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Magazines, Pattern Books, & Publications
The
Fall 2008 issue of Profitable Glass Quarterly
Brings you inspiration and fabulous ideas for improving your glass art
business. Learn how hot glass studio artist, Dale Chihuly, works with creative
teams to create large works of glass art. You’ll also discover how retailer,
Alan Toy, draws clients through his Internet presence and how stained glass
artists, George Ellenburg and Avery Shaffer, incorporate mementos from their
clients into their commissioned work. Then visit Miami Mosaic, a central place
from which Gina Hubler spreads knowledge and techniques about mosaic
architectural and fine art projects. Glasscaster with Marcie Davis features an
interview with hot glass artist, Jared DeLong, and there is advice from Bruce
Baker on how to effectively market artwork. Rounding out this issue is
inspiration from Milon Townsend for the teaching independent artist. Also check
our regular features for New Products, What’s Hot, New Books and Patterns, and
Industry News, plus the latest from AGA, SGAA, ISGB, IGGA, SAMA, and RAGS, and
the world of international glass. To subscribe, call 1-800-719-0769 or visit
ProfitableGlass.com.
Red-Hot
System 96® Catalogs
Hot off the presses, the new System 96 sixteen-page catalog has arrived!
Brimming with over 500 products and gorgeous new works by many of the finest
artists in the industry. PIck up one at your favorite System 96 Retailer today.

July
/ August Glass Art
Magazine
This issue includes: The Art of Sylvia Nicolas, Casting a Large Torso, International Glass Art Gallery, Killing the Kiln Myths and more. To find out more about this issue or to
subscribe or purchase contact us at Glass Art Magazine P.O. Box 630377 Highlands Ranch, CO 80163-0377 Phone: (303)
791-8998 or visit www.glassartmagazine.com
The Summer Issue of Glass Patterns Quarterly
Be sure to catch the
Sumer 2008 issue of Glass Patterns Quarterly where you’ll find about The Glass Craft & Bead Expo from Editor Maureen
James; a beginner Bird of Paradise Pane, patterns and instructions for a zebra panel using copper wire and foil to add
additional depth; an oak tree project for advanced artists; whimsical fish free form panel, fused koi plate project;
Petroglyph beads; fused millefiori pendant project; and many more projects. Articles include Putting Your Art Glass to
Work around the House. 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 & Patterns, What’s Hot, and a list of patterns available only from GPQ. To subscribe, call 1‑800‑719‑0769 or visit
www.GlassPatterns.com
The
Techniques and Secrets of Beautiful Glass Painting by Williams and Byrne
8 free guides and tutorials available to download for free: 6 big myths, Tools and materials, How to prepare your
palette, All about blending, How we paint our designs in water-color, Our firing schedules for painted stained glass,
and A step-by-step restoration project. Go to
www.beautifulglasspainting.com
New in Glass and Stained Glass Products
New Wearable Art for Glass/Mosaic/Fusing/Etching
Artists







Show off your favorite pass time on a T-shirt, bag, hat or just about anything printable! The people at Paned Expressions thought it was about time that Stained Glass/Etched Glass/Fused Glass/Mosaic Artists had their say! Check out their new line of glass related clothing options and then wear your passion proudly! To see all the options visit panedexpressions.com
From Spectrum Glass-


New! All That Glitters is . . . Green!
New System 96™ Aventurine Green is here! Upon firing, Aventurine EXTREME
springs to life with super-sized flecks of sparkling metallic flake, embedded in
a luscious, rich green. Now available from your System 96 Supplier.Stock
#128AVSF
New
2008 System 96™ Catalog
A brand new System 96 product catalog has just rolled off the presses! The
16-page full-color catalog contains photographs of over 500 glass products for
the warm & hot glass arts, as well as stunning samples of finished artwork by
some of the industries finest. Get your free Catalog from your System 96 Art
Glass Supplier, or visit
system96.com to order a printed copy or
download the PDF file.
System
96 Sample Set
The System 96 sample set has outgrown its old digs. So to accommodate this
growing line of products, we’re now packing the sets in a larger box and
changing pricing to cover materials and labor. At $140, it's still a great
bargain for such a valuable tool; a "must" for any serious System 96 user.
Available from your Supplier or the
Spectrum Online
Store.
New System 96 FuseBoxes - System
96® variety packs are hot and getting hotter. Our new FuseBoxes are available in 10 and 20 sq.ft. versions. See your
retailer for more information. FuseBox -20 Twenty square feet of Tested Compatable Spectrum System 96 "T-Glass" in large
12 x 12in. squares. A great mix of color at an unbeatable price. FuseBox -10 Ten 12 x 12in. squares of Tested Compatable
Spectrum System 96 "T-Glass" — carefully mixed for a variety of both color and glass type. The perfect way to build your
personal palette.
From Inland Craft-
4
Piece Diamond Bead Reamer Set: This set contains 4 tips, 2 spear points
and 2 cone points designed specifically to clean out, enlarge, and
finish off the holes created when making glass beads. They can also carve,
engrave on, and shape stone, plastics, and more. Use with Inland's Electric
Engraver, the FlexShaft™, or any other adjustable chuck tool. Inland no.
50119
8"
SwapTop Flat Lap Machine: With 75% more diamond surface than the 6" Flat
Lap Machine, the new 8" version is a glass worker’s dream come true. The
work surface and splash guard have been totally redesigned to allow access
to the outermost edge of the disks which facilitates grinding and polishing
of the largest possible pieces. And the redesigned work surface will accept
both 6” and 8” laps.
Other New Products -
Paned Expressions Studios
"ProFusion":
Our latest CD contains nearly Over 60 Wonderful Fused Glass Patterns! Note: You must have a kiln to
accomplish these designs. Full Assembly Instructions and Display Suggestions are included for each pattern. All
patterns are provided in color and b&w in jpg, tif & eye (Glass Eye 2000) formats for both PC and Mac platforms for
easy resize, reshape and re-color. Patterns accommodate all levels of glass expertise View a selection of the patterns
at panedexpressions.com
Soldering Savvy
Soldering tutorial DVD by GCTV productions. Features instructor Joe Porcelli. Includes segments on soldering skills
for both copper and lead came; tools & equipment, fluxes, solders, time saving tips, and safety.
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.
Spectrum
Score Issue 103 - The Summer Score
The Score, Issue 103 is on its way to our Art Glass Dealers. This issue
features: cool new products introduced at this year’s Glass Craft and Bead EXPO, tips on pattern composition, fun new
patterns – and much more! Download your
online version today and be sure to visit your Retailer for your bonus patterns!
Free Web Patterns from Spectrum Glass
Three new patterns are now available
online. Here's your
chance to get acquainted with the searchable Pattern section of our site. Pick up In My Garden, Lake
Winnipeg, and Seed of Life patterns today!
More Books: