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Art, Blog, Fused Glass, Holiday Messages

Fused Glass for Mother's Day

Fused Glass for Mother’s Day

This year Mother’s day is May 11th!  That’s correct, it’s right around the corner. So think about Fused Glass for Mother’s Day! Last year I made a YouTube video with a variety of possible fused glass for Mother’s Day, I just got finished watching it again and I must tell […]

by × May 4, 2014 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Fresh from the Kiln

April's Fresh From The Kiln - Fused Glass Tree-man

April’s Fresh From The Kiln – Fused Glass Tree-man

So April is Earth month and in fact last week was earth day, so I thought I’d show you my new Fused Glass Art fresh from the kiln. It’s a man, no it’s a tree,  no it’s tree man. As I’ve mentioned several times pictures do not do fused glass […]

by × April 26, 2014 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Night lights

Fused Glass Night Lights – Art that’s Functional

One of my favorite aspects about Fused Glass is how versatile it is. Most people by now have seen Fused Glass jewelry but there is so much more to Fused Glass than jewelry and one of my favorites is Fused Glass Night Lights.  One challenge with Fused Glass is it […]

by × April 20, 2014 × 2 comments

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Fresh from the Kiln - January | Elegant Fused Glass by Karen

Fresh from the Kiln – January | Elegant Fused Glass by Karen

For those of you who receive my fused glass newsletters you know that I have a section each month called Fresh From the Kiln. In the past I have not posted a blog about my Fresh From the Kiln pieces. However, I thought I would so I can give a […]

by × January 26, 2014 × 1 comment

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Fused Glass Valentine's Day SALE

Fused Glass Valentine’s Day SALE

              With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought it was a great time to do a Fused Glass SALE. Although my Fused Glass sites are not as updated as I would prefer I still want to hold my Valentine’s Day sale. If […]

by × January 23, 2014 × 2 comments

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Fused Glass - Awareness Ribbons

Fused Glass – Awareness Ribbons

            Awareness ribbons have come to symbolize various concerns through ribbon colors or patterns including cancer, disabilities,  etc.. The first ribbon that was represented as a meaningful object in history was the yellow ribbon that was mentioned in a marching song, which was sung by […]

by × December 29, 2013 × 1 comment

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Fused Glass Mantel Sconces

Fused Glass Mantel Sconces

                I have handcrafted several Fused Glass Mantel Sconces with various designs. I loved my fused glass Aspens sconces (all of which sold recently). Matter of Fact the only two I have left are the Star of David and the Santa. I’m sure […]

by × December 23, 2013 × 1 comment

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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, […]

by × November 28, 2013 × 1 comment

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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 […]

by × November 17, 2013 × 0 comments

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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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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