Show and Tell - Bludragonfly

Bludragonflyjewelry.com
Etsy Store

My name is Christine Wilson and the name of my business is BluDragonfly.  I have been making jewelry for over fifteen years.  I collected lampwork beads by other artists for several years and designed my own jewelry.  In 2007 I took a lampworking class and I was hooked on making glass beads.  My “Sneaker Wave” lampwork bracelet was featured in Bead Style magazine (July 2010 issue) in the Reader’s Gallery.  In the past I have also created jewelry in Precious Metal Clay and I also took a silversmithing class.

 

Once bitten by the glass bug I ventured into fusing glass last year.  There are infinite possibilities out there to expand your horizons in the glass world.  I took a fusing class at a local studio and from there I have been experimenting with fused glass pendants.  Recently I discovered AAE Glass and their DECALS.  I immediately fell in love with them and have been making pendants with decals ever since.  I retired in May of this year after having worked in the administrative field for over 35 years.  My husband and I relocated from Denver, CO to Johnstown CO.  Our first priority was getting our glass studio up and running!   am very fortunate to be able to devote more of my time to a hobby that I love. 

 

This fall I have signed up to do six local craft fairs – they will be in Loveland, Greeley, Conifer, and Arvada Colorado.  I am really excited to be able to share my passion for fused glass with the public.  I can’t wait to show off my pendants that I have created with AAE Glass decals.  I look forward to receiving their emails every week telling me of the new decals that are available.  I enjoy the creative process when creating a pendant by using dichroic glass, frits in every color combination and then selecting a decal that best suits the pendant.  Every morning is an adventure when you race down to see what is in the kiln!!

 

Thank you AAE Glass for the opportunity to share my story and for always being there when I have a question related to fused glass and your decals!

 

Christine Wilson

Show and Tell - Glass Fusing Creations

Glass Fusing Creations

This blog entry from AAEGlass.com features the glass art work of Glass Fusing Creations.  Visit their website for some great jewelry deals.  Here is a little bit about Glass Fusing Creations.

Glass Fusing Creations is focused on providing high-quality
service and customer satisfaction-we do everything we can
to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose
from we're sure you will be happy shopping with us.
     
Glass Fusing Creations makes fused glass jewelry pendants,
dichroic glass jewelry pendants, earrings, barrettes (four sizes), abstract jewelry, pendant-earring sets, Decal Pendants. My mission is simple and that is to provide the best products and service to my customers. I take great pride in my artwork and much love goes into each and every piece. It's a Business and Hobby I love doing!
All Products Handcrafted in my Chehalis, WA studio.

Labor Day Sale on Entire AAEGlass Site

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15% off the ENTIRE site www.aaeglass.com

COUPON CODE: 15LABOR (no spaces)

This includes ALL decal sheets,  5 and 12 packs, ALL silver findings (while supplies last) and ALL bails.

This is a perfect opportunity to stock up for Christmas.

Show and Tell - Julia Roberts

http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewel2jule

My name is Julie Roberts and I am a fused glass artist in Tucson, Arizona.  I have to say that I LOVE your decals! They are fun and easy to use...and add so much excitement to my jewelry pieces! Thank you for such great products!

I am very interested in your offer to "show and tell" my jewelry! What a great opportunity!

I have been working exclusively with fused glass for about 3 years. It all started because I am a certified PMC artisan and loved the look of the glass fused with PMC but was overwhelmed by the prices of the pieces available "ready made". I knew that my kiln could be used for firing glass as well as the metal clay...so I started experimenting!  Lots of mistakes, cracked and hazy glass, tears and frustration...and I continue to learn more every day!  It is always so exciting to open up the kiln to see what is in store for me...many more happy results these days! I have traded in my PMC supplies for a grinder, drill press and glass saw and work only with the glass now! I started selling my items on etsy last fall(jewel2jule.etsy.com) and I am very happy with the response I have received. Its a great community and always helping me strive to be a better artist! When I happened upon aaeglass.com I was just overjoyed at the possibilities I saw in each decal!  I look forward to the mail each time I place an order and can't wait until I can place another one! Thank you so much and keep up the great ideas!

