15% Off AAE Glass Silver Settings and Decals

LARGE SHELL PENDANT

WAVY PENDANT

As you can see AAE Glass just received some of our most popular silver settings.  We thank everyone for their patience and to add to that thank you, we are giving you 15% off all DECALS and SILVER SETTINGS through the weekend. 

COUPON CODE: 15SILVER (no spaces)

We are standing by to ship your order TODAY!  We will have these at your front door in just a few short days. 

Here is an example of efficiency.  When Tanya first started working with these silver findings, she would order the findings, make the glass to fit the findings while they were in transit and the day she received the findings, she added the glass and they were ready to go.  Her customers were always kept happy with prompt service! 

If you want to see a slide show of techniques you will learn in Tanya Veit's Extreme Glass Fusing Workshop, click HERE.  Tanya is now teaching in her new studio, complete with top of the line, kilns, saws and equipment, located at 1228 Lafayette St. Cape Coral, Fl 33904. ph: 239-471-7724.  We are closed Sunday, Monday and periodically for private workshops.  Give us a call to set up a meeting today! 10am -7pm.

Have a great day fusers!

AAE

Popular Silver Settings Back at AAE Glass

 AAE Glass has received a shipment of our most popular silver findings.  We want to let our blog followers and facebook friends who support us unconditionally know first. We understand the challenges facing the art world these days and we want to make sure you have the best supplies at your disposal.  These silver findings will set your glass art apart from your competition.  When you frame your dichroic glass jewelry in these beautiful silver settings, you won't be able to keep up with the orders. 

If you are looking for another leg up on your competition, you can always expand your glass fusing skills with an Extreme Fusing workshop from world renowned glass artist Tanya Veit.  You can learn how to manipulate glass in ways you never thought possible.  There are numerous ways to create glass jewelry...and then there are Tanya's ways.  Take a look at the testimonials and we will hold a spot for you.

Add in AAE Glass fusing decals, dichroic scrap packs, bails and chains and you have everything you need to create beautiful, lasting glass jewelry.  

Now lets get fusing!

AAE

AAE Glass Grand Opening Information

The Chicago Lounge

Kiln Room

AAE GLASS GRAND OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

 
It's that time!  Saturday November 19th from 5-9pm at the BRAND NEW AAE GLASS ART STUDIO located 1228 Lafayette St. Cape Coral, Fl, 33904.  We will have a live band, food and adult beverages (soft drinks as well) for all to enjoy.  If you are looking for something different to do this Saturday, look no further.  Please bring anyone you know who likes to have a good time, laugh and meet great people.  If you know people who are opposed to laughter and having a good time, please leave them at home, this party isn't for them.


If you enjoy art of any kind, this is a must.  If you enjoy glass art in particular, there is no better place to be on Saturday night.  Come celebrate with our close friends, family and glass artists from across the country.  As you can see by the photo above, there will be a strong Chicago influence.  We will be giving away FREE beginner classes to those who arrive early...when they are gone, they are gone.  Yes, I said it, FREE BEGINNER CLASSES (A $100 value) with world famous glass instructor, Tanya Veit.  Also, we will be offering a discount on advanced X1 and X2 classes as well as 20% off in-store supplies.  Not only will you have a great time, but you will save money while doing it.

If you can't make it on Saturday, please stop by anytime and see us.  


Email any questions to info@aaeglass.com and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday. 

This is our way of saying thank you to all of our loyal supporters, as well as introducing ourselves to Cape Coral, Florida. 


Mark Veit


AAE Glass

AAE Glass Appreciates Your Patience

Glass Art Will Change When You Walk Through These Doors

AAE Glass would like to update you on our progress and what we are doing to better serve you.  First off, a huge thank you to everyone who has wished us well and supported us as we have grown at a tremendous pace these past few years.  We are here because of you and it is you we are here to serve.  It goes to show that customer service, fresh knowledge and innovative products are in high demand.  Myself and Tanya always strive to answer your questions personally, in a timely manner and we ask you to bear with us as we spend the next 2 weeks opening our studio and hosting anyone and everyone who would like to stop by and say hello.  We would be happy to spend time with you while you pick our brains and we pick yours.

