Looking around Facebook this evening I saw that a couple of my bead friends have posted blogs. I thought, “Should I share these with all of you?” They are bead makers that I’ve mentioned recently…but it is good to hear … Read More...

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Looking around Facebook this evening I saw that a couple of my bead friends have posted blogs. I thought, “Should I share these with all of you?” They are bead makers that I’ve mentioned recently…but…

I sell beads and fused glass. But I also buy them occasionally, as well as other jewelry making supplies. www.jewelrymall.com. So I was searching for a local upcoming show to see when it was and stumbled upon a really great…

I sell beads and fused glass. But I also buy them occasionally, as well as other jewelry making supplies. www.jewelrymall.com. So I was searching for a local upcoming show to see when it was and stumbled upon a really … Read More...

Tom Philabaum

I have glass dreams. Not just those while I sleep but many more while I’m awake. Stoking my dreams is one of my part time jobs and this blog assists me in this task. I search for information…anything about…

I have glass dreams. Not just those while I sleep but many more while I’m awake. Stoking my dreams is one of my part time jobs and this blog assists me in this task. I search for information…anything about glass! … Read More...

I’ve got a mosaic class coming up and I’ve been searching around the internet looking for sources of information I can provide my students to expand their knowledge. I also pass alot of this information onto my readers here. Today…

I’ve got a mosaic class coming up and I’ve been searching around the internet looking for sources of information I can provide my students to expand their knowledge. I also pass alot of this information onto my readers here. Today … Read More...

My friend Jennifer found this great bead maker on etsy and thought I should write about her. When I saw her work I agreed. Stephanie Ann has a love for the beach and it shows in her work. Starfish figure prominently…

My friend Jennifer found this great bead maker on etsy and thought I should write about her. When I saw her work I agreed. Stephanie Ann has a love for the beach and it shows in her work. Starfish figure … Read More...

Here I am wandering the web…looking at glass studios. Lusting over their facilities. Wanting their equipment. Today we’re in San Francisco at Public Glass. I’m thinking a trip to San Fransisco is in my future. Public Glass provides rental … Read More...

Here I am wandering the web…looking at glass studios. Lusting over their facilities. Wanting their equipment. Today we’re in San Francisco at Public Glass. I’m thinking a trip to San Fransisco is in my future. Public Glass provides rental space,…

Pate de verre is glass casting using crushed glass also known as frit. The result is a soft, translucent glass that is so beautiful. You’ve seen it in Daum and Lalique glass. Through the Bullseye site I stumbled upon Cynthia … Read More...

Self portait of Cynthia

Pate de verre is glass casting using crushed glass also known as frit. The result is a soft, translucent glass that is so beautiful. You’ve seen it in Daum and Lalique glass. Through the Bullseye site I…

This is so cool! Here’s a tutorial on how to do a wire mesh melt. The result is awesome and a great way to utilize scrap glass to get interesting pieces that can later be turned into tiles, bowls, jewelry…the…

This is so cool! Here’s a tutorial on how to do a wire mesh melt. The result is awesome and a great way to utilize scrap glass to get interesting pieces that can later be turned into tiles, bowls, jewelry…the … Read More...

I just received my invitation in the mail for the Piece by Piece Mosaic Exhibit and I can’t wait to go. It’s going to be held at Bergamot Station which is a great place for art. There are a number … Read More...

I just received my invitation in the mail for the Piece by Piece Mosaic Exhibit and I can’t wait to go. It’s going to be held at Bergamot Station which is a great place for art. There are a number of…

My first encounter with Namaste Glass was many years ago. I was driving through Silver Lake, one of the neighborhoods in Los Angeles, and I saw a sign that said blown glass. Glass? Blown glass? I had to stop and see…

My first encounter with Namaste Glass was many years ago. I was driving through Silver Lake, one of the neighborhoods in Los Angeles, and I saw a sign that said blown glass. Glass? Blown glass? I had to stop and … Read More...