Articles by: Karen

Accessories, Fused Glass, Poker Guard

Custom Fused Glass Poker Guard

Custom Fused Glass Poker Guard

One of my amazing customers asked me for a custom fused glass poker guard. This is actually her second fused glass poker guard. Below is a picture of her first one. I love aventurine green glass. This one was a bit different. She wanted to have two dogs on it. […]

by × October 23, 2019 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Custom, Fused Glass, Holiday Messages

Fused Glass Ornaments for my Family

Fused Glass Ornaments for my Family

In my DYK I’m going to talk about my family reunion. I’m going to give them is various types of Fused Glass artwork. One of the things I’m giving my brothers and sisters is fused glass ornaments.  I love my ornaments with fused glass decals. Which decal is your favorite? […]

by × October 16, 2019 × 0 comments

Art, Family, Fused Glass, Home Decor

My Fused Glass Clock

My Fused Glass Clock

I made myself a present last year, a fused glass clock. What made it extremely special is the interchangeable pictures of my granddaughter. She has grown so much, so I decided I’d update my clock with new pictures. I love this clock it’s so beautiful. I just love being able […]

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Art, Blog, Fused Glass

Artist Statement

Artist Statement

I’ve blogged about Tulip (Denver) and Sharron several times. Tulip is a fabulous store in Denver that supports me and other local artists. I’m so grateful to her. The last time I visited Sharron she asked me to give her my artist statement. I love talking about glass but I […]

by × October 16, 2019 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Custom, Fresh from the Kiln, Fused Glass

I have 2 questions.

I have 2 questions.

Recently I made some fused glass Rainbow trees. I just love them, they are so colorful and just make me smile. But I need your help. 1st question – is which shape do you like best the curve or the wave? I like them both for different reasons. I like […]

by × September 29, 2019 × 4 comments

Fused Glass

Shopping at D&L

Shopping at D&L

I buy glass from various places but my “local” glass shop is D&L glass in Denver. It’s a bit of a drive but they have a good selection and I like handpicking my glass. I also like the fact that they have classes and show examples from the classes. If […]

by × September 28, 2019 × 0 comments

Fused Glass, Home Decor, Locations

My Fused Glass in Tulips

My Fused Glass in Tulips

I stopped by Tulips in Denver today. I just love this store and not because she sells my fused glass. But because there are so many amazing artists (30 local artists) showcased in her store. I love how she intermixes my fused glass with her other art (ceramics, cards, soap, […]

by × September 28, 2019 × 0 comments

Fused Glass, Home Decor

Petrified Wood Glass

Petrified Wood Glass

These little fused glass dishes are made with petrified wood glass. It’s a special type of glass that reacts with some blue glass. I did some tests and I think it’s amazing. This is petrified wood glass before it’s fired. So it looks brown before it’s fired but when you […]

by × September 27, 2019 × 0 comments

Commercial, Fused Glass, Home Decor

Blue Commercial Plates

Blue Commercial Plates

I just finished another production order for a fabulous Aspen Restaurant. Normally when I do an order for him he gives me the approximate size and I do a few tests. He wanted blue so I did a transparent and a opal. This piece is an amazing mold but it’s […]

by × September 26, 2019 × 0 comments

Fused Glass, Fused Glass Events, Locations

Thank you for your support

Thank you for your support

First I want to thank my fantastic friends, I just don’t know what I would have done without you. Thank you Lela and Iris, you are the best friends I could ever ask for. Second, to all my amazing customers who came out to my booth at Rockledge Ranch I […]

by × September 23, 2019 × 0 comments

Inner Circle

So where was I?

So where was I?

As you know I wasn’t able to go to my Rockledge Ranch show this month because I was on a business trip.  So where was I?  That’s right I was in Alabama again. I was working 10-13 hr days and didn’t get much time off but I did go to […]

by × September 23, 2019 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Fused Glass, Fused Glass Events, Jewelry

Winner of Rockledge Ranch Show

Winner of Rockledge Ranch Show

As you know, I do a drawing for those who sign up for my Fused Glass newsletter during each of my shows, including the Rockledge Ranch.  Even though I wasn’t at Rockledge Ranch Friday and Saturday I still had my drawing. The winner of the fused glass drawing at Rockledge […]

by × September 23, 2019 × 0 comments

Fused Glass, Fused Glass Events

Holly Berry's Show: 13-15 Sep

Holly Berry’s Show: 13-15 Sep

A little information for Holly Berry’s Rockledge Ranch show – on 13-15 Sep There are four key things you need to know about the Holly Berry’s Rockledge Ranch show: 1st it has a cost – $6 for adults and $5 for seniors (Children 6-12 yrs is $2) 2nd I have […]

by × August 31, 2019 × 0 comments

Inner Circle, Inner Circle

What did I buy in Prague?

What did I buy in Prague?

As I mentioned in my DYK below I recently went to Prague in the Czech Republic. I also wrote about my trip to Ruckl Glass Factory in Nizbor (close to Prague). Anyway I wanted to share with you some of the things I bought while I was in Prague. Below […]

by × August 26, 2019 × 0 comments