Making small fused glass cabochons for earrings.

Here is a simple trick on making small fused glass cabochons for earrings or other embellishments. Cut 1/2" glass squares. Use only 2 if you are using 3mm glass. Use 3 if you are using 2mm thin glass. Simply cut the squares (a strip cutter will allow to make lots of these fast!) and add a tiny dab of glue to the bottom square. Place the top squares off center as shown. If adding a third layer set the third off set from the middle one. The corners will melt into a rounded circular cab. Little or no grinding is needed.

Show and Tell - Anna Blair

ETSY

I would like to introduce you to Anna Blair. You can see her work at ETSY, ARTFIRE and FUNKY FINDS

My name is Anna Blair (ab2255's dichroic glass works).  For 38 years I taught in a local High School, teaching inner-city students commercial art.  I love art, and enjoyed teaching all phases.  As a treat to the students and myself, I always stuck a little fine art in the commercial art curriculum.  Now that I've retired, I can devote more time to doing work that intrigues me, such as hot glass.  After I retired, I reincarnated a thirty year old jewelry kiln by rewiring it, and have been exploring hot glass since then.

One thing that defines me is tenacity.  I'm simply driven to do what I do.  When I paint, I stay up all night working on the painting.  So actually glass is a good choice.  I can put it in the kiln and fire it, then I can't touch it (or open the door) for eight hours or more... that way I get some sleep! lol.

I live in Fort Worth, Texas, "Where the West Begins" is where I live.  It's a large city, but with a western flavor.  Not as sophisticated as Dallas, but more earthy and friendly.  The weather is mild, except in the summer- it can get pretty hot.  We have a few cold days in the winter, with snow once or twice every year or two.  Generally, it's nice enough to enjoy the outdoors year round.

The best advice I can give any emerging artist is to stay the course.  Believe in yourself, and work hard to make the best product you can.  

I believe a carefully made product made with love and care in the U.S. benefits artists from all walks of life.  It not only helps the economy for that artist and his/her family, but it nourishes the spirit of both the artist and the recipient of his or her work.  It's a win/win.

Thank you for sharing Anna and good luck with your glass.

If you or anyone you know would like to plug your work, please send us an email with the following steps and we will get your name and artwork out there.

1-Subject line: "Show and Tell"
2-2 pictures of your finished jewelry using our glass fusing decals.
3-A link to your store.
4-Text that you would like inserted in the post. (Bio, history, sales, etc...)

New Large Silver Bails Available

Large Silver Bails

AAEGlass.com

AAE Glass presents sun and moon glue on jewelry bails. New larger size. Add some class to your jewelry designs. Pack of ten. What a unique addition to your jewelry piece! The sun shaped glue on pendant bail is silver plated and sure to bring that eclectic element to your designs. These bails are great for all shapes, including circles. The opening will fit up to a 2.5mm chain or cord.

Dimensions: 22mm Tall 7.5mm Glueable Surface (With our crescent Moon indentation) Loop Opening: 6mm x 4mm

New Tree of Life Pack Now Available

http://www.aaeglass.com/netrpaof4bes.html

AAEGlass.com

AAE Glass presents the Tree Pack of glass fusible decals. A sample of all four of our best selling trees in one pack! Our enamel water slide decals are of the BEST QUALITY on the market. Do not be fooled by imitators decals, they will only fade or rub off eventually!

1 Tree of life silhouette 1 White Tree of Life (hottest decal on the market!) 1 Mighty Tree of Life 1 Green tree - 2 colors!

This is sure to move quick.  This is perfect for your holiday jewelry.

AAE

Show and Tell - Free Advertising

AAEGlass.com

Do you want FREE advertising for your business?
Do you want your jewelry to be seen by thousands of potential buyers?
Do you want to increase your jewelry sales?

