Jump on the AAE Glass Bullseye Order Now

AAE Glass will be placing a large order with Bullseye Glass on Monday, September 9th and want to let our locals in on it.  If there is a Bullseye Glass color or product you are in need of, let us know at info@aaeglass.com or 239-471-7724 by Monday @ Noon and we will include your order with ours.  

BE SURE TO INCLUDE ITEM NAME AND NUMBER WITH YOUR ORDER

 Pick up your glass when it arrives and begin work on that holiday inventory ASAP.  Bullseye Glass products are always 25% off at the AAE Glass Art Studio. 

Classy Creations Glass Launches New Website

Mike and Gwen Hertz of Classy Creations Glass have launched a new website to showcase their glass art jewelry.  Classy Creations offers a wide variety of glass jewelry for glass lovers of every kind. The Hertz's have been AAE Glass supporters for a long time and we are happy to see them moving forward with their successful business.  They incorporate several techniques and by doing this, they create very unique, wearable glass art. Be sure to see their work at Classy Creations Glass and read more about the Hertz's below.  Mike and Gwen would also like to invite you to attend an artist reception at Gallery East Art Center to see their newest creations.  September 13th from 5-7pm.  11761 SE US HWY 441 BELLEVIEW FLORIDA (located in the Almeida plaza).

Mike and Gwen Hertz became interested in fused glass after retiring.  After some classes, the interest soon became a passion.  While Gwen focuses on a wide range of fused glass techniques, Mike has broadened his use of glass to faceted or beveled dichroic glass jewelry. They work together on everything, so this venture is truly a family affair.
Both Gwen and Mike have taken numerous classes to learn more about glass and wire sculpture. They show their artwork in several art galleries and boutique stores, in addition to this website.
Gwen has found that every time she wears one of their creations, she gets lots of compliments -  and you can too.
All of our work is guaranteed for workmanship and quality.

Cape Coral Art League Exhibit at the Cape Coral Library Saturday August 17th

There are some great local artists currently on display from the Cape Coral Art League at the Cape Coral library.  They invite you to attend a reception from noon until 2pm on Saturday, August 17th.  The Cape Coral library is located at 921 SW 39th Terrace in Cape Coral, Florida.  See what is new with the local art scene in Cape Coral, chat with the artists and enjoy some refreshments.

Some of the artists being featured are; Barbara Hewitt (paintings), Analilia Clay (drawings and paintings), Randy Clay (pottery) and a friend of AAE Glass Naldyne Light along with associate artist Katherine Busch.  Naldyne is the owner operator of Dolphin Wave Glass in addition to be a great voice for the art scene in SW Florida.

Take some time on Saturday, August 17th from noon until 2pm at the Cape Coral library and expose yourself to current trends in art and meet some great people who would love to meet you.

If you can't make the reception on August 17th, the artwork will be displayed until September 14th during the following hours:

Monday through Wednesday 9am-8pm

Thursday 9am - 6pm

Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm

Sunday - closed

New Texture Glass Fusing Molds at AAE Glass

 

ROUND PEACOCK TEXTURE FRIT MOLD 

This texture tile mold is 11" in diameter and can be used to create custom, one of a kind fused glass art pieces. See AAEGlass.com for firing help.

TREE OF LIFE TEXTURE GLASS FUSING MOLD

This texture tile mold is 12" x 12"

Create scenes of different seasons with different colors.

Visit AAEGlass.com for firing help. 

New CBS Black Backed and Clear Dichroic Glass Scrap Packs at AAE Glass

These brand new CBS Dichroic glass scrap packs will give your color palette a serious boost.  Each 1/4 pound scrap pack has a variety of CBS standard colors as well as some unique designs Tanya uses in her pieces.

THIN BLACK DICHROIC CBS SCRAP PACK

THIN CLEAR DICHROIC CBS SCRAP PACK

DICHROIC TEXTURED SCRAP PACK 90 COE

DICHROIC TEXTURED SCRAP PACK 96 COE

Tanya Veit to Release First Full Length DVD

Get ready glass fusers, it's almost here!!!  Tanya Veit of AAE Glass is getting ready to release her FIRST in a series of full length, instructional glass fusing DVD's.  This DVD contains projects that have never been seen before.  Not in workshops, not in webinars, not even the local glass fusers in Cape Coral, Florida have been able to get the info out of her. For those of you who don't have a chance to get to Florida or those of you who missed Tanya over the past few years on her world tour, this DVD brings her vast knowledge and unmatched enthusiasm right to your living room or studio. You can see first hand what all the "hype" is about. 

This DVD project has been in the works for months and it is exciting to finally see it coming to life.  As with anything she does, Tanya has poured 110% into this project with you, the glass artist in mind.  So get ready, all, this is going to be a brand new experience available for the first time in the glass fusing industry. 

