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...
Glass Flower Pendant Tutorial – Borosilicate Glass
I’m not one to work with borosilicate glass but I do appreciate what can be done with it. Here’s a link over at the Glass Flower Pendant web site, to a tutorial on how to make an imploded flower pendant … Read More...
D&L Art Glass Supply – Pre-Holiday Sale
D&L Art Glass Supply is having a holiday sale. But it’s really a pre-holiday sale. They have Christmas goodies. But they’re to help you make things for the holidays so you must get a jump on things. There are molds … Read More...
Bullseye Glass App for the iPhone!
I feel like such a glass geek sometimes! Hanging with some of my favorite glass girls today I heard there was an app for the iPhone from Bullseye Glass and I squealed with delight. Wouldn’t you? So as soon as … Read More...
Jen Violette’s Vignettes – Thanks Daily Art Muse
The contributions of Daily Art Muse to the content of my blog posts really makes me smile. I love the fine art made with glass. I love all glass but we are constantly surrounded by functional art so to see … Read More...
Liza Lou’s Kitchen – A Study in Glass Beads
I was spending some time over at Elle Decor, checking out information on kitchen tiles when I decided to put art glass in their search engine. When Liza Lou‘s Kitchen came up I had to write about it … Read More...
Fresh Presses for Bead Making over at Zoozii’s
Do you use bead presses? I guess I should first ask if you make beads…well, anyway…there are fresh bead making presses over at Zoozii’s web site and their very cool. I’m so loving the bubble press. I have a tendency … Read More...
New Test Batch from Double Helix
It’s always good to see a new email from Double Helix Glassworks. There’s usually a deal or sale or something new. Since they’re the makers of some of my favorite glass I always pay attention. So they have a … Read More...
Treg Silkwood and Candice Martin are Silkwood Glass
Thank you Daily Art Muse. You have again pointed me in the direction of a glass artist whose work is so lovely that I had to share it with my readers. Treg Silkwood works with Candice Martin to create … 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...
Reverse Relief Kiln Casting from Bullseye
I have to say I’m a bit obsessed with glass casting right now. There’s a mold working it’s way slowly to process temperature right now as I write this. The void within the mold is a diver…a project I’m working … 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...
Paul Schwieder – Glass Artist on Daily Art Muse
Another fabulous glass artist is being featured over at Daily Art Muse. What a lovely blog. Today’s artist is Paul Schwieder and he uses his glass to explore his relationships with women. Something to ponder…and you must also visit … 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...
Four Color Printed Decals for Fusing
When I went to BECon in June two of the presenters talked about their company InPlainSight Art and I almost lost my mind. Earlier in the conference we saw a piece of art that had a photograph fused into the … Read More...
Help Wanted – Glass Studio Assistant
How often do you see a help wanted post for glass work? Not often so here goes…but alas, it is unpaid. So many cool glass assistant jobs are. But it’s the experience. So over at Glass Quarterly’s Hot Sheet you … Read More...
Glass Casting Resources from Cynthia Morgan
I’m currently involved in a couple of glass casting projects so the process is high on my radar. So I’ve found myself searching for information to share with all of you. Glass casting is not an easy process. It has … Read More...
An Assortment of Glass on Glass Mosaic Tutorials!!
I love the way glass on glass mosaics look. Color color and more color!! So check out this site that just keeps the projects coming…it’s over at squidoo and every one of them look very cool but also fairly easy … 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...
New Goodies from D&L Art Glass Supply
I was just talking about bubbles in your glass and now D&L Art Glass Supplies sends me a newsletter talking about the new bubble paint by Glassline they’re selling. It looks so cool! I definitely want to get some of … Read More...