I was just talking about bubbles in your glass and now D&L Art Glass Supplies sends me a newsletter talking about the new bubble paint by Glassline they’re selling. It looks so cool! I definitely want to get some of … Read More...
DIY – Wine Glass Chandelier
Over at the Condo-Blues blog I found a how-to for creating a fabulous wine glass chandelier. It was inspired by a $6000. martini glass chandelier and I think she did a nice job…if you don’t have a bunch of wine … Read More...
Inclusions in Your Glass…
Want to add a little extra something something to your glass? Maybe some metal or perhaps bubbles? I was playing with bubbles today. Love bubbles. My favorite way to create bubbles in fused glass is to take two pieces of … Read More...
Glass Bottle Slumping!
Imagine it’s 1974 and you’re at a party when the host brings out some cheese at the wine and cheese party and it’s on a flattened wine bottle. But wait it’s 2011 and that’s happening now!! And it’s easier than … Read More...
Bullseye Adds a New Class to Their On-Line Education Program
Bullseye just keeps expanding their on-line education program. Here are a couple more classes they’ve added…
Free Lesson: What is Kiln-glass?
The range of objects that can be made in kiln-glass is extensive and involves a variety of interesting techniques. … Read More...
A Glasstastic Newsletter from ReadyMade
Another of the fun newsletters I receive is from ReadyMade magazine. Love the magazine and love the web site. This particular newsletter was chock full of glass ideas. There was even a little thing on glass bead making, go … Read More...
Kitchen Backsplash Mosaic – Before and After – from Curbly
I love the DIY spirit over at Curbly. Have you been over there? I’ve posted a few projects from them over here. It’s a very design oriented site that gives you ideas and projects to decorate or remodel with. … Read More...
Artist Talk at Bullseye – Stacy Lynn Smith
If only Bullseye Glass were closer. I would go to so many more events there. Especially the free artist talks. And the one I’m writing about here is with artist Stacy Lynn Smith as she describes her works in paper … Read More...
What’s New at The Corning Museum of Glass
It’s been awhile since we checked in over at the Corning Museum of Glass. They always have cool exhibits and events, so if you reside on the east coast or you’re headed that way, check it out. Some of … Read More...
More Bullseye Saturday Colors Available!
I love getting the emails announcing fresh Saturday glass over at Bullseye! The three colors listed sound absolutely gorgeous. YOu have to check out the special glass section over there at their web site. Here are the colors they’ve just … Read More...
Ellen Dooley Shares Tutorials and Stuff
I’m always on the lookout for tutorials to share with all of you. So occasionally I ask Mr. google for some assistance. He almost always comes through for me. I even find a multitude of things I’ve already posted. That … Read More...
Sally Prasche – Glass Artist
Her specialty is borosilicate glass. Her work is gorgeous. And to watch her work…she makes it look so easy. Now if you’ve played around at the torch with boro on even the smallest scale you know it’s not easy. But … Read More...
Mason Jar Chandelier – from Instructables
I love the web site instructables. So many cool and funky how-to’s. And occasionally they have a glass related project. This one’s a goodie. Mason Jar Chandelier. It looks good and it’s inexpensive to make. Something we can all … Read More...
Bullseye Quick Tip – Frit Balls
The picture Bullseye is using for this quick tip makes me crazy because I absolutely love opaline glass, which is the glass used. So lovely! So I’m just going to paste in the copy from the email and say, “for … Read More...
The End of History – Mid Century Glass
So I’m looking for some mid century modern inspiration for some tiles I’m creating and I had to share this store in the West Village in Manhattan. They specialize in vintage glass and the pictures posted in the Mid-Centuria blog … Read More...
Cristi Lyon – Glass Artist
You can check out Cristi Lyon’s work over at pomegranateglass.wordpress.com. There you’ll find beautiful glass work. I just love her tile ladies series. But scroll down in her blog and you’ll find a description of how she creates these … Read More...
Josiah McElheny – Glass Artist
I’ve been watching a pbs series called Art21 and last night saw this artist, Josiah McElheny profiled. He’s a trained glass blower that creates installation pieces with the glass he blows. It’s not about functional art which is what most … Read More...
Frantz Art Glass Newsletter Blog
Everyone that loves glass needs multiple places to go for good solid information. If you do lampwork Frantz Art Glass is one of those places. Mike Frantz gets the glass for all of us to make beads with. So that’s … Read More...
Another ISGB Gathering come and Gone…
This weekend was the annual Gathering of the International Society of Glass Bead Makers. It was held in Louisville, KY and I’m sure it was a heck of a good time. These are such educational and inspirational meetings of … Read More...
Parrish and Minnick at Helios in 2012
Two fabulous instructors and glass artists are booked to teach over at Helios Kiln Glass Studio in Austin, TX for 2012. These are the types of classes that will fill up quickly! Wander over to the site and check out … Read More...
