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The March/April 2019 issue of Glass Art provides information for hot, warm, and cold glass enthusiasts. This issue offers a look at Sasha Zhitneva's work that combines plastic and glass to examine how people ascribe value to materials and the therapeutic glasswork of international artist Kazuki Takizawa. You'll also find the distinctive work of Murano, Italy, flameworking glass pioneer Lucio Bubacco and cast glass creations by Stephanie Trenchard plus the stained glass jewelry of Linda MacNeil. Exploring ways to expand glass art design lines, using new Modeling Glass, a new product that makes it easy to create sculpted glass objects, and news of the latest in glass industry events round out this fabulous issue. Subscribe Today at www.GlassArtMagazine.com
The January/February 2019 issue of Glass Art provides information for hot, warm, and cold glass enthusiasts. This issue offers a look at Claire Kelly's colorful work showing the connections between humanity and animals plus the glass sculptures by Lacey St. George-Walton that represent the power and spirit of women. You'll also find the distinctive pieces by hot glass pioneer Shane Fero and warm glass creations by Paul Tarlow plus the stained glass art of Mark Angus, who specializes in using mouth-blown flashed glass articulated with glass painting, acid etching, and silver staining. A look at the history of Libbey Glass, using a glass lathe in the studio, and news of the latest in glass industry news round out this fabulous issue. Subscribe Today at www.GlassArtMagazine.com.
The Studio at The Corning Museum of Glass recently announced the 2019 Artist in Residence Recipients. Twelve artists from around the world will each spend one month at The Studio researching and experimenting with new techniques to further their work. Additionally, two artists and two scholars have been selected for the David Whitehouse Research Artist and Scholar Residencies. All of the recipients will have up to three weeks of access to the wealth of information available in the Rakow Library and will provide a public Lunchtime Lecture on their findings. 800-732-6845 607-937-5371 www.cmog.org
Bullseye Glass Co. has launched a new website for its educational video series. Ways to manage pesky bubbles, understanding why your glass broke, improving your glass cutting and casting skills, and many other topics are included in the video collection. A subscription to the library of over 100 videos is $45 annually, and new videos are added regularly. Visit the company's website to learn more. 888-220-3002 503-232-8887 www.videos.bullseyeglass.com
Skutt Kilns presents the new KilnMaster Touchscreen with built-in WIFI. Like your Smartphone, the new KMT controller navigates with just the touch of a finger and guides you through programming with full sentences, helpful icons, and dynamic navigation. Built-in WiFi makes it possible to download any software feature upgrades for free, so it's like having a new Kiln Controller for the life of the kiln. This feature also allows you to monitor your kiln temperature and status from your smartphone. The Hinged Controller allow you to move the controller up and down to an angle that is comfortable for you to program. After programming, you can push it back down so it is out of your way and easy to view from across the room and has the same functions as the standard GlassMaster plus more. 503‑774‑6000 www.skutt.com
Olympic Color Rods presents Kenova Round Blocks, part of the company's Blockhead Blocks line of hardwood shaping tools for glassblowers. Kenova Round Blocks, named in honor of the late block master Walter Evans, are modeled on notes and interviews with Evans as well as his illustrations. They are available in three styles—Belgian, German, and Kenova Knob. In keeping with tradition, the Kenova blocks have fractional inch increments from 1‑1/2" to 5". Custom sizes are also available on request. Visit the company's website for more details. 800‑445‑7742 206‑343‑7742 www.glasscolor.com
Franklin Art Glass announces its newest product, Batch '24 Stained Glass Cement, a new cement with old roots. The company's new stained glass cement system is the same foundation known and trusted from Inland produced by the seasoned glass professionals at Franklin Art Glass with literally decades of experience. The Batch '24 Stained Glass Cement System will be available in late fall 2018 from favorite glass distributors. Visit the website for the latest on news and information about product availability or call Franklin Art Glass. 800‑848‑7683 www.batch24cement.com
