If any of you read Watch Me Create, the team blog that I manage and write for, it is no surprise to you that I love hearing about artist’s creative processes.  Ranking right up there at the top of … Read More...

I love gardening.  I love growing things.  I love to be outside working in the dirt. But, alas, for the last 11  years of my life I have lived in the middle of the desert.  Not only does that mean … Read More...

There are many artists out there using recycled glass to make mosaic furniture but here is a company that is taking recycled glass bottles and are actually casting it into furniture and sculptures.  Robalglass by Green Grove Design is that … Read More...

What was your first thought when you saw this?  Mine was, “I wonder what it sounds like when you play.”  Second thought was, “how do you keep it clean?”

It actually has a resin surface over the glass so the … Read More...

Recently my eye has been caught by glass casting and pate de verre.

I came upon Cynthia’s Morganica blog a little while back and today saw this (click her link to see the post).  It highlights her work in … Read More...

This find speaks to me!  I absolutely love earthtone colors and this set of glass beads has a richness that you can’t deny.  Graciebeads is the artist and you will see more of her creations at her web site too.  … Read More...

Part of what I like to do for you, the reader, is show you works of art and interesting glass pieces as well as exposing you to artists and studios that you might not have of heard of before.

Look … Read More...

You might remember the auction site just for beads, JustBeads.com.  They’ve been offline for a while but I just found today that they’re planning a relaunch of the suite for May 16th.

In the meantime, they’ve created a discussion … Read More...

Emma Baird of the Little Bead Shop is spotlighted in the most recent issue of the UKs premier bead magazine, Bead.

Be sure to check out this great magazine as well as Emma’s glass beads and blog.

I’ve embarked on a color study project to document what different colors of transparent glass do when layered over each other.  I’m hoping that it will serve as a reference as I branch out into other designs.  It is very … Read More...

Get the 411 on electroforming by none other than Kate Fowle herself.  This article in the Lapidary Journal tells you everything that you need to know to create your own electroforming set up as well as how to prepare your … Read More...

Learn to make votive candle holders from those old drinking glasses that you have in the cupboard.  See how at the Nonpareil blog.

Today must be the day for glass houses in my Google alerts.  Check out this enclosed dining area on this glass house.  It looks like this house is nestled in the woods.  What a great way to enjoy the … Read More...

It takes a special kind of person to live in a glass house.  Especially at night when you kn0w that people can see in but you can’t see out.

Check out this elegant home that allows you to be closer … Read More...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know that cupcakes are the years hottest dessert trend.  Don’t have a sweet tooth?  Well, now you can wear them too.  Check out these great glass cupcake beads by Laura Sparling.… Read More...

I am passionate about documenting my processes, color forumulas and just about every thing I make.  When I came across today’s link I immediately thought, how can I translate that to some of what I work with.  I’ve had visions … Read More...

If you want to see incredible art, click through to the Mosaic Art Sources blog post highlighting Angela Zimek.  You will never look at rocks and glass the same way again.

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There is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day (it’s coming soon!) than fresh pineapple.  Look at this adorable fused glass pineapple platter and matching plate!  I could even see the platter loaded up with cheese and crackers for … Read More...