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Art, Blog, Bolo Ties, Fused Glass

Fused Glass for Father's Day

Fused Glass for Father’s Day

With Father’s day coming up I wanted to show a few fused glass pieces for men. When most people think about fused glass for women or for the house but it’s just not true. Fused Glass is for everyone including men.  As shown in the picture there are Fused glass […]

by × June 6, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Pendant

Fusing - "non-fusible glass" (Art Glass)

Fusing – “non-fusible glass” (Art Glass)

There are two main types of COE that I use and I’ve blogged about coefficient of expansion (COE) of fused glass many times. As I mentioned before COE is how glass expands and contracts when it heats and cools. When glass is the same COE and is considered fusible it […]

by × June 4, 2015 × 8 comments

Blog, Fresh from the Kiln, Fused Glass

May's Fresh From The Kiln

May’s Fresh From The Kiln

        There is so much going on with this fused glass bowl I can’t believe it. I’m not sure if you can tell just how stunning this piece is. It’s got silver, pebbles and reaction. Plus it’s a beautiful shade of emerald green. Not to mention I […]

by × May 27, 2015 × 2 comments

Art, Blog, Fused Glass

More than another Great Fused Glass Artist

More than another Great Fused Glass Artist

I am so blessed to know so many amazing artists. Yesterday, I met an incredible fused glass, stain glass, and mold artist, his name is Paul Hathcoat. He has been a stain glass and a fused glass artist for over 30 years. Sadly he is going out of business after […]

by × May 24, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Fused Glass, New Monthly Molds

Fused Glass Footed Vase

Fused Glass Footed Vase

                          Every month I’ve been writing blogs about my myriad of fused glass molds. Recently I watch a video on how to use a mold that connects a fused glass drop vase to a base. I like fused […]

by × May 23, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Fused Glass

May Fused Glass Flowers

May Fused Glass Flowers

                      The first full week of May brought a lot of rain for Colorado Springs. And even though the saying goes “April showers bring May flowers” after watching Cara’s video (in my May fused glass review) I thought I’d make […]

by × May 20, 2015 × 2 comments

Art, Blog, Fused Glass

Flameworking Artist

Flameworking Artist

Oh my goodness I just met the best woman her name is Leslie, and she’s a flamework artist / instructor! For those of you who follow me you know I create fused glass artwork. However, I’ve always found flameworking fascinating. I was lucky enough to watch John Veit create a […]

by × May 17, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Fused Glass, youtube videos

Are we in the Glass Age?

Are we in the Glass Age?

This blog is a little different, albeit I felt compelled to share these two videos that I watched recently. I think I’ve made it clear throughout my newsletters and my blogs that I love glass.  I’ve even mentioned numerous times in my blogs that I have glass from all over […]

by × May 13, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Fused Glass, Holiday Messages

Fused Glass Picture Frames

Fused Glass Picture Frames

Since it’s Mother’s day I thought I’d do a blog about something I can never get enough of and that’s is frames for pictures. I hope all you mom’s out there have a fabulous day!! As a mom I love pictures of my kids so I thought I’d do a […]

by × May 10, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Fused Glass

Fused Glass Cherry Blossom Tree Night Lights

Fused Glass Cherry Blossom Tree Night Lights

A month or so ago at one of my shows, my daughter (Sky) was helping me set up my Fused Glass. As she was unwrapping my Fused Glass night lights she was looking at my aspens and she was talking about how beautiful they were but she wished I’d make […]

by × May 4, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Fused Glass, Fused Glass Events

Fused Glass Winners – Rocky Mountain Calvary, Autism Event, & WOW events!

For those who follow my Fused Glass blog and receive my Elegant Fused Glass Newsletter know that I participated in the Rocky Mountain Calvary  event and the Autism Event this past weekend. Both were small events but I had a great time and met some wonderful people. Thank you to […]

by × April 28, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Fresh from the Kiln

April's Fresh From the Kiln - Crackle

April’s Fresh From the Kiln – Crackle

Earlier this month I wrote a blog about an e-book I read – “Glass fusing design techniques with powders on fiber paper”.  I wanted show you what I made based on the book. I’ve taken crackle classes before, however this technique a little different.  I really like this technique and […]

by × April 25, 2015 × 0 comments

Art, Blog, Fused Glass

Fused Glass Belt Buckles

Fused Glass Belt Buckles

I’m a firm believer in that everything looks better with glass. Which is why I don’t just make pendants. I’ve just started making Fused Glass Belt Buckles and I love them. They are a little bit of a pain to make because most of the findings I bought had a […]

by × April 22, 2015 × 2 comments

Art, Blog, Fused Glass

Fused Glass Garden Art

Fused Glass Garden Art

Spring is here and I’m so ready as evident by this blog.  What made me think of it was a good friend of mine was talking about the fused glass garden art I made her a couple years ago.  I made it for her because her garden is beautiful and […]

by × April 18, 2015 × 0 comments