Our blog receives thousands of views each month. We want to feature your work
on our blog for FREE. We will provide a link to your store, a picture or two
of your best pieces as well as some information about your business and you the
artist. You tell us what you want your post to look like and we will customize
it for you. Our first "Show and Tell" will be in approximately 2 weeks.

If you are interested in FREE advertising, please send an email
(info@aaeglass.com) with the following information. Please make sure to provide
ALL information.

1-Subject line: "Show and Tell"
2-2 pictures of your finished jewelry using our glass fusing decals.
3-A link to your store.
4-Text that you would like inserted in the post. (Bio, history, sales, etc...)

White Tree of Life Glass Fusing Decal

AAEGlass.com

We have restocked the white tree of life glass fusing decal. This decal is sure to be popular for the winter months. All of our fusing decals can be fired on dark glass.

AAE Glass presents another original fused glass decal. The Winter white tree of life fusing decal will add a dramatic look to your Fall/Winter designs. Take a look at the detail on this image. Low-Fire decal with full instructions included.

1.75" H at tallest point. 1.25" W at widest point.

.99 Glass Fusing Decals

AAEGlass.com

Several of our top selling low fire fusing decals are on sale for .99 for a very limited time. If you have been waiting to try our glass fusing decals, now is the perfect time. This represents 65% off the retail price. 10 total fusing decals are available for .99, including 2 high fire decal designs.

Don't forget to look at our other low fire and high fire fusing decals. Also, we have released several new glass fusing sheets, including our first custom colored decals

AAEGlass.com offers all of the following as we take customer service our number 1 priority:
--No minimum order required
--FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders
--$25 net domestic
--$50 net international
--100% money back guarantee
--Same day shipping
--access to quality customer service
--Wholesale accounts available
--Your satisfaction GUARANTEED

25% Off Sale on All Low-Fire Fusing Decals

AAEGlass.com

Now through Monday we are offering 25% off ALL low-fire fusing decals with NET orders over $50. We are even throwing in FREE SHIPPING! (offer does not include 5 or 12 packs).

Use coupon code: 25LOW (no spaces)

We have released several new decal sheets recently, including Color Hearts that have been very popular. You have never seen fusing decals like these.

If you have any fusing questions, feel free to contact Tanya at tanya@aaeglass.com

Have a great weekend and happy fusing!

AAE

New Color Fusing Decals - Hearts

AAEGlass.com

Color heart fusing glass decals have been released. These fusible glass decals are original designs by AAEGlass. This is our first release of this kind and you get NINE color hearts on each sheet. The combinations are endless. Each of these low fire hearts are 1.25" and can be used on dark glass.

We are offering a special discount of 20% off to our blog followers ONLY through Friday. We are notifying all of our blog followers first. If you follow our blog you can use coupon code BLOG20 to receive 20% off your entire order. You can purchase any of our recently released decals or sheets and receive this discount through tomorrow only.

If you have any questions about using any of our fusing decals, please contact Tanya at tanya@aaeglass.com. We look forward to seeing the beautiful jewelry that you produce with these fun new decals.

Have a great weekend everyone.

AAE

15% Sale On Glass Fusing Decals

AAEGlass.com

Take 15% off your entire order of fusing glass decals and other art supplies through Friday. Use COUPON CODE AAE15 to receive your discount. We have released several new individual fusing decals such as a calla lily and an iris. We have also released a brand new floral fusing sheet of decals.

If you run into any questions during your work, feel free to send Tanya an email at tanya@aaeglass.com.

We will be having a special release and a one day sale on Friday ONLY for blog followers. So if you haven't "followed" us yet, now is the time. This decal release will be sure to be a one of a kind. We only have a limited number is stock, so be sure to check back daily as to not miss this chance.

Have a great day everyone!

AAE

Two More Fusing Glass Decal Releases

AAEGlass.com

CALLA LILY
and
IRIS GARDEN

These silhouette decals can be purchased individually with NO MINIMUM ORDER. Free shipping will be applied to domestic orders with a net value over $25 and international orders with a net value over $50. These decals can be combined with several different decals to create unique images for your pendants.

