I found Madeline’s story through Bullseye’s Facebook page. Madeline is a 14 year old that suffers from a rare blood disorder and makes beautiful fused glass jewelry she calls Red Cells for Remission. She has Diamond Blackfan Anemia which … Read More...
Kiln Pointers from Paragon
This is always a welcome email and my mail box. It’s the Kiln Pointers from Paragon newsletter. There’s always great information that can be shared with all of you out there that use kilns for your glasswork. The first article … Read More...
Maryland Mosaics is Having a Fall Sale!
For all of you mosaic folk it’s sale time over at Maryland Mosaics. I know I’m about to embark on a large mosaic project so I’m going to check out what kind of goodies they have to offer. I … Read More...
Working Glass 2012 – Bullseye Glass
Quite a few of the employees at Bullseye Glass create wonderful glass art in their non-working hours and once a year there is a competition that brings their lovely work to light. So they have this years Working Glass winners…the … Read More...
50 Years of Glass at the Museum of Art and Design
Playing with Fire is what they’re calling the show over at the Museum of Art and Design in New York City. I love New York City…great museums and great art shows. I found the information on this show from the … Read More...
Zoozii”s Got a New Bead Press!
It’s been too long since I’ve bought a bead press. Love my lentil bot just don’t make as many beads any more. I’d get this new mold though that Zoozii’s is offering. She calls it the deco drop and their … Read More...
Kari Minnick Glass Studio News
It’s been a little while since we’ve heard from Kari Minnick so I was pleased to receive a fresh newsletter from her. She did recently get accepted in the Smithsonian Show, which I read about on the Facebook. In her … Read More...
Decorating a Glass Bead
Over at Artisan Whimsey they were talking about decorating a glass bead. This seemed like something good to share with all of you. The last post was for the fusers so this one is for the bead makers out there. … Read More...
Advanced Glass Fusing Projects from Glass Fusing Made Easy
Glass Fusing Made Easy has a number of projects that you glass fusers might be interested in trying out. Things like combing and drop out ring slumps and bracelets and sinks and pocket vases…there are many more. You need fusing … Read More...
Anne Nye – Selling Smart from D&L Art Glass
Twice a month D&L Art Glass runs posts regarding business. If you’re an artist that’s trying to make a living doing your art this is a great bit of information to check out. It’s written by Anne Nye and she … Read More...
Powder Printing on Glass at Bay Area Bullseye
Today I have a couple of posts about Bullseye. It could be like that everyday but I’ve got to talk about other things too. But today…if you’re in the Bay Area the Bullseye location up there will be hosting … Read More...
Bullseye Videos on Vimeo
Yesterday I was doing some of my Facebook wandering and I saw a share by Cynthia Morgan for a video from Bullseye. It’s got Ted Sawyer lecturing over a slide show of architectural glass projects and it got me … Read More...
Amazing Glass Art from Bronwen Heilman
Saw this piece posted on Facebook today and had to share it with you. As anyone who reads my blog regularly knows I am a fan and friend of Bronwen Heilman. Her work is some of the best in … Read More...
Glass Bottle Bricks
I found this article that’s over at Core 77 from the Corning Museum of Glass Facebook page. Tim Dubitsky needed some bottles for his ginger beer he brews on the Big Island of Hawaii. Through some investigation and inspiration Tim … Read More...
Fresh Glass from Double Helix – Oaxlis
Double Helix Glassworks has a new glass. Looks like a really good time. It’s called Oaxlis and it is kind of in the Helios/Notos family of Super Lusters. It’s got a green base and reduces to a lovely shiny, finish. … Read More...
Artist Talk at Bullseye – Nathan Sandberg
I was fortunate enough to take an almost week long class over two years ago at Bullseye Portland with Nathan Sandberg. I was studying with a focus on having a store that sells Bullseye products and teaches with their methods. … Read More...
The Woven Glass of Eric Markow and Thom Norris
Saw this kimono made of woven glass and had to learn more about who made it. I found myself over at wovenglass.com and what I saw was just wonderful. Eric Markow and Thom Norris make both functional and fine art … Read More...
Time for Fresh Bronwen News
Just received Bronwen Heilman’s newest and freshest newsletter in my in box so I’m sharing it with you. We’re winding down 2012 and she’s only got a couple of classes left for some of you out there to take. There’s … Read More...
Tutorial Saturday – A Twist from Soda Lime Times
Diane from Soda Lime Timessent a twistie tutorial by Kris Schaible so I’m sharing it with all of you. This could be for bead makers or fusers. I love making component parts for either. What I like about this … Read More...
E-Book Review – Tricks with Transparency
I got a copy of Tricks with Transparency, which I wrote about a few posts ago available from fusedglass.org. Talk about a ride that’s worth the price of admission. When I’m done here raving about this e-book I’m going … Read More...
