February 2025 Newsletter

Upcoming -

March Fused Glass Classes

I have a long business trip in March, so I won't have as many classes as I'd like however I will have the following classes. Additionally, if you'd like to schedule a private class let me know.

March Fused Glass Classes

For March I am conducting the following "your choice of fused glass project" classes. What that means is each student can make a fused glass project of their choice including: votive, night light, art piece, plant stake, magnet, casting, jewelry, etc. 2 Mar - Your Choice of Project Class 0900 am 2 Mar - Your Choice of Project Class 1400 (2pm) 29 Mar …Read more.

• 2 Mar - Your Choice of Project Class 0900 am

• 2 Mar - Your Choice of Project Class 1400 (2pm)

• 29 Mar - Your Choice of Project Class 0900 am

• 29 Mar - Your Choice of Project Class 1400 (2pm)

Large Fused Glass Vase Class

Earlier this month I held a fused glass large vase class. These students are very experienced students, which is why they wanted to make large vases. As always I give small gifts to those who take classes with me. Here are pictures of the pendants, pocket hearts, and even St Patrick's Day pendants. For every class I prepare my studio …Read more.

Fused Glass Flower Pendants

These fused glass poppy pendants are a series and started out as a mistake. They turned out beautifully. I added dichroic to the back, so they are nature and bling combined. Because they are transparent, and I was writing my DYK about drilling holes I thought I'd do the same with these lovely, fused glass pendants. Here are a couple …Read more.

Custom Doggy Paws with Cremains

I've been making casted dog paws for quite a while. A good friend of mine lost her beautiful dog Aspen and she asked me if I could make her some puppy paws with ashes. Needless to say, I was honored to make her several paws. Here are the 4 puppy paws I made Marylin. Glass doesn't like having the ashes …Read more.

New Fused Glass Candle Shields

In my last post I wrote about my new fused glass night lights. Another of my favorite things to make is fused glass candle shields. I make them the same way, but instead of plugging them in as a night light, they can sit anywhere and light up. Again, they are beautiful functional art. Here some colorful modern candle shields. …Read more.

New Fused Glass Night Lights

I love making fused glass night lights, they are one of my favorite things to make. Of course, I say that about the majority of things I make. The reason I like fused glass night lights because they are functional and art all in one. They make gifts for parents, children, friends, and anyone else on your list. Here are …Read more.

Fused Glass Hearts for Local High School

One of the school craft shows that I participate in is Rampart Craft show. I received an email asking for donations for one of their charities fundraising events "bald for bucks". Each year Rampart high school participates in raising money for someone battling cancer. They are creating baskets to be donated to this year's Jazz and Java Concert, put on …Read more.

New Small Fused Glass Snaps

One of my favorite Jewelry items to create is my fused glass snaps. I make large, medium, and tiny snaps. Here are examples of my large, medium, and the difference between large and tiny handmade fused glass snaps. Ironically, making the small, fused glass snaps is difficult. The glass has to fit into the bezel and that's a bit of …Read more.

New Fused Glass - plant stakes

I love making fused glass plant stakes and thought I'd show them off. Aren't they beautiful. I had some large flowers that I hadn't used and decided to create some plant stakes with these beautiful flowers. Aren't they special, especially the ladybugs. Of course, I also made a tulip and bird plant stakes. In keeping with my goal to use …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 discuss. This month's DYK is drilling holes in Glass.