Are you going to Las Vegas for Glass Craft and Bead Expo? I know I am and I can’t wait. It’s all about the glass!!! And then there’s a dose of Vegas thrown in too. If you haven’t gone … Read More...
Starry Night Mosaic Table Tutorial
Happy Boxing Day! Anyway…time for a non-Christmas ornament tutorial. Today it’s a mosaic table from Instructables. Love that sight!! It’s Starry Night and make’s a cool table. This tutorial starts by building the table that the mosaic will be … Read More...
Hang Your Glass Nesting Standoffs
I went over to the Hang Your Glass web site to get the glue application instructions and found a new product that looks very cool. They’re nesting stand offs. What that means is that you attach a stand off to … Read More...
Martin Cheek Mosaic Class in Los Angeles!!
Martin Cheek is coming to Los Angeles to teach mosaic and he’s added an additional class since the first one sold out. So book it while you can!! He’s also teaching a fusing class…fusing for mosaics. Martin has written many … Read More...
Bullseye Glass Updates Their Web Site
Bullseye Glass has updated their web site to make it easier for you to navigate. Now some of us may not like change but having wandered around it I think it’s great. They’ve added a social networking feature to the … Read More...
Glass Fest at Pacific Art Glass this Weekend!
There was glass blowing and bead making and boro torchwork and vitrigraph…a big glass sale (ends tomorrow)! It must have been Glass Fest at Pacific Art Glass! It’s their once a year party and sale that brings enthusiasts and … Read More...
Kitchen Backsplash Mosaic – Before and After – from Curbly
I love the DIY spirit over at Curbly. Have you been over there? I’ve posted a few projects from them over here. It’s a very design oriented site that gives you ideas and projects to decorate or remodel with. … Read More...
What’s New at The Corning Museum of Glass
It’s been awhile since we checked in over at the Corning Museum of Glass. They always have cool exhibits and events, so if you reside on the east coast or you’re headed that way, check it out. Some of … Read More...
Queen of Bees Throne Mosaic by Leigh Adams
Streuter Technologies No Days Adhesive is fabulous for mosaic work…and Leigh Adams has helped them develop their mesh product that makes working on alternative surfaces and vertical applications so much simpler. Check out the video of The Queen Bee Throne … Read More...
No Days Road Show this Saturday at The Glass Studio
I’m so excited about this so I’m sharing it here. If you’re in the Los Angeles area this Saturday, June 11th please stop by The Glass Studio for a No Days Adhesive “Road Show”. Their resident goddess and my … Read More...
Folk Art Enamel Paints for Painting on Glass
I noticed a blog entry over at Craft Critique by my friend Maria del Pinto about Folk Art Enamel Paints that can be used on glass. How cool is that? Maria’s post includes all kinds of information on products that … Read More...
Glassfest in Corning – This Weekend!!
It actually started today but you still have time to get there. It’s Glassfest in Corning, NY. If you haven’t been to Corning for a glass adventure you really need to go. There are exhibits and demonstrations and tours and … Read More...
Check out the New Video at Coating by Sandberg – All about Dichroic Glass
Over at the Coating by Sandberg web site is a brand new video giving the viewer a tour of the facilities. This is so cool. If you haven’t seen the inside workings of CBS you will be very fascinated. You’ll … Read More...
Mosaic Artists on Facebook
Need mosaic inspiration? Check out the Facebook group, Mosaic Artists. There are so many pictures for group members work that if you’re not completely inspired you may want to check your pulse. There are three dimensional pieces and outdoor … Read More...
Mystery Mosaic of the Surfing Virgin of Guadalupe Appears in Encinitas
This story was on NPR and since I’ve already written about mosaic today I thought I’d stay on topic and add this amusing little tidbit. The mosaic of the Virgin of Guadalupe Surfing appeared mysteriously in Encinitas around Easter Sunday. … Read More...
Screaming Deal on Mosaic Goodies at Maryland Mosaics
I like to share good deals when I come across them in my little glass world. Maryland Mosaic has a bunch of fabulous things to help make your mosaic experience that much better and today I found out that they … Read More...
Come to a Streuter Technologies Road Show
I have talked about Streuter before. They make a fantastic line of adhesives that really improve the quality of the lives of glass artists. I’m using the fusing adhesive this evening on some projects I’m about to cook up in … Read More...
A Great View of Glass Craft and Bead Expo from Linda Steider
Another quick post…just found this link for a blog about the Glass Craft and Bead Expo experience written by Linda Steider of Steider Studios. Bullseye had a post about it on Facebook. It’s got pictures and commentary that I … Read More...
Apollo Ring Saw – Gemini Saw Co.
The trip was quick. I actually spent more time driving than at the show. But I saw what I needed to and spoke to who I needed too. And I brought back information that you all need to know about. … Read More...
Glass Craft and Bead Expo in Las Vegas Starts Tomorrow!
Glass Craft and Bead Expo’s show starts tomorrow at South Point casino in Las Vegas. If you love glass you need to stop by. It’s all about glass and tools and classes (which did start a couple of days ago) … Read More...