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Stained Glass Pendant Tutorial

cathimilligan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:15:10 +0000

I’m not a stained glass person. I have nothing against it…I just don’t do it. My thing is melting glass. But there are really cool stained glass projects out there that should be shared. Today’s post is a tutorial for such a project. It’s simple and could be your gateway to larger stained glass projects. Stained glass is beautiful and should be appreciated for the work that’s involved. The cutting and grinding and preparing the layout, as well as wrapping each piece with foil and finally soldering each piece into place.

This project from about.com’s jewelry making page, and is by Tammy Powley. As I said, this is a simple project and has the potential for a lot of projects. This is for a pendant but there’s no reason why you can’t make links for bracelets or necklaces or make two that would make great earrings. You’re only limited by your imagination on this one…and maybe what glass you have on hand

What Do You Do With Glass?

cathimilligan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:57:21 +0000

My passion is glass. I melt it and form it into cute beads…pretty beads…sometimes beads that blow my mind. I also fuse glass into objects…functional art. A sink…a lamp…plates and bowls. Then there’s mosaic. Bits of glass and tiles adhered to objects and walls and surfaces. It’s all about color and form and function regardless of the technique used. What do you do? How do you make your glass sing? This is a bit of audience participation…we’ve done it before. Inspiration was the last bonus bead blog. So this one will be about what you do with glass. The first five comments I receive will get a set of beads I’ve made. Little accents. Some fabulous Double Helix glass. Maybe Terranova, one of my new favorites. Maybe Kronos. Could be Triton. Maybe Aurae. Your comments will determine your beads. But there are no bad beads…

Field Trip – Third Degree Glass Factory

cathimilligan — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:07:33 +0000

Next time you’re in St Louis you must stop by the Third Degree Glass Factory. This looks like a very good time for the glass lover. Classes, events, glass…good times. It’s a full service public art glass space established in 2002 by Jim McKelvey and Doug Auer. They offer studio rental space for glass artists as well as education, gallery space and a gift shop where local artists can sell their work.

Regular events bring in the public to educate them on the glass good time. Third Friday Open House parties is one of the events that sounds like a blast. There are demonstrations, music, drinks and you can even sign up for hands on glass experiences such as tile making, glass bead making or maybe make a paperweight. Next event is November 20, 2009. I know I wish I could swing by.

Field Trip – Bay Area Glass Institute

cathimilligan — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:33:47 +0000

Today we’re heading to San Jose, CA to visit the Bay Area Glass Institute. The Bay area is blessed with a number of places people who love glass can go to learn more about glass. They offer classes in all aspects of glass working as well as studio rental time. There’s a gallery and a gift shop. They have events and lectures series offerings such as Third Thursdays. All of this sounds like loads of fun. I’m kind of jealous that we don’t have something similar in Los Angeles. Might have to do something about that…

So if you’re interested in venturing up California to the San Jose area or you already live up there take a tour of the Bay Area Glass Institute and pick me up a trinket from the gift store.

Bullseye at SOFA in Chicago

cathimilligan — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:51:37 +0000

stairs...

If you’re going to be in the Chicago area November 6-8, 2009 head over to SOFA, the Sculpture Objects and Functional Art Fair being held at the Navy Pier’s Festival Hall. This is a show I’ve always wanted to attend and have only dreamt of being able to show at. 68 top galleries and dealers will be showing fabulous art from around the world. There will be lectures and special exhibits too.

Bullseye Glass will be there with a staircase they made for the show. They’ll be at booth 607 with this awesome glass staircase. Their theme for the show is “Building with Light: Contemporary Glass Art + Architecture. You can learn more about it at Bullseye’s Blog…

working on stair parts

A Glass Fusers Information Paradise

cathimilligan — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:21:10 +0000

This cool piece is by Kimbrill.

As some of you may have noticed I like a web site that informs. It’s good if it sells materials and tools but I think information and feedback from other artists is so important. I want to pass on to you the web site FusedGlass.org. It’s a very cool place to visit. There’s lots of information and forums and a gallery of work…check out some of these pieces I’ve posted.

This is by Brad Peterson.

They do product reviews and have knowledge of kilns and have tutorials. So much to explore. Do you fuse? If you haven’t yet you’ll probably want to after you visit this site.

And if you’ve already started fusing and you have questions about firing schedules or just need a place to start from you’ll find these things here. So very helpful.

The Creative Process

lori greenberg — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:44:21 +0000

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 my favorite things are pictures of designing in sketch books. So you can imagine my delight when I came across Lucinda Storms’ blog post at Belvedere Beads.

If you visit Lucinda’s blog you will also find some of her paintings and other projects she has been working on.

How to make a fused glass pendant video.

lori greenberg — Sat, 02 May 2009 16:35:43 +0000

Fused Glass Bobby Pins

lori greenberg — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:42:21 +0000

Adorable little fused glass pieces on bobby pins. Find out more and see more styles at Whim & Fancy.

Michele Lynch glass, painting and metal work.

lori greenberg — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:33:02 +0000

Beautifully painted fused glass beads and pendants by Michele Lynch. Fused glass, painted and cured for 24 hours and then fused again to form a durable, scratch proof piece of art. Be sure to check out Michele’s blog to see her other art and to find out where you can get your own…her paintings and metalwork are equally as stunning!

Australian Glass Art

lori greenberg — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:44:16 +0000

Thanks to Jesska of the Thousand Threads blog who turns us on to Australian glass artist Les Baxter. You can see more of Les’ work at the Architectural Glassworks web site. From bright and bold to earthy and serene these glass panels would be sure to add class and dimension to any space!

Klaus Moje Exhibit at Museum of Arts and Design

lori greenberg — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:02:51 +0000

Brilliant glass colors make up the works of German born Klaus Moje who will be on exhibit Museum of Arts and Design (NY) April 29 through September 20th. View 68 pieces spanning three decades of this artist’s work from carved crystal to patterned and layered glass.

Innovative Fused Glass

lori greenberg — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:39:07 +0000

This is some of the most interesting fused glass that I’ve seen around. I found this image (and many others) at the Objetos con Vidrio blog. Be sure to scroll down this post and dig deeper into the site.

If you are a glass lover or especially if you work with any form of molten glass yourself I promise that you will be awed and inspired.

Murano Glass Art

lori greenberg — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:07:16 +0000

While stumbling around my glass links I came upon this gorgeous millefiori ring. I’ve never seen anything like it. As I followed the link to the Jewelry Blog I found a wonderful post filled with information about Murano Glass Art.

Be sure to check out the links for a bit of history and a lot of great glass pictures!

What about you? I know a lot of people have visited Murano and have come back with tales to share. Have you seen Murano and its glass jewelry in person? Drop a comment!

Learning to Fuse Glass – Daisies

lori greenberg — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:53:27 +0000

Jeenybeen accidentally bought a kiln. How that happens, I don’t know. But I do know that I like her first experiments. These daisies are so bright and cheery they’re sure to brighten up even the coldest winter day. Be sure to check out Jeenybeen’s blog and follow her adventures through fusing and other stuff that’s going to be done in that accidental kiln.