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Events at Corning – Some Soon, Some Not So Soon…

If you’re in the Corning, NY area tomorrow (I know it’s short notice) go by the Museum to check out a couple of events. There’s the lecture on Tiffany glass, during An Evening for Educators, from 4-5:30. And then hang…

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Hot Glass Show at SOFA Chicago

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I mentioned the SOFA show in an earlier post about Bullseye Glass and their exhibit. For those who missed that post, SOFA is the Sculptural Objects and Functional Art show that’s held around the country a couple of times a year.…

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Field Trip – Third Degree Glass Factory

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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…

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Field Trip – Bay Area Glass Institute

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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…

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Andrew Brown featured on the front page of the Albuquerque Journal

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Andrew brown made the cover story for the Albuquerque Journal today. Read the article and hear about how he found glass and what his technique is. Andrew says his “quest is to make things that have not been made before.” I’ll…

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Kids Blowing Glass at the Banana Factory

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cg090324a1 How old do you have to be to learn glass blowing? At the Banana Factory in Bethlehem, PA, you might be surprised. Here is 6 year old Rhys Williams learning how to blow his first glass piece. His mom chronicles…

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Museum of Glass. Tacoma, WA.

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Brilliant pictures of glass art from the Museum of Glass. Read about it and see more images at Joanne Osband’s blog, Still Coloring out of the Lines.

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Elin Isaksson Chandelier on Bouf.com

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Bouf (”boof”) is a site that pairs up homeware and gift designers in the UK. What a great concept!

This custom chandelier by Elin Isaksson is a great example of functional art; fantastic glass blowing with metal work for an elegant touch to…

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Glass Gift for the Candle Lovers in Your Life

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I’ve made the commitment to buy handmade again this year and I thought I’d pass on to you some of the great gift ideas that I come across on line.

Most of you probably know someone who is a candle lover,…

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Transform a Plain Shower Door with Stained Glass Overlay

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Check out brightcove.tv and get the low down on how to have a plain shower door transformed into a beautiful work of art…or any other glass surface you have.

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Flowers that won’t set off your allergies.

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Fresh from the glass and metal garden of Scott and Shannon Johnson come these beautiful bouquets. Guaranteed never to die and need minimal care. Perfect for those of us with less than green thumbs!

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Sculpted Glass Heads

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I’ve always been intrigued by sculpture. Add to that my love of glass and I can’t get enough. See more stunning glass work by Kurt Carlson and Lynda Pownall-Carlson over on the Naples Open Studio Tour site. While there, scroll down…

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Installing a Chihuly Chandelier.

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to assemble and install one of those Chihuly chandeliers? Check out the video on the Museum of Glass’ web site. They’ll show you how to do it in under 30 seconds.

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Glass Pumpkins on Etsy

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Have I already told you that I love Halloween? Well, I love Halloween. Originally from the midwest and now living in the desert of Arizona, I miss the autumn smells and everything that goes with the fall season. So, when…

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