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Glass
Art Magazine July / August Issue
In this issue: "The Nature of Glass" Troy Moody reflects on Dale
Chihuly's exhibition at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix AZ. Jancik
Arts International: Cruising through Multi-faceted, High-end Commissions
Last year Jancik Arts International (JAI) Ocala, Florida/Clayton, Georgia,
created numerous glass windows, ceilings and domes for the cruise ship, The Ruby
Princess. Is Your ROI in a Recession? Getting every penny out of your ROI
(Return on Investment) is critical during a downturn in the economy. Casting
Article Part XIV: Making a Secondary Mold Milon Townsend demonstrates this
remarkably useful concept. Killing the Kiln Myths: "My Brick is Damaged,
so I Cannot Fire the Kiln". Green Glass: Brian Kerkvliet's Gossamer Glass
and Inspiration Farm. Visit glassartmagazine.com for more information on this issue and how to
subscribe.
Summer
Issue of Score, #107
Evolution of the Score and upcoming changes, featured works, new fusing
glasses, waterglass, black cord quilt dish, pattern of the month (available from
your local retailer) View at
spectrumglass.com
Summer 2009 issue of
Glass Patterns Quarterly
Features techniques for painting letters and designs on glass, a
Tiffany-reproduction Oriental poppy lampshade, fused projects for a plate and
hummingbird feeder, and instructions for creating boxes with cast glass. You’ll
also find a fabulous collection of stained glass panels including a spray of
Gerber daisies in a basket, a bevel-enhanced geometric inspired by a collection
of seventeenth century designs, a panel with a free-form stained-glass-and gem
interior, and a swirling flamenco dancer. There’s also a beginner project that
doesn’t require any glass cutting and tips for starting and maintaining a glass
club. Complete four-color, step-by-step instructions, patterns, and tips walk
you through each process for projects that fit every level of crafting
expertise. Also check this issue for our regular features on New Products, New
Books and Patterns, What’s Hot, and full-size patterns available only from GPQ.
To subscribe, call 1‑800‑719‑0769 or visit
www.GlassPatterns.com.
Summer
issue of The Flow
This great issue includes highlights of the 2009 Sonoran Glass Art Academy
Flame Off and Pino Signoretto’s recent trip to Eugene Glass School, plus
fascinating articles featuring the importance of glass artists sharing their
techniques with one another and a Glasscaster interview with Henry Halem on the
intricacies of the COEs of various glasses. You’ll find a pâte de verre floral
project from Serena Smith, tips from Mollie Valente for recycling wonky beads,
knob press ideas from Lori Bergmann, tips for decorating beads with Dicro Slide
from Lisa Blanchard, an aquatic design paperwright from Dellene Peralta, and a
female figurine ornament from Tara Murray. Margaret Zinser and JC Herrell
continue their series on unique uses for enamels, and Milon Townsend continues
his new series on the ins and outs of casting glass. There’s also a great
introduction to the first ever International Hot Glass Invitational and an
introduction to several up-and-coming flameworking artists. And you won’t want
to miss our regular What’s Hot section featuring all of the latest and greatest
products to enhance your flameworking experience. To subscribe, call
1-800-719-0769 or visit
theflowmagazine.com.
New Glass and Stained Glass Products
From Inland Craft-
SwapTop 8" Flat Lap - Whether you're beadmaking, fusing or blowing
glass, there are cold working opportunities to turn your good pieces into great
pieces and your great pieces into show stoppers. The 8" Flat Lap comes complete
with everything you should need to grind and polish your next piece, including 4
8" diamond laps. Information at
www.inlandcraft.com and don't forget to sign up for our
newsletters
so you can stay in touch and up to date on all our products and services.
Wissmach SYSTEM 90 Fusing Glass
Compatible with all coe 90 glass on the market. Worldwide testing of the product
is complete with 100% satisfaction from all distributors and artists that have
put the glass through their own testing process. Clear available in 3mm, 4mm,
5mm, and 6mm thicknesses. We will soon be introducing black and white along with
several other pastel colors. Pre cut shapes such as circles and pillows are now
available as well, prepackaged in sets of 10 pieces per box.
3 New Glass Choices from Spectrum Glass
System
96 Persimmon Opalescent: Like the earthy orange-hued fruit this glass is
named for. Stock #271-71SFOther Stained Glass Manufacturers New Products -
Resurrecting Tiffany
DVD documenting the restoration of a Tiffany window by Tommy Giambusco and Joe
Porcelli. How-to stained glass restoration instruction and techniques.
Say it With Flowers - A collection of stained glass patterns by Christie Wood featuring some of the most popular flowers. Plus a special section of stained glass floral wreaths for all seasons. CD comes with free trial version of Glass Eye 2000.
Introduction to Lost Wax Kiln Casting - Milon Townsend Simple Secrets DVD series. Introduction to Lost Wax Kiln Casting - Multiple Methods for Casting Glass Sculptures. This DVD will open the doorway for you to successfully cast small and medium scale glass sculptures, using the lost wax process.
Glassworking DVD Set
The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass has released a two-DVD set
entitled Glassworking: Processes & Properties that contains forty-three
short segments illustrating a variety of glassworking techniques. The video
is available through the Museum’s GlassMarket. As part of the Museum’s
commitment to educational outreach, the segments can also be accessed for
free on the museum’s website.