‘Tis the season…so I thought I’d find a simple glass ornament tutorial anyone can do. This is something for mosaic people or fusers or bead makers or crafters in general. I involves clear glass ornaments that you can get from … Read More...
Other Glass Blogs to Check out…Fused Glass
I was looking for some other blogs…by other glass artists. I thought I’d share some of them here once a week or so. Let’s see what other glass artists out there are up to. Today we’re checking out a fuser…… Read More...
Glass Casting Plaster
As those of you that read this here blog occasionally know, I’ve been casting glass. And I really enjoy it. So every once and awhile I need to share information about great products that help me do what I do … Read More...
How to: Stained Glass Mosaic from HGTV
Meandering around the interwebs has sent me over to HGTV of all places. And I found a how-to for a mosaic that’s from the Carol Duvall Show. Wow! Is that still on TV? I think at like 5am or something … Read More...
Last Call for Emerge at Bullseye
The deadline is approaching! I know I’m getting my act together to get my application in. But Bullseye is sending out a reminder since the deadline is December 7th. Hurry!! What am I talking about? Emerge…Bullseye’s glass competition for emerging … Read More...
Make Beads from A Broken Bottle Tutorial!
I love finding tutorials that aren’t in the usual places. Instructables has tons of different tutorials but it’s not necessarily the first place I’d go to look for a glass bead making tutorial. But this one looks cool and it’s … Read More...
Fresh Classes at Bullseye Santa Fe
The classes at Bullseye are the ones you want to take whether your a glass enthusiast or an instructor that wants to add to your teaching skills. Their design and teaching approach are sophisticated and leave you with work that … Read More...
Painting with Powders – Glass Powders
I’m involved in a powder painting…glass powders. I’ve made a pastel and I’m working on recreating it with glass powders. I’ve done tests and am still planning on some more. I’ve been mixing the powders with glue and making a … Read More...
Call for Entries – Glassline Magazine
Glassline Magazine is planning a special issue with the best of the best beadmakers and they are putting out a call for submissions. Got to the site for details. This will be for their June/July 2012 issue and you have … Read More...
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I’m stuffed. How about you? But the pie is about to come out of the oven…Happy Thanksgiving!! Time to get ready for…never mind that. Just enjoy the rest of the evening and think about what you have to be thankful … Read More...
More Cool Bead Molds from Colour de Verre
Yes I know I just wrote about Colour de Verre molds, after all that is their specialty, but they’ve added a couple of new bead molds to their line-up and they’re pretty cool. I must then share with all of … Read More...
It’s Time for Some More Saturday Glass from Bullseye!!
They’ve done it again! It’s Saturday Glass over at Bullseye and I’m absolutely in love with the color Cosmopolitan Striker. It’s just luscious! Check it out and as always, quantities are limited so order now!
Quick Follow up Post to Yesterday’s Product Review
I’m loving this bead release spray and I just wanted to show the donut beads I made last night with the simple round bead mold from Colour de Verre and their fabulous spray…(how do I really feel?). So next will … Read More...
Product Review – MR-97 Mold Release from Colour de Verre
Today I’m a very lucky girl. I get to test out a couple of products from the kind people over at Colour de Verre. I’ve received a simple round bead mold and some of the MR-97 spray mold release … Read More...
Borosilicate Sheet Glass
I’ve been playing with new goodies…glass goodies of course. It goes with the casting. Or at least it will. What I’ve been starting to play with is boro tubing. Not something I usually do a lot of. But the project … Read More...
Spirit of 96 ShinDig at Pacific Art Glass!!
I know it’s short notice since this is tomorrow, Tuesday Nov 15 and Wednesday Nov 16, but if you’re in the Los Angeles area there are good glass times ahead over at Pacific Art Glass. I’ve copied their copy … Read More...
Another Tutorial From Soda Lime Times – Vine Cane
Soda Lime Times is becoming a great source for lampwork and bead making information. This month they’re giving a video tutorial on how to make vine cane. For beginners this tutorial is essential for taking your beads to the next … Read More...
Methods and Ideas – Part of the New Bullseye Web Site
As I wander around the new Bullseye Glass web site I like to check out how they’re now organizing their information. For instance…Methods and Ideas. Kind of like Tips and Tricks but better. It has tips and projects … Read More...
Martin Cheek Mosaic Class in Los Angeles!!
Martin Cheek is coming to Los Angeles to teach mosaic and he’s added an additional class since the first one sold out. So book it while you can!! He’s also teaching a fusing class…fusing for mosaics. Martin has written many … Read More...
Faux Mercury Glass Tutorial
Here’s a tutorial that doesn’t require a kiln or a torch or any of the usual tools and equipment we need for our various glass adventures. This is a faux mercury glass tutorial that I found over at Take the … Read More...
