October has two birthstones Tourmaline and Opal. I wrote about Opal earlier this month so here is the information regarding Fused Glass October Birthstone Tourmaline. Tourmaline is also recognized as eighth anniversary gemstone. Tourmaline’s name means multi-colored. Tourmaline is also dichroic (just like […]
Fused Glass October Birthstones – Opal Opal is one of October’s birthstones and also commemorates a 14th wedding anniversary. The name opal derives from the Greek Opallos, meaning “to see a change (of color).” Opals formed at low temperatures from silica-bearing waters and they […]
Fused Glass Zodiac Scorpio – “The Scorpion” October 23 – November 22: Every month I’ve been writing a blog about the Western Zodiac symbol for that month. October Zodiac Symbol is Scorpio, which is of course the scorpion. I have various decals with Scorpio symbols […]
It’s difficult to belief but Halloween is just around the corner so I thought I’d show you a few of my fused glass Halloween pieces. I have a couple of Halloween fused glass night lights and several Halloween fused glass pendants. As always I’d be happy […]
For those who read my Fused Glass blog and my Elegant Fused Glass Newsletter know that I participated in the 2 day Colorado Springs home show this past weekend. It was nice because it was inside and I had a big booth so I […]
On the 6th of September the glass art world lost a visionary artist. His name was David Alcala. I wrote a blog a while back talking about the class I took from David. His talent is beyond words and I’m so blessed that I was able to take a class […]
Fresh From the Kiln In August I wrote a blog about a class I took in Missouri called “Fused Glass Graffiti” then I wrote another blog about my recycled tempered glass bowls this Fresh From the Kiln is related. So now I’ve created my first […]
Custom Fused Glass Soap Dishes I have written other blogs regarding custom fused glass orders, however this one is special. My husband requested has a shop online with Organic Soap and other items and wanted custom fused glass soap dishes (I’ve […]
September Fused Glass Book Reviews The Joy of Coldworking by Johnathon Schmuck I like learning about different techniques that can be used with fused glass therefore, for the most part I really liked this book (the pictures are magnificent). That being said, “The Joy of Coldworking” […]
Fused Glass September Awareness Ribbons Every month I’ve been letting ya’ll know what the Awareness Ribbons are for that particular month. There are several awareness causes and ribbons dedicated to the month of September and I have several Fused Glass September Awareness pieces […]
Fused Glass Zodiac – Libra “The Scales” September 23 – October 22: Every month this year I’ve been writing a blog about the Western Zodiac symbol for that month. September’s Zodiac Symbol is Libra, which is the Scale. I have various decals with the Libra symbols […]
For those who follow my Fused Glass blog and receive my Elegant Fused Glass Newsletter know that I participated in the 1st Annual Briarfest event this past weekend. It was my second outside event. I did enjoy the music and got to meet some wonderful people. […]
September Fused Glass Birthstone – Sapphire Sapphire is also recognized for 5 and 45 year anniversaries. The name sapphire derives from the Greek sapphirus for blue, in Latin is called sapphirus and in Persian is called yakut-i-asrak. Sapphire has been popular since the Middle Ages. […]
I’m so excited! I have created a new line of Fused Glass Interchangeable Jewelry. It’s Snaps into place and it’s so fun and versatile! The fused glass is small but fits into either large, medium, or small pendant findings. Not only are there pendants, the fused glass interchangeable snaps can […]
