I’ve written about Beads of Courage a number of times because it’s such a fantastic organization.It was created by Jean Baruch, a pediatric oncology nurse that felt there was something lacking in the way brave sick children were being “rewarded” … Read More...
Classes at Bullseye Santa Fe Now Listed
If you live in the greater South West and are looking for some amazing classes in the art of kiln forming, also known as fusing, then check out what Bullseye’s Santa Fe, NM resource center has to offer. I … Read More...
Instructables Tutorial – Convex Glass Tiles from Bottles
I love the web site Instructables…DIY goodies for all types. The re-purposer…the robot geek and other geeks for that matter…and every so often they have something that works right here. Today it’s tiles made from bottles. So cool I … Read More...
Book Review – A Beginner’s Guide to Kiln Forming
Brenda Griffith has put together a really lovely and informative book with A Beginner’s Guide to Kiln Forming
from Lark Books. I’m a glass bead maker first but have found such joy in kiln forming, also known as fusing and … Read More...
Bullseye Gallery – Klaus Moje
The newest gallery show at Bullseye in Portland, OR is Klaus Moje, Constructed. It will be on display from December 1 – January 22, 2011. Klaus is one of the most important and influential figures in kiln formed glass. … Read More...
David Patchen – Blown Glass
The Gaffer Girls posted some pictures of David Patchen’s work and I just had to share it with all of you guys. His work is absolutely gorgeous. He does roll-ups which is a blowing technique that has always fascinated me. … Read More...
“Green” Bottles Now in a Range of Colors
The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet is always a good source of information regarding glass and its industrial uses. Art is important but since glass is such a large part of everyone’s life it’s good to pass on information on other … Read More...
Projects from Colour de Verre
Want to do some glass casting? Colour de Verre makes molds for simple glass casting. You don’t have to make the molds, they’re ready to use. And they have such a variety of molds to choose from. And then there … Read More...
Brazee Street Studios Make and Bake – Votive Sandblast
If you’re in the Cincinnati area of Ohio and are looking for a fun, simple project the Brazee Street Studio has a good one. It’s soon though so you better sign up. It’s part of their on going Make and … Read More...
Fused Ripple Dichroic Glass Pendant Tutorial
I’ve been making a lot of fused glass pendants lately with the holidays upon us. They’re pretty and make great economical gifts. Since I love dichroic glass more than most glass I thought I’d search the internets for a dichroic … Read More...
Isaiah Zagar – Master Mosaic Artist
His work makes me smile. And I’m sure it makes the people of Philadelphia smile when they see the incredible mosaic work of Isaiah Zagar. That’s where he is based and the city has benefitted greatly from him being … Read More...
Happy Thanksgiving from The Glass Studio
I’m sending a Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from me and my new adventure The Glass Studio. It’s my store and I have to say it’s one of the things I’m most grateful for this year. I’m living … Read More...
The World of Uroboros Glass
There are a number of different glass manufacturers out there in the wonderful world of glass. I talk about Bullseye quite a bit but there’s another glass maker in Portland, OR. Uroboros Glass makes glass for all types of glass … Read More...
Glass Bead Etching with Icarus Beads…
I love etching my beads. Frosted beads not only look great but they sell really well…both as beads or in jewelry I make. Well, while wondering around Facebook I noticed a blog posting by Icarus Beads about etching her beads. … Read More...
Hot Glass Houston Makes Me Want to Go to Texas…
I love a well rounded glass facility that encourages exploration and good times and Hot Glass Houston looks like one of those places. A great assortment of classes and supplies to provide the people of the Houston area with everything … Read More...
A Kiln Forming Project from Bullseye – Inline Plate
Got a kiln? Then I’ve got a project for you. It’s the Inline Plate over in Bullseye Glass’s education section on their web site. It is a great use of stringers. Since the file is a pdf I couldn’t pull … Read More...
Mosaic Heaven…Check This Out!!
Loving the mosaic! And I’ve found some high end designer mosaic eye candy that is making me crazy. A couple of years ago I found myself in Pam Beach. As I sat in my hotel room at The Breakers Hotel … Read More...
Big Sale at Frantz Art Glass
The deals are hot and so is Mike…hee hee! But seriously folks, if you’re a lampworker they’ve got some deals for you over at Frantz Art Glass. I’ll be placing an order first thing in the morning. Not only … Read More...
Vitrigraph…Dancing with Glass
Since opening up my store/studio I’ve been blessed to acquire some very cool pieces of equipment. The newest addition to the studio is my vitrigraph kiln outfitted with a Turbo Top and hung on the wall with a Turbo Lift. … Read More...
Bullseye Posts Winter Class Schedule
The new class schedule for winter has been posted on the Bullseye web site. Looks like a great roster of classes too. There’s pate de verre and image transfer and demos and lectures and even vitrigraph…I need a trip to … Read More...