It’s so inspring to see glass enrich the lives of people who wouldn’t necessarily be exposed to it. A really wonderful organization called Piece by Piece is bringing glass mosaic and other techniques of how to create with glass to … Read More...

I saw this post in the Fire Diva’s blog and had to help spread the word. First off, the Fire Diva’s blog is a great place to get info about what some of the lampwork world is up to. Cool … Read More...

As I wander the World Wide Web looking at the interesting work of all of the different glass artists out there I wonder what inspires them and motivates their work. For myself it can be a mood or color or … Read More...

For glass bead makers The Gathering of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers is the event of the year. Well it’s coming up and if you haven’t gone to one you really need to. I have to say it’s been … Read More...

Today was the first day of the first annual Renegade Craft Fair held in Los Angeles. It’s held in Chicago and Brooklyn and San Francisco and I barely heard about it making an appearance here. I wish I had applied. … Read More...

Allow me to introduce myself. I’m a crazed bead maker. An avid glass enthusiast. I fuse it and melt it and will mosaic it if that needs to happen. I teach bead making and glass fusing and have been fortunate … Read More...

We are about to say goodbye to Lori our Delightful glass art and crafts editor. We are looking for a new editor who is up to date on glass crafts. The editor should have a general love for exploring new … Read More...

Can you believe this is glass?  I came upon this little gem on the Home Interior Design Theme Blog.

This particular set is from Peru and you can learn more about the history of reverse glass painting at the … Read More...

Recycled art is popping up everywhere these days.  While creating art from reclaimed objects has been around forever, I still get inspired every time I see a beautiful, unique piece of art that uses found item.  It’s hard not to … Read More...

From their site:

“The Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, has a call for entries for glassmakers, artists and designers, and companies for the New Glass Review 31. Only glass designed and made between October 1, 2008, … Read More...

Silver glass is all the rage these days in glass beadmaking.  From the picture above you might understand why.  The glass is very expensive due to its high silver content that gives the glass its color.  It also can be … Read More...

Lampworker Marcy Lamberson highlights the butterfly beads of Robert Simmons on her blog.  Robert is the Director of Bead Donations for Beads of Courage, an organization that provides arts in medicine to children and families coping with serious illness.… Read More...

Pat Frantz, who has a video on working with dichroic glass, shares some of her tips in the Frantz Art Glass Newsletter.  Learn how to avoid getting scum in your glass and how to achieve watercolor effects.

This is glass.

Can you believe it?

Pate de Verre is my latest passion.  Not that I have any clue as to how to do it but it keeps popping up everywhere I look and I’m fascinated by it.  For … Read More...

Take a close look.  Not only is this fantastic glass, but it’s mixed media on a new level.

Each piece by Tim Tate, co-founder of the Washington Glass School, is a tiny video display surrounded and decorated with … Read More...

You don’t have to be a glass artist to make this simple project.  Photojojo.com shows you how in thier glass jar photo frame tutorial.

If you can’t recycle glass in your neighborhood and can’t stand to throw all of those … Read More...

The sponsor’s ad might not convey the message but this glass challenge wants you to express what spring means to you…in glass.  Put on by the Glass Challenge, there is a professional AND a hobbiest category so there is … Read More...

These bright blown glass forms are from Canadian glass artist Kate Civiero.  Artsy Beat presents a spotlight on her.

You can find Kate’s work on Etsy.

The Sierra Mountain Times highlights the art of Eric Edner.  Read about this  artist and learn about the art of flameworking.

Did you know that this type of glass art has only been around the US for the last 40-50 … Read More...

It’s easy to win a copy of this wonderful eTutorial by Kerri Fuhr.  Just surf on over the the Lori Greenberg Bead Blog, read the review and leave a comment.  Be sure to bookmark the site while you’re … Read More...