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  • Fast and Easy Glitzy Ornament Bowl and Dish Set

    The magical thing about glass fusing is you can work with the same materials for years and all it takes to fascinate you again is the introduction of a new component. The round Christmas ornament is far from a unique design. But add a new twist, a little bling and amazingly you have a delightfully… Read more

  •  5 Tips to Get into Your Creative Zone

    We’re coming into a busy time of year. There will likely be more demands on your time and energy. Here are some suggestions to help you increase focus and really enjoy your time creating. The creative zone is a wonderful place where new ideas are conceived, advanced techniques are tested, and innovative pieces of art… Read more

  • 3 Skills that Take Artists Farther than Talent

    Talent is a wonderful gift. I believe everyone excels in some area. It’s outwardly obvious in some people like athletes, actors and artists. While talent is quieter in mathematicians, literary types and scientists. But everyone has a special area of interest where they shine. You might be the most talented glass artist in the world.… Read more

  • Creative Slumping – Drop Out Vase How-to

    Excerpt from Creative Slumping Webinar  My favorite thing about glass fusing is its limitless possibilities. Beyond the basics, there are countless ways to work with this medium and get surprisingly unique results every time. There’s always something new to try and learn. Another thing I love about glass is the three-dimensional aspect. We have the… Read more

  • Voodoo Queen and Artist’s Dream

    Magic and mystery mingled together in this fascinating city. Treasures and untold secrets were free to discover for the curious explorer. What inescapable force pulled me down that special side street, I may never know. Perhaps, it was the work of the Voodoo Queen, who’s tomb I’d visited the day before. It was invisible from… Read more

  • Turkey Candle Shelter or Flower Vase How-To

    Let the festivities begin! Fall is a season for celebrating family, friends and feasting. At my house, the dining room table is the center of attention at this time of year. Accordingly, I like to decorate the table with a special piece of art that brings cheerful energy to our gatherings. This brightly colored turkey… Read more