AAE Glass on Twitter

TWITTER

Good evening and thanks for taking a look at the AAE Glass blog.  We want to invite anyone who uses twitter to take a look at our PROFILE and follow @AAEGlass for tips, tricks and announcements.  We would love to follow your tweets as well.  We will actively "re-tweet" any tweets that we think will help other glass artists.  The sharing of information is encouraged.  It is a great way for you and your jewelry to be seen by other glass artists, as well as potential customers. 

In our quest to provide fast customer service, as well as new products, we have found many people use twitter to retrieve their information first.  We WILL NOT send repeated and outdated tweets.  We will only tweet relevant information and maybe a joke we heard that day.  "Why did the chicken cross the road...Oh never  mind..."


If you have been on the fence about using twitter or any type of social media, give it a try.  It doesn't hurt to open an account and click a few buttons.  Play around with it for a week and see if it can be useful for you.  If not just delete your account.  There are so many positives for your business that can come from social media marketing.  It is worth the try.  Oh, I almost forgot, it is FREE.

If you have a question about using social media, please post it below.  I will answer it to the best of my ability.

Mark Veit 

Popular Silver Settings Re-stocked

DROP CIRCLE SILVER SETTING

Back by popular demand, the drop circle, large oval and wavy pendant settings are back in stock. 


These are three of our most popular settings and we are happy to have them back.  They are a perfect way to accent your dichroic glass jewelry and set yourself apart.  We are letting our blog and facebook followers know first.  We appreciate all of the support you give us and want to make sure you have all of the tools you need to succeed as a glass artist.


Don't forget to check out Tanya's hand picked dichroic scrap packs and frit blends.  These will constantly be updated as we have so many combinations we want to give you. 

How to Avoid Bubbles in Your Glass Jewelry with AAE Glass

AAE GLASS FUSING DECALS AND SUPPLIES

 

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 piece and it is unavoidable. Nothing is worse then when a bubble forms just above your glass decal. Hopefully we can offer you a few tips on how to avoid the curse of the bubble. 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.

 I hope this helps.
Tanya Veit

How to Apply AAE Glass Fusing Decals

GLASS FUSING DECALS

I wanted to share a technique that I use when making dichroic glass jewelry with water slide decals.

When I first started working with these decals I would center them on the glass and complete the piece. The decal looked great and I could change the color of the background. But after making hundreds of these it began to get repetitive. So I asked myself, "Self, how can we get creative with these pieces?"

I experimented with combining 2 decals on the same piece of glass. I remember it like it was yesterday. I put a tree of life decal on a pendant, I cut out some birds from another decal and put them above the tree of life. I used 2 decals for awhile and then I introduced a 3rd decal. Now whenever I look for inspiration, I lay out several different decals and put together a scene that I think people will like. Remember to be aware of your background colors when picking out your decals. Some decals may fit best with a blue or green background, or you can get really creative and make the background a sunset or sunrise . 

If placed correctly on the glass, you should not be able to tell it consists of 3 separate decals. It should just look like one complete image. It takes some practice to perfect this technique, but once you do, you will have a trick up your sleeve that other artists do not. It will separate your work from others.

Tune in next time for tip #2, how to photograph your jewelry to sell.

I look forward to seeing the fruits of your labor.

Tanya Veit 

Photographing Dichroic Glass Jewelry with AAE Glass

AAE GLASS

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.

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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.

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 :)

Tanya Veit

Tanya Veit's Frit Blends are Here

TANYA VEIT'S BEACH BLEND

CARIBBEAN OCEAN

Tanya Veit has been perfecting her most popular frit blends over the past couple of months, 6 to choose from.  These are the exact frit blends that she uses to create her own dichroic glass jewelry.  They are 90 COE and these particular frit color combinations can't be found anywhere else on the web.  If you have had an opportunity to attend an "Extreme Glass Fusing Workshop" you know how important frit blends can be when creating your dichroic glass jewelry.  Tanya has done the hard work by combining her favorite frit colors, all you have to do is open the container and get fusing. 


Also, Silver and Gold designer bails are in stock.  These popular bails give your dichroic glass jewelry a classy finish. For a tip on how to firmly secure these bails to your dichroic glass jewelry, read this step by step tutorial.


Don't forget to use some of our new decals and decal sheets to create a one of a kind scene on your dichroic glass jewelry.  Or if you want to add your own color to your decals, take a look at our "Color Me Bad" glass fusing decal sheet.  You can paint them with PEBEO paints and permanently fuse them to your glass jewelry the same as you do with all of our decals.  The colors wont fade, wear or rub off.


Finally, if you want to surround your wearable art glass in silver, take a look at our silver plated bracelets, pendants and earrings.  These findings are very popular and is a great way to set your dichroic glass jewelry apart from your competition.


AAEGlass.com is constantly working to provide supplies that we know will work for you.  We understand not everyone has time to be a full time glass artist.  We also understand that glass art is a passion to so many of our clients.  We want to help as many people as possible realize their passions as we know how fun and satisfying glass art is.  If you would like help or ideas on how to sell your finished wearable glass art pieces, visit this BLOG POST and leave a question or comment.  Mark will be happy to answer your question and point you in the right direction.