While we are opening the studio, we ask that all emailers be patient for answers as our time is being spent making the best teaching facility available to the glass community.  Not only are we offering glass classes, but we are going to offer classes for artists of all mediums.  Canvas painting, faux finishing, metal work and beyond!  When you see the artwork on the walls of our studio, your jaw is going to drop, it is that simple.  It is my job to convince our muralists to teach classes in our studio and I won't take no for an answer.  They are so talented and have such a passion for what they do that it would be criminal for them not to share it with those who want to learn.  I am going to make this happen for anyone who wants to learn what they have to offer.  This I promise!

We have been working tirelessly the past few weeks to make sure we have the best equipment available for you to use as we expand our Extreme Fusing series of classes.  We have had 100 sign ups for beginner classes, X1 and X2 in 3 weeks time!  This is all Tanya Veit!  If you have had the opportunity to take a workshop with Tanya, you know what kind of energy and passion she brings every single day.  She could be teaching algebra and people would want to come back for more!  She blows my mind sometimes...Most of the time!


The Extreme series of glass classes is here to stay and Cape Coral, Florida is the place to learn.  We will make sure you have the best environment to learn and expand your glass knowledge, but as important, we are going to make sure you have fun doing it.  Tanya, Mark, John and Molly are going to make sure you enjoy yourself in Cape Coral.  If you are bringing a significant other who isn't interested in glass, Mark will take them golfing, to the beach, to a local watering hole to watch football or anything else...within reason.  One thing this group does is have fun, no matter the circumstance.  We are so excited to offer our knowledge, expertise and anything else you ask of us.  We are full of energy and are here to serve.  As I said before, this is just the beginning.  We have no preconceived notions when it comes to this business.  We are fresh, going to do things professionally, have fun doing it and let the chips fall where they may.  If our students are happy, we are happy. 


Again, thank you to each and every person who has helped spread the word about AAE Glass!  We have built this business through grass roots effort, word of mouth, hard work and following through on what we say we are going to do.  Simply the same qualities I look for in anyone I am going to do business with.


We look forward to seeing you at the grand opening on Saturday November 19th at AAE Glass Studio located at 1228 Lafayette St. Cape Coral, Fl 33904 from 5-9pm.  Live music, food provided by chef John and adult beverages.  If you can't make it then, we will see you in an Extreme glass fusing workshop or anytime you find time to walk through our doors.  If my excitement doesn't resonate in this blog post, then come meet us in person, you won't be disappointed.

Mark Veit

AAE Glass

90 and 96 COE Scrap packs and Dichroic Glass Making Tutorials

  

     90 COE SCRAP PACKS

     96 COE SCRAP PACKS

   

Settings for Glass

 

Fusing Glass Decals

Tanya Veit hand picked these brand new 90 coe and 96 coe dichroic scrap packs.  These are the combinations she uses in her own dichroic glass jewelry as well as in her "Extreme Glass Fusing" workshops.  If you are familiar at all with Tanya's work, you know how well thought out these scrap packs are.  Here is a LINK to a video tutorial using dichroic glass scrap packs.

Several of our clients encase their glass art in our silver plated settings.  These silver plated settings are the best quality on the market for the price.   These findings are sure to add style and value to your glass work.

Our vast combinations of glass fusing decals have been a hit.  The combinations are endless when combining single decals and decal sheets with your wearable dichroic glass art. 

Be sure to take a look at our post about selling your dichroic glass jewelry using social media marketing. .If you have any questions, please post to the blog entry and Mark will answer your marketing question ASAP.

Also, the last tutorial I will share with you today is a very popular one.  I have received several questions regarding gluing bails, findings, etc.  Here is a LINK to a trick Tanya uses to secure bails to glass. 

If there is anything else we can help you with please let us know at info@aaeglass.com.  Be ready for some new products and services in the near future.  AAEGlass.com keeps striving to bring you new products that are streamlined for your every need.

Have a great day!

AAE

18" SIlver Snake Chains are here

SILVER SNAKE CHAIN

18" SILVER SNAKE CHAIN

These hard to find silver plated snake chains go great with dichroic glass jewelry pendants.  18" is our most popular length. 

As an added bonus to our blog and facebook followers, we are including these snake chains in the Mother's Day sale that ends tonight.  Use coupon code: 15MOM to receive 15% off your order and FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders.

