat surface to dry for a few hours, then slowly peeled it off the pocket folder.

Our beautiful suncatcher, inspired by a star‑shaped tile with interlaced design that once graced the walls of the west iwan (vault) of the Madrasa al‑Ghiyathiyya, a religious school completed in 846/1442-43 in the city of Khargird in northeastern Iran, is now done and ready for our window.

If you enjoyed seeing how we made this suncatcher, stop by these others
Allah Gallery Glass Suncatcher {Tutorial} Recycled Na'layn Suncatcher {Tutorial} Eid Gallery Glass Cheese Tray {Tutorial}
Be sure to stop by A Crafty Arab on Pinterst to see more.

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Gallery Glass Persian Suncatcher {Tutorial} by A Crafty Arab

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We crafted this Gallery Glass Persian suncatcher, inspired by a 12 pointed star shaped tile from the city of Khargird in northeastern Iran. We got the idea from a follower on Twitter, who had commented after our Nesting Khatam Mobile {Tutorial} auto posted, that it reminded them of this tile that is now housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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We will use this Padlet as a virtual bulletin board to post our final projects for our Islamic Empire Unit of Study.

You will choose a project to complete from the five choices on the Padlet. Please review each project's requirements and choose one to complete by the due date.

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The complex geometry of Islamic design - Eric Broug

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1. Click the plus sign at the top of the appropriate column to create your submission box.

2. Type your first name, last name, and class period in the section of the submission box titled, 'Subject.'

3. In the section of the submission box with upload choices, submit a photo of your project.

4. Type a written reflection in the section titled, "Write something beautiful," describing why you chose this particular project, your inspiration, how long it took to create, the procedure you used, and your materials.

5. Click "Publish".

6. Bring your physical project to class by the due date.

**Note: Your submissions will not appear in view mode until I  'Approve' it. Do not publish more than once as your project may be waiting for approval.

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Curator from Home: Dinner with a Side of Wisdom with Dr. Marika Sardar

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Arabic Modern Calligraphy Compilation x Muhammed Basdag

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From a simple definition to types and real-life examples, here’s everything you need to know about tessellations in math.

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Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

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Mohamed Zakariya: The American master of Islamic calligraphy

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Why Does Persian Calligraphy Make Me Feel Good? (BECOMING ARTSY)

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My Samanid Bowl project wishes peace be upon you and may wisdom guide you. I used the base eight geometric pattern to decorate my bowl. I used hues of blue with a warm pop of color because I though it was soothing and went well together.

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Welcome to Calligraphy Qalam-we're glad you're here. On this website you'll find a variety of interactive tools and information to help you learn more about calligraphy in the Arab, Ottoman, and Persian traditions.

This video introduces the art of calligraphy in the Arab, Ottoman, and Persian traditions and discusses the unique features of the Arabic script.

Featured Images

Featured Styles

Folio from a Qur'an, sura 5:34-36

Album of calligraphy

Poetry verses

Folio of calligraphy

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Welcome to Calligraphy Qalam-we're glad you're here. On this website you'll find a variety of interactive tools and information to help you learn more about calligraphy in the Arab, Ottoman, and Persian traditions. Folio from a Qur'an, sura 5:34-36 Album of calligraphy Poetry verses Folio of calligraphy

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#MetKids—Why Is Writing So Important in Islamic Art?

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I used 5 colors of gallery glass, and used them over my sketch. I wanted to do a purple to green gradient from the rim to the center. Overall, I spent 6 hours on it.

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To make this suncatcher, I first went to Michaels and bought the required colors of gallery glass. However, three were missing, so I swapped them with similar colors. I then taped a piece of plastic wrap over my design. I traced the lines using the black gallery glass and then filled them in with the other colors. The next day, I applied a second layer. Maintaining precise lines was difficult, but the more I practiced, the easier it got. It was also interesting watching the pastel liquid turn into a translucent solid. After several hours in the sun, it was dry but still floppy and supple. I took the photo above, and I’m still waiting for it to dry completely, but I think this was a cool project.

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My Samanid Bowl project means "Trust in God." I used a bowl under it to help mold its shape. I used acrylic paint to make it look good and painted some cool designs on it.

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I chose this particular project because I found it interesting to use your initials and turn it into art. My inspiration were hibiscus flowers, and tropical beaches. This project took me about 2 weeks to sketch, trace, and color. My procedures were to lightly color with my color pencils to blend and give a vibrant look. My materials were: black sharpie, color pencils, and a black marker.