Tanya Veit Live Online Webinar

AAE Glass receives emails weekly asking if Tanya Veit will be offering her techniques in an online setting...Well the answer is now YES!!!!  You can learn from Tanya in the comfort of your own home on September 25th or 27th. There is a limited number of spots for this online course and they are sure to fill up fast.  Click HERE for more information and register today!

Tanya Veit was happy to be selected as Glass Expert Webinar from Glass Patterns Quarterly.  Below is a description of the material to be covered.

Please join GPQ for a live, in-depth workshop Webinar with glass artist and teacher, Tanya Veit. This is an exclusive Webinar to GPQ! Tanya Veit will demonstrate her infamous “Picasso” technique with dichroic glass. This 2 hour webinar will also include her trick to her intricate engravings in glass, creating your own patterns in dichroic glass while combining the two techniques with layering! This never seen before technique has catapulted her art glass jewelry career with over 150 galleries and boutiques that have carried her line of jewelry using this creative and secretive method. Tanya wants to share her secret methods with you, right from your own home! No travel required! 

AAE Glass and Tropical Storm Isaac

AAE Glass happens to be located right in the projected path of tropical storm Isaac. The national weather service anticipates Isaac to reach our area early on Monday morning.  Cape Coral, Florida is located in southwest Florida and has had many bouts with hurricanes in the past.  The most recent was Hurricane Charley in 2004 and much of Cape Coral, Florida was without power for 5 days while it dug out from the debris.

While Isaac is still just a tropical storm, we wanted to let our readers know that we are prepared for anything down here, but more importantly, if we are "off the grid" for a few days beginning next week, you know we are cleaning up or without power.  Thanks for all the well wishes and we believe this storm will be just that...A big storm.  One thing is for certain, hurricanes are very unpredictable so we are all on our toes here in SW Florida.  Well wishes go out to all of our glass artist friends in the SW United States, be safe and let us know if there is anything we can help you with.

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AAE Glass Pictures from Europe

Tanya & John Veit of AAE Glass have sent some pictures to share with everyone from Europe.  They are teaching at a very high rate of speed, but what else would you expect.  The International Festival of Glass is about to take off and Tanya has the honor of teaching 72 glass artists in the coming days!  She sends her best to everyone and promises to bring back a ton of glass knowledge to share with our local glass artists right here in Cape Coral, Florida. I will update as I receive more info.  Leave a comment on this post for Tanya and I will make sure she sees the support she is getting back home!

Featured Fused Glass Artist Debbie Barnett of A Glass Above

AAE Glass presents featured glass artist, Debbie Barnett of A Glass Above.  We have known and worked with Debbie for the past several years.  We always look forward to studio visits from Debbie because we never cease to have a good time.  Debbie is working with a eye toward becoming a full time glass artist and currently balances a professional realty career with a part time glass fusing business.  With dedication and hard work like this, we have no doubt Debbie will be a full time glass artist in no time.  Surf around the A Glass Above website to see Debbie's glass art as well as learn more about what glass fusing is. Thanks for sharing Debbie!

As a young girl, I was always creating something whether it was a knitted scarf or a hand sewn dress for my daughter. When I was in my early 20’s, I started my first business selling hand knitted sweaters for children with their name and a motif design on the front. Creating has always been such a joy to me. Seeing a finished product filled me with joy but even more so when I see how much it is appreciated by my customers.

I truly believe that I inherited my artist ability from my father who was an amazing artist. Although by profession he was a dentist, he spent most of his free time in our basement creating a painting out of a wide range of mediums, including oil, pastels, charcoals, and acrylics.  He often worked on an an amazing wood carving at the same time. He was approached many times to sell his pieces but he always refused. His enjoyment was to do this for his family only.

It was just about a year ago, when I heard about fused glass art, the art of taking different styles of fusible glass (fusible glass has its own unique properties that allow it to be melted by itself or to other pieces of glass in a kiln) and creating things such as earrings, necklaces display art and serving dishes. I became so intrigued in the beauty of the glass as well as its ability to melt and become moldable; I decided to give it a try and joined a local club which taught me many of the basic techniques. Eventually, "give it a try" became an understatement and so I immersed myself into this art form by watching every YouTube video I could find on the subject.  I then began to study some of the well-known glass artists and really sharpened my skills. I continue to expand my knowledge of this new art form by exploring techniques such as fusing different colors and textures together to create multiple layers or etching directly onto a finished product to produce a beautiful design. The techniques are endless!

Although I am a Realtor by profession, I hope to someday spend 100% of my time creating glass art.

ABOUT THE PIECES

Many of my wearable art pendants are made from several types of glass and go through up to 5 firings creating a piece that not only has depth but gives a “3D” appearance. My pieces can be inspired by a beautiful sunset over the water or sprawling meadows with a beautiful mountain as a backdrop. Nature is definitely something that moves me.

ABOUT MY STUDIO

Half of my garage has been converted into my art studio. Part of one wall is lined with shelving for my glass supplies and power tools, such as a dremel, drill press and grinder, while the other half is my actual workspace. The rest of the space is taken up by my kiln and glass saw.

I love to teach and would love to teach this art form, so I hope to someday move into a larger space to accommodate teaching.

