First you make the pattern bars…then you make the coolest plates and bowls. But even before you get there you must check out the video of how to set this up and where to place the pieces you’ve cut off … Read More...
Geometric Glass Installations by Artist Chris Wood
Using reflective materials in his art, London based artist Chris Wood may use water in a wine glass or in the case of the installationshe’s been currently creating, he uses dichroic glass. Check out some of the wall installations over … Read More...
Cabbage Leaf Mold from Colour de Verre
It’s new product time over at Colour de Verre. They’ve introduced the cabbage leaf mold, which if you follow their detailed instructions, will produce a very realistic cabbage leaf plate, and when combined in multiples, can make a fabulous … Read More...
Beach Glass as Wall Art from Remodelista
Here’s a glass art project that doesn’t require many tools or supplies. You don’t need experience working with glass or a kiln. All you need is a camera and some glass pieces. The rest is up to you. Over at … Read More...
Pate de Verre Tutorial by Cynthia Morgan
As I read the tutorial by Cynthia Morgan, before writing this post I saw that this will be a multi-part project. In this post you’ll set up the clay and plant life for the pate de verre project. Do … Read More...
Naomi Symmonds – Glass Artist
Over on Facebook I’m in a group called Glass Secessionism, which exposes me to a variety of glass artists work, as well as intelligent dialog about the future direction of glass art.Today Naomi Symmonds’ work was posted so I … Read More...
Fall Classes at Vitrum Studios
I know if I lived on the east coast Vitrum Studios would be someplace I wold go to take classes. They come up with very interesting classes that seem challenging and satisfying. I especially like the Optic Topics class about … Read More...
More Gorgeous Saturday Glass from Bullseye
Bullseye Glass has a wonderful selection of sheet glass available to glass artists. When the casters play and make “Saturday” glass it must be shared because they’re experimenting and developing color combinations that we all need to know about. The … Read More...
The Studio of Glass Artist Seth Parks – Via Apartment Therapy
A friend sent me a write up on glass artist Seth Parks. You see, we have a little hot shop we have to set up at my new studio space…his studio is so inspiring. Won’t look like mine but … Read More...
News from Bronwen Heilman
I always love hearing from Bronwen and this newsletter is no different. In this issue she shows us some of her new glass goodies. She’s taken her enamel painting techniques over to boro. I love these glasses, especially since I’ve … Read More...
Layered Glass Table on This is Colossal
When I find something glass related over at This is Colossal I must share it here. This layered wood and glass table is wonderful. Created by Chris Duff of Duffy London, it looks like a topographical map of the ocean. … Read More...
Another Votive Mold from Colour de Verre
First there was the round votive mold and now there’s the oval. What’s cool about this new mold from Colour de Verre is that it can hold three tea lights. And it’s as easy to make as the round one. … Read More...
Loren Stump – In Art News!!
I have had the pleasure of watching Loren Stump demonstrate his masterful glass skills many times. His murrain work is untouchable as well as his sculptural work. It’s nice to see more mainstream recognition as in this This is Colossal… Read More...
The World Beyond Studio Glass
One of my favorite artists in glass is Tim Tate (can’t wait to meet him!). He’s a multi-media artist whose specialty is glass casting. He also is a partner at the Washington Glass school near Washington, DC. In an interview … Read More...
Jaime Guerrero – Glass Artist
When I see glass art in a gallery in the area I live in I can’t help but be happy and excited, so when I was told that Jaime Guerrero was showing at Avenue 50 Studio I had to go … Read More...
Emerge Winners Announced by Bullseye Glass
Every other year Bullseye Glass celebrates the emerging glass artist with their competition, Emerge. People enter from all over the world…finalists are chosen…and the winners have been announced! Festivities are planned and a book will be published. It’s a huge … Read More...
Joe Cariati Glass – Los Angeles Glass Blower
I’m looking at having glass blowing going in my studio by the end of this week. I didn’t care too much about glass blowing until recently. Blame my friend Zoe for getting me caught up in the romance and excitement … Read More...
New Products from Bullseye Glass
The new catalog is out!! Bullseye Glass’ newest catalog is arriving in mailboxes all over and it’s a very exciting thing! I guess it’s the little things…new colors!! New tools!! New styles? There’s .5 stringer so if you need super … Read More...
Why Glass is Transparent – A Video from TedED
Lani Mc Gregor of Bullseye Glass posted this educational video on Facebook and I thought a little science wouldn’t hurt…why is glass transparent. Cool stuff. It comes from TedED and Mark Miodownik. Most people take glass for granted so … Read More...
Luke Jacomb’s Blown Glass Paddles – Daily Art Muse
Luke Jacomb is the son of one of the founders of Gaffer Glass, an establishment most glass folk know all about. Over at Daily Art Muse Luke’s blown glass paddles are being showcased today. You need to wander over to … Read More...