The variety of molds out on the market for kiln forming is rather vast. You have many options for plates and bowl and candle holders and other items that can be made with glass. I think that makes it all … Read More...
Boiling Glass
Boiling glass? It doesn’t really “boil” but if you take it up to a rather high temperature, say 1700-1800 degrees you can get it to “boil”. Add bubble powder or baking soda to the bottom layer of glass and heat … Read More...
Fresh Saturday Glass from Bullseye
If only I could order some every time they make new Saturday Glass over at Bullseye. I would have such a fabulous selection of glass that I might never use since they may not make it again…don’t you get … Read More...
Intermediate Boot Camp @ Helios Glass!!
One week is all it takes…and you can learn so much about glass. It’s Intermediate Boot Camp over at Helios Glass in Austin, TX. Book your week in Texas. It’s October 3-7 and you will take your kiln forming skills … Read More...
So Cal Flame Surfers Next Meeting
For those of you bead makers in the Southern California area the next So Cal Flame Surfers meeting is September 17th and will be held at CBS, Coatings by Sandberg. Don McKinney will be demoing and CBS usually has … Read More...
Bullseye Adds a New Class to Their On-Line Education Program
Bullseye just keeps expanding their on-line education program. Here are a couple more classes they’ve added…
Free Lesson: What is Kiln-glass?
The range of objects that can be made in kiln-glass is extensive and involves a variety of interesting techniques. … Read More...
Artist Talk at Bullseye – Stacy Lynn Smith
If only Bullseye Glass were closer. I would go to so many more events there. Especially the free artist talks. And the one I’m writing about here is with artist Stacy Lynn Smith as she describes her works in paper … Read More...
What’s New at The Corning Museum of Glass
It’s been awhile since we checked in over at the Corning Museum of Glass. They always have cool exhibits and events, so if you reside on the east coast or you’re headed that way, check it out. Some of … Read More...
More Bullseye Saturday Colors Available!
I love getting the emails announcing fresh Saturday glass over at Bullseye! The three colors listed sound absolutely gorgeous. YOu have to check out the special glass section over there at their web site. Here are the colors they’ve just … Read More...
Bullseye Quick Tip – Frit Balls
The picture Bullseye is using for this quick tip makes me crazy because I absolutely love opaline glass, which is the glass used. So lovely! So I’m just going to paste in the copy from the email and say, “for … Read More...
Cristi Lyon – Glass Artist
You can check out Cristi Lyon’s work over at pomegranateglass.wordpress.com. There you’ll find beautiful glass work. I just love her tile ladies series. But scroll down in her blog and you’ll find a description of how she creates these … Read More...
Parrish and Minnick at Helios in 2012
Two fabulous instructors and glass artists are booked to teach over at Helios Kiln Glass Studio in Austin, TX for 2012. These are the types of classes that will fill up quickly! Wander over to the site and check out … Read More...
Cast Glass and Kickstarter
I don’t shamelessly self promote too much here but I’m in the midst of glass casting project and just cracked out the first figures out of their plaster mold. I am so excited about this!! If you have a chance … Read More...
Two New Online Classes at Bullseye Education
Over at Bullseye’s web site they’ve added two new classes to their online program and one of them is actually free! The Art of Kiln Glass is the free class. You must check it out…the other class talks about kiln … 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...
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...