AAE

15% Off Silver Settings for Mothers Day

BRACELETS BRACELETS

EARRINGS

PENDANTS

SILVER SETTINGS


In honor of all you great mothers out there, AAEGlass.com wants to extend a 15% discount to you for mothers day.  Use coupon code 15MOM to receive 15% all of your, in stock, silver settings.  We just received a new shipment and have plenty of inventory.  Don't forget FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders.


Be sure to relax this weekend and reflect on the great work you do and have done with raising your families. 


AAE

Finished Glass Jewelry Pendants from a Student

I wanted to share some work from a student named Ed.  Ed took my workshop at Firebug Studios in Venice, Florida.  I am really impressed with the painting and detail on these pieces.  Ed really put some thought into this and adapted the painting technique perfectly.  He even combined some glass fusing decals in with the paint.



This is just one of the many techniques you will learning my two day "Extreme Glass Fusing" workshop.

Thanks for sharing Ed and let me know if I can be of any assistance in the future. 

Here is a list of the workshop classes coming up.  There are only a few seats at each location available, so be sure to book yours today!

AAE

New glass fusing decals available today!!!

We have released a new TWO color tree fusing decal. This is the best one yet. We also have gold and silver plated bails as well as several cords. Square and round bottle stopper blanks are located in the supply store as well. Not to mention several other fusing decal images. This supply store can be your one stop shop. http://www.artfire.com/users/AAE-artglass

Again we congratulate Mandy Codd as glass artist of the week. Get to know a little bit about Mandy and her store below. Get your emails in asap to be the next featured glass artist of the week. info@aaeglass.com

We will be sharing tip #4 this week which will review different cold working machines and how they work best.

Dichroic Glass Jewelry Artist of the Week Mandy Codd

Our very first dichroic glass jewelry artist of the week is Mandy Codd of www.dichroic-creations.com

Mandy will be featured in our weekly newsletter and she has also won 10 tree of life decals. You can visit her store by clicking on the above link. The pictures seen here are dichroic glass pieces Mandy made using fusible decals from our store. If you would like to be considered for artist of the week, simply send us an email at info@aaeglass.com. We will randomly select a new artist from the submissions we receive.

Here is some background info from Mandy about her and her business. Congratulations Mandy!

***My name is Mandy Codd, I'm a glass artist living on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.

I have an extreme passion for dichroic glass.
A lot of thought for colours and design goes into each one of my handmade
Dichroic Creations.

I would have to say I am very addicted to glass and don't think I could ever lose the excitement that I feel when I open the kiln after each firing.

I am a stay at home Mum and have been creating my pendants for 2 1/2 years now, I work around my three Children, their ages range from 3 to 13.

I am always learning something new and just having fun experimenting too. I was so very excited to have been able to purchase these new decals and look forward to creating more beautiful pendants with them - my next lot are already in the kiln LOL.***

Tip #3 Keeping bubbles out of your dichroic glass jewelry pendants and decals

AAE GLASS DECALS
One of the biggest enemies to any dichroic glass fused pendant jeweler is the dreaded bubble. No matter how hard we try, sometimes a bubble creeps into our pieces and is it unavoidable. It is frustrating when working with fusible glass water slide decals and a bubble appears just above the decal. Hopefully we can offer you a few tips on how to avoid the curse of the bubble in your decals. While there is no sure fire way to avoid a bubble, following these 4 steps should help.

1-Once the decal is applied, blot out any excess water with a paper towel.
2-When the excess water is removed, wrap the paper towel around your fore finger and GENTLY brush the entire decal design after the excess water is removed. Be sure to smooth out any wrinkles or folds in the decal.
3-You must let the decal dry for at least 12 hours before firing the glass.
4-***HOT TIP*** If you are in a hurry and can't wait 12 hours to fire, use a blow dryer at close range for 20 minutes.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at info@aaeglass.com. 

