Yes, another amazing and fun fused glass class — but this one was extra special! I had been asked to teach a parent and child class, something I had been a little nervous about for quite some time.Because glass can cut, I’ve always been very cautious about teaching children. Safety […]
One of the things I love most about working with fused glass is its flexibility. If a piece doesn’t turn out the way I envisioned—or if inspiration strikes after the kiln has cooled—I can simply re-fire it and transform it into something entirely new. That freedom is part of the […]
One of my goals this year is to use some of my glass and murine. So this post is about 6 fused glass small decorative bowls I just finished. These are not food safe, they are home decor. The first two fused glass bowls are made with pinks and purple […]
Every few months Sharon from Tulips will come by and pick out some fused glass art work for her shop in Denver. Here are a few pictures from Sharon’s store and how she displays some of my glass work . Here are a few pictures of her and Brian picking […]
Back in March one of my customers asked me if I could teach her how to pull vitrigraph. I love making vitrigraph so I had no problem teaching a basic vitrigraph class. The main reason is people are a bit scared to touch molten glass – I don’t understand why […]
During my visit with my sister earlier this year, she talked about her little house on a Florida river. Laurie has always liked fishing, so we talked about making her a fish related gift. Here are the pieces I made for my beautiful sister. I made enough fused glass fish […]
Last month my friend Cathy and I went up to Tulip Gift and Card Store. Sharon the owner has some of my fused glass in her wonderful shop. I dropped of 2 boxes of fused glass including some of my aspens. Here are some pictures from some of the beautiful […]
I made a Fused Glass Table for myself for Westcliffe and I’m so excited about it. This is my first time I made a fused glass table. I used my favorite glass, the colors are so beautiful and reminds me of Westcliffe. Isn’t it fabulous? I love it!! I also […]
I’ve been chronicling my exchange of fused glass for a custom quilt with my cousin. I received it a month or so ago, albeit I didn’t have any way to hang it. At the recommendation by my cousin, I bought custom wooden hangers for both top and bottom of my […]
Anyone who knows me, knows I love glass. In fact, that’s why I started making glass, for me. It’s kind of funny, half the time when I make something I want to keep it. Anyway, here are a few more things I’ve made either straight up for me or I […]
I like to do posts anytime I change the kiln’s relay. First because it helps me track how often I do change them. Second reason is because it shows you that it’s not all fun and games. I have 5 kilns, but I use my baby kiln the most, so […]
One of my goals this year is to use some of my pretty glass and molds that I’ve never used before. So, this post is about 4 fused glass pieces I just finished. This first one is a special mold, it’s called hi / low, it’s low on one side […]
My cousin is a talented quilter. Here are a few of her quilt blocks and the last one is an actual quilt. My aunts and grandmother use to make quilts. Quilting an amazing art form that I believe is special and beautiful and I wanted a one of her quilts […]
For those who follow me know I love Westcliffe Colorado and those same people know I love making custom glass artwork. This blog is combining both of those loves. A good friend of mine has a new house in Westcliffe, and I wanted to make a couple of house warming […]