Bullseye Glass continues to expand its online education series with three new videos—Laser-Printed Sepia Decals, Milestone Decals and Petrified Wood Bowls. The company has also released two informative lectures from BECon 2017—The Portland Vase: Rethinking Roman Cameo Glass with Richard Whiteley and Resurrection: The Transformation from Tradition with Tim Carey and Ted Sawyer. Visit the company's website for more information. 503‑232‑8887 www.bullseyeglass.com
His Glassworks is pleased to offer the LapDancer external faceting arm for use with any flat lap grinder to accurately and quickly create facets on anything from beads and paperweights to marbles and anything in between. The LapDancer is available in three different colors online at the company's website and over the phone.828-254-2559 800-914-7463 www.hisglassworks.com
Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) now has beautiful transparent colored glass frit coated with quality CBS Rainbow Dichroic available in 90 and 96 COE. This is a brand new CBS product and is a great addition to any project. It is currently available in 90 and 96 COE only in these transparent colors: Amber, Blue, Green, Red, and Yellow, all with Rainbow Coating. Like the company's regular coarse frit, these will come in individual two-ounce tubes. CBS will also be offering a Frit Sample Set with all five transparent glass colors plus the regular clear and black frit, all with CBS Rainbow Coating in half-ounce tubes, available immediately at both CBS and your local distributors. 714-538-0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
Cesare Toffolo presents Il Vetro a Lume (Lampworking), three books that cover artistic lampworked glass, one of the most important and ancient glassworking techniques. The three volumes contain a total of 1,086 pages and 1,170 images. Volume I by Sandro Zecchin and Volumes II and III by Toffolo are written in both Italian and English and include texts from the ancient period up to the present day on the artistic lampworked glass in nine countries. These volumes, which also describe the evolution of equipment and tools, represent a unique work of its kind and are proposed as a tool for consultation for research of the sector, for artists and collectors, and for all who are interested in these artifacts. +39 041 736461 www.toffolo.com
Paragon Industries, L.P. has brought space age science into kiln production. The company's recently acquired laser cutter means that its sheet metal parts are the best that Paragon has ever produced, since it is now able to make most of them with the laser. The laser cutter is capable of extremely fine detail, which provides the improvement of parts such as kiln switch boxes, stainless steel cases, and kiln stands. The laser also allows for more efficient production and a faster turnaround time for kiln orders. 972‑288‑7557 800‑876‑4328 www.paragonweb.com
Wissmach Glass Co. presents 90 COE and 96 COE Prisma Glass™, the company's fusing line of mixed colors for use in kiln work. Each is primarily a mix of two and sometimes three colors, which can result in some additional color hues. Since mixing color is a manual process, each piece will be different, and each Prisma color can come in a variety of color densities. The first part of the color name reflects the more dominant color. Visit the company's website to see the new 2018 Kiln Glass catalog and all of the beautiful offerings from Wissmach. 304‑337‑2253 www.wissmachglass.com
Franklin Art Glass is excited to announce the launch of its new website! You can now visit the company using any of your mobile devices, and with the new easy-to-use search and navigation, ordering online is a breeze. The new and improved online store has more products listed than ever before and has an automatic boxing and shipping calculator making your purchase ship from the company's facility faster and more economically. While shopping for products, be sure to explore the multiple photo galleries, news stories, videos, and historical information about Franklin Art Glass Studios. To stay informed, be sure to sign up for the newsletter and follow the company on social media pages. 614‑221‑2972 www.franklinartglass.com
His Glassworks is now offering radiused, electroplated diamond wheels in a lower cost format. This is a perfect way for those who have always wanted to try batutto on their glass surfaces but have been discouraged by the cost to try their hand at surface grinding or for prototyping new work. These wheels can be ordered by phone or online. 828-254-2559 www.hisglassworks.com
