The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet always has really interesting stories about interesting artists. Glass artists making fine art. Love that. So here they’re asking three questions to Wayne Strattman about what he’s up to. I love the picture of him … Read More ...
Beads of Courage – September 15th at Pacific Art Glass
I’ve written about Beads of Courage in the past think that they’re an organization that needs more and more attention. What they do for sick kids is so wonderful and every time I can be a part of something affiliated … Read More ...
Embedding Frit in Frit from Cynthia Morgan
Another tutorial…this one is for the fusers out there. I like this and really want to give it a try today. It’s embedding frit in frit and it’s from Cynthia Morgan. It’s a way to get defined shapes of … Read More ...
New Leaf Mold Coming From Colour de Verre
I’ve gotten a sneak preview of a new leaf mold from Colour de Verre. What makes this mold so fabulous is that it creates the leaf on one side and slumps it into a plate form on the other. … Read More ...
Bead & Button Show Starts Tomorrow!!
Are you going for the classes? How about the bead show? All of the above? Well one of the largest bead shows begins tomorrow. It’s the Bead & Button Show held in Milwaukee, WI and if you love beads or … Read More ...
Glass Fancy…Super Fun Glass Jewelry and Home Accessories!
I’m looking around the interwebs at handmade glass tiles since I have a line and I’m trying to see what else is out there in the world. So I found Glass Fancy, a blog devoted to glass fusing. And … Read More ...
Artists in the Forefront of Painterly Glass at Bullseye Gallery
I’ve been exploring a more painterly technique in glass and look up to the artists in the next show at Bullseye Gallery in Portland. I’ve even written about a couple of them including Kari Minnick and Michael Janis. Also included … Read More ...
Happy Holidays!!
Merry Christmas!!! Happy Glastastic Times!! More fun projects later…it’s time to get ready for 2012. What are your glass goals? Let’s figure this out together!
Have a great day!!
… Read More ...Painting with Powders – Glass Powders
I’m involved in a powder painting…glass powders. I’ve made a pastel and I’m working on recreating it with glass powders. I’ve done tests and am still planning on some more. I’ve been mixing the powders with glue and making a … Read More ...
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I’m stuffed. How about you? But the pie is about to come out of the oven…Happy Thanksgiving!! Time to get ready for…never mind that. Just enjoy the rest of the evening and think about what you have to be thankful … Read More ...
So Cal Flame Surfers Next Meeting
For those of you bead makers in the Southern California area the next So Cal Flame Surfers meeting is September 17th and will be held at CBS, Coatings by Sandberg. Don McKinney will be demoing and CBS usually has … Read More ...
More Bullseye BE Con Stories…
Bullseye’s conference BE Con’s theme was Crossover. A material exchange. There were glass blowers, painters, architects, a photographer, a wood sculptor, among other arts enthusiasts. I want to profile each of the speakers in the next few weeks so you … Read More ...
Apollo Ring Saw – Gemini Saw Co.
The trip was quick. I actually spent more time driving than at the show. But I saw what I needed to and spoke to who I needed too. And I brought back information that you all need to know about. … Read More ...
Winner of the Orrefors bowl is…
Modnique.com sponsored the giveaway of this gorgeous glass bowl (RRP $425) and the winner is..
Congratulations Samantha! Please contact us within the next 5 days at admin@craftgossip.com with your mailing address to claim your prize.
If you … Read More ...
A winner has been chosen…
The giveaway is very closed for the book Creating Glass Beads and a winner has been chosen. If you haven’t received an email from me regarding winning the book you’ll have to try again when the next giveaway comes about. … Read More ...