Saturday, March 19, 2011

Color Me Bad Decal Sheet and Glass Paints



OOOOO, OOO, OOO, OOO, OOOOOOO....

If you remember Color Me Bad from the 90's, you won't be able to get this jingle out of your head, my apologies.

We thought we would have some fun with our new product. These decals and paints can be permanently fired on your dichroic glass jewelry.  Never before has a decal been available that you can completely customize with your own colors. We have 9 paints available for you to choose from.  This opens up a whole new level of creativity when you think about color schemes and background colors.  

BE SURE TO LET THE PAINTS DRY FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE FIRING!!! Otherwise the paints will burn off. Fire at 325F for 30-35 minutes to make permanent.

Tanya teaches some unique techniques involving these paints and decals in her workshops across the country.  This is only one project of many, but this one is a hit!

Here are some guidelines for using these fusing decals and glass paints with your glass jewelry.

STEP ONE: Soak and apply decal to finished glass piece, allow to dry for 12 hours and fire to low fire decal schedule.

STEP TWO: Apply glass paints to decal areas with a BBQ wood skewer (found at any local grocery store.)

STEP THREE: Allow paints to dry for 24 hours.

STEP FOUR: Fire piece to 325 degrees F for 30 minutes.

DESIGN TIP: Use diluent to thin paints for a watercolor effect. Mix your own colors and use white to lighten up paints.

AAE GLASS

Thursday, March 17, 2011

A 3rd Ed Hoy's Workshop Added, Plus A Workshop in Hawaii





Ed Hoy's International in Warrenville, Illinois has added a 3rd workshop on May 20th and 21st.  If you were on the waiting list for the first 2, please contact them and they can add you to the 3rd class. This is going to be fun.

Akimbo Studios in Lahaina, Hawaii has also agreed to host 2 workshops September 17th-18th and 19th-20th.  Plan your vacations now!

Please contact the studio to reserve your seat. 

May 20 & 21
Ed Hoy's International
27625 Diehl Road
Warrenville, IL 60555
Phone: 800.323.5668

September 17 & 18
Akimbo Studios
118 Kupuohi St. #C-1
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-667-5393

September 19 & 20
Akimbo Studios
118 Kupuohi St. #C-1
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-667-5393




Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Extreme Fused Glass Jewelry Workshop - Cooper City Florida

What a BLAST we all had in Cooper City Florida for the 2 day workshop! We did lots of projects and I even had a few of the ladies on the tile saw! We did etching, abstract etched pendants, dichroic layering and shading, pelican pendants and peacock pieces. Check out Janice's and Phyllis' peacock pieces. Thanks to Joanna from Art GLass Connection for being such a wonderful host. We will back soon!

***There are still 2 spots open in Venice Florida for the workshop on March 26 & 27 at Firebug Studios.
Firebug Studios
200 N. Tamiami Trail Ste. E
Venice, FL 34285



Phone: 941-480-0700

Monday, March 14, 2011

Art Glass Connection Workshop

I wanted to thank JoAnna Vitale and ART GLASS CONNECTION for hosting my most recent workshop.  It was a pleasure teaching in such a well run studio with such enthusiastic artists. 

JoAnna Vitale began her love affair with glass in 1991. She opened Art Glass Connection Stained Glass Studio in 1997 where she teaches, sells retail glass supplies, repairs stained glass and makes custom windows for residential and commercial clients. A few years ago, JoAnna began to experiment with fusible glass and the rest, as they say, is history.
I love to see the artists eyes light up when an idea clicks in their head.  Sometimes they just need 1 or 2 hints or tricks to take their jewelry to the next level.  I have no doubt these artists have taken that step to the next level.  I wish everyone luck and I'm sure I will see you down the road.


Thanks JoAnna


Here is a link to some testimonials as well as my updated teaching schedule.


CLASSES


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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Updated Class Schedule, 90 and 96 coe Scrap Packs In Stock


We have a new batch of dichroic scrap packs. These are hand picked by Tanya Veit as she would use with her own glass jewelry.  We have both 90 and 96 coe.  Be sure to check out our updated silver findings and chains as well as our brand new music decal sheet.  You can create some amazing jewelry with just these products above. 

Here is a list of our new and current teaching schedule.  Please contact the studios directly to reserve your seat today.

NEW DATES:
April 13 & 14
Harmony Stained Glass
Pasadena,  TX
(281) 998-3381
 
April 16 & 17
Harmony Stained Glass
Pasadena, TX
(281) 998-3381
 
April 30 & May 1
D & L Art Glass
St. Augustine, FL
904- 827-1415

May 7 & 8
Firebug Studios
Venice, Florida 
941-480-0700

September 23 & 24
Stained Glass Crafters Workbench
San Antonio,  TX 
210-647-7475

September 25 & 26
Stain Glass Crafters Workbench
San Antonio TX
210-647-7475 

OTHER DATES & LOCATIONS:

March 12 & 13
Art Glass Connection 
Cooper City, FL
(954) 434-7007

May 16 & 17th
Ed Hoy's International Warrenville, IL
800.323.5668

May 18 & 19th
Ed Hoy's International  Warrenville, IL 
800.323.5668

Monday, March 7, 2011

Music Fused Glass Decal Sheet


These music fusible glass decals are going to be so much fun to work with.  We know several people who love music and we used several images that we know would suit each of them perfectly.  We combined all of these images on one sheet to cover several genres of music.  From rock 'n roll to classical music, we have it all. You can create several pendants from just one sheet.

Add your finished pieces to a silver finding and you have a gift or product that is both unique and profitable.  We had several requests for music images so we are sure you will enjoy these.
We will get these shipped out to you ASAP and don't forget free shipping on qualified orders.

AAE

Friday, March 4, 2011

Firebug Designs Workshop


The first workshop at Firebug Designs is half over.  We had a ball yesterday.  Special thanks to Liana and Lois for hosting such a great workshop.  Firebug is an intimate studio that is perfect for hands on teaching.  Firebug has extended an offer to teach on a regular basis and I can't wait to teach there again.  If you are interested in taking my class or any class at Firebug Designs just contact the studio and Liana or Lois will give you the complete class schedule.  You won't be disappointed! 


Firebug Designs
200 N. Tamiami Trail Ste. E
Venice, FL 34285 

941-480-0700

Studio Hours:
Tue. thru Fri.  10 - 5
Sat. 12:30 - 3ish
On Saturday find us at the Venice Farmers Market from 8 - noon