Matchbox Holder

Spectrum Stained Glass Project Series

by Carolyn Kyle
®

This handy match dispenser camouflages a large box of stick matches.

Hang it by the wood stove or fireplace for great convenience with a decora-
tor touch. Choose the plain or floral version. The plain one will be most
attractive in heavily streaked or textured glass. For the floral one, we
suggest bright primary colors for a Pennsylvania Dutch look. Or try earthy
brown and gold for a Country look.

Plain – Use solid line only

Floral – Use dotted lines and solid line.

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FLORAL MATCHBOX HOLDER
AREA SQ. FT. PENN. DUTCH COLORS COUNTRY COLORS
A 1 307S Clear & White Opal 315-6S Dark Amber Opal
B 1/4 152G Red Cathedral, Granite 319-1S Light Amber Opal
C 1/4 339-6S Dark Blue Wispy 411-15G Chocolate on Gold
PLAIN MATCHBOX HOLDER
AREA SQ. FT. PENN. DUTCH COLOR COUNTRY COLOR
All A 1 337-6s Dark Blue Wispy 411-15s Chocolate on Gold

MATCHBOX HOLDER CONSTRUCTION

1. Cut all pieces. For floral holder, foil interior lines of front and
back sections with 3/16" or 7/32" foil. Solder front and
back.
2. Wrap the edges of completed sections and all other glass
pieces with 3/8" foil.
3. Place back section face up on table. For construction
purposes, this will be considered the base upon which all
pieces will be built, as in basic box construction. Place the
two side pieces and “bottom” piece on base. (Figure 1)
Fasten together well with masking tape. Tack solder, remove
tape, then completely solder all of box’s interior lines.
4. Tape front and front bin to box. Tack solder, remove tape.
Completely solder all remaining exposed foil, using an ample
amount of solder. (Figure 2)
5. The floral holder hangs from open hole at top. To hang plain
holder, loop a piece of #20 or heavier copper wire and solder
in place. (Figure 3) Tin wire to match solder.
6. Clean. Patina if desired.
7. Remove outer sleeve from large box of wooden matches.
Insert inner box with matches in place into holder. Matches
will dispense from below as needed.

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Matchbox Holder Pattern

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