Sill Sitters
Small stained glass birds made from scrap glass -
each with a name, a personality, and plenty of cheerful quirkiness. Handmade and one-of-a-kind.
Current Sill Sitters
New pieces are released in small batches every few weeks.
Each is one-of-a-kind.
Stickers
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premium vinyl
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approx 2.5"
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all occasion
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indoor/outdoor
$2.00 each
Origin Story
The very first Sill Sitter arrived on March 10, 2016.
I named him Ned.
One day I was sorting through one of my many boxes of stained glass scraps, playing more than working, when I noticed a small piece that looked like a bird once I added a tiny beak. I laughed out loud.
I ground the glass, wrapped it in copper foil, soldered it together, and then - just to see if I could - fashioned little wire legs so he could stand on his own. Suddenly he wasn’t just scrap glass anymore. He had posture... personality... presence. And Ned… well, made me laugh.
Scraps I couldn't throw away
The very first Sill Sitter - Ned, 2016
He went home with a friend, but I immediately made more. By the time ten birds were finished, the work table felt lively and noisy - as if a whole flock had suddenly gathered while I worked. Since then, 4,200 Sill Sitters have perched in homes both near and far. Some live locally; others have migrated as far as Hawaii and New Zealand. One even found its way onto the local news!
These quirky little birds and creatures prove
even the smallest bit of stained glass can lighten a room.
They’re small friends made from leftovers -
cheerful, slightly silly, and generally low maintenance.
Collector Note:
Occasionally I revisit past birds or accommodate special requests when possible. If you have something in mind, you’re welcome to reach out. I’ll let you know what we can do.