I hope you get much enjoyment and use from your purchase.

Debbie Barnett

Limited Time 20% off Supplies at AAE Glass

Use coupon code COLOR to receive 20% off silver settings, glass fusing decals, bails, chains and dichroic scrap packs.

For a limited time AAE Glass wants to offer you a chance to stock up on supplies for the remaining summer art shows you may have.  These brand new color decals are the best on the market and will set your wearable glass art apart from your competition.  These items are in hand and ready to ship immediately.  By introducing these new color images to your work now, you will set your work apart and build momentum for your business as you move into the holiday buying season.

As always, if you would like AAE Glass to spread the word about you, your business or any art shows you will be attending in the future, email mark@aaeglass.com and he will do what he does to get you that exposure.

Please share your creations with us when you have a chance and we appreciate the continued support.

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New Color Decal Sheet Release Mystical Wildlife

AAE Glass has released a follow up, color, glass fusing decal sheet, Mystical Wildlife.  The examples above are by Tanya Veit and just like the original color fusing decal sheet we released a few weeks ago, Paradise in Color, these are the only color decals of their kind on the market.
These color decals fire on the darkest of glass, including black.  Other "color decals" out there only fire on white or ivory glass without losing color and shape integrity.  Our decals become vibrant on dark color glass and never lose shape of color when fired properly. 
Whether you purchase your decals from a wholesale company or from AAE Glass,  be sure they are made by AAE Glass. 
Handmade art is very special to both the artist and the recipient.  Be sure to use the highest quality decals available.
As usual, we look forward to seeing how you, the artist, will use this new product and we are here to help you succeed.

Have fun and keep fusing!

Tanya Veit's Glass Fusing Club

AAE Glass hosted Tanya's inaugural monthly glass fusing party Friday night in Cape Coral, Florida.  We had over a dozen participants and we had ourselves a blast! 

We enjoyed appetizers, wine and created a sea life themed plate (example above) all in a relaxed and fun environment.  We welcome anyone in the area to join us next month, Friday September 21st, 6-8:30.  More info can be found HERE.  Please be sure to RSVP either online or by calling 239-471-7724 because seats are limited and most of this months participants are coming back next month.    

We shared some great ideas about glass fusing, business in general as well as laughs.  We hope to see you next month!

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AAE Glass is Florida's Bullseye Preferred Partner and Kiln Glass Resource Center

AAE Glass is proud to announce our new venture as Florida's Bullseye Preferred Partner and Kiln Glass Resource Center.  If you live in or around Cape Coral, Florida, you don't need to look any further for your Bullseye glass needs, we have it all.  If for some reason we don't have it, we can get it for you directly from the glass manufacturer as we will be constantly refreshing our inventory.

We are receiving crates upon crates of both popular and hard to find Bullseye sheet glass, frit, stringers and more this weekend!  Stop by the AAE Glass studio to take your pick of the freshly delivered shipment and add to your glass color palette. AAE Glass will be open both Sunday and Monday at 10am if you can't make it Saturday.

As a Bullseye Glass Preferred Partner, AAE Glass has chosen to offer the same quantity discounts in store as you receive from Bullseye themselves, only you won't have to pay shipping costs when purchased in store. We all know shipping glass is expensive and eats into your profits as a glass artist.  Well AAE Glass is going to eliminate that shipping cost for you by housing everything you need in one place.  What you do with the savings is up to you. You can immediately increase the profit margins on the glass art you sell, you can parlay those savings into more material and produce more product or you can invest in yourself as a glass artist and take a glass fusing class from the hottest glass fusing teacher in the world right now.  AAE Glass is not only a studio to purchase all of your glass fusing supplies and equipment, we are home of that energetic, fun loving, funny and oh so talented glass fusing artist Tanya Veit.

Part of becoming a Bullseye Glass Preferred Partner, is access to a huge influx of knowledge, teaching criteria and support from Bullseye themselves.  After all, they make the glass so they know it best.  Who better to be the conduit between the glass manufacturer and you the artist than Tanya Veit?  If you have had the opportunity to meet Tanya, you know what I am talking about.  If you haven't had that opportunity...What are you waiting for?  Tanya is now armed with more glass than she knows what to do with (yeah right), constant support from the glass manufacturer Bullseye Glass Co. and new glass fusing ideas and classes to share with you.

This is a lot of information, so give us a call at 239-471-7724 with any questions or visit us at
1228 Lafayette St. Cape Coral, FL 33904.  If you want to see Tanya in action, there is a 3 day Extreme Fusing II workshop this weekend.  After this workshop Tanya is heading across the pond to teach as a master glass artist at the International Festival of Glass.  We have many European customers and Tanya is looking forward to meeting you all at the festival. 

While today is the beginning of a glass fusing revolution in SW Florida, it is by no means the end.  We have our plates full at AAE Glass and this is just the beginning.  Our goal is to provide you, the glass artist, with a one of a kind glass fusing experience.  We house some of the best glass fusing equipment in the country and we are constantly coming up with ideas for new products, new classes and we have fun doing it.  If you are looking for a top of the line glass studio to further your glass art, look no further, AAE Glass will get you where you want to be!

Mark Veit
AAE Glass