My set of Color Line glass paints just arrived. They look so cool and very inviting. I’m about to run a few tests and I will post pictures of the results here. You can mix them, or use them straight … Read More...
FireLogger – The Other Blog for Helios Glass Studio
We love Paul Tarlow and Helios Glass Studio in Austin, Texas. He shares a wealth of information online as well as at his studio. There are many classes with fabulous guest instructors so you can have glass experiences you’ll always … Read More...
Dusciana Bravura – Mosaic Artist
Daily Art Muse is back which means she’s unearthing more artists for us to know about. Dusciana Bravura is one of those artists. She mosaics her sculptures of animals with thousands of glass pieces, in geometric patterns. The sculptures themselves … Read More...
New Video with Opaline Glass from Bullseye Glass
It was so wonderful to see my rep from Bullseye Glass at Glass Craft and Bead Expo this past weekend. Devon was there with Sarah, another wonderful Bullseye rep. One of the things they were offering deals on was the … Read More...
Off to Glass Craft and Bead Expo in Las Vegas!
I’m about to hit the road for a whirlwind trip to Las Vegas for the annual Glass Craft and Bead Expo. I’ll see friendly glass folks as well as new products to come back here and tell you about. … Read More...
New from Colour de Verre…Bamboo
This is truly a good one. The newest mold from Colour de Verre. It’s a Bamboo plate mold. I want one. Maybe even two…As usual these guys have produced something that is simple to use and the results are … Read More...
Frit in Frit by Cynthia Morgan
Cynthia Morgan has one of the best glass blogs around. I found this gem via Pinterest…she shows you how to put frit in frit using simple kitchen tools. The resulting fused glass is awesome. She doesn’t claim to have invented … Read More...
Tiny Bottle Light Turns Empty Bottles into Lights
The web site demilked.com was showing the coolest gadget that can turn your empty glass bottles into stylish lamps. It’s not a bright bright light but it sure does look cool. The lights are LEDs that look like corks and … Read More...
Daisuke Takeuchi – Master Lampwork Cane Maker
I have always been in awe of the beads created by Japanese lamp workers. Beautiful cane work. Perfectly shaped beads. I’ve been fortunate to see a demonstration many years ago of a Japanese lamp worker and how she handled making … Read More...
Daily Art Muse – Glass Artist Paul Messink
Daily Art Muse took a bit of a break for awhile and I’m so glad she’s returned. She shows artists whose work is so wonderful and masterful in their respective techniques. Todays artist is a glass worker named Paul Messink. … Read More...
Cool Project from Colour de Verre!
I love the products over at Colour de Verre. They are fun and easy to use, but also open up tons of design possibilities. Check out the project that uses beads to decorate a plate. The molds they create … Read More...
A Video of the Goblet Making Process from Vetro Vero Studio
I have been blowing glass more and more lately…and loving it so much! It’s a complicated process that takes much time to perfect. Over a Vetro Vero Studio, they are extremely accomplished in glass blowing. They’ve updated their web … Read More...
Cool Women with Hot Glass – 18 Game Changers
One of the talented ladies that’s in this group of 18 Game Changing Female Glass Artists, over at glassation.com, posted the link about these ladies and this definitely has to also be shared here. I know my glass interests … Read More...
Glass Bead Tutorial – Encased Layered Triangle Bead
Wandering around Pinterest for a variety of inspirations I came across a tutorial for an encased triangle bead and thought this would be a good one to share with all of you. It’s a cute bead with lots of design … Read More...
Wall Street Journal Thinks Glass is the Buzziest Material in the Art World
As seen on Facebook…The Wall Street Journal is saying that glass is the buzziest material in the art world. Well, duh. Artists that don’t normally work in glass want to and those that do are finally being noticed. But we … Read More...
Heart Bead Tutorial from Amy Trescott – Forever Grateful Beads
It’s almost Valentine’s Day so I’ve been looking for tutorials to make hearts and other valentineish stuff. This tutorial by Amy Trescott of Forever Grateful Beads is a good exercise for beginners but it’s also something cool for those with … Read More...
Today’s Tutorial – Frit Twisties
More lamp work tutorials! I’m totally addicted to Pinterest cause there are so many cool pictures and projects and inspirations! I saw this tutorial about making frit twisties and knew I had to share it. It comes from Art Jewelry … Read More...
Wavy Bead Tutorial from Lampwork etc.
Wandering around Pinterest I found a cool tutorial for bead makers. The link took me over to Lampwork, etc. with a post from Victoria’s Glassworks. I love these beads and found this particular way to do it pretty cool as … Read More...
How to Cut Glass Underwater With Normal Scissors
So is there a trick to cutting glass? Yes, 100% there are lots of different techniques, but one of the most popular at the moment is cutting glass with scissors underwater. So can you cut glass with scissors?
What? Really? … Read More...
Happy New Year – Hook’s Tears
Happy New Year to everyone. I saw this little bit of glass trivia and thought it would make a good posting for the new year. It’s about Hook’s Tears, also known as Prince Rupert’s tears. Back in the 17th century … Read More...