A friend told me about this new online magazine you all should check out. It’s for glass bead making and it looks great. It’s called Soda Lime Times. You must get a copy. There’s even a tutorial on how … Read More...
How to from Curbly: Make Glowing Firefly Jars
I love getting my newsletters in my email box from Curbly. There’s always some cool DIY project. This one has to be one of the all time easiest project I’ve come across. Not just on Curbly but on any of … Read More...
The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet – So Much Glass News!!
I wandered over to The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet because I saw an article that I thought would be interesting for all of you. And then I kept scrolling…and there were so many articles I’m just going to point you … Read More...
How to Dye Clear Glass Any Color – from Curbly and Craftberry Bush
Here’s a glass project anyone can do. You don’t need a torch or a kiln…all you need is some clear glasses and Mod Podge and food coloring. I found this tutorial first at Curbly but they redirected everybody over to … Read More...
Bullseye BE Con Pictures!
Over at Flickr there’s a set of pictures from BE Con. I know I got pretty excited going through them. Got to relive the experience a bit. Check it out if you’re curious what we experienced. There’s even a video … Read More...
Aaron Oussoren – from Daily Art Muse
I recently subscribed to Daily Art Muse and saw this great glass artist that I had to share. His name is Aaron Oussoren and he screen prints images on glass. I have a weakness for imagery on glass and the … Read More...
Toots Zynsky – A Video
If you’re familiar with Toots Zynsky’s glass you’ll really enjoy watching this video. You’ll get to see her process of creating her incredible glass art. She builds her work with stringers…thin strings of glass that she pulls herself and then … Read More...
Colour de Verre Workshops at D&L Art Glass Supply
This sounds like so much fun!! I love the Colour de Verre molds. They make glass casting easy and fun. Just fill with frit and fire it in your kiln. And they make so many cool molds. Many options. Well … Read More...
BE Con – Another Perspective…from Cynthia Morgan
I’m wandering around Facebook, making friends and looking for interesting tidbits to share with all of you. Now you all know I’ve been very Bullseyecentric (word?). I’d apologize but I’m still riding high from BE Con. So I’m sharing someone … Read More...
Innovative Glass Colors – A New Source for Glass
You absolutely must check out the newest venture for Milon Townsend, the fabulous glass worker. He’s got an online glass store called Innovative Glass Colors and from the looks of it he’s going to be covering all of our … Read More...
Hollow Bead Tutorial…from Cecilia Cohen
Over at Cratfside they’ve shared a tutorial on how to make a hollow glass bead from the new book by bead maker Cecilia Cohen. Her new book is called The Glass Artist’s Studio Handbook: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for Working … Read More...
Upcoming Bullseye Glass Events in Portland
If you’re in the Portland area in the next few months check out some of the artist talks, demonstrations and other events Bullseye Glass is putting on. My lovely readers know I’ve recently been up there for BE Con so … Read More...
More Bullseye BE Con Stories…
Bullseye’s conference BE Con’s theme was Crossover. A material exchange. There were glass blowers, painters, architects, a photographer, a wood sculptor, among other arts enthusiasts. I want to profile each of the speakers in the next few weeks so you … Read More...
Queen of Bees Throne Mosaic by Leigh Adams
Streuter Technologies No Days Adhesive is fabulous for mosaic work…and Leigh Adams has helped them develop their mesh product that makes working on alternative surfaces and vertical applications so much simpler. Check out the video of The Queen Bee Throne … Read More...
Silvia Levenson Teaching at Bullseye Santa Fe
One of my favorite speakers and Bullseye artists is Silvia Levenson. And she’ll be teaching and speaking at Bullseye Santa Fe next week, June 27 – July 1. She’ll also be gining an artist talk on July6th which will be … Read More...
New Dichroic Glass Bead Contest put on by Coatings by Sandberg
Coatings by Sandberg, the best creator of dichroic coatings in the art glass business has a new contest going on. It’s for glass beads…here’s some of the information but I do suggest wandering over to their web site to … Read More...
Back from Bullseye BE Con!!!
Just got back from Bullseye’s conference, BE Con in Portland and I could stand not to drive for a little bit…but I have to say that I just had the most wonderful weekend full of glass and great speakers and … Read More...
No Days Road Show this Saturday at The Glass Studio
I’m so excited about this so I’m sharing it here. If you’re in the Los Angeles area this Saturday, June 11th please stop by The Glass Studio for a No Days Adhesive “Road Show”. Their resident goddess and my … Read More...
Coldworking Glass Without Machines…a New Book by Paul Tarlow
You need to order this book, Coldworking Glass Without Machines, if you do any kiln forming and especially if you don’t want to spend money on a bunch of equipment. I have to say, I like to spend money … Read More...
Bead and Button…Need I Say More?
It’s one of the biggest bead extravaganzas each year. All the best beader (almost) and bead enthusiasts gather together in Milwaukee, WI for more bead fun than you can handle. It’s Bead & Button Show and it’s held from June … Read More...