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...
Glass Alchemy Newsletter
Since I have been expanding my glass horizons, I’ve started playing more with boro glass. That then makes me more aware of the boro companies out there. I’ve signed up with Glass Alchemy to find out what’s new and groovy … 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...
Peas in a Pod…an Off Mandrel Lampwork Tutorial from Soda Lime Times
Here’s another lampwork tutorial from Soda Lime Times and it’s off mandrel. For those of you not familiar with the term it means you”re not building a bead on a mandrel, you’re working directly on the glass and there’s no … Read More...
Glass Bead Making Tutorial – Adding CZ’s
This tutorial is brought to you via Soda Lime Times, the cool online magazine for lampworkers and the tutorial writer Lisa Atchison. You can add CZ’s and sparkle to your beads. So cool. CZ’s look great as the … 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...
Jason Gamrath – Glass Artist…Daily Art Muse
We can thank Daily Art Muse for todays post. Jason Gamrath is the featured artist and he’s makes the most wonderful glass flowers…but really large glass flowers. Gorgeous glass flowers. He’s a young glass artist and as the Daily Art … 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...
Watch Live Glass Making at the Museum of Glass
Today I missed a live feed of Dante Marioni blowing glass at the Museum of Glass. I saw pictures of him working on Facebook but didn’t look into more. I sure wish I had since I would have probably … 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...
Jan Rosen – Glass Artist…Thanks Daily Art Muse
A big thanks to Daily Art Muse for showing us the wonderful blown glass animals by Jan Rosen. As you all know if you read a lot of my posts, I love fine art glass. And Jan Rosen’s work … 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...
Blowing a Lampwork Vessel…a Video
I’ve been making more and more lampwork glass vessels and I do teach a cool little class on the subject. I thought it might be cool to share a tutorial with you. I found this one by asking Mr. Google. … 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...
Glass Bottle Bricks
I found this article that’s over at Core 77 from the Corning Museum of Glass Facebook page. Tim Dubitsky needed some bottles for his ginger beer he brews on the Big Island of Hawaii. Through some investigation and inspiration Tim … Read More...
Fresh Glass from Double Helix – Oaxlis
Double Helix Glassworks has a new glass. Looks like a really good time. It’s called Oaxlis and it is kind of in the Helios/Notos family of Super Lusters. It’s got a green base and reduces to a lovely shiny, finish. … Read More...