Articles by: Karen

Fused Glass, Jewelry

New fused glass

New fused glass

I wanted to have some new fused glass pieces for my last 3 shows of the year. I made some new snaps, both small and medium; I will say several sold during my liberty show.           I made some new fused glass crosses.       […]

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Fused Glass, Home Decor

With every purchase

With every purchase

I love making soap dishes and sushi dishes so I thought I’d do a little something special for my customers that buy either one. If you buy a fused glass sushi dish from me I’ll give you a set of chop sticks.  It’s kind of funny I know because most […]

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Art, Fused Glass, Home Decor, Jewelry

Busy fused glass month

Busy fused glass month

So it’s been a pretty crazy month.  In addition to my show at Rockledge ranch I also made several custom pieces. My fused glass angel pendants for an old friend.           Some custom fused glass aspens.           I also made some fused […]

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Art, Fused Glass, Fused Glass Events, Home Decor, Locations

A good home - for Fused Glass Art

A good home – for Fused Glass Art

I love all my fused glass pieces. Each piece I make is special and has a special place in my heart. But every now and then there is an extra special piece. I made such a piece and at the Holly Berry Art Show it went to a good home. […]

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Fused Glass, Jewelry, Snap Jewelry

Fused glass - Essential Oil accessories

Fused glass – Essential Oil accessories

For those of you who come to my shows you know about my fused glass essential oil pendants. Well I have a surprise for you then.             Normally I use epoxy to put my glass on to the essential oil findings.  But now I have […]

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Art, Class, Fused Glass

Fused Glass boxes

Fused Glass boxes

I’m sure I’ve mentioned that I try to take 3 fused glass classes every year. I love learning new techniques and sharing the love of glass!  In October I took a class with Alyssa Oxley she’s known for her fused glass boxes.           We made 3 […]

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Fused Glass, Fused Glass Events, Home Decor, Jewelry, Locations

Winner of Holly Berry Fused Glass prize!

Winner of Holly Berry Fused Glass prize!

When I participate in a Art Show I always do a drawing for $25 worth of free fused glass. Well this past weekend I participated in the Holly Berry Arts Festival at the Rock ledge ranch in Manitou Springs. It’s a fabulous location and I just love showing my fused […]

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Fused Glass, Home Decor

Fused Glass trees

Fused Glass trees

In July I made a standing tree so I thought I’d make a few more. I’m not sure if I like the face more or the traditional ornament tree. I’d love to hear what ya’ll think.           This picture shows my first standing tree (with a […]

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Fused Glass, Home Decor, Jewelry

More Fused Glass Stars

More Fused Glass Stars

In July, I made a lot of Fused glass stars and after taking Jodi’s class the first week in August I made even more. I’m not sure which are my favorites. I like the simple 5 point stars because they can be made in any color and typically take 1 […]

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Art, Fused Glass, Home Decor

Fused Glass Spoons

Fused Glass Spoons

Last month I blogged about my hand-painted spoon. It’s so pretty. I’m looking forward to painting more spoons.           I got so excited about my spoon, I thought I’d make a few more. Albeit this time I thought I’d make a some holiday ones. I made […]

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Fused Glass, Home Decor, Jewelry, Snap Jewelry

Fused Glass modifications

Fused Glass modifications

During my August show, one of my long time customers had a request. She wanted some of my fused glass earrings changed from posts and dangles to clip-on earrings.  So I did it. I based it on whether the earrings were posts or dangles. If they were posts I put […]

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Fused Glass, Home Decor

Custom fused glass - for my good friend

Custom fused glass – for my good friend

I’ve blogged about my good friend Marilyn several times. She is a teacher and she loves the minions so I made her a sign for her students and some minion stand-ups and magnets. I must admit the little standups are so cute, and I can put any picture on them […]

by × August 27, 2017 × 0 comments

Class, Fused Glass, Home Decor

Fused Glass Painting Class - Mark Hufford

Fused Glass Painting Class – Mark Hufford

I’ve blogged about Mark Hufford many times. Mark is an outstanding painter, over the years I’ve even bought 3 of his fused glass pieces. I have all his videos, but until this past weekend I’ve never painted one of his designs. Mark taught at Bella studios in Denver, it was a […]

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Fused Glass, Home Decor

Fused Glass Ghost

Fused Glass Ghost

          I’ve been making some more fused glass stand-ups. This time I made some fused glass ghosts. The are so cute. I’m going to try to make a pumpkin and maybe a bat too. I must admit, I really like the stand-ups. If you would like […]

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