Here’s another lampwork tutorial from Soda Lime Times and it’s off mandrel. For those of you not familiar with the term it means you”re not building a bead on a mandrel, you’re working directly on the glass and there’s no … Read More...
Glass Bead Making Tutorial – Adding CZ’s
This tutorial is brought to you via Soda Lime Times, the cool online magazine for lampworkers and the tutorial writer Lisa Atchison. You can add CZ’s and sparkle to your beads. So cool. CZ’s look great as the … Read More...
Clean Solar…Glass Roof Tiles
Most of the time the posts here are crafty or art oriented. Every once in awhile I have to post cool tidbits that are more technological. This is about solar power and glass roof tiles. Found this information on Facebook … Read More...
21 Top Tips for Mosaic from CMA
This such a great list of suggestions and tips for making your mosaics better. It’s from CMA and it’s a mosaic Christmas present. Some of the best mosaic artists around have contributed to this and I appreciate everything they have … Read More...
Free Goodies from Heather Trimlett
Heather Trimlett has always been one of my favorite bead makers out there. She was my inspiration when I began bead making and her meticulous handiwork at the torch keeps me forever inspired. I just received her newest newsletter and … Read More...
Art into Business – Anne Nye for D&L Art Glass
Business doesn’t come up much in my postings but D&L Art Glass has started this series with Anne Nye and it seems like a good thing to share with all of you. I personally make art for a living…for some … Read More...
The Passing of Boyce Lundstrom
Boyce Lundstrom was one of the founding members of Bullseye Glass and today while I was checking out the Paragon Kiln newsletter they mentioned his passing. I’ve never encountered him but have heard some interesting stories and the fact that … Read More...
Kiln Pointers From Paragon Kilns
It’s that time again for the Kiln Pointers newsletter from Paragon. There is always useful information regarding glass and kilns such as checking glass with Polarizing filters for compatibility. There’s also stories about the construction Paragon is doing at it’s … Read More...
Tutorial Time! Three in One Bead
I figured it was tutorial time and I was actually able to find some fresh tutorials to share. This one is from Starlight Designs and it’s a three in one bead. It’s like making three beads in one. You start … Read More...
Jason Gamrath – Glass Artist…Daily Art Muse
We can thank Daily Art Muse for todays post. Jason Gamrath is the featured artist and he’s makes the most wonderful glass flowers…but really large glass flowers. Gorgeous glass flowers. He’s a young glass artist and as the Daily Art … Read More...
Spirit of 96 at Pacific Art Glass
It’s time for the Spirit of 96 shin dig at Pacific Art Glass for those of you in Southern California. It’s this Saturday, Dec 8th and there will be glass and roll ups and a raffle and specials on Spectrum … Read More...
Watch Live Glass Making at the Museum of Glass
Today I missed a live feed of Dante Marioni blowing glass at the Museum of Glass. I saw pictures of him working on Facebook but didn’t look into more. I sure wish I had since I would have probably … Read More...
BECon 2013 Registration is Open…Tomorrow
Heads up! Tomorrow BECon 2013, Chroma Culture opens registration. This upcoming conference sounds amazing! It’s about color. That’s why I do glass…color. Is there any other reason? Last BECon was one of the most empowering experiences I’ve had so … Read More...
BellaDonna Silver Glass
Almost every lampworker out there knows Arrow Springs and its founder Donna Milliron. Well Donna also has a line of silver glass called BellaDonna Glass. It’s very yummy and beautiful and easy to work with. She has the batches … Read More...
Jan Rosen – Glass Artist…Thanks Daily Art Muse
A big thanks to Daily Art Muse for showing us the wonderful blown glass animals by Jan Rosen. As you all know if you read a lot of my posts, I love fine art glass. And Jan Rosen’s work … Read More...
Drowning…a Sculpture by Judith Schaechter
I’ve written about Judith Schaechter before in regards to her fine art stained glass work. This post is about her glass sculpture, Drowning. It’s a very cool piece. This is a first for her and a wonderful first at that. … Read More...
Blowing a Lampwork Vessel…a Video
I’ve been making more and more lampwork glass vessels and I do teach a cool little class on the subject. I thought it might be cool to share a tutorial with you. I found this one by asking Mr. Google. … Read More...
Kiln Pointers from Paragon
This is always a welcome email and my mail box. It’s the Kiln Pointers from Paragon newsletter. There’s always great information that can be shared with all of you out there that use kilns for your glasswork. The first article … Read More...
Working Glass 2012 – Bullseye Glass
Quite a few of the employees at Bullseye Glass create wonderful glass art in their non-working hours and once a year there is a competition that brings their lovely work to light. So they have this years Working Glass winners…the … Read More...
50 Years of Glass at the Museum of Art and Design
Playing with Fire is what they’re calling the show over at the Museum of Art and Design in New York City. I love New York City…great museums and great art shows. I found the information on this show from the … Read More...