Bring a touch of colour and whimsy to your studio with this elegant butterfly stained glass pattern.

Designed for copper foil construction, this butterfly features flowing wing shapes and includes instructions for adding optional decorative scalloped foil details along the wing edges. This unique finishing technique creates a textured, handcrafted appearance that helps the finished piece stand out from more traditional butterfly designs.

Measuring 7″ wide by 5½” tall, this butterfly makes a lovely suncatcher, gift, or market item.

This download includes both a numbered pattern and a clean pattern version, allowing you to work in the format you prefer.

In addition to the pattern itself, detailed instructions are included covering several finishing techniques used in the sample piece:

• Adding decorative scalloped foil details along the wing edges (optional)
• Creating and attaching wire antennae
• Installing a strong hanging loop
• Reinforcing the butterfly to prevent the wings from hinging or flexing over time
• Placement diagrams showing where decorative details are added

The finished sample also demonstrates a decorative solder body treatment that gives the butterfly additional dimension and character.

Whether you choose to keep the design simple or add all of the optional embellishments, this pattern creates a beautiful stained glass butterfly that looks lovely displayed in a window year-round.

What’s Included

• Printable PDF pattern
• Numbered pattern version
• Clean (unnumbered) pattern version
• Colour reference image
• Detailed instruction sheet
• Reinforcement guide
• Hanging loop installation instructions
• Antennae instructions
• Optional scalloped foil detail instructions

Finished Size

Approximate finished size:
7″ W × 5.5″ H

Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate

The basic construction is beginner-friendly, while the optional decorative foil details and finishing techniques offer additional challenges for those looking to expand their skills.

File Format

Digital Download (PDF)

No physical item will be shipped.