You might remember the auction site just for beads, JustBeads.com.  They’ve been offline for a while but I just found today that they’re planning a relaunch of the suite for May 16th.

In the meantime, they’ve created a discussion … Read More...

You might remember the auction site just for beads, JustBeads.com.  They’ve been offline for a while but I just found today that they’re planning a relaunch of the suite for May 16th.

In the meantime, they’ve created a discussion forum where you…

Emma Baird of the Little Bead Shop is spotlighted in the most recent issue of the UKs premier bead magazine, Bead.

Be sure to check out this great magazine as well as Emma’s glass beads and blog.

Emma Baird of the Little Bead Shop is spotlighted in the most recent issue of the UKs premier bead magazine, Bead.

Be sure to check out this great magazine as well as Emma’s glass beads and blog.

I’ve embarked on a color study project to document what different colors of transparent glass do when layered over each other.  I’m hoping that it will serve as a reference as I branch out into other designs.  It is very … Read More...

I’ve embarked on a color study project to document what different colors of transparent glass do when layered over each other.  I’m hoping that it will serve as a reference as I branch out into other designs.  It is very…

Get the 411 on electroforming by none other than Kate Fowle herself.  This article in the Lapidary Journal tells you everything that you need to know to create your own electroforming set up as well as how to prepare your … Read More...

Get the 411 on electroforming by none other than Kate Fowle herself.  This article in the Lapidary Journal tells you everything that you need to know to create your own electroforming set up as well as how to prepare your beads for…

Learn to make votive candle holders from those old drinking glasses that you have in the cupboard.  See how at the Nonpareil blog.

Today must be the day for glass houses in my Google alerts.  Check out this enclosed dining area on this glass house.  It looks like this house is nestled in the woods.  What a great way to enjoy the … Read More...

It takes a special kind of person to live in a glass house.  Especially at night when you kn0w that people can see in but you can’t see out.

Check out this elegant home that allows you to be closer … Read More...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know that cupcakes are the years hottest dessert trend.  Don’t have a sweet tooth?  Well, now you can wear them too.  Check out these great glass cupcake beads by Laura Sparling.… Read More...

I am passionate about documenting my processes, color forumulas and just about every thing I make.  When I came across today’s link I immediately thought, how can I translate that to some of what I work with.  I’ve had visions … Read More...

If you want to see incredible art, click through to the Mosaic Art Sources blog post highlighting Angela Zimek.  You will never look at rocks and glass the same way again.

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There is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day (it’s coming soon!) than fresh pineapple.  Look at this adorable fused glass pineapple platter and matching plate!  I could even see the platter loaded up with cheese and crackers for … Read More...

This glass cabochon mold from Delphi Glass provides the perfect vehicle for creating cabs out of frit or glass.

These molds have intrigued me for a while now.  I’ve wanted to try something like this for my own jewelry pieces … Read More...

I love these cast glass light domes.  Cast glass is made by pouring molten glass into a mold.  I just know that this photo doesn’t do them justice.  I’m not sure if it’s the process or the glass that was … Read More...