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My Last Fused Glass Showing for the Season & Winner of Doherty Drawing

My Last Fused Glass Showing for the Season & Winner of Doherty Drawing

I just complete Doherty HS Craft Bazaar. It’s my last show of the season so it’s kind of bitter sweet. I always love seeing my old friends/customers and love meeting new ones. I’m not sure when my next show will be so it’s kind of sad. I can’t tell ya’ll […]

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Thinking out side the shape of fused glass

Thinking out side the shape of fused glass

I’m not sure if I mentioned it already, but a couple of months ago I had a customer asked me if I could turn my fused glass green-man into a mantel sconce like my Aspens. Then at my last show I had another customer ask me if I could turn […]

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Never throw away art glass - it can be refused

Never throw away art glass – it can be refused

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I sure did. It’s always good to see family. So I always tell my fused glass customers if you break a piece of art glass don’t just throw it a way I can always make something with it for you, i.e., refuse […]

by × November 28, 2015 × 0 comments

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Happy Thanksgiving - More Fused glass from class

Happy Thanksgiving – More Fused glass from class

Just wanted to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. We as Americans have so many things to be grateful. During this time of turmoil it’s even more important to remember all of the things and people we are thankful for. God has truly blessed us with this wonderful country. […]

by × November 25, 2015 × 0 comments

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

Winner of Liberty HS Craft Fair

This past weekend I had a booth at the Liberty HS craft fair and as always my fabulous fused glass newsletter friends showed up to support me. I also met a more kindred glass spirits. People that see my glass for what it is, beautiful artwork. It felt so great […]

by × November 16, 2015 × 0 comments

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My Fusing class with Patty Gray

My Fusing class with Patty Gray

As I’ve mentioned several times I love learning new techniques in fused glass. One fused glass instructor that has been on my list since I began fusing, is Patty Gray. I was lucky enough to attend her 3 day workshop in Denver and what made it even better is one […]

by × November 13, 2015 × 0 comments

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

Winner of the Smoky Hills Fused glass Drawing

Winner of the Smoky Hills Fused glass Drawing

This past weekend I had a booth at the Smoky Hills HS in Aurora. I had a good time talking to my fellow vendor (who makes amazing fudge) and made some new friends as well. I had several people sign up for my newsletter / enter my $25 Fused Glass […]

by × November 8, 2015 × 0 comments

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My Fused Glass is in a Wonderful Store in Denver

My Fused Glass is in a Wonderful Store in Denver

During my shows I’m always asked if I have my fused glass in any stores. The answer is yes. I have some of my work in a wonderful little shop in Denver called Tulip – Exquisite gifts / fantastic finds. This is a wonderful little shop and has a myriad […]

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Art, Blog, Fused Glass, Fused Glass Events, Holiday Messages

Thank you and Congratulations to the Fused Glass Winner of the Coronado HS Bazaar

Thank you and Congratulations to the Fused Glass Winner of the Coronado HS Bazaar

It’s that time of year where I participate in several Arts and Craft bazaars where I sell my fused glass artwork. Last week I announced the winner of the Sugar plum gift mart (Sharon C). This weekend I participated in Coronado’s Holiday Bazaar. I must admit since so many of […]

by × October 30, 2015 × 0 comments

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fused glass Rings

fused glass Rings

Just a quick blog on a few of my fused glass rings.  I have fused glass rings in copper, gunmetal, silver plated, and silver.  Most of my fused glass rings are adjustable and can fit anyone. If you would like a ring changed to steriling silver there is an extra […]

by × October 25, 2015 × 0 comments

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Fused Glass winner -  Sugar Plum Food & Gift Mart

Fused Glass winner – Sugar Plum Food & Gift Mart

This past weekend I had a booth at the Sugar Plum Food & Gift Mart at the Colorado Event Center. I had a lot of wonderful friends come by and I also made some new friends as well. What a great time; I had some fabulous conversations, made some amazing […]

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Wet Belt Sander for fused glass

Wet Belt Sander for fused glass

When I was at Bob Leatherborrow’s workshop in Canada earlier this year I had the opportunity to use a wet-belt sander. I must say I loved using it for the edges of bowls and plates. Bob gave us some pointers to make it even easier so I really wanted one. […]

by × October 17, 2015 × 0 comments

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My Glass blowing class

My Glass blowing class

          One thing about me is I like to check a place out before I truly commit. I did that with Leslie (of course it only took me minutes to decide she was amazing), I did that with Aquila, and I did that with Live, Love, […]

by × October 14, 2015 × 0 comments

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My visit with Aquila Art Glass Studio and my first Borosilicate flameworking

My visit with Aquila Art Glass Studio and my first Borosilicate flameworking

                  While in Portland I also visited Aquila Art Glass studio. I met Don, one of the owners. He was very gracious and showed me his working studio. Not only do they teach fused glass they also teach flameworking. More than teaching […]

by × October 10, 2015 × 0 comments