Have a great weekend and we look forward to developing a lasting relationship with each and everyone of our blog followers.

AAE

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

Don't Forget High Fire Glass Fusing Decals

CALLA LILY

FAIRY PRINCESS

Calla lilies and Fairy Princess high fire glass fusing decals are here.  These are 2 of our more popular decals.  These multicolored glass fusing decals are a great way to finish off your dichroic glass pendant.  High fire firing instructions are available at aaeglass.com.


Have a great day


AAE

Phused By Phyllis

PHUSED BY PHYLLIS


Phyllis Berger Haines has been fusing glass for over 8 years.  I have enjoyed talking and sharing information with Phyllis for a couple years now.  I finally got to meet her, in person, at my "Extreme Glass Fusing Workshop."  The link to her shop is above.  She has a great range of glass art and jewelry.  The 2 pieces pictured above were started at the workshop and perfected in her studio.  Phyllis has an uncanny thirst for fused glass knowledge. 
It is students like Phyllis that make teaching these workshops fulfilling.  She isn't afraid to try new techniques and she won't quit until she nails it. 

Great work Phyllis. 

There are still a few new glass fusing decal images available at AAEGlass.com.  We are always coming up with new glass fusing decal designs, as well as other products that have proven to be beneficial.  If you have any jewelry pieces you would like to share, email me a picture at info@aaeglass.com. 

Have a great day!

AAE

5 New Glass Fusing Decal Images

Tree Owl Glass Fusing Decal

Tree Reflection Fusible Glass Decal

2 Owls, Tree Reflection,  Window Cat and and Artsy Hummingbird.

These 5 images are some of Tanya's best decal images and have never been released before.  There are only a few hundred of each, so I wanted to let our bloggers and facebook friends know first. Be sure to get yours today.  CLICK HERE to view the brand new original images from AAEGLASS.com

Combine these unique decals with our SILVER SETTINGS to create your own stunning wearable art.  You can give it as a gift or sell it at your art shows this summer.  Either way your friends and clients will be smiling. 


If you would like to learn how to make jewelry like Tanya, be sure to take a workshop when she is in your area.  Here is a WORKSHOP SCHEDULE.


Have a great day.


AAE

High Fire Glass Fusing Decals Are In

CALLA LILY

FAIRY PRINCESS

We just received 2 of our most popular high fire glass fusing decals.  The calla lily and fairy princess have made for some beautiful jewelry creations.  They are great to use with dichroic scrap packs and silver jewelry settings.


If you haven't had a chance to take Tanya Veit's "Extreme Glass Fusing Workshop" you still have time. There are still a few seats available throughout the country. You can check her schedule HERE.


Also, if you own or purchase for an art gallery or boutique, contact Tanya about carrying her line of fused glass jewelry.  The demand has been high and the lead times are increasing fast.  The profit margin will be in your favor.  Email Tanya directly at tanya@aaeglass.com


I hope everyone had a great weekend. Time to get back to work.


AAE

D & L Art Glass Extreme Fused GLass Workshop in St. Augustine Florida

EXTREME FUSED GLASS SCHEDULE

SILVER SETTINGS FOR FUSED GLASS

I just finished up 3 consecutive extreme fused glass workshops at HARMONY STAINED GLASS STUDIO in Houston.   Thanks Joyce for a great week and a wonderful crop of students.  I had a blast.  If you are in the Houston area, Joyce's shop is a must see.  

The next extreme fused glass workshop is at D & L ART GLASS in St. Augustine, Florida on April 30th and May 1st.  There are still a couple seats open for this workshop.  St. Augustine is a great vacation spot, so combining a glass workshop with a little vacation will certainly recharge your batteries.

You can contact D & L Art Glass directly to book your seat today.  Have a great week fusers!

D & L Art Glass
71 S. Dixie Highway. #8
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-1415

AAE

90 COE scrap packs 10% Off and NEW SILVER SETTINGS In Stock

NEW SILVER SETTING DESIGN

SILVER CROSS SETTING

DICHROIC SCRAP PACKS 10% OFF

We have added the 90 COE dichroic scrap packs to the 10% off weekend sale.  These are new colors that just came in to the studio.  We are announcing it to our blog and facebook followers first. Use coupon code: 96COE (no spaces) to take advantage of both 90 and 96 dichroic scrap packs at 10% off.


We have also released 4 brand new silver setting designs.  These are sure to move fast.  Again, we want to give our facebook and blog followers first shot at ordering these.  We will ship your order ASAP.  FREE SHIPPING available on qualified orders.


Thank you for your continued patronage.


