On Facebook the Corning Museum posted a video of Josh Simpson making a 100 lb. planet paperweight that was commissioned as their 1000 paperweight. Amazing…but also, as I was visiting the Corning web site I saw so many other fun … Read More...
Art of Adorning – Bead Society of Orange County
This Saturday marks the return of the annual bead show, Art of Adorning put on by the Bead Society of Orange County. I have to say, this is one of the best bead shows I’ve ever participated in. The bead … Read More...
Rocky Mountain Graal with Robert Mickelsen
I saw this post on Facebook by Cindy Brown and Dave Winship about a class at Glasscraft in Colorado with Robert Mickelsen and had to let all of you know. Look at the goblets in that picture. Awesome. And there’s … Read More...
Spray on Liquid Glass?
We can thank Leigh Adams for this blog…she found some information online regarding spray on liquid glass. Spray on liquid glass? More information can be found on the web site Physorg.com. It’s a silica based substance that when sprayed … Read More...
A Great View of Glass Craft and Bead Expo from Linda Steider
Another quick post…just found this link for a blog about the Glass Craft and Bead Expo experience written by Linda Steider of Steider Studios. Bullseye had a post about it on Facebook. It’s got pictures and commentary that I … Read More...
Dale Chihuly – Three Videos to Watch…
Over on the PBS page there’s a listing for the documentary Chihuly Fire and Ice. Well, on that page there is also three separate videos you can watch right there. A great way to get to know Dale Chihuly, … Read More...
Dichroic Glass Tutorial – The Donut
This is a tutorial for those that have glass fusing experience and access to a drill press and diamond bit hole saws. But for those of you not quite there yet you have something cool to work towards. First you … Read More...
“Saturday Glass” from Bullseye
Bullseye’s glass makers have a very important job to do. They have to make gorgeous glass for us to work with. Well when they’re done with their regular tasks they get to have glasstastic fun. They make what is referred … Read More...
Kiln Pointers from Paragon
Flipping through the newest issue of Glass Patterns Quarterly, which I picked up in Glass Craft and Bead Expo the other day, I saw a great article on the Thermocouple, which is a very important part of everyone’s kiln. … Read More...
Apollo Ring Saw – Gemini Saw Co.
The trip was quick. I actually spent more time driving than at the show. But I saw what I needed to and spoke to who I needed too. And I brought back information that you all need to know about. … Read More...
Glass Craft and Bead Expo in Las Vegas Starts Tomorrow!
Glass Craft and Bead Expo’s show starts tomorrow at South Point casino in Las Vegas. If you love glass you need to stop by. It’s all about glass and tools and classes (which did start a couple of days ago) … Read More...
30% off of Everything at Maryland Mosaics
Received their email newsletter today and they’re having a sale. the first of the year. And everything is 30% off…well almost everything. You’ll have to check out they’re site for the things that aren’t on sale. But most of everything … Read More...
Amazing Glass Classes at OATKA Glass School
I like to wander around the country via the internets checking on my favorite glass studios I’ve never been to. So today I’m in Batavia, NY visiting the OATKA Glass School web site. I instantly began drooling over some of … Read More...
Summer Classes at Bullseye
I know I just posted about BE Con over at Bullseye…are you going? Now I’m posting about their new listing of classes for both Portland and Santa Fe. Summer classes already? I guess so…time to plan ahead. You can check … Read More...
BE Con 2011 at Bullseye
I can only go to one conference this year. And BE CON is the one. It’s Bullseyes’ conference that happens every other year. This conference’s theme is Crossover: A Material Exchange. It takes place from June 16-18, in Portland and … Read More...
Kosta Boda Art Hotel Opens in Sweden
Sweden is famous for its art glass from the houses of Kosta, Boda and Orrefors. The area of Sweden where these art glass factories are is Smaland, which is also where Pippi Longstocking is from. In that area there are … Read More...
Super Easy Super Cute Glass Mosaic Tutorial
Sometimes I find myself writing about a lot of glass news that’s for a more advanced crowd. I can’t help myself…that kind of stuff fascinates me so of course I think you’ll be interested too. But I realize sometimes that … Read More...
Couple of Things from The Museum of Glass
Here are a couple items of note from the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA. First I think you should all subscribe to their You Tube Channel so you can see great videos about glass and the artists that create … Read More...
Beautiful Murrini and Fusing by Milissa Montini
I’ve recently put one of my torches in the front area of my store so I can keep my butt up front. I have a tendency to hide in the back making stuff. Well I have to say I’ve been … Read More...
Need a Kiln? Go to KilnFrog.com!
Buying a new kiln is usually a big investment. Hundreds of dollars if not more. And then what? Well wander over to kilnfrog.com to get the assistance that you need. This is a web site created by Gail over at … Read More...