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Blog, Chainmaille

Fused Glass and Chainmaille necklaces

Fused Glass and Chainmaille necklaces

                  Chainmaille and Fused Glass For those that follow my fused glass blogs and newsletters know I’ve been touting the amazing chainmaille created by Stephanie, in fact my daughter and I bought two pairs last weekend. First a little background. According to […]

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Blog, Locations

Elegant Fused Glass by Karen is in the Chapel Hills mall in the SMC Designs

As I mentioned in my Elegant Fused Glass blogs the last two weeks my fused glass is now in three local locations and I showed videos for GreenSoul and Boulder Street Gallery and Framing . This video is focused on SMC Designs in the Chapel Hills mall (by the new […]

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Blog, Book Review

Fused Glass Book Reviews - Time for Glass and Contemporary Mood Lamps

Fused Glass Book Reviews – Time for Glass and Contemporary Mood Lamps

Fused Glass Book Reviews of Time for Glass – Contemporary fused glass clocks by Lynne Rae Eaton and The Art of Fusing Contemporary Mood Lamps by Martin Gill I love to learn about fused glass whether it is through classes, eBooks, or actual books. I also like trying new products […]

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Fused Glass Pendants for Women's History Month

Fused Glass Pendants for Women’s History Month

              I just wanted to remind my followers that March is Women’s History Month. One of my favorite fused glass pendants to represent strong women is the tree in the shape of a woman. To me this decal stands for the strength that women […]

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Blog, Locations

Elegant Fused Glass by Karen is showcased at the Boulder Street Gallery

As I mentioned last week in my Elegant Fused Glass blog, my fused glass is now in three local locations and showed a video for GreenSoul. This video is focused on Boulder Street Gallery in downtown Colorado Springs. Boulder Street Gallery and Framing has a variety of locally made arts […]

by × March 17, 2014 × 0 comments

Blog, Zodiac

Fused Glass Aries (Zodiac)

Fused Glass Aries (Zodiac)

            March’s zodiac sign is Aries (Ram). Recently, I wrote a blog about Western Zodiac so I thought I’d highlight the various decals I have for each zodiac sign. Here are two of my Aries fused glass pendants, however I can make many types of […]

by × March 16, 2014 × 0 comments

Blog, Holiday Messages

St Patrick's Day - Fused Glass

St Patrick’s Day – Fused Glass

                    Since St Patrick’s Day is just around the corner (March 17th), I thought I would let you know Saint Patrick’s Day came about and show you some of my Saint Patrick’s Day fused glass pieces. I have fused glass pendants, […]

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Elegant Fused Glass by Karen is displayed at the GreenSoul

Those of you that subscribe to my Elegant Fused Glass newsletters and read my blogs know I am now in three local locations. The three stores that I have some of my fused glass artwork in are all run by amazing people and I wanted to show a short video […]

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Awareness Ribbons, Blog

March's Fused Glass Awareness Ribbons

March’s Fused Glass Awareness Ribbons

                March Awareness is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In December, I wrote a blog about awareness ribbons so I thought I would let ya’ll know the causes based by the month. I’ve show my Green, Orange, and Dark blue fused glass ribbons, however […]

by × March 9, 2014 × 0 comments

Birthstones, Blog

Fused Glass Aquamarine Birthstone

Fused Glass Aquamarine Birthstone

March’s birthstones are Aquamarine and Bloodstone. Last week I showed you my Fused Glass Bloodstone version so this week I will show you my Fused Glass Aquamarine. It is more of a blue green, however it is still transparent hence the pinch bail.  Aquamarine is derived from the Latin word […]

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Birthstones, Blog

Fused Glass Birthstone - Bloodstone

Fused Glass Birthstone – Bloodstone

              March’s birthstones are Bloodstone and Aquamarine, so I have created Fused Glass Bloodstone and Aquamarine pendants. This blog only covers bloodstone, albeit I will write another blog regarding Aquamarine. According to Wikipedia, Bloodstone (also known as ‘heliotrope’ in Greek which means “sun turning”) […]

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Elegant Fused Glass by Karen - has a new symbol!

Elegant Fused Glass by Karen – has a new symbol!

          This is a special blog because Elegant Fused Glass by Karen – has a new symbol! I mentioned in my New Year’s Resolution blog that one of my goals is to update my Fused Glass sites (all located on my Elegant Fused Glass by Karen). […]

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Blog, Fresh from the Kiln

Fused Glass Clocks – Fresh from the Kiln

I have been creating fused glass for several years now and I love fused glass. Out of all mediums I have used in my life, glass is one of the most versatile. As shown on my websites I have handcrafted a myriad of fused glasspieces from jewelry, plates, bowls, wine […]

by × February 27, 2014 × 0 comments

Blog, Religious

Fused Glass Religious Pendants (cross, Hamsa, Star of David, Luther's Rose, etc.)

Fused Glass Religious Pendants (cross, Hamsa, Star of David, Luther’s Rose, etc.)

One of the best American ideas is the Freedom of Religion. Being in the Air Force for 22 years solidified my belief and respect for this freedom. During my 22 years, I traveled all over, the world we are very blessed to have the freedom to practice whatever religion we […]

by × February 23, 2014 × 0 comments