Jump on our Bullseye Glass Crate Order Today

 

AAE Glass will be placing a large order with Bullseye Glass this week and wanted to let everyone know, especially our locals.  If there is a Bullseye Glass color or product you are in need of, let us know at info@aaeglass.com or 239-471-7724 by Wednesday at 5pm and we will include your order with ours.  

BE SURE TO INCLUDE ITEM NAME AND NUMBER WITH YOUR ORDER

You can pick up your glass when it arrives and begin that new glass project you have been waiting so anxiously to do.  Bullseye Glass products are always 25% off at the AAE Glass Art Studio. 
Let us know what we can order for you?

 

Dozens of New Resist Designs Released, Free Video Tutorial

Put some flare into your fused glass art with 60 brand new resist designs available at AAE Glass. 
Whether you are etching or sandblasting your dichroic glass, these unique designs will add another aspect to your glass art.  Tanya Veit has been coming up with new ways to use this product everyday. 

View a FREE video tutorial HERE explaining this idea.

(we apologize for the shaky camera) 

 

Fox 4's Interview and Parking at the AAE Glass Art Studio

 

 VIEW FOX 4's INTERVIEW HERE

Lafayette St. is undergoing a much needed facelift for the next few months.  This is exciting for businesses like ours who call Lafayette St. home.  The AAE Glass Art Studio has plenty of parking along the side and in the back of the building.  You can also park in the grass area next to the boat store.  During the times Lafayette St. is closed, you can access the building via the alley off of Miramar St. 
We will be open our normal hours during construction. We look forward to seeing everyone for our fall and winter classes.

Catch Tanya Veit's New LIVE Webinar on July 18th, "Dichroic Odyssey"

Tanya Veit is back LIVE in your living room for 2 hours on Thursday July 18th!  She debuted her brand new webinar "DICHROIC ODYSSEY" last month to rave reviews!  Be sure to sign up for the LIVE July18th session soon to ensure your place.  The number of entries are limited and both of the previous sessions sold out.  Click the links below for a full description of all the techniques Tanya will be sharing or...

 Choose the time of day that best fits your schedule

$89

Thursday, July 18th

AFTERNOON SESSION & DESCRIPTION CLICK HERE

3-5pm EASTERN

2-4pm CENTRAL

1-3pm MOUNTAIN

NOON-2pm PACIFIC

EVENING SESSION & DESCRIPTION CLICK HERE

8:30-10:30pm EASTERN

7:30-9:30pm CENTRAL

6:30-8:30pm MOUNTAIN

5:30-7:30pm PACIFIC

TO SIGN UP BY PHONE OR ASK QUESTIONS CALL THE WEBINAR HOTLINE or EMAIL

800-719-0769

Kathy@glasspatterns.com

We have seen students from the first webinar embrace these new techniques and several have already reported increased sales!  All products used in the webinar can be purchased at AAEGlass.com

A free "Adobe Connect Add-In" will need to be downloaded. Please check "Adobe" for new Add-In updates for each Webinar.  

We suggest you test your connection well in advance of the event.  Please visit: https://arcps.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

If you plan to view from an iPhone or iPad, you must download the Free Adobe Connect Mobile App, since the Webinars are in Flash format.  Apple computers/MACs are already able to play Flash files, and Webinars can also be viewed on PCs using RealPlayer.  Only your mobile devices require the App download.

AAE Glass New Wood Glass Display Gifts and Boxes

New AAE Glass Wood Trinket Keepsakes and Boxes

AAE Glass is now selling high quality, beautiful wood boxes that Tanya uses in her glass fusing workshops! Add pizazz to your fused glass pieces or give fabulous gifts to friends and family that will leave them wanting more.

Tanya Veit has used several different types of wood boxes, and through trial and error has determined these are by far the best quality for the price on the market.  Like all products sold at AAEGlass.com, these boxes were approved by Tanya Veit after much research and experimentation.

These boxes will showcase your fused glass art on a larger level and when you show them as jewelry boxes at your next art show, they will be sure to fly off your display table.  Your past and future clients will thank you for making them a one of a kind keepsake!

 

40% Off All Bullseye Glass Products at AAE Glass

Hello glass art lovers.  AAEGlass.com and the AAE Glass Art Studio want to offer you the biggest Bullseye Glass discount yet.  For a very limited time, you can save 40% on ALL Bullseye products online and in store.  NO COUPON CODE NEEDED.  There are hundreds of colors and textures of Bullseye Glass, Frit, Molds, Thin Fire Paper, Kiln Wash to choose from!

If we don't have what you are looking for in stock, we are placing a new Bullseye crate order this week.  You can jump on with us and we will extend the 40% discount to you. 

