I love getting new e-books from Helios Glass. They’re always perfect for the moment, as is this new one, Ending Fused Glass Disasters. One of my last slumps had me sighing in sadness since a bulge was right in … Read More...
News from Bronwen Heilman
I always love hearing from Bronwen and this newsletter is no different. In this issue she shows us some of her new glass goodies. She’s taken her enamel painting techniques over to boro. I love these glasses, especially since I’ve … Read More...
Layered Glass Table on This is Colossal
When I find something glass related over at This is Colossal I must share it here. This layered wood and glass table is wonderful. Created by Chris Duff of Duffy London, it looks like a topographical map of the ocean. … Read More...
DIY Fourth of July Projects with Recycled Glass
It’s summertime and the 4th is tomorrow. Make some decorations for your barbecue! They’re easy and they use recycled glass. Sounds like a win win to me. Over at the Fine Craft Guild web site they have this project. There … Read More...
Another Votive Mold from Colour de Verre
First there was the round votive mold and now there’s the oval. What’s cool about this new mold from Colour de Verre is that it can hold three tea lights. And it’s as easy to make as the round one. … Read More...
Loren Stump – In Art News!!
I have had the pleasure of watching Loren Stump demonstrate his masterful glass skills many times. His murrain work is untouchable as well as his sculptural work. It’s nice to see more mainstream recognition as in this This is Colossal… Read More...
Glass Bead Making According to Wikipedia
Every once in awhile I like to post a Wikipedia page on a glass making technique. Today is Glass Bead Making. There are a couple of different types of techniques on creating glass beads. There’s torch work which is what … Read More...
Glass for Good – Bullseye Glass Gives Back
Bullseye Glass is offering an opportunity for some fun fund raising for schools or non-profits. Schedule a class with up to 16 people at one of Bullseye’s own resource centers and you can get up to $800 for your school … Read More...
The World Beyond Studio Glass
One of my favorite artists in glass is Tim Tate (can’t wait to meet him!). He’s a multi-media artist whose specialty is glass casting. He also is a partner at the Washington Glass school near Washington, DC. In an interview … Read More...
Glass Groups on Facebook to Join
I’m sure you all spend time on Facebook, maybe a little too much time. If you’re a glass lover you can find some cool pages to “Like” and you will find like minded individuals that also love glass. Are you … Read More...
Corning has a Blaschka Era Lampworking Table
If you haven’t seen the work of Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka, you need to check it out. The were the father and son team from Czechoslovakia, known as Bohemia when they were alive, that created the most wonderful replicas of … Read More...
Cyber Days of May Sale at Bullseye Glass
Bullseye Glass is having an online sale that ends on Sunday. What do you need? What do you want? Most things are on sale and the more you spend the greater the discount. So what are you waiting for? Go … Read More...
Irid on Irid Fusing – From Fusedglass.org
It’s tutorial time. I like the tutorials offered by fusedglass.org (as well as all of their information!). And the Irid on Irid sounded like a great one to share. Iridized glass is so pretty and I find to be a … Read More...
Jaime Guerrero – Glass Artist
When I see glass art in a gallery in the area I live in I can’t help but be happy and excited, so when I was told that Jaime Guerrero was showing at Avenue 50 Studio I had to go … Read More...
New Votive Mold from Colour de Verre
We’ve been waiting for the new mold from Colour de Verre and they haven’t disappointed with their new molds to make adorable votive holders. Beautiful glass candle holders that will twinkle and sparkle as the light dances inside. The guys … Read More...
Emerge Winners Announced by Bullseye Glass
Every other year Bullseye Glass celebrates the emerging glass artist with their competition, Emerge. People enter from all over the world…finalists are chosen…and the winners have been announced! Festivities are planned and a book will be published. It’s a huge … Read More...
Cool Tutorial for Frit Balls and Wavy Rods from Colour de Verre
Today Colour de Verre decided to tease us about new goodies that are coming soon. Can’t wait to see what it is. In the meantime they shared this tutorial that shows how to make wavy rods and frit balls that … Read More...
What’s New with Beth Williams
When I began my adventure in glass as a bead maker over twenty years ago I always looked at Beth Williams’ work with great admiration. Her style is clean, classic and colorful. So I saw a post on Facebook she … Read More...
Saturday Glass from Bullseye
The glass they made is absolutely gorgeous! Bullseye’s glass makers like to make special glass when they’re not making production glass. They like to refer to it as Saturday glass. There are three different sheets available. One is turquoise … Read More...
Learn How to Etch Dichroic Glass at Coatings by Sandberg
Carmen Flores Tanis is teaching some very cool classes on how to etch dichroic glass at Coatings by Sandberg. There are patterns available in dichroic glass but it’s so cool if you can make your own. Your designs on … Read More...
