Steve Immerman’s glass work is amazing. And he’s sharing some of his techniques. Strip cut construction. The results are awesome. Makes me want to run off and cut glass. And then construct with it. He takes you completely through … Read More...
Another Cool Christmas Ornament Tutorial
Here’s another Christmas ornament tutorial that anyone can do. It doesn’t require a kiln or a torch…just a class ornament, some fake snow, some glue and rhinestones and some beads to finish it up. I found this over at Things … Read More...
Bullseye Quick Tips: Reactive Glass!
I love reactive glass. French vanilla and turquoise or silver or any other copper bearing glass…and then there’s Reactive Cloud and Ice. So very very cool. Well Bullseye has a great Quick Tip using French Vanilla, silver foil and Light … Read More...
Hang Your Glass Nesting Standoffs
I went over to the Hang Your Glass web site to get the glue application instructions and found a new product that looks very cool. They’re nesting stand offs. What that means is that you attach a stand off to … Read More...
Newest The Flow Magazine Newsletter Arrives
This one’s for the lampworkers out there. The freshest newsletter from The Flow magazine has just arrived in my email box and that really makes me smile. It gives me a chance to see what the other lampworkers are doing … Read More...
Glass Casting Plaster
As those of you that read this here blog occasionally know, I’ve been casting glass. And I really enjoy it. So every once and awhile I need to share information about great products that help me do what I do … Read More...
Last Call for Emerge at Bullseye
The deadline is approaching! I know I’m getting my act together to get my application in. But Bullseye is sending out a reminder since the deadline is December 7th. Hurry!! What am I talking about? Emerge…Bullseye’s glass competition for emerging … Read More...
Make Beads from A Broken Bottle Tutorial!
I love finding tutorials that aren’t in the usual places. Instructables has tons of different tutorials but it’s not necessarily the first place I’d go to look for a glass bead making tutorial. But this one looks cool and it’s … Read More...
Painting with Powders – Glass Powders
I’m involved in a powder painting…glass powders. I’ve made a pastel and I’m working on recreating it with glass powders. I’ve done tests and am still planning on some more. I’ve been mixing the powders with glue and making a … Read More...
Call for Entries – Glassline Magazine
Glassline Magazine is planning a special issue with the best of the best beadmakers and they are putting out a call for submissions. Got to the site for details. This will be for their June/July 2012 issue and you have … Read More...
More Cool Bead Molds from Colour de Verre
Yes I know I just wrote about Colour de Verre molds, after all that is their specialty, but they’ve added a couple of new bead molds to their line-up and they’re pretty cool. I must then share with all of … Read More...
It’s Time for Some More Saturday Glass from Bullseye!!
They’ve done it again! It’s Saturday Glass over at Bullseye and I’m absolutely in love with the color Cosmopolitan Striker. It’s just luscious! Check it out and as always, quantities are limited so order now!
Quick Follow up Post to Yesterday’s Product Review
I’m loving this bead release spray and I just wanted to show the donut beads I made last night with the simple round bead mold from Colour de Verre and their fabulous spray…(how do I really feel?). So next will … Read More...
Product Review – MR-97 Mold Release from Colour de Verre
Today I’m a very lucky girl. I get to test out a couple of products from the kind people over at Colour de Verre. I’ve received a simple round bead mold and some of the MR-97 spray mold release … Read More...
Spirit of 96 ShinDig at Pacific Art Glass!!
I know it’s short notice since this is tomorrow, Tuesday Nov 15 and Wednesday Nov 16, but if you’re in the Los Angeles area there are good glass times ahead over at Pacific Art Glass. I’ve copied their copy … Read More...
Another Tutorial From Soda Lime Times – Vine Cane
Soda Lime Times is becoming a great source for lampwork and bead making information. This month they’re giving a video tutorial on how to make vine cane. For beginners this tutorial is essential for taking your beads to the next … Read More...
Methods and Ideas – Part of the New Bullseye Web Site
As I wander around the new Bullseye Glass web site I like to check out how they’re now organizing their information. For instance…Methods and Ideas. Kind of like Tips and Tricks but better. It has tips and projects … Read More...
Martin Cheek Mosaic Class in Los Angeles!!
Martin Cheek is coming to Los Angeles to teach mosaic and he’s added an additional class since the first one sold out. So book it while you can!! He’s also teaching a fusing class…fusing for mosaics. Martin has written many … Read More...
Faux Mercury Glass Tutorial
Here’s a tutorial that doesn’t require a kiln or a torch or any of the usual tools and equipment we need for our various glass adventures. This is a faux mercury glass tutorial that I found over at Take the … Read More...
Casting Glass Skulls
Thanks to the Gaffer Girls for this post. As I keep mentioning, I’m totally into glass casting!! Love love love it!! So when I see something about it I can share with all of you you know I will. Today … Read More...