If you are interested in opening a wholesale account for Bullseye Glass products, contact John at info@aaeglass.com for more information and he can get you started.

Lets get fusing!

Save on Silver Settings with the Six Pack Special

AAE Glass works with fused glass artists who are known for framing their fused glass pendants, bracelets and earrings in silver settings.  These are the best quality settings on the market for the price.

Now you can save even more when you purchase 6 pieces of the same design with the AAEGlass.com silver setting six pack.  Simply choose a quantity of 6 (or more) of the same silver setting piece and the price will be reflected in your cart.  It is that simple.  Don't forget to log into your account to receive your valuable reward points that you can use for future savings.

Over 30 designs of these quality silver plated settings are now available for purchase from major distributors as well. Contact your sales rep today and ask them for AAE Glass silver settings.  We want to help make your glass fusing hobby or career as affordable and/or profitable as possible.

AAE Glass Features Artist Michelle Copeland of Thistle Glass

 

MICHELLE COPELAND of THISTLE GLASS

AAE Glass is happy to share glass art works from Michelle Copeland of Thistle Glass.  Michelle is a pro's pro and takes the time to develop her art by experimenting with ideas that are outside the box.  I will let Michelle tell you about her work below.  Thank you for sharing Michelle!

Hello, my name is Michelle Copeland and I am the artist/owner of ThistleGlass.com. When Tanya and Mark asked me to write a little about myself for their blog I was flattered and happy to have the opportunity to let such a large audience know who I am. I have been a glass artist for over twenty years now and have wandered all over the map as far as glass disciplines go. My journey began with stained glass, then fusion, lampworking, casting and eventually glass blowing. My love for light and color frequently leads me from one discipline to another and back again, and occasionally I blend glass techniques to create something completely out of the box.

This leads me to the latest development in my glassy journey! I have tons of stained glass on hand from the custom windows I have built over the years and have been dreaming of great ways to finally make good use of it, all while still keeping busy with my fused glass. It was at this point that I found AAE Glass, offering the curious “new to me” enamel decals. WOW, how very exciting is this? I had trouble believing their claim that the decals were strong and never wear or fade. Of course I had to test it out and I placed my first order. My test after fusing my first round was to scrape hard with an exacto blade, then I sand blasted, the decals were still thick enough to withstand this rudeness! I also left one in the hot sun for several days, and then did the underwater test for a few more days. Nothing went wrong yet, these decals were crazy-good quality! My daughters witnessed the decal abuse and exclaimed, “Mom! You are going to have to scrub the glass on cement to ruin those decals!” I took that as a hint and have been offering the decal glass to my clients ever since. Necessary side note here: I tested other decal brands and not only did they fade, they sandblast off right away. This means they are super thin, just so you know.

The next part of the decal journey was my test firings of decals onto stained glass. OK, really? The glass and decals came out perfect using the low fire schedule, and with the high fire schedule, the glass edges developed needles, which were easily ground off. After this succeeded on the first try, I cut and ground them into the desired shape and foiled them for stained glass mini windows!

Putting the decals to a whole new test now, (full-color, black, and white decals), I was pulling no punches here. I ground and foiled the decal glass, then flux, soldered (remember this is super hot and DID touch the decal!), washed, scrubbed with 0000 steel wool, cleaned with rubbing alcohol, applied black patina (which acts as an acid and did not stain the white tree decal), then applied polishing wax. Now, if that didn’t wreck the decals, nothing ever will! It’s a big plus to give the decals yet one more use. They make a gorgeous focal point to your stained glass pieces and you get to use the stained glass that’s so different from the fusible glass available on the market. So, mix it up, go for it, and make something beautiful!

My personal goal over the years has been to learn as many glass disciplines as possible so I could someday blend them. Being self taught, this took awhile, but I did it! One glass lesson in particular became very clear…. I am never done learning, as glass is infinite in its possibilities. I leave you with my happy thought for the day; YOU can do ANYTHING and anything is possible! All glass all ways, Michelle Copeland.

AAE Glass has New CBS Dichroic Glass Patterns at Wholesale Prices

AAE GLASS ART STUDIO

Tanya hasn't been able to shed her smile since this last shipment of CBS dichroic glass arrived.  Now she wants to pass on her personal, dichroic glass color palette to you.  The glass fusing supplies sold at AAEGlass.com have all been used in unique ways by Tanya and she shares videos and tutorials all of the time.  Tanya has been able to incorporate these unique products in her work and more importantly into her glass fusing workshops.  Recently she has shared her thoughts on acid etching, sandblasting and engraving with CBS dichroic glass.  These brilliant new dichroic patterns are now available.  Choose from 1/4 sheet, 4x4 or 4x2 sizes and build your dichroic inventory with colors and designs that are sure to set your work apart.