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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…

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...

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 space,…

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...

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…

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...

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 of…

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...

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...