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...
Glass Craft & Bead Expo
It’s that time of year again…well soon, that is. Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas is coming. This year it’s being held March 30th – April 3rd, again at South Point Hotel and Casino. If you haven’t gone … Read More...
Tucson Glass Festival
April 8-10, 2011 I know you’ll be attending the Tucson Glass Festival, right. I know I want to go. There will be parties and glass…and demos or glass…and glass art and glass…don’t you want to go? Check out their … Read More...
Ankle Biter Beads on Etsy
I have just fallen in love with these beads. So much whimsy I had to share them with all of you. Her name is Deirdre Glenn Briley and her etsy store is anklebiterbeads. So go check out what she … Read More...
Wigwag from a Vitrigraph Pot!
I was playing here at The Glass Studio with some solo vitrigraph and I have to say I was delighted with the experience! For those of you not familiar with vitrigraph please check out iglasssolutions.com and learn all about it. … Read More...
Hot News from Trautman Art Glass!!
It’s the Boro Box ‘o’ Mystery for TAG, also known as Trautman Art Glass. They make gorgeous boro and thankfully 104 glass for torchwork. They have a limited time offer for the Boro Box ‘o’ Mystery, which is a … Read More...
Heather Trimlett Hollow Vessel Class at The Glass Studio
Just a bit of shameless self promotion! This is very exciting bead news stuff. Heather Trimlett is teaching her Hollow Vessel and Beads class at The Glass Studio in May. May 7-8, 2011 to be exact. This is amazing news … Read More...
The Stringer Control of Dora Schubert
Dora posts pictures of her newest ebay auctions on Facebook. I check out her beads and marvel at her stringer control. You have to appreciate the detail work and her precision, especially if you’ve ever tried to lay down an … Read More...
Raku Glass…also known as Iris Orange or R108 by Reichenbach
I’m about to get back on my torch and make more “raku” glass beads. They are one of my best sellers and the color range that comes from this rod of glass is awesome. So I went looking around the … Read More...
Beads of Courage on CBS News Video
I’ve written about Beads of Courage a number of times because it’s such a fantastic organization.It was created by Jean Baruch, a pediatric oncology nurse that felt there was something lacking in the way brave sick children were being “rewarded” … Read More...
The World of Uroboros Glass
There are a number of different glass manufacturers out there in the wonderful world of glass. I talk about Bullseye quite a bit but there’s another glass maker in Portland, OR. Uroboros Glass makes glass for all types of glass … Read More...
Big Sale at Frantz Art Glass
The deals are hot and so is Mike…hee hee! But seriously folks, if you’re a lampworker they’ve got some deals for you over at Frantz Art Glass. I’ll be placing an order first thing in the morning. Not only … Read More...
Bullseye Posts Winter Class Schedule
The new class schedule for winter has been posted on the Bullseye web site. Looks like a great roster of classes too. There’s pate de verre and image transfer and demos and lectures and even vitrigraph…I need a trip to … Read More...
What’s Happenin’ at Public Glass
They say “What’s hot at Public Glass“, but doesn’t that also mean what’s happenin’? They have their Hot Glass and Cold Beer regular events that can give Bay Area residents a taste of glass. And then they have a … Read More...
Soft Flex Glass Art and Bead Festival – New York City
It’s held October 15-17 and Soft Flex beading wire is the sponsor. It’s the New York City edition of their events, Glass Art and Bead Festival. They hold these bead shows in Hawaii and New York…here’s the location information.… Read More...
Funky Flower Bead Tutorial
It’s tutorial time!! And this one’s a video of how to make a funky flower bead. I love making funky flowers. They make great pendants and earrings and I even use those that I make as focals on macramé bracelets … Read More...
Third Degree Glass Factory – Upcoming Classes
Across the country there are glass classes and I like to share them with you guys. Today I’m heading over to Third Degree Glass Factory where they have an interesting array of classes. I like their combo classes, which … Read More...
Bullseye Education Pages…Things You Need to Know About
Over at Bullseye’s web site they have a section for education. I’ve sent you over there befre for a project or two in the past. Today I’m sending to the need to know sections. First there’s Torchtips for the lampworkers … Read More...
Geek Dad of Wired.com Takes the Kids to Corning
What a great story. A family discovers their love of glass through some Chihuly glass and winds up going to Corning to get the real experience. Making their own glass. When I saw this I just had to share it … Read More...
Get a Reaction at Vitrum Studios
Currently reactive glass really makes my hearts race, in a good way. I love it in bead making and have been exploring it more and more in kiln forming. You all may know that from some of my postings here. … Read More...