Do you know about part sheets? What is a part sheet? It’s glass that is decorated and fused to be used in other fusing projects. I love making part sheets. Sometimes I use frit and stringer and sometimes I use … Read More ...
The Age of Glass or is it The Glass Age?
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Glass is the most important substance to mankind. That’s a pretty bold statement but oh so true. Over at The Atlantic this is one of the things they are pointing out to the rest of us. … Read More ...
Torch Fired Enamel Pendant with Enamel Decal…a Video
So I made a video…torch fired enamel pendant. What’s cool is that I then put an enamel decal on it and stick that baby in the kiln. It’s all on copper. I’m planning on some more videos soon. You’ll be … Read More ...
Save the Date for BECon 2017!
Bullseye Glass has announced the dates for BECon, Bullseye Education Conference. This is a good thing. If you love glass you must go to BECon. I’ll be attending my 3rd when I go next year. It’s a party for … Read More ...
G-Manu Glass Cutting System
Watch this video on the G-Manu Glass Cutting System over at Bullseye Glass and you’ll wonder how you could possibly live without this tool for kiln forming. I haven’t ordered mine yet but I will let all of you know … Read More ...
Double Grand Opening – Bullseye Glass & Judson Studio in South Pasadena, CA – June 18
OK…here’s my disclaimer. My studio is 3 minutes away from the newest Bullseye Glass Resource Center. I am in heaven! So, they’re having a big party to celebrate the opening. It’s for both them and their neighbor, Judson Studio, … Read More ...
An Industry in Transition – Glass Today
We’re having a bit of a crisis in the art glass industry. Bullseye Glass has had to suspend most of their production due to a cease and desist order by the governor of the state of Portland regarding the usage … Read More ...
Bullseye Glass Arrives in Los Angeles
Technically it’s South Pasadena, but that’s still in Los Angeles County. Welcome Bullseye Glass to the Los Angeles area! I couldn’t be happier. It is literally a three minute drive, in traffic, from my studio. I’ll be attending my first … Read More ...
Fabulous New Glass from Bullseye and a new Southern California Resource Center!
I’m a huge fan of Bullseye Glass and all of their products, so when I get an email about new stuff I can’t help but be excited. New sheet glass…cascades…streaky frit…new stringers…rods…molds…check it all out. So good!! And for those … Read More ...
30 Most Amazing Glass Artists Alive
What a fabulous list of artists. Some have been written about on this little blog. Some of the names may be familiar to some of you. I know I’ve learned about some new artists…the list was compiled by the web … Read More ...
Fresh News from Bronwen
For those of you that come here to read about all things glass you may know what a big fan of Bronwen Hellman I am. She’s a fabulous glass artist as well as a very cool lady. I just received … Read More ...
Christmas Ornaments…Mod Podge Style
Most of the tutorials posted here do involve a kiln or torch of some sort so here’s something using glass that doesn’t require either. Over at the Plaid web site there are some projects using glass ornaments and Mod Podge… 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 ...
Fresh Classes Coming to Bullseye Glass
You usually see it first from Bullseye Glass when it comes to classes. This fall Bullseye will be introducing new classes to their schedules. The picture in their email had my interests perked up since it had etched iridescent glass … Read More ...
Let’s Go to Turkey and Learn Glass Working with Bronwen Heilman
One of my favorite glass workers (and people) is Bronwen Heilman and she’s off to Turkey to teach. Let’s go! I saw this when I was at the GAS conference this past weekend. The Glass Furnace in Istanbul had a … Read More ...