Mobile Glassblowing Studios, LLC presents your ticket to creative freedom with the company's garage accessory for Dragon furnaces. This accessory attaches easily to the side port of any Dragon. Also available is the new Little Dragon furnace. This freestanding crucible side-fire furnace allows for easy interchange of crucibles and can fit multiple crucibles for hot color pot applications. Visit the company's website for more details on these great new products. 844‑452‑7246 229‑352‑9988 www.mobileglassblowingstudios.com
The Glass Craft & Bead Expo (GCBE), which will be celebrating its 25th show in 2019, and the International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB) will once again be holding their annual conferences during the same week in April 2019. ISGB will be holding its annual conference, The Gathering, April 2–7, 2019, and Glass Craft & Bead Expo classes will be held April 3–7, with the tradeshow running April 5–7. ISGB will add to the tradeshow with its Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar on Saturday, April 6, with all of these events taking place in one location at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. While the two events still operate independently of one another, the partnership offers additional educational and shopping experiences for glass enthusiasts. Details on each of these events will be available in the fall. Visit the GCBE and ISGB websites for more details. www.glasscraftexpo.com www.isgb.org
Covington Engineering is a leader in the manufacture of cold working equipment. The company caries a full line of grinding and polishing units and supplies. These precision-based machines are a lifelong investment with options for hobbyists and professionals alike. Covington's newest design, the "Mini" lathe, features a true running shaft that allows engravers to smoothly carve glass. Purchase Covington equipment and supplies with confidence. 877-793-6636 www.covington-engineering.com
His Glassworks is proud to offer new sintered engraving diamond wheels from Dias in the Czech Republic. These wheels are excellent for surface engraving your work and come standard with 1" arbor holes for all modern lathes. Custom wheels are also available in any size, profile, and grit. This product is available online or by phone. 828-254-2559 www.hisglassworks.com
Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) presents the company's new Blue Glow Pigment, which joins the CBS line of Aqua and Yellow Pigments. This 100 percent glow-in-the-dark pigment has not been diluted with any filler, making this a unique addition to any functional or decorative art glass piece. Because this glow pigment has no COE, it can be used in fusing, glassblowing, casting, lampworking, and even with borosilicate. To activate the glow, expose the glow pigment to a light source for at least one minute for a short-term glow. For longer durations, expose to sunlight. Glow times and brightness will vary, depending on many factors. Videos, information on how to use the product, and helpful fusing schedules can be found on the CBS website by clicking on the GLOW link. 714-538-0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
Bullseye Glass Co. announces new classes for 2018. Classes will include Graphic Swim with Jeffrey Sarmiento, Chasing Rainbows with Kathryn Wightman, and a master casting seminar with Daniel Clayman. Register now for these and many more classes from beginner to advanced levels by visiting the website. 503‑232‑8887 visitingclasses.bullseyeglass.com
Northstar Glassworks will be presenting the 2018 DFO Family Reunion at Cedarville Lodge June 9–10 in Portland, Oregon. Several levels of sponsorship opportunities are available including Silver, Gold, VIP, and Executive levels. This ninth annual 2018 Degenerate Flame Off promises sponsors a popular fan base, amazing glassblowers, and a wonderful exposure for their businesses. It's Northstar's mission to attract the best artists in the nation to highlight their talents at this national hub for glass. Visit the company's home page to find complete information on the event. 866‑684‑6986 www.northstarglass.com
D&L Art Glass Supply is your source for Spectrum and Uroboros products by Oceanside Glass and Tile. From art glass to System 96® fusible sheets, frit, and more, D&L has been hard at work bringing in continual truckloads of fresh inventory from the new factory. Our commitment to abundant glass inventory is job number one. The company also has plenty of "classic" original manufacturer Spectrum and Uroboros product on hand. Don't forget that D&L also has an extensive selection of Bullseye, Kokomo, Wissmach, Youghiogheny, and much more. Visit the company's website or call to find out more about their great selection of products. 800‑525‑0940 www.dlartglass.com/education
