This blog is about glass. So you may wonder about todays title. I’m introducing some of you to the Tucson Gem Show. It’s sheer madness. It’s not one show, it’s about 30-40 shows that take over Tucson, AZ for … Read More...

I really don’t give stained glass enough attention here at the Glass Arts page. My problem is that it’s not a medium I work in. But I know some of you out there do so I’m going to try to … Read More...

I’m planning on a couple of posts today…here’s a short one. I have shown you all JC Herrell fantastic beads in the recent past…I had to share these. They are so awesome. That’s all I can say. Buy her beads! … Read More...

In yesterdays post I concentrated on warm and hot glass classes and possible adventures. That’s not really fair to the cold glass working techniques so here’s a little about what’s up for mosaic adventures. We’ll do stained glass in an … Read More...

So it’s 2010. Time for glass! For me every year and every day is all about glass but 2010 is when it’s kicked up to the 10th degree, or something like that. To give you some ideas of possible glass … Read More...

The question of the day…end of year contemplation. No resolutions. Resolutions are meant to be broken. Goals are things we work to achieve. So what are your glass goals for 2010? Learn a new skill. Or a new technique? Go … Read More...

Check out this video from Bullseye! Rolling glass sheet!! So cool but yet so hot!

There’s nothing better than having a place to go to have your glass questions answered. I know I try to help when I can but I certainly don’t know everything about glass. There’s so much to know. But now Bullseye, … Read More...

How was your year? Did 2009 treat you right? Did you make all of the glass goodies you wanted to? What new techniques did you learn? So what are your glass goals for 2010? I’ve got lots of questions don’t … Read More...

It’s almost Christmas here in Los Angeles…there’s glass in the kiln, cookies were baked and I’m going for a long run in the morning with my new ipod. I want to thank the folks at craftgossip.com and all the lovely … Read More...

At the end of each year The Flow magazine dedicates their issue to Women in Glass. And it’s out. This is their 5th annual issue on women. The issue includes tutorials and interviews with some of the new and established … Read More...

Let’s just start this post with JC‘s description of the beads she’s making…”Stringer intensive tube beads inspired by the prairie designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. Built on transparent colors and shaped into short, thick tubes these lines design are … Read More...

Kokomo Glass in Indiana is the oldest manufacturer of opalescent and cathedral glass in the world operating continuously since 1888. That’s amazing!! They have one of the most extensive selections of glass ever. According to their web site they can … Read More...

It’s in production!!! Contemporary Lampworking Volume III by Bandu Dunham. This is pretty exciting stuff if you’re a lampworker…you know a torchworker…you like to play with fire and glass. It’s been years since the second volume came out so I … Read More...

We’re back to Corning briefly. I know we were just there yesterday but you have to see the table set with all that gorgeous glass food created by Erik Meek. The event has already taken place…if you went let me … Read More...

I personally make little beads that resemble food. Cupcakes and cakes and pies, but they’re tiny compared to the food they’re making at Corning for the holiday season. For their monthly event 2300 degrees Homecookin’ Erik Meek of Corning Studio … Read More...

As I looked around for something interesting to write about and share with all of you, I came across the blog for Glass Quarterly. they were mentioning an Australian group of musicians that use glass bowls and glasses and rods … Read More...

His work is incredible. Micro mosaic is his specialty. His name is Saad Mikhaiel and I found him on Facebook through my friend Leigh Adam’s page. There’s Leigh again…she’s my glass goddess. Always introducing me to new glass. When I … Read More...

My good friend and glass goddess Leigh Adams just returned from Kitengela Glass Studios in Kenya. What an adventure. The day before yesterday I was fortunate enough to get a look at half of the pictures she took while there. … Read More...

On the web site fusedglass.org you’ll find a great deal of useful information regarding glass and fusing. I wanted to bring your attention to the kiln page today for some frequently asked questions about kilns. Things you need to know … Read More...