***Stay tuned for a complete new style of decal that AAE Glass has developed.  They will be released in early 2014!  We have received the proofs and Tanya has adjusted to her specifications.  They are currently in print and when available, will be announced to all.***

AAE Glass

Help is available

We have received a few emails from glass artists asking for help and advice with their jewelry making. We are more than happy to answer any questions you have and we welcome them. The email address is aaeglass@gmail.com

Several dichroic glass artists are using these fusible decals for the first time. We can advise you how to eliminate air bubbles as well as offer advice on what background colors work best for each decal. I enjoy helping people make the best jewelry they can. There is no such thing as a dumb question. If you run into any problems at all, email us at aaeglass@gmail.com

I will be posting tip #3 this week and it will focus on how to eliminate air bubbles (see bubble in the top of the calla lily picture above). We will get into more detail about this in tip #3.

Also, if you want to email us about being a featured artist, there is still time. We have had several inquiries about this but people are still in the process of making their pieces so pictures are not available.

I have stocked my store with several new pieces this weekend. http://www.artfire.com/users/AAE-artglass

Thank you again for following our blog.

AAE

New gold butterfly water slide fusing decals available

We have released some new decals. These gold butterfly decals fire beautifully on dark glass. It is hard to find glass fusing decals that show well on dark glass. Well here they are. We have had many requests for more decals that fire on dark glass. Give these a try with your next jewelry pieces.

Also, starting today, we have decided to give all of our blog followers a PERMANENT 10% discount off glass fusing water slide decals. Just use the coupon code BLOG when you order and we can refund your 10% discount through paypal. Visit our shop today for these and other hard to find glass fusing supplies. http://www.artfire.com/users/glassdecals_fusingsupplies

I have also listed several new pendants as well as the best piece I have made in a long time. It is a linked bracelet and I love it. Visit my etsy store to view. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28881138

Thanks again for your patronage.

AAE

Looking to feature artists

We want to give you artists yet another outlet to promote your jewelry. We are looking to feature a glass jewelry artist per week on this blog. You may ask; What will this do for me and my business? Here is what it will do...

1-We will devote a blog entry just to you and your jewelry.
2-We will post 2 pictures of your finished product (using water slide decals purchased from AAE).
3-We will share a "blurb" about you and your business.
4-We will post a link to your store.
5-You will win 10 FREE tree of life water slide decals.

The first featured artist will be selected on Monday Aug. 10th.

Here is how you enter for a chance to be featured:
1-Click on the "comment" button below this post.
2-Give us some history on you and your business.
3-Give us a link to your store or web page.
4-Email us 2 pictures of your finished jewelry using these water slide decals.

We can't wait to see what everyone has to offer.

AAE

The 3 day decal sale has begun

Several people have taken advantage of 20% off dichroic water slide fusing decals this morning. We still have some new designs available and the sale goes through Monday. http://www.artfire.com/users/GlassDecals_FusingSupplies We have sold out of a few designs so be sure to secure yours today.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you, or if you have any questions.

AAE

Tip #2 Photographing Dichroic Glass Jewelry

The business of making and selling dichroic glass jewelry has many steps. None more important than photographing the jewelry so it sells fast and for a good price. Many times the difference between making a sale and not making a sale is the quality of the photo. I wanted to share some of my experiences with you, what works, what doesn't.

I have tried everything I can think of to improve my pictures. I have taken thousands of pictures over the years. I have spent hundreds of dollars on photo domes, photo cubes, cloud domes etc, and I wasn't happy with any of the pictures. After talking to a family friend, during Thanksgiving dinner, he gave me the best picture taking advice I have ever received. I started doing this 2 years ago and it has never failed...You can reach in the couch cushions or under your car seat to come up with the $2.99 it will cost you to purchase this top notch photo apparatus. Don't laugh. Are you ready? I purchased a gallon of milk, ate a few bowls of cereal and followed these five easy steps:

1.) Soak the labels off your empty milk gallon.

2.) Cut the milk gallon in half all the way around.

3.) Place your jewelry piece on your desired background.

4.) Place the milk carton over the jewelry piece and your background, place the lens of your digital camera in the top of the milk carton and click away.

5.) Take your photos outside. The best time of day is 2-5p.m. when it is slightly overcast or even a little shady. Direct sunlight is not good, it will only over-expose your photos.

