I took a class from Patty Gray many years ago at Pacific Art Glass. I learned so much from her. Techniques that I apply to my work everyday so whenever she’s around I recommend that you take the opportunity to … Read More...
Pablo Picasso Lost Mosaics
Master mosaic artist Lillian Sizemore writes an article for Mosaic Art Now’s web site about the lost mosaic art of Pablo Picasso. How cool is that? The mosaics are mid-century modern perfection and oh so wonderful to look at. Of … Read More...
New Dichroic Glass at Pacific Art Glass
Here’s the press release from Pacific Art Glass…
Pacific ArtGlass is pleased to announce the arrival of our new line of dichroic glass.
This glass was previously produced by G.M. Vacuum Coating. It is the finest dichroic art glass available … Read More...
Thinking in Glass at the Pittsburgh Glass Center
Silvia Levinson is teaching a class at the Pittsburgh Glass Center called “Thinking in Glass”. If you’re in that area and need something fabulous to do take this class! Take it for me! I love Silvia’s work and would love … Read More...
Corning Museum is Part of the Blue Starts Museum Program
This is a quick FYI post…The Corning Museum is once again participating in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free Museum admission to all active military and their families through Labor Day. The Museum also offers a 15% discount to … Read More...
Learn About Lampwork Glass Beads from Patsy Evins
For those of you that don’t much about lampwork glass beads check out this video by Patsy Evins on her web site. She gives you insights on what the beads are made of, her studio set up, tools and equipment … Read More...
1959 Documentary on Glass Making
I found this documentary on glass making through one of my friends on Facebook. It’s an Academy Award winning short film made in 1959. It’s over at the web site i09.com. All I can say is you must watch … Read More...
Engraving a Klein Bottle – Make…Eggbot vs Klein Bottle
First you need to know what a Klein Bottle is, if you don’t. Over at Wikipedia you can learn more about what a Klein Bottle is. Once you know that you can understand the difficulties in trying to engrave one. … Read More...
Another New and Fabulous Pattern Mold from Colour de Verre
Here they go again…those wonderful guys over at Colour de Verre have come up with another pattern mold for all of you. This one is the Modern Weave Pattern Mold and I can’t wait to get one. I’ve been playing … Read More...
A 15% Discount for all of You from Colour de Verre
Larry and Craig over at Colour de Verre have offered a 15% discount for Craft Gossip readers. Yay!! Use coupon code CRAFTGOSSIP when you place your order. It’s good for all of their products and valid until the end of … Read More...
Fundraising for Bronwen
One of my favorite glass artists on the planet, Bronwen Heilman is conducting a special sale through a private Facebook page to do a bit of car repair fundraising. We want to give the lovely lady a bit of assistance … Read More...
Mosaic with Groutless Adhesive from Streuter Technologies
I’m almost finished with a mosaic skateboard I need to turn in today for an art show I’m in. All I have left to do is clean up the grout. Oh boy…my favorite part of mosaic art. I sure am … Read More...
New Botanical Pattern Fuser – Colour de Verre
First it was swirls, now it’s botanicals…Colour de Verre has got another pattern fuser and it’s very nice. Both products allow you to produce lovely, patterned plates that can be personalized. Will the pattern be made with multiple colors? Will … Read More...
Glass Bead Tutorials…Take your Pick
I thought I’d ask Mr. Google about glass bead tutorials to find something fun to share. After all who doesn’t like a good tutorial to get your bead making groove on. I added free to the title and this is … Read More...
A Glass Snowboard – Made in Italy
As I wandered around Facebook a bit I came across a story about a glass snowboard…yup, glass. It was made for the guys at Signal Snowboards and it was made in Italy. Pretty cool. Over at dvice.com they’ve got a … Read More...
Watch a Colour de Verre How-to Video!
I wrote recently about Colour de Verre’s newest mold, the Pattern Fuser. Well those cool guys have put together a video on how to use the mold. Please check it out and then go order a couple of the molds. … Read More...
Double Helix Glassworks Odd Lots Available
According to the good folks over Double Helix they’ve got a bunch of odd lot glass for sale. They have some cool colors that reduce to lovely finishes. Now this glass is limited so get it while you can and … Read More...
Learn Kiln Casting at Corning with Nathan Sandberg
Next month over at Corning Studios Nathan Sandberg will be teaching an extensive kiln casting class. July 8-13 He will tell you just about everything you’ll need to know to make your own cast glass art. Very exciting stuff. I’ve … Read More...
New Pattern Fusers from Colour de Verre
They’ve been tempting us with something new over at Colour de Verre and here it is! Pattern Fusers…so cool! There are swirl patterns which leave a great impression. You can use frit or sheet or both and the results are … Read More...
Ross Richmond – Glass Artist
Over at Daily Art Muse they’ve profiled another glass artist. Ross Richmond, who combines blown and cast glass to create these figurative pieces that have a flowing feeling about them. People draped in cloth so the figure has a very … Read More...