The other day I wrote about the fact that Heather Trimlett and Caitlin Hyde were teaching at Corning. It’s so cool. And I speak from experience since Heather is teaching a class this weekend at my studio. You have … Read More...
Fresh Frantz Art Glass Newsletter
I was just checking out the screaming deals over at Frantz Art Glass. It’s all in their new newsletter and you should check it out. I sound like a commercial for them…no kick backs though. But they are having a … Read More...
Heather Trimlett and Caitlin Hyde in Corning! A Bead Intensive…
If you’re in Corning or the surrounding area and want a week of bead intensiveness check this out. It’s Heather Trimlett and Caitlin Hyde and you better be ready to really learn about bead making. These ladies are truly masters … 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...
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...
Glass Bead Tutorial – Talisman Bead by Jeff Barber
A good friend of mine is taking a class this weekend by bead maker Jeff Barber. It made me check out his web site and he sure does make lovely beads. He even has a tutorial for a bead … 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...
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...
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...
60th Anniversary of Corning Museum of Glass
Check out the Corning Museum of Glass’ web site to find out how you can help celebrate the museum’s 60th anniversary. How cool is that? They were established in 1951 and are planning a bunch of events throughout the year … Read More...
Emilio Santini – Italian Glass Artist in America
While looking around for something interesting to write today I found an article written about Emilio Santini, who is an exceptional glass artist and sculptor. The Corning Museum page on Facebook brought it to my attention. Go Corning…and go … Read More...
Dichroic Pendant Tutorial from The Flow
I was looking for a cool tutorial to share and found an off mandrel project created by Patricia Frantz and offered up by The Flow. All good things. The glass is dichroic and you just can’t go wrong with … 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...