Articles by: Karen

Awareness Ribbons, Blog, Fused Glass

Fused Glass Awareness Ribbons

Fused Glass Awareness Ribbons

            During 2014 I wrote blogs  each month showing the various awareness ribbons. I created fused glass pieces that can be used as pendants or key chains to represent the various awareness ribbons based on month. As a recap I thought I’d post various pictures […]

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Blog, Fused Glass, Pendant

Fused Glass pictures

Fused Glass pictures

Fused Glass pictures I receive requests for custom fused glass pictures on a regular basis so I thought I’d explain the different types I create. There are two types of fused glass pictures to choose from: Sepia and Color. You would send me a JPEG picture and I can create […]

by × March 25, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Awareness Ribbons, Blog, Fused Glass, Fused Glass Events, Locations, Night lights, Pendant, Recycled glass

Wow I'm so behind!

Wow I’m so behind!

First an apology. I normally post my fused glass blogs Wednesday and Saturday mornings albeit, I have been so busy – see below and I haven’t finished my Fresh From the Kiln Blog for Wed. Mainly because my Fresh From The Kiln glass dish is in the kiln, so my […]

by × March 21, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Book Review, Fresh from the Kiln, Fused Glass

March - Fused Glass Fresh From the Kiln

March – Fused Glass Fresh From the Kiln

                  March’s Fresh From the Kiln is based on this month’s fused glass review.  I wrote a my fused glass review blog about one of Webinar Wednesday’s club Fused Glass Artist’s Cara. I enjoy her videos. But the video I blogged about […]

by × March 20, 2015 × 0 comments

Blog, Book Review, Fused Glass

March's Fused Glass Review - Iridized Plate Video

March’s Fused Glass Review – Iridized Plate Video

        Every month I do a review on a book, video, etc regarding fused glass or anything connected to fused glass. In November I joined the Webinar Wednesday club through Ceramic Arts.  They have a couple fused glass artists, bead artists, ceramic artists, etc.  So today I […]

by × March 14, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Fused Glass, New Monthly Molds, Pendant

March's Fused Glass Pendant Cast Molds

March’s Fused Glass Pendant Cast Molds

                    In keeping with my new rule of writing a blog about my many fused glass molds I picked up 3 new fused glass casting molds this week. I talked a little about casting in January’s doggy bowl blog because the […]

by × March 11, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Fresh from the Kiln, Fused Glass

Fused Glass mountain scene candle screen

Fused Glass mountain scene candle screen

        I love making fused glass mantle sconces and candle screens. I’ve made several including custom with a picture  created in sepia, my aspens of course, holidays (Santa and Star of David), bubble, just to name a few. I’ve even made more abstract candle screens. The difference […]

by × March 7, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Fused Glass, Holiday Messages, Pendant

St Patrick's Day and Easter fused glass pendants

St Patrick’s Day and Easter fused glass pendants

With both St Patrick’s day (March 17th) and Easter (April 5th) coming up  I wanted to write a blog about some of the fused glass pieces I have for both Holidays. First last year for both St Patrick’s day and for Easter I wrote blog regarding the meaning of each […]

by × March 4, 2015 × 0 comments

Blog, Fused Glass

Fused glass shaving bowl, candle trivet,  and incense burner

Fused glass shaving bowl, candle trivet, and incense burner

During the craft show at the end of January I met some amazing women. For example Jen, makes handmade soaps and candles. I loved her custom made soaps and candles and she liked my fused glass. She asked me to create custom shaving bowls, candle trivets, and  incense burners for […]

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

February - Fresh From the Kiln

February – Fresh From the Kiln

Earlier this month I did a review on a “Wear Your Fused Glass Art – Bibs…” and  I thought I’d create a fused glass necklace related to the book. I also wanted to show you the a fused glass bib necklace I did before I read the book. First a […]

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Art, Blog, Fused Glass, Night lights, Pendant, Recycled glass

Fused Glass Wine Stoppers, Wine Charms, Wine Bottles platters, and more

Fused Glass Wine Stoppers, Wine Charms, Wine Bottles platters, and more

                Fused Glass Wine Stoppers, Wine Charms, & Wine Bottles Since it’s always a good time for wine and parties I thought I’d do a blog about festive yet functional fused glass artwork, e.g., fused glass wine stoppers, wine charms, and wine bottle […]

by × February 25, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Fused Glass, Pendant

Fused Glass Mini Cast-A-Cab Melt Mold

Fused Glass Mini Cast-A-Cab Melt Mold

Cast-A-Cab Melt Mold   As I mentioned in my January’s Newsletter, I have countless molds, they are like an addiction for fused glass artists. In January I made a doggy bowl with two molds. For February I’m using different type of mold, it’s call Cast-A-Cab and it’s purpose is create […]

by × February 21, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Book Review, Fused Glass

February - Fused Glass Book Review

February – Fused Glass Book Review

              February’s Fused Glass Book review, “Wear Your Fused Glass Art – Bibs, Colors, and Patterns” by Connie Brown Today’s book review is the new book by Connie Brown. Connie publishes a monthly newsletter, quarterly fused glass e-magazine, and a couple of books. I […]

by × February 18, 2015 × 0 comments

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

Fused Glass Art Challenge

Fused Glass Art Challenge

Last week my good friend and fellow glass artist nominated me and a couple other of our friends to post some of our fused glass artwork on our Facebook group. I had been seeing others post their pictures so I was thrilled to be included in those chosen by another […]

by × February 14, 2015 × 0 comments