Can I take this class? Please? It look so cool and the finished glass pieces are gorgeous!! It’s Boxes and Bowl and it’s at Bullseye Glass in Portland. You’ll make glass boxes and lost wax cast bowls. Not slumped…cast. But … Read More...
Glass Craft is Right Around the Corner!
Are you going to Las Vegas for Glass Craft and Bead Expo? I know I am and I can’t wait. It’s all about the glass!!! And then there’s a dose of Vegas thrown in too. If you haven’t gone … Read More...
I’m Back…Let’s Talk Glass!! Fresh Colour de Verre Bead Mold…
It’s rather liberating to have internet access again! I feel I have so much catching up to do…I’ll start with the new Colour de Verre mold that allows you to make Pillow Pendants. They go really well with the round, … Read More...
Stained Glass Goodies from D&L
I don’t spend enough time on stained glass and I apologize for that. So when I saw that D&L had a number of specials in their mailing list for stained glass I had to share it with all of you. … Read More...
Karen Woodward’s Funky Fun Lampwork – Daily Art Muse
Thanks again to Daily Art Muse. I’ve been meaning to post this days ago but there was that class I just wrote about…playing catch up right now. Anyway, this is the cutest funkiest fun lampwork I’ve seen in a … Read More...
Roger Thomas Glass
I just finished a 4 day class with Roger Thomas and what a fabulous experience that was. His work is so beautiful and he’s a great teacher. I left the class with so many ideas brewing in my brain it’s … Read More...
Amazing Glass Countertops
So I find myself in the position of having to bid on and quite possibly produce a custom glass bathroom vanity countertop…whoo hoo! So as I wander around the interwebs I look at what’s out there. I found Think Glass… Read More...
Deals from D&L and a Couple of Tutorials Too
Just love getting newsletters from the different glass sellers so I can pass good information onto all of you! This one is from D&L and they’re offering specials on glass from Uroboros and Milon Townsend as well as tutorials from … Read More...
Bullseye Catalog and Sale in One Post
Here’s a couple things from Bullseye Glass. It’s time for the new catalog! Yea ha!! I know that when it does show up my glass buddies and I get so excited! “Did you get yours?” You have to sign … Read More...
Bottle Cutting Jig Makes Recycling Easier
I’m in the process of making some bottles into tumblers by cutting off the tops and grinding them top of the glass to even it out. I’m using a tile saw and it’s a bit uneven sometimes. When I saw … Read More...
Ryan Blythe Glass Blower on HGTV
I’m still in the glass mood here so I found a great video from the Carol Duvall show on HGTV featuring Ryan Blythe. Great video interview and it gives you a chance to watch glass blowing. Who doesn’t want … Read More...
Glass Blowing According to Wikipedia
I’ve been playing with glass blowing lately…mostly with borosilicate glass. I keep getting requests at my studio for classes so I figured I’d better get good at it. I’ve dabbled and played but now I’m actually studying. Don’t I have … Read More...
Bullseye Show as Mentioned in Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet
I mentioned this a few posts back and now The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet is mentioning it. Bullseye’s got a new show and it’s going to be awesome! It’s Facture: Artists at the Forefront of Painterly Glass. The opening is … Read More...
BoyceLundstrom.com
I was turned onto Boyce Lundstrom’s web site by my favorite glass lady, Leigh Adams. So now I’m passing this onto you guys. She did this the other day and I found myself distracted by another site that I ended … Read More...
Artists in the Forefront of Painterly Glass at Bullseye Gallery
I’ve been exploring a more painterly technique in glass and look up to the artists in the next show at Bullseye Gallery in Portland. I’ve even written about a couple of them including Kari Minnick and Michael Janis. Also included … Read More...
Fresh Classes at Bullseye Santa Fe
Classes in January have been listed for Bullseye Santa Fe’s Resource Center. There’s basic kiln forming, casting and Painting with Glass. Al fabulous classes that will truly expand your glass skills. They also offer open studio time if you’ve … Read More...
Glass Bead Making Murrini Tutorial
Sheila Morley started a blog about tutorials…she posted a link for a murrini tutorial. I wish she had posted more…I like tutorials. They’re usually fun projects and they’re great to share. Check out the one she shared…it’s from Jet Age … Read More...
Starry Night Mosaic Table Tutorial
Happy Boxing Day! Anyway…time for a non-Christmas ornament tutorial. Today it’s a mosaic table from Instructables. Love that sight!! It’s Starry Night and make’s a cool table. This tutorial starts by building the table that the mosaic will be … Read More...
Jeff Zimmer’s Images in Glass
Thanks to Daily Art Muse for profiling Jeff Zimmer and his lovely glass (scroll down). He studied with Michael Janis over at Washington Glass School, someplace I’d love to visit, and has been creating the most wonderful glass art since. … Read More...
All the Glass Tips You Need Over at Warm Glass!
This glass casting project I’ve been working on can be a pill sometimes. It’s a large piece, 26″ long and for me the holy grail is fingers and toes. You see it’s a diver. When he’s complete he’s stunning…even incomplete … Read More...