Our fused glass decals are different than others. We use a special screen printing process that will ensure the colors and shapes will keep their integrity.

We hope you enjoy our product.

AAE

New Fusing Decal Sheet- FLORAL SCENES

AAEGlass.com

New Fusing Decal Sheet-

FLORAL SCENES

New Sun & Moon Bails

6 Original Art Images:

Dandelions-Floral Wallpaper-Hummingbird Vine-The Orchid-Tree Top Birds

-Mirror Tulips

Also, Be sure to check out the new sun & moon bails to go along with the sun & moon packs. The combinations are endless with all of these new fusing decals to choose from.

As always, there is no minimum order, free shipping is available on qualified orders, both domestic and international and of course we pride ourselves on excellent customer service. If you have a question, we have a timely answer for you. We are here to help.

Have a great weekend everyone!

AAEGlass.com

AAEGlass is Featured in this Edition of Glass Patterns Quarterly Magazine

AAEGlass

A two page tree of life pendant tutorial using our fused glass decals is one of the featured articles in this issue of Glass Patterns Quarterly.

Our tree of life pendant even made the cover! We are excited and want to thank all of you for your support! Thank you!

Glass Patterns Quarterly caters to fused glass and stained glass artists. There are informative fused glass projects and lots of references

to aid us in our glass quest!

A big thank you to Maureen James, editor in chief, for approaching us about a magazine tutorial. She is fabulous!

They also publish Profitable Glass Quarterly & The flow!

As a sign of our appreciation we are currently offering the original tree of life fused glass decal , featured in the magazine, at an all time low price of $1.50 (not applicable to wholesale orders).

A big thank you again to everyone and we are here for you if you have any questions.

AAE

$2.00 Off All Silhouette Fusing Decal Sheets!

AAEGlass

We are happy to announce a brief sale on ALL of our new fusible water slide decals. Through Monday night, all sheets are now just $9.95. Prices are marked as such. Can not be combined with any other discounts.

For even more creativity, add a new sun and moon pack. These packs are only $2.99 and include 12 pieces.

Happy Fusing.

AAE

Last Day for 15% Off Fused Glass Decals and Supplies

AAEGlass

If you are one of the few glass artists who haven't tried our fused glass decals, today is the perfect day for you to order. Use coupon code MDAY15 to receive 15% off your total purchase at AAEGlass.

We have released 3 fused glass decal "sheets." Each sheet is 4x3 is size and has 6 individual fused glass decals. These decals are made to be mixed and matched as you see fit.

Also, we have released a "sun and moon" kit. This kit will allow you to easily add a sun or moon to your dichroic glass pendant. We have had many requests for these in the past and we are happy to make them available to you.

We have several brand new, original designs in print right now, so be sure to check back frequently for their release. We have a BIG surprise coming that we have not seen available anywhere else. That is all I am at liberty to say at this time.

Have a great week and email us at info@aaeglass if you have any questions at all.

AAE

New Sun and Moon Fused Glass Decals

AAEGlass

Accent your fused glass jewelry with fusible glass decals. Combine them with our tree of life fused glass decals and your sales will soar! You will receive 12 fused glass, water slide enamels suns and moons. 4 Black silhouette, 4 white moons and 4 glowing yellow suns. Check out the shading on the suns and moons! It is so realistic! ONLY $2.99!

Take 15% Off your entire order. Coupon code MDAY15. (Cannot be combined with any other discount.)

Don't forget...our new nature sheets are here!
FREE SHIPPING on orders over $25.00 (U.S) and $50.00 for International!

Here is a HOT TIP for using these suns and moons:Apply your sun/moon first. Use tweezers or bead tweezers to easily remove from the water. Apply your tree next, slightly over lapping the sun/moon for a realistic effect! OR cut crescent moons out with scissors or craft knife! So cool!