Need a tutorial? Lamp working? Check out Laura Sparling’s web site. She offers free tutorial pdf’s. How cool is that? There are some basics but she even gives a cupcake tutorial. I’ve not been that generous…go Laura.
Making Rings off Mandrel – Lampwork etc.
So there I am on Pinterest, yet again, and I see this cool pictures only tutorial on how to make off mandrel rings. Found it over at Lampwork etc. Interesting little project. I can think of all kinds of uses … Read More ...
Elliot Walker – Glass Artist…Daily Art Muse
Again, I can thank Daily Art Muse for showcasing a fabulous glass artist. This time it’s Elliot Walker of London. These re pieces from his still life series. Amazing work. I love the texture of the glass. But do go … Read More ...
How to Blow Glass from E-How
I love Pinterest! It’s such a wealth of pictures and information about so many things. So today I found a pin directing me to E-How about glass blowing. They discuss the different methods with which you can blow glass. You … Read More ...
Wilma Wyss Mosaics – From Daily Art Muse
Over at the site Daily Art Muse Wilma Wyss was profiled. She makes really lovely mosaic pillows and three dimensional works. She’s a former print designer and draws from her experiences as a woman, a wife, and a mother to … Read More ...
New Class at Helios Fused Glass Studio – Terrazzo in Fused Glass
Helio Fused Glass Studio in Austin, TX has the coolest classes. I have said over and over how much I wish Austin was closer to Los Angeles. If you are in the Austin area check out their studio. They put … Read More ...
Have You Signed up for Bullseye’s Instructional Videos Yet? New One on Drop Outs!
Bullseye Glass has a wonderful video series that can answer questions about kiln forming, inspire you in your creations, and make you a better glass worker. Their newest video is about using drop out molds to make bowls and other … Read More ...
Giant Marble Harvests Energy
This is so cool! A giant marble that can harvest energy. It can do it with the sun, but it can also do it with the moon. It’s been created by Barcelona based architects. Andre Broessel, the architect and designer, … Read More ...
Borosilicate Heart Tutorial from Lampwork, Etc.
DCF 1.0
Wandering around Pinterest I found a link to a tutorial over at Lampwork, etc. It’s a how to make a borosilicate glass heart made by Fyrsmith. This tutorial is an old but a goody. If you’re thinking … Read More ...
Kiln Carving – A New E-Book From Helios Fused Glass Studio
I saw a post that this was coming out…I really got excited about this one. It’s a direction I’ve been looking to for awhile now. Ta da! Here’s the book that will help you learn this very useful and versatile … Read More ...
New Snowflake Molds from Colour de Verre
Every year Colour de Verre comes up with a fresh snowflake mold and here it is! Between the flaming hearts,and skulls, these snowflakes got you covered for the…holiday season. Check it out!
Double Helix Glassworks Garage Sale Starts This Saturday!
For glass bead makers silver glass is a very tasty treat. Beautiful colors and finishes that make your jewelry sing. Well, Double Helix is having one of their garage sales which allows you to get a deal on all kinds … Read More ...
Scientists Accidentally Produce Some New Glass
One of the strange qualities of glass is its random natural. It has an amorphous crystalline structure. It gets into that not a solid/not a liquid thing. Well, scientists over at the University of Chicago accidentally created some glass that … Read More ...
Sea Glass Carousal Opens in New York City
Over at the web site, contemporist.com they should images and video of Battery Park’s newest attraction, the SeaGlass Carousel. Lucky New York City. I’ll have to go check it out next time in the city. It was designed by WXY … Read More ...
Casting With Gaffer Casting Crystal
I am about to fire two molds filled with Gaffer Casting Crystal. This is my first time using this gorgeous glass…definitely won’t be the last. So I asked Mr. Google about this and besides the Gaffer Glass web site, I … Read More ...