Here in California were in the midst of a very severe draught. And what’s coming…El Niño. They’re expecting a large amount of rain this winter. So, how about a rain chain to divert the water in a rain tub or … Read More...

The more Christmas ornament options the better. I know in my studio teaching ornament making is such a slam dunk for the holiday season. Color de Verre’s newest ornament mold is so cool for so many reasons. I like that … Read More...

Need a tutorial? Lamp working? Check out Laura Sparling’s web site. She offers free tutorial pdf’s. How cool is that? There are some basics but she even gives a cupcake tutorial. I’ve not been that generous…go Laura.

So there I am on Pinterest, yet again, and I see this cool pictures only tutorial on how to make off mandrel rings. Found it over at Lampwork etc. Interesting little project. I can think of all kinds of uses … Read More...

Every morning as I go through my email I read Remodelista and look at the products and designs they profile. Today they had a story near and dear to my heart…glass blowing. Glassybaby is a company they profiled that creates … Read More...

Again, I can thank Daily Art Muse for showcasing a fabulous glass artist. This time it’s Elliot Walker of London. These re pieces from his still life series. Amazing work. I love the texture of the glass. But do go … Read More...

I love Pinterest! It’s such a wealth of pictures and information about so many things. So today I found a pin directing me to E-How about glass blowing. They discuss the different methods with which you can blow glass. You … Read More...

Over at the site Daily Art Muse Wilma Wyss was profiled. She makes really lovely mosaic pillows and three dimensional works. She’s a former print designer and draws from her experiences as a woman, a wife, and a mother to … Read More...

Helio Fused Glass Studio in Austin, TX has the coolest classes. I have said over and over how much I wish Austin was closer to Los Angeles. If you are in the Austin area check out their studio. They put … Read More...

Bullseye Glass has a wonderful video series that can answer questions about kiln forming, inspire you in your creations, and make you a better glass worker. Their newest video is about using drop out molds to make bowls and other … Read More...

This is so cool! A giant marble that can harvest energy. It can do it with the sun, but it can also do it with the moon. It’s been created by Barcelona based architects. Andre Broessel, the architect and designer, … Read More...

Wandering around Pinterest I found a link to a tutorial over at Lampwork, etc. It’s a how to make a borosilicate glass heart made by Fyrsmith. This tutorial is an old but a goody. If you’re thinking of playing … Read More...

I saw a post that this was coming out…I really got excited about this one. It’s a direction I’ve been looking to for awhile now. Ta da! Here’s the book that will help you learn this very useful and versatile … Read More...

Every year Colour de Verre comes up with a fresh snowflake mold and here it is! Between the flaming hearts,and skulls, these snowflakes got you covered for the…holiday season. Check it out!

For glass bead makers silver glass is a very tasty treat. Beautiful colors and finishes that make your jewelry sing. Well, Double Helix is having one of their garage sales which allows you to get a deal on all kinds … Read More...

About 4 years ago I was at BECon at Bullseye Glass and one of the speakers was talking about 3D printing glass. The glass that was used was white and as exciting as it was to hear about I don’t … Read More...

One of the strange qualities of glass is its random natural. It has an amorphous crystalline structure. It gets into that not a solid/not a liquid thing. Well, scientists over at the University of Chicago accidentally created some glass that … Read More...

Over at the web site, contemporist.com they should images and video of Battery Park’s newest attraction, the SeaGlass Carousel. Lucky New York City. I’ll have to go check it out next time in the city. It was designed by WXY … Read More...

You usually see it first from Bullseye Glass when it comes to classes. This fall Bullseye will be introducing new classes to their schedules. The picture in their email had my interests perked up since it had etched iridescent glass … Read More...

JC Herrell is a master at stringer work in the torch. Her beads have a precision and detail that isn’t matched by any other bead maker. I’ve been making beads for over 22 years and I’ve got control, but JC … Read More...