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...
Washington Glass School Makes Glass Doors for the Library of Congress
They’ve gotten a write up in the American Craft Council’s magazine American Craft about the stunning glass doors the guys at Washington Glass School made for the Library of Congress. Molds were made from the original doors and glass was … Read More...
Firelogger – a Blog by Paul Tarlow on Helio Glass
That might be one of the longest titles of created. But there’s a lot to say. Paul Tarlow, who is a wealth of fusing information has a blog called, Firelogger, over at Tumbler. When you scroll down you’ll see … Read More...
Australian Glass and the Pacific Northwest
The show Link: Australian Glass and the Pacific Northwest is opening at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA May 17th, 2013 and will run through January 2014. Twenty six artists are included in this show for approximately 92 pieces. … Read More...
Fabulous Line Up of Classes at Pacific Art Glass
For those of you in the Southern California area check out the current line up of glasses at Pacific Art Glass in Gardena. Roger Thomas and Patty Gray and Michael Dupille and all the way from Italy, Lucio Babucco. And … Read More...
Updated Colour de Verre Box Mold Instructions
Colour de Verre’s box molds are one of their most popular items they sell. I know that every time I make fresh glass boxes they sell. They’re unique and easy to stylize so that no two are alike. Well, they’ve … Read More...
Helios Kiln Glass Studio – Fusing Friday
This Friday in Austin, TX over at Helios Kiln Glass Studio holds a Fusing Friday devoted to kilns. It’s all about kilns! It starts at 7pm. But also check out the classes they’re offering. You can learn quite a few … Read More...
Paula Radke Art Glass Clay
I’m still sifting through the goodies I got while in Las Vegas at Glass Craft and Bead Expo. I find myself wondering, “What should I write about next?” Today I’ll write a post about Paula Radke and Art Glass Clay. … Read More...
Colour de Verre Millifiori and Murrini Pendants
I wanted to do this post about a week and a half ago but got caught up in too many things. Then I went to Glass Craft and Bead Expo and saw these pendants in person and said, oh now … Read More...
Painting with Light – Narcissus Quagliata at D&L Art Glass
Would there be vitrigraph if it weren’t for Narcissus Quagliata? Bullseye worked with him and developed vitrigraph to satisfy his needs for his glass paintings. Yay! Narcissus will be a speaker at BECon in June (yes, I’m going,) and then … Read More...
Dichroic Extract – New from Coatings by Sandberg
I’m off to Las Vegas on thursday to go to Glass Craft and Bead Expo. This is the opportunity to see the glass folk and also see what’s new. Well, this is something quite new and exciting and I can’t … Read More...
Fresh Glow in the Dark for COE 90
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...
Grumpy Cat in Glass – A Visual Tutorial by Jamie Burress
Jamie Burress is one of the most fun glass artists I know of. Whether she’s making a mosaic or stained glass piece or a set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle coasters she’s obviously having a great time creating. Her newest … 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...
Hang Your Glass Available Through HIS Glassworks
This best way to hand glass is with Hang Your Glass. The adhesive is so strong…the hardware is streamline. It’s a wonderful product for a very professional way to display glass. They make a number of different styles such … Read More...