Dante Marioni’s work is so lovely. Perfect in so many ways. He’s been blowing glass forever and his skill is perfect. There’s that word again. But it’s true. He’s the current show at Bullseye Gallery in Portland and he has … Read More...
Field Trip to Corning Museum of Glass – Happy Earth Day!
On Facebook the Corning Museum posted a video of Josh Simpson making a 100 lb. planet paperweight that was commissioned as their 1000 paperweight. Amazing…but also, as I was visiting the Corning web site I saw so many other fun … Read More...
Art of Adorning – Bead Society of Orange County
This Saturday marks the return of the annual bead show, Art of Adorning put on by the Bead Society of Orange County. I have to say, this is one of the best bead shows I’ve ever participated in. The bead … Read More...
Rocky Mountain Graal with Robert Mickelsen
I saw this post on Facebook by Cindy Brown and Dave Winship about a class at Glasscraft in Colorado with Robert Mickelsen and had to let all of you know. Look at the goblets in that picture. Awesome. And there’s … Read More...
Beads of Courage Bead Challenge
At many glass studios around the country Bead Challenges are being held to benefit Beads of Courage, the most amazing organization that gives beads to kids with serious health issues. The beads are given to the children for each … Read More...
Spray on Liquid Glass?
We can thank Leigh Adams for this blog…she found some information online regarding spray on liquid glass. Spray on liquid glass? More information can be found on the web site Physorg.com. It’s a silica based substance that when sprayed … Read More...
A Great View of Glass Craft and Bead Expo from Linda Steider
Another quick post…just found this link for a blog about the Glass Craft and Bead Expo experience written by Linda Steider of Steider Studios. Bullseye had a post about it on Facebook. It’s got pictures and commentary that I … Read More...
Dale Chihuly – Three Videos to Watch…
Over on the PBS page there’s a listing for the documentary Chihuly Fire and Ice. Well, on that page there is also three separate videos you can watch right there. A great way to get to know Dale Chihuly, … Read More...
Dichroic Glass Tutorial – The Donut
This is a tutorial for those that have glass fusing experience and access to a drill press and diamond bit hole saws. But for those of you not quite there yet you have something cool to work towards. First you … Read More...
Glass Bead Tutorial – Talisman Bead by Jeff Barber
A good friend of mine is taking a class this weekend by bead maker Jeff Barber. It made me check out his web site and he sure does make lovely beads. He even has a tutorial for a bead … Read More...
Brazee Street Studios – EcoSculpt 2011
Brazee Street Studios are located in Cincinnati, OH and it really seems like a place full of glass good times. There’s the glass school, artists’ studios, a gallery, a Bullseye glass resource center among other things. What I found on … Read More...
Special Rods from Bullseye
Look what’s new at Bullseye! I know I just wrote about their “Saturday Glass” but I have to tell you about their special rods!! Are you a flameworker looking for new colors to play with? Read this description of … Read More...
“Saturday Glass” from Bullseye
Bullseye’s glass makers have a very important job to do. They have to make gorgeous glass for us to work with. Well when they’re done with their regular tasks they get to have glasstastic fun. They make what is referred … Read More...
Kiln Pointers from Paragon
Flipping through the newest issue of Glass Patterns Quarterly, which I picked up in Glass Craft and Bead Expo the other day, I saw a great article on the Thermocouple, which is a very important part of everyone’s kiln. … Read More...
Apollo Ring Saw – Gemini Saw Co.
The trip was quick. I actually spent more time driving than at the show. But I saw what I needed to and spoke to who I needed too. And I brought back information that you all need to know about. … Read More...
Glass Craft and Bead Expo in Las Vegas Starts Tomorrow!
Glass Craft and Bead Expo’s show starts tomorrow at South Point casino in Las Vegas. If you love glass you need to stop by. It’s all about glass and tools and classes (which did start a couple of days ago) … Read More...
30% off of Everything at Maryland Mosaics
Received their email newsletter today and they’re having a sale. the first of the year. And everything is 30% off…well almost everything. You’ll have to check out they’re site for the things that aren’t on sale. But most of everything … Read More...
Book Review – The Penland Book of Glass
Penland School of Crafts has been in existence for over 75 years. In 1965 glass was introduced. This book, The Penland Book of Glass – Master Classes in Flamework Technique
s, profiles 10 exceptional artists whose specialty is lampwork also … Read More...
A winner has been chosen…
The giveaway is very closed for the book Creating Glass Beads and a winner has been chosen. If you haven’t received an email from me regarding winning the book you’ll have to try again when the next giveaway comes about. … Read More...
Amazing Glass Classes at OATKA Glass School
I like to wander around the country via the internets checking on my favorite glass studios I’ve never been to. So today I’m in Batavia, NY visiting the OATKA Glass School web site. I instantly began drooling over some of … Read More...