AAE

96 COE Scrap Pack Sale

96 COE SCRAP PACKS

We have packaged up some brand new 96 COE dichroic scrap packs.  These are hand picked by Tanya Veit and sure to bring you some new, amazing colors.  She is using this exact glass to teach her "Extreme Fusing Workshops"

Use coupon code 96COE (no spaces) to receive 10% off your hand picked, dichroic scrap packs, for a limited time only.  These packs are made from the new glass just shipped to AAE GLASS last week.


Also, the silver settings for your glass jewelry have been restocked.  Be sure to accent your dichroic glass pendants, bracelets and earrings with these silver findings.  The art show season is about to kick into gear across the country.  These affordable, high quality silver settings will be sure to set your jewelry apart.


Don't forget about FREE SHIPPING on NET domestic orders over $60 and NET international orders over $100.


Have a great day and enjoy the new glass.


AAE

Silver Settings Re-Stocked and Updated Teaching Dates

SILVER SETTINGS

SILVER FINDINGS FOR GLASS

We have restocked our silver settings.  We have received several emails from artists who are selling their jewelry at 40% - 60% higher than their normal price when they add these beautiful settings to their dichroic glass jewelry.  The art show and street fair season is almost here for those of you in the mid-west and north-east.  Be sure to get your supplies while they last. 

Here is the most up to date schedule for Tanya Veit's "Extreme Glass Fusing Workshop" 

Classes are filling up fast so be sure to contact the studio to reserve your seat today.  Tanya is currently in Houston, Texas at Harmony Stained Glass Studio.  If you live in the Houston area, contact Joyce for all your dichroic glass fusing needs. 

As always, if you have any questions, send us an email at info@aaeglass.com.

Have a great day!

AAE

New 96 COE Scrap Packs

96 COE SCRAP PACKS

We just received a new shipment of 96 COE glass.  These scrap packs were hand picked by Tanya Veit and are cut directly from the glass she uses to create her highly sought after, dichroic glass jewelry.

If you have used our scrap packs in the past, you know you get only the best colors.  Tanya believes in only selling materials that have proven to work with her dichroic glass work.  From original glass fusing decals, to quality and affordable silver settings to accent your dichroic glass jewelry, to scrap packs,  bails,etc.

At AAEGLASS we pride ourselves on customer service.  We understand that your work and art is very important to you.  That is why we strive to come up with new products that can't be found easily, if at all.  We also have the fastest shipping in the industry.  There is nothing worse than having a creative idea, ordering materials and waiting a week to receive them.  We ship same day when possible and qualified orders are shipped FOR FREE.

If you have any questions, please email us at info@aaeglass and we will get back to you in a timely manner.

Thanks,

AAE

Las Vegas Glass and Bead Convention

Hello Bloggers,


I apologize for the lack of posts lately.  I was in Las Vegas at the Glass and Bead show.  If you make and/or sell dichroic glass jewelery or use any kind of glass material or tools, I recommend you make the trip next year. 


There are so many new tools, glass types and techniques out to make your job easier and more creative.  The South Point Hotel and Casino did a great job hosting the event. 


My favorite part was meeting the many companies that we deal with on a daily basis, face to face.  From studios that Tanya is teaching at, to several companies who sell our original glass fusing decals.  We had a blast.  While I participated as a guest this year, we will participate with a booth next year. 


I look forward to seeing the new friends I made again along the way.  If you have any questions about the convention or AAEGLASS.COM in general, please email us at info@aaeglass.com to get your questions answered.


Have a great weekend and I look forward to speaking with you.


Mark Veit

New Extreme Glass Fusing Workshops Added

TANYA VEIT'S WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Denver, Colorado

Bella Glass Studios - July 18 & 19

We are delighted to announce a third workshop has been added to the Denver Colorado tour! I am so excited to teach at Bella Glass! The class is $210.00 with a 50% deposit to book the class. A $90.00 supply fee is payable to the studio on class day. Call studio directly to reserve your seat today!

Houston, Texas

Harmony Stained Glass - April 18 & 19

A third workshop has been added to Harmony and we are so excited to come to Texas. The first two filled up in 48 hours and there are only 4 spots left in third...don't wait any longer! I will not be back until next year!

Check the CLASS SCHEDULE for a studio near you.   

Nature Scene and Tree Pack Fusing Decals are Back

Trees Of Life Glass Decals

Nature Scene Glass Decals

Two of our most popular glass fusing decals have arrived today, much earlier than expected.  Nature Scenes and the Tree Pack of Life are now in stock.   There are still a few hours left of our 15% off sale so use coupon code: FIFTEEN to receive your discount today.

Happy fusing.

AAE GLASS

15% Off Silver Settings, Glass Fusing Decals, Bails and Chains

Silver Settings For Glass

Glass Fusing Decals

15% Off all silver settings, glass fusing decals, bails and chains.  Use coupon code: FIFTEEN to have your discount applied while supplies last.  Sale ends Monday at midnight.  Be sure to use the search option on this blog to find video tutorials as well as step by step tutorials. 


Also, new dates have been added to Tanya Veit's Extreme Fusing Workshop. View AAE GLASS to see when we will be in your area. 


Have a great weekend!