Mobile Glassblowing Studios, LLC (MGBS) manufactures rugged, affordable, portable glassblowing equipment. The company offers four sizes of furnace/glory hole combinations called Dragons, annealing ovens, a collapsible bench, the CAT-650 Continuous Annealing Tube, and related accessories. Since opening in 2015, MGBS has shipped over 80 furnaces to customers in the U.S. and all over the globe. From the beginning, reliable customer service and great communication have been at the core of the business. Visit the MGBS website for more details. 844‑452‑7246 229‑352‑9988 www.mobileglassblowingstudios.com
Evenheat Kiln introduces the new GTS 41, a large top-load only kiln. The fiber lid on the GTS 41 is constructed of Superwool fiber that weighs less than a traditional firebrick lid and makes opening and closing the kiln very easy. It also does not produce the small "stones" that are often associated with traditional firebrick designs. The lid features surface mount heating elements for maximum heat transfer plus the company's exclusive swing view adjustable control panel for comfortable programming and use. Excellent extended handles also offer an easy reach and confident grip. Available equipped with the TAP touchscreen, Genesis touchscreen, RM3, or Set-Pro controls as well as the Quiet Drive Solid State Relay System, the GTS 41 measures 40.5" wide by 25.25" front to back by 13.5" deep. It has a full, seamless shelf and is capable of all glass firing techniques up to 1800°F, including fusing, slumping, painting, and casting. 989‑856‑2281 www.evenheat-kiln.com
Bullseye Glass Co. has introduced five new sheet glass styles to its lineup, completing a number of color lines and expanding others. New colors include Amber Transparent (001138), Light Bronze Transparent, Gold Irid (001409), Glacier Blue Opalescent (000104), Robin's Egg Blue Opalescent (000161), and White, Light Silver Grey Cascade (002249). In addition, Bullseye has added a new Blue Black Opalescent frit (000102). 503‑227‑2797 www.bullseyeglass.com
Covington Engineering presents the company's "Rock" It Science lapidary and glass blog for the casual and not so casual artist. Current postings for The Art and Science of Rocks include "A Backpacking Rock Hound's Journey," with plenty of photos of interesting rock finds, "Tumbling," with pro tips for tumbling and polishing rocks, and "How to Find Rocks," with tips for becoming a successful rock hound. 877‑793‑6636 909‑793‑7641 www.covington-engineering.com/rock-it-science
Olympic Color Rods presents two new glassblowing color rods from Sun Spot. Iron Maiden offers a wide range of color that is similar to Reichenbach's Iris Orange and Multicolor Dark. Blue Oyster Cult also offers a wide range of tones in dark to light blues and greens. 800‑445‑7742 206‑343‑7336 www.glasscolor.com
Bullseye Glass Co. has resumed production of chromium greens after being approved by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The allowance is sufficient to manufacture the company's complete line of glass at full production levels, effective immediately. Bullseye will focus on making a variety of popular styles in the coming weeks beginning with Spring Green Opalescent (000126), Spring Green Transparent (001426), Aventurine Green (001112), and Light Aventurine Green (001412). 503-227-2797 www.bullseyeglass.com
AAE Glass has a new and revolutionary product, Illusion Transfers. Each sheet, handmade specifically for the glass or ceramic artist, is a handmade, screen printed design with several layers of black enamel to ensure full coverage and opacity. The transfers are created with a mesh screen on top of a special backing that allows artists to soak their enamel in water and apply to the substrate. They can be used on any COE of glass. Even dichroic can be patterned with your choice of dichroic coloring with the enamel designs to create infinite combinations of patterned colored dichroic. After firing, images are thick, opaque, and glossy black, just as if you had screen printed the glass yourself. Be sure to check out Tanya Veit's free video class on using this extraordinary product, available exclusively at AAE Glass. 239‑471‑7724 www.aaeglass.com
Firelite Forms has just introduced a new revolutionary method in jewelry making. EZ4U Molds (patent pending) allow you to fuse metal wire into your glass art in one operation. This method can be used to hang or link several pieces together. Call for more details. 888‑800‑3901 941‑371‑5492 www.fireliteforms.com
