This stained glass portrait would make the perfect present for an activist, feminist or otherwise principled woman. It’s my own design based on a 1908 photograph in the Dundee courier.  I’d like to think she was dressed in purple, white and green, the suffrage colours

It’s made using the copper foil (Tiffany) technique with brass base and sturdy hanging line designed to take weights of up to 8.4kg. The outside edge around the neck area is strengthened with steel reinforcement so she’s sturdy.

Mary Molony was a young suffragette activist, best known for ringing a bell at a Dundee by-election every time Winston Churchill spoke. Churchill had recently spoken out against women’s suffrage and she was reported to have said “Who is the strongest — an Irish woman or Mr. Winston Churchill?” (Mary was born in Dublin).

Price includes Postage and Packing (UK only). Please contact me for international shipping options.

Make it a matching set with my

Suffragette Flag 

Read more about Mary Molony on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Molony

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Choose your preferred style – hearts, flowers, leaves, sea, bees or a lucky dip.

Your keepsake and card may vary slightly from the ones shown as no two are the same.

Please allow up to 5 days for dispatch. Each one spends 12 hours in the kiln before assembly can begin.

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Fusing glass is a slow process. First, the glass is hand cut into shape, and layered to get the final 6mm depth. The first firing in the kiln fuses the layers together flat. After cooling for up to 12 hours, a second firing to a lower temperature allows the glass to melt into a delicate bowled shape. After another 12 hours of cooling, it can be removed from the kiln.

Glass is resilient, strong, heatproof and beautiful to handle. It’s also fragile if dropped on a hard surface.

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You can find out more about glass fusing here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_fusing

Why not match this with a stained glass suncatcher?

All KayBee Glass products are handmade by me in my home studio near Edinburgh, Scotland. You can find me at the Grassmarket Market and Stockbridge Market in central Edinburgh the second weekend of every month if you want to see and handle the glass in person before making a choice. I also consider commissions, so do get in touch if you are looking for something in particular. Lead times vary from a week to several months depending on the complexity and my waiting list.

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Fusing glass is a slow process. First, the glass is hand cut into shape, and layered to get the final 6mm depth. The first firing in the kiln fuses the layers together flat. After cooling for up to 12 hours, a second firing to a lower temperature allows the glass to melt into a delicate bowled shape. After another 12 hours of cooling, it can be removed from the kiln.

Glass is resilient, strong, heatproof and beautiful to handle. It’s also fragile if dropped on a hard surface.

** Free Postage and Packing (UK only)**

Get in touch for international shipping options.

You can find out more about glass fusing here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_fusing

Why not match this with a stained glass suncatcher?

All KayBee Glass products are handmade by me in my home studio near Edinburgh, Scotland. You can find me at the Grassmarket Market and Stockbridge Market in central Edinburgh the second weekend of every month if you want to see and handle the glass in person before making a choice. I also consider commissions, so do get in touch if you are looking for something in particular. Lead times vary from a week to several months depending on the complexity and my waiting list.

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This fused glass Elvis portrait is 100% glass, made with different grades of frit (ground glass). The portrait was hand drawn on the kiln shelf, then the frit was placed carefully to make the face come alive.

Then it was fused in the kiln, just enough for the glass to begin to melt but not enough that the whole thing becomes smooth and uniform. This was exhibited at the Scottish Glass Society’s ‘Alchemy’ exhibition at Trades Hall in Glasgow in Autumn 2025 alongside Glass Marilyn who was made using the same technique.

He has been permanently mounted in a 30 x 30 cm white frame. The glass was removed so you can see Elvis’s texture properly.

A perfect gift for an Elvis fan; unique, beautiful, iconic.

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The design was hand drawn directly onto the kiln shelf, then carefully built up using different grades of glass frit (crushed glass) to create depth, colour, and shading. While fused glass is usually smooth, this piece was fired at a cooler temperature for a shorter time, preserving the texture of the frit and giving Marilyn a wonderfully tactile surface.

During firing, I couldn’t resist a quick peek into the kiln and was alarmed to see that her lips had turned completely black! Thankfully, as the glass cooled, her trademark scarlet reappeared. Phew!

Marilyn has been permanently mounted in a white 30 x 30 cm frame, and I’ve removed the cover glass so the texture and sparkle can be seen properly. She truly comes alive in the light, catching and reflecting it beautifully from every angle.

Did you know Marilyn Monroe had a stutter?
👉 Read more here on Vogue.

Details:

• One-of-a-kind fused glass artwork

• Frame size: 30 x 30 cm

• Mounted without cover glass for maximum texture and light play

• Includes UK postage and packing

• Local delivery available in the Edinburgh area

• Overseas shipping available on request

If you are looking for a more traditional stained glass portrait, take a look at my Suffragette.

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You can read more about Mary Queen of Scots here – Mary Queen of Scots

Or take a look at some of my other stained glass portraits here – Septima. Civil rights activist. Educator. The “Mother of the Movement” (Martin Luther King Jr).

I do custom portraits if you are looking for a special gift. I need a few weeks lead time so don’t leave it to the last minute. Follow the link on my Contact page to email me with your ideas and I’ll get back to you with more information.

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Approx 12 cm x 12 cm

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Brighten up a window or dark spot in your home with this beautiful stained glass rainbow picture. The rainbow colours are each a different texture / transparency. You’ll find a wissmach florentine glass heart in the middle and nestled in the very centre there’s a stunning blue fused glass heart with silver flecks.

Custom stained glass

This hand made stained glass picture has been made using the copper foil (Tiffany) technique and is a one-off. This one is 30 x 21 cm (approximately A4 size) and doesn’t have hanging loops; it’s made to sit in a stand or lean against a window to make the most of the sun without adding nails to your window frame. Look at the photos for display ideas.

A great LGBTQ+ gift, or just to say I love you.

I will consider making a custom piece that’s similar. Because I hand draw all of my work, each one will be different.

If you like the colours in this piece, you might also like this picture of Buachaille Etive Mor (Glencoe), or browse the other items in my shop.

Read more about Wissmach glass here –> https://wissmachglass.com/

You can find out behind the scenes insights and more in What’s New. Drop me an email if you are interested in a custom piece – I love creating something new!

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