If you look at our pictures in the store, they are clear and sharp with no glare spots. These have all been taken with the handy milk carton. http://www.artfire.com/users/AAE-artglass

So if you have a taste for Lucky Charms and need an apparatus to take great pictures, head out to your local grocer and pick up a gallon of milk. You won't be sorry :)

The following items have been released or will be released this Saturday. Please follow our blog to take advantage of 20% off your water slide decal orders from Saturday 8/2 through Monday 8/4. http://www.artfire.com/users/GlassDecals_FusingSupplies Purchase your decals, enter "blog 20" in the note to seller section and we will send you a revised paypal invoice.

1-Red and 22 kt. gold lily decal.
2-Red rose decal
3-Large and small 22 kt. gold butterfly mini sheet.
4-Large and small yellow single rose decals.
5-Round and square wine bottle stopper blanks.
6-Various sized wholesale cords and jewelry necklaces.

New Water Slide Decal Designs: Saturday

We will be releasing 2 new, water slide decals this Saturday at 12pm. http://www.artfire.com/users/GlassDecals_FusingSupplies These designs are brand new and limited in number.

We appreciate everyone who takes the time to bookmark our blog and follow. We have received some great notes from you this week, thank you. In appreciation we are offering 20% off decal orders from Saturday 8/2 through Monday 8/4. Just let us know that you follow the blog when you order (must sign up as a follower).

Along with the new designs, we will also be releasing square top bottle stopper blanks for below wholesale price. We created these square blanks and they can only be found in our store. We will have some round as well.

Tomorrow we will be posting our 2nd tip which will touch on photographing your pieces to sell. The goal is to take pictures that pop off the screen at the buyers. Hopefully we can offer some useful information. Here is a link to my store if you want to take a look at some pictures. I am still experimenting, but have found this to be one of the more "fun" parts of the process. http://www.artfire.com/users/AAE-artglass

Again, thank you everyone for following and I will be back tomorrow with tip #2.

AAE

Thank you and stay tuned

First off, we would like to thank everyone who purchased our decals and jewelry this weekend. We received some new inventory of items that sold out and have updated our store. http://www.artfire.com/users/GlassDecals_FusingSupplies

We can't wait to see the pieces you make. In fact, we are going to feature artists on this blog. So if you make a piece of jewelry using our water slide decals, send us a picture and a little blurb about your business, we will write a blog specific to you, with a picture of your jewelry and we will link your store as well. Free advertising anyone? All decals have been shipped.

If you are not a jewelry maker, but enjoy wearing dichroic glass jewelry, visit our store with made pieces. We will be adding new pieces daily. http://www.artfire.com/users/AAE-artglass

For you decal lovers, we will release a featured custom decal every Saturday. Be sure to check back often.

Have a great week.

AAE

Mighty tree of life and original tree of life are ready to order and pre-order

As promised, both tree of life decals are available for purchase at. http://www.artfire.com/users/GlassDecals_FusingSupplies

The Mighty tree of life is in stock and ready to ship, while the original tree of life will be ready to ship August 8th. We wanted to give our blog followers first chance to purchase both decals before anyone else, hence the pre-order on the original tree of life. Again, please email us to let us know that you are a blog follower to receive your 10% discount.

The original tree of life decal is on the top left. On the top right is a picture of a pendant I made with the new Mighty tree of life.

If you have any questions let us know. We expect these decals to be sold this weekend, so please act quickly.

Thank you for your loyalty.

AAE

Mighty Tree of Life decal will be available tomorrow at 12pm CST

Good evening bloggers. The time is here. The new custom MIGHTY TREE OF LIFE is here. Almost. At noon CST tomorrow, our decal will be released for purchase. Click this link to access the store http://www.artfire.com/users/GlassDecals_FusingSupplies I wanted to let our blog followers know first. Also, all current members, as of today, will receive 10% off their next purchase of jewelry and/or decals. After you pay for your item through paypal, please send us a note that you are a blog follower and we will refund your 10% at that time.

Here are some pictures of some dichroic glass pendants I made using this exact decal. I wanted to make a tree of life that looked very solid, like an oak tree. I am very happy with the turnout. The birds on the first one were from a different decal that I combined.

I hope your creative juices are flowing. You will be able to make beautiful jewelry with this custom image.

Stay tuned for Tip #2 on photographing you jewelry to sell.

Ciao

AAE