Have you tried Glow Glass? Glow in the dark glass is so cool and now there are fresh colors available in COE 90 glass. It can be used for fusing or bead making and the effects are worth it. … Read More...
Presentation Application Deadline Approaching for GAS Conference 2014
If you want to do a presentation for the GAS Conference 2014 you better get your application in. The deadline is approaching…April 7th. The Glass Art Society is taking 2013 off and the 2014 conference is being held at the … Read More...
A Refresher Course in Compatibility from Bullseye
I was wandering around the Bullseye web site and noticed a Tech Note update about glass compatibility. The article says that the same COE (coefficient of expansion) doesn’t necessarily mean the glass is going to be compatible. It’s good to … Read More...
Call for Proposals for GAS 2014 Conference
I know there are some amazing glass artists out there. People with glass wisdom and experience that should be shared with other glass enthusiasts. Well put your presentation together and send in your proposal for the GAS (Glass Art Society) … Read More...
How to Slump a Deep Bowl
I’m working on a project that has been a bit of a challenge and I’m getting ready to start another approach. I’m making glass for a wall sconce and had been draping the glass over to “wedges” that together formed … Read More...
Art Clay World Classes at Glass Craft & Bead Expo
I’ve mentioned in past posts about Glass Craft & Bead Expo, the glass show held every year in Las Vegas. It’s coming up faster than you know and I think the Art Clay World people are offering up some … Read More...
Bullseye at Friesen
My first love with glass is fine art. The more I see it in traditional galleries the happier I get. Over at the Friesen Gallery they’re doing a show of Bullseye artists…Bullseye at Friesen. It includes Giles Bettison, Dante Marioni, … Read More...
Glass Craft & Bead Expo
It’s getting close…it’s the Glass Craft & Bead Expo and it’s April 3-7 in sunny Las Vegas. I bring it up now so if you’re interested in any of the classes they offer you can sign up before they fill … Read More...
Marlene Rose – Glass Artist
I was fortunate enough to go to the opening night of LA Art Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It’s an annual event that houses galleries from all over the world. Tonight was a big shin dig for patrons, … Read More...
Fresh Work from Bronwen Heilman – Daily Art Muse
Thanks Daily Art Muse…and thanks Bronwen. I write about Bronwen a bunch but that’s cause she does so many things so well. And her new work rocks!! Today she was profiled by Daily Art Muse so I’m sharing that … Read More...
Optical Glass House – Contemporist
I recently wrote about a solar glass roof…this post is about an Optical Glass House in Japan. The front of this building is made of borosilicate glass bricks which is a great choice because of their strength and ability to … Read More...
The Passing of Boyce Lundstrom
Boyce Lundstrom was one of the founding members of Bullseye Glass and today while I was checking out the Paragon Kiln newsletter they mentioned his passing. I’ve never encountered him but have heard some interesting stories and the fact that … Read More...
Kiln Pointers From Paragon Kilns
It’s that time again for the Kiln Pointers newsletter from Paragon. There is always useful information regarding glass and kilns such as checking glass with Polarizing filters for compatibility. There’s also stories about the construction Paragon is doing at it’s … Read More...
Spirit of 96 at Pacific Art Glass
It’s time for the Spirit of 96 shin dig at Pacific Art Glass for those of you in Southern California. It’s this Saturday, Dec 8th and there will be glass and roll ups and a raffle and specials on Spectrum … Read More...
BECon 2013 Registration is Open…Tomorrow
Heads up! Tomorrow BECon 2013, Chroma Culture opens registration. This upcoming conference sounds amazing! It’s about color. That’s why I do glass…color. Is there any other reason? Last BECon was one of the most empowering experiences I’ve had so … Read More...
Drowning…a Sculpture by Judith Schaechter
I’ve written about Judith Schaechter before in regards to her fine art stained glass work. This post is about her glass sculpture, Drowning. It’s a very cool piece. This is a first for her and a wonderful first at that. … Read More...
Kiln Pointers from Paragon
This is always a welcome email and my mail box. It’s the Kiln Pointers from Paragon newsletter. There’s always great information that can be shared with all of you out there that use kilns for your glasswork. The first article … Read More...
Working Glass 2012 – Bullseye Glass
Quite a few of the employees at Bullseye Glass create wonderful glass art in their non-working hours and once a year there is a competition that brings their lovely work to light. So they have this years Working Glass winners…the … Read More...
50 Years of Glass at the Museum of Art and Design
Playing with Fire is what they’re calling the show over at the Museum of Art and Design in New York City. I love New York City…great museums and great art shows. I found the information on this show from the … Read More...
Advanced Glass Fusing Projects from Glass Fusing Made Easy
Glass Fusing Made Easy has a number of projects that you glass fusers might be interested in trying out. Things like combing and drop out ring slumps and bracelets and sinks and pocket vases…there are many more. You need fusing … Read More...