Button, Button

A custom order for a customer that wanted some eclectic fused glass buttons for her handcrafted knitted apparel.   The glass cabs are adhered to button shanks and are safe for handwashing.  They add a nice touch to clothing and can be made in so many differerent colors and textures. The photo below shows the back [...]

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Photo Proof

I made this fused glass pendant for my daughter to celebrate her journey into self portrait photography.  She is just 12 years old and has had a very difficult time this past year with her health.  A gift of a camera at Christmas seemed to be something that would allow her creativity to continue [...]

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Creative Glass Guild of Etsy CGGE Love

If you sell on Etsy, there are so many different street teams to consider joining.   Etsy Teams are groups of organized Etsy members who network, share skills, and promote their shops and Etsy together. A Team forms around a shared location, crafting medium, or another interest.  I am a member of the Creative Glass [...]

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Smashing Horses

I had an order last weekend for a collection of fused glass horse pendants.  I did a few different types, but it was this one that I had the most fun creating.  I cut little horses out of copper sheet and flattened them with a hammer.  I cut squares out of a pretty iridescent blue [...]

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Reminds Me of Jade

This glass cab does remind me of jade. It was cast in a mold from bigger pieces of frit (crushed glass) so it has very few (if any!) visible bubbles. I scored around the edge and wrapped it in sterling silver wire that also forms the bail. I am not sure if [...]

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