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Colors of Fused Glass

Colors of Fused Glass

            I use various colors of Glass in my fused glass artwork. But if there is a color you want and don’t see please let me know. Color is all around us. We see it all the time. The primary colors of light are red, […]

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The Fused Glass Winner is.....

The Fused Glass Winner is…..

              As those who receive my Newsletter and read my blogs know I participated in the Rampart HS Craft Bazaar. As I do with every show (including home shows) I conducted a random drawing afterwards. Those who wished to sign-up receive my Monthly Fused […]

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Upcoming Event - Including Fused Elegance

Upcoming Event – Including Fused Elegance

                    Great news I’m going to be in several Arts and Crafts shows this Christmas season. My First is on 23 Nov at Rampart High School.  Please come out and see my fused glass artwork in person. Anyone that mentions my […]

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Fused Glass Zodiac Symbols

Fused Glass Zodiac Symbols

          A symbol is an object that represents or stands for an idea, belief, or action. We use symbols every time we use someone’s name (a name represents an individual) or give flowers. Symbols can be words, visual images, sounds, or gestures and are used to convey […]

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Fused Glass Home Show

Fused Glass Home Show

              I love fused glass and I really love home shows. I just finished a small but fun fused glass home show. The ladies were so kind and listen to me talk about my passion for fused glass. We did a demo and talked […]

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Product Review "Warm Glass..."

Product Review “Warm Glass…”

Product Review – “Warm Glass: A Complete Guide to Kiln-Forming Techniques: Fusing, Slumping, Casting” written by: Philippa Beveridge, Ignasi Domenech, and Eva Pacual.     I love to learn about fused glass whether it is through classes (see August Blogs), eBooks, or actual books. I also like trying new products […]

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How Decals are added to Fused Glass Artwork

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9xYvdBikvo&feature=c4-overview&list=UUcnpigzYxgeVtrbyj9g_phQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Fused Glass Decals (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9xYvdBikvo&feature=c4-overview&list=UUcnpigzYxgeVtrbyj9g_phQ)   My blog last week was on what decals are and which ones I use. I thought I’d give you a little video of some of the decals I have available and how I apply them. Please let […]

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Fused Glass Pendants, Night Lights, etc with Decals

Fused Glass Pendants, Night Lights, etc with Decals

              I receive a myriad of questions regarding the “pictures” on my fused glass artwork. This blog will explain how the pictures / decals are fused onto the surface of a pre-fired fused glass.  I use several types of decals (including gold, color, black, […]

by × November 3, 2013 × 0 comments

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Custom Fused Glass Artwork

Custom Fused Glass Artwork

            I enjoy making fused glass and I enjoy making custom fused glass. In most of my blogs, I mention I would be happy to create custom fused glass artwork.  I have created custom fused glass pieces for several people. Of course, typically I am […]

by × October 27, 2013 × 2 comments

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Book Review: Joy of Fusing

Book Review: Joy of Fusing

          I love to learn about fused glass whether it is through classes (see August Blogs),  eBooks, or actual books. I also like trying new products therefore, I thought I would write a few book reviews on the various books I have purchased. Please understand this […]

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Fused Glass Parties

Fused Glass Parties

                          I have written about my wonderful friend Diane in several blogs. We took a boot camp from Tanya Viet last year and learned 15 different fused glass techniques, most were for fused glass platters and bowls. However, […]

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Metalsmithing with Lexi Erickson

Metalsmithing with Lexi Erickson

            I really love how metal (silver, copper, etc) enhances fused glass. So you guessed it, I did a web search for metalsmithing instructors in Colorado. Guess who I found? The highly published and world-renowned Lexi Erickson.  I do not just pick the first artist […]

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Fused Glass Fall and Winter Aspens

Fused Glass Fall and Winter Aspens

            As many of you know, I live in the beautiful state of Colorado and we have Aspen trees everywhere (including our front yard). I love how they change colors and I love their straight skinny (envious maybe) trunks. Therefore, after taking Anne Nye’s class […]

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Celebrating American Craft Week

Celebrating American Craft Week

            For those of you who read my Fused Glass newsletters and blogs on a regular basis not I love to learn. To further enhance my knowledge I recently started getting “Craft Report Magazine”. There are some really amazing and diverse artists in America. In […]

by × October 4, 2013 × 0 comments