Time for another book review. Warm Glass – A Complete Guide to Kiln-Forming
. And this is a very informative and comprehensive book of kiln forming. It includes fusing, slumping and casting and it’s written by Philippa Beveridge, Ignasi Doménech … Read More...
25 Beautiful Mosaics Around the World
Via Sonia King Mosaic and Facebook a link to the 25 Beautiful Mosaics of the World was brought to my attention. It lives on the Huffington Post and it is true, these are some of the most beautiful mosaics in … Read More...
Adhesives for Glass from Streuter Technologies
At the beginning of the year I blogged about Streuter Technologies products after encountering them at both CHA, The Craft and Hobby Association Show and then in Las Vegas at Glasscraft . My good friend and glass goddess, Leigh Adams … Read More...
Last Hours of the 35% Off Sale at Maryland Mosaics
It ends at midnight Wednesday, November 10th. It’s the last sale of the year over at Maryland Mosaics. There are a few limitations on what’s for sale but I’m sure you can find something to satisfy your mosaic needs. … Read More...
Kiln Forming at Vitrum Studios
It’s time to cruise the country looking for interesting glass classes. Across the country from me, over on the east coast, Vitrum Studios is offering what looks to be a very good class on kiln forming, also known as kiln … Read More...
Fused Glass Photo Frame Tutorial
It’s tutorial time!! So for this tutorial I thought it was time for some glass fusing also known as kiln forming. You’re going to learn how to make a frame for a photo. Clearwater Glass Studio has been kind enough … Read More...
Rare Opal Irids from Bullseye
Iridescent Opal glass from Bullseye doesn’t come around often but it’s available now while supplies last. They sound so beautiful. I think irrid glass is so lovely to use and to be able to get it in turquoise or green … Read More...
We Have a Winner!
Tutorial…Glass Bubble and Tile Pendant
Sometimes there are people that visit this here blog that haven’t fused yet…or made their own glass beads or done mosaic work, but they want to give glass a try. Over at The Beading Gem’s Journal there’s a project that … Read More...
Glassblowing According to Wikipedia…
I find wikipedia fascinating. So much information. It’s been a little while since we’ve visited wikipedia so I thought a bit of glass blowing information might be good. And they’ve got it. A lot of it. Good pictures and history … Read More...
Kiln Glass by Richard M. Parrish
I noticed that Richard Parrish was having an open studio sale. I had seen some of his work when I was in Portland visiting Bullseye but I hadn’t yet visited his web site. Oh my…such beautiful work. Kiln forming at … Read More...
Art Glass Show at Howeeduzzit Gallery this Sunday
A bit of glass and a bit of gourds. And a bit of shameless self promotion…there’s a group show in the Los Angeles area at the Howeeduzzit Gallery this Sunday, October 31 from 11-5. I happen to have some of … Read More...
What’s Happenin’ at Public Glass
They say “What’s hot at Public Glass“, but doesn’t that also mean what’s happenin’? They have their Hot Glass and Cold Beer regular events that can give Bay Area residents a taste of glass. And then they have a … Read More...
Book Review & Give Away – Masters Blown Glass
One of the common threads that runs through this beautiful book, Masters – Blown Glass
by Lark Crafts book division, is the play of light and form that can only be achieved this spectacularly is with glass. Each of the … Read More...
Bullseye Santa Fe – Upcoming Events and Other Goodies…
If you’re in the Santa Fe, NM area head on over to Bullseye. They have some new curious and special color glass in stock as well as some very interesting classes and special events lined up. Is Santa … Read More...
Troy Corliss Art Glass
Over on Bullseye’s Facebook page they had the coolest art glass by this guy named Troy Corliss. Giant glass mobiles. Just gorgeous. So I had to wander over to see what this guy is up to. What beautiful work! … Read More...
Art Glass…Matt Szosz and The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet
Over at The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet they were asking Matt Szosz three questions. Stuff like, “What are you working on?” and inspiration stuff. I found his art fascinating so I looked around a bit and found a video of … Read More...
Glass Blowing Video with Thomas Long
I find glass blowing so fascinating to watch, but who doesn’t. I’ve tried the big boys version and realize why you don’t see nearly as many women participating in the sport as men. It requires an incredible amount of upper … Read More...
Building a Glass Studio…giggle giggle!
I saw this video on Facebook and really couldn’t stop laughing. It’s called “Building a Glass Studio”. For anyone that wants a glass studio or knows someone who wants a glass studio you’ll understand. And since I just opened … Read More...
Another Tutorial…Marble Magnets
My next artist in my gallery portion of my store is a photographer, so I’m trying to come up with an appropriate “make-n-take” for the opening. I think this project is perfect. Get a selection of his pictures and make … Read More...