May 2021 Newsletter

In this edition:

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- Posts * Elegant fused glass

- Did you know ...

Memorial Day - for those who fought and died for our Freedoms.

I had a home show 15 & 16 May (0900-1600) each day. Thank you so much for those who visited me during my fused glass home show. I hope you enjoy your fused glass pocket hearts.

Fused Glass Flower Magnets

I've talked about my fused glass flower magnets before, I call them my forever flowers. Well today I got some horrible news about one of my nephews. So these 3 fused glass flower magnets are going to three special people who need prayers and thoughts. I don't want to go into it, but we are all heartbroken. I can't express …Read more.

Fused Glass Mushrooms

In March and April I wrote two DyK's about recycled bottles. I thought I'd show you what I made with some of the tops of bottles. I love recycled bottles. Here are some using different colored bottoms. I like the different shapes of bottoms and tops. I can include a tea light or fairy lights. The mushrooms below are some …Read more.

Fused Glass Vases

After taking my glass with Craig Mitchell Smith last month I went crazy making some fused glass vases. It's not the same technique but I am very happy with them. The first two are a beautiful amber. I really like the bases. The bottom two are really fantastic. The red has some holes that accentuate the shape of the vase. …Read more.

Fellow Artist - Glass cut-outs

Recently I met an amazing woman, her name is Tracy; she is a police officer and a glass artist. This police-woman is one of the most compassionate, caring, and dedicated people I’ve ever met. We spoke about the current state of affairs and of the myriad of things she said the one that stood out the most is, those who …

Another trip to Westcliffe

I'm sure y'all are tired of seeing my pictures of Westcliffe but I can't help it. I love Westcliffe and can't wait to show them off! We went back to Westcliffe recently. The flowers aren't out yet but it's still beautiful. These first few pictures are from our land. I've never seen a rainbow only in the clouds. It was …Read more.

Happy Mother's Day

Earlier this month I wrote a post about the fused glass hearts I gave to my mom and mother-in-law for mother's day. Today is Mother's Day and I thought I'd focus on a couple of the mother's in my life, as a tribute to all mother's. all of us in the gold tunnel First obviously My mom, I love my …Read more.

Fused Glass Tie Tacks and Cuff Links

Since Father's day is only a month a way I thought I'd do post on a possible gift for a dad or husband. A co-worker asked me if I could make a custom fused glass tie tack and cuff links for a friend of his. He asked for blue with the initial S. I gave him a couple of options …Read more.

Commercial Fused Glass Soap Dishes

I received another commercial order for fused glass soap dishes. I know I've posted these before but I never get tired of making them. This glass is fantastic. As you can see each piece is completely different. They are so elegant and beautiful. Besides being so different in color and design, depending on how they are fired they can be …Read more.

Did you know ...

This section is used to answer any questions you may have or to pass on tidbits of information that add value and enhance knowledge regarding fused glass, metals, or jewelry in general. Let me know if you have anything you'd like me to include. One of my goals this year is to finish my products, use glass that I have, use different molds, etc.

This month I had a fused glass home show. I enjoy having home shows because I get to talk to people about glass and visit with friends. This month was no exception, I had a great time. Below are some pictures from my show. If you'd like to know about anything shown or if you'd like to purchase something please let me know elegantfusedglass@gmail.com

I had 4 tables 3 Home decor. Here's the first table you can see my mushrooms, letter openers, toothpick holders and other glass art.

On this table I have some of my artwork and bowls and sushi dishes. I really love the trees of life.

On this table you can see my lanterns, more bottles, and little bowls.

Here is my Jewelry table. I also took some close ups of a couple of the boxes. I love glass jewelry.

I had all 3 sizes of my snaps / interchangeable jewelry; small, medium, and large. I love snap jewelry and have written several posts about them.

I have a lot of accessories including: belts, spoons, eyeglass holders, bookmarks, zipper pulls, and so much more. Plus some of my flower magnets.

I had some of my nightlights out. My little pieces of art.

I also had my new bottles out. I put new light bases with them. I just love them. I really like the crane decals they are so vibrant.

As you may know when I have a home show I always give a gift people who visit me. This home show it was fused glass pocket hearts. Here were some of the options.

I hope you enjoy pictures from my home show. If you'd like to know more please email me at elegantfusedglass@gmail.com Thank you again for your support.

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