Northwest Art Glass is excited to announce new additions to its ClearVue architectural glass line that provide some of the most popular textures used by glass artists. These new offerings include SeedVue, WaterVue, and SparkleVue and are sure to be a welcome addition to your texture palette. Call for samples and pricing today. 800‑888‑9444 425‑861‑9600 www.nwartglass.com
Gryphon Corporation presents the Gryphon C-40 Band Saw, the diamond band saw that is ideal for difficult projects, since it cuts through heavily rippled glass as easily as through the smoothest window glass. The thin diamond blade removes very little material as it cuts, which means that the saw has to do less work to cut through your glass, stone, tile, or other material and cuts faster and easier than saws with wider blades. The thin cut is also advantageous when cutting precious materials. In addition to the standard configuration for glass, the C-40 is also available in a version optimized for corrosive environments such as salt water and a version that is taller with additional clearance. 818-890-7770 www.gryphoncorp.com
Glastar presents the Model B15 Combination Wet Belt Sander and Disc Grinder. This sander has a strong 1/3 horsepower variable speed motor, sturdy construction, direct water hookup, an adjustable water spout, and easy-to-make belt adjustments. Made in the USA, it's completely plumbed for use with either a recirculating pump or city water supply and comes with a 6-inch flush mount disc with polishing pad and three different grit belts. 800-423‑5635 818‑341‑0301 www.glastar.com
His Glassworks is pleased to offer the AIR-300, the newest air powered right-angle grinder from Alpha Tools. This water-fed grinder is a more compact right angle grinder with a lighter weight for longer work with less fatigue. It's capable of working with both 2-inch and 4-inch backer pads and diamond disks for more versatility. The AIR-300, backer pads, and diamond disks can all be ordered by phone or online at the company's website. 828‑254‑2559 www.hisglassworks.com
Bullseye is adding more greens to its already vast palette of colors. All styles will be available in both double-rolled 3 mm and thin 2 mm sheets. New shades include 000221 Citronelle, 000222 Avocado Green, 000223 Mountain Green, 000345 Steel Jade, and 000349 Gray Green Opalescent glasses, as well as 001212 Deep Green, 001213 Ginkgo Green, 001422 Lemon Lime Green, and 001427 Vernal Green Transparents. Working notes for each style will be available in the "About Our Glass" link of the company's website home page. 503-232-8887 www.bullseyeglass.com
Tanya Veit and AAE Glass are happy to announce the launch of the online Education Center that now hosts free videos and product tutorials as well as paid workshops covering techniques from several different areas. Select workshops include a private Facebook group for all artists who take the online workshop and offers something for every skill level. You will be able to watch your video anytime and anywhere you have access to an Internet connection and will receive PDF handouts complete with firing schedules and notes. The private Facebook feature is something Tanya wanted to include in order to give artists a place to interact with her as well as other artists who have taken the same online class. Many questions are raised and answered, and the continued access to learning has proven to be invaluable after the initial workshop. You will also earn Education Coins when you shop at the website that can be used to watch paid videos at a discount or for free. 239-471-7724 www.aaeglass.com
His Glassworks is now offering two different 3MButtercut sandblast resists in the 45 mil 507 and 35 mil models. Both are excellent for sandblasting and acid etching on your glass. The 507 material is available in 12 inch by 10 yard and 24 inch by 10 yard rolls as well as by the square foot. The 1532 material is available in 15 inch by 10 yard and 30 inch by 10 yard rolls. These products and the new 2017 catalog are available online or by phone. 800-914-7463 828-254-2559 www.hisglassworks.com
Northwest Art Glass is proud to announce its new Carousel Stained Glass product line. Carousel is available in opals, transparents, textures, and smooth glass. Call today to ask for a stock report and samples of this great new offering from Northwest. 800‑888‑9444 425‑861‑9600 www.nwartglass.com
Janice Peacock is a glass flameworking artist and instructor whose work has been exhibited internationally and is in the permanent collections of several museums. She has combined her passions for glass working and murder mysteries to create her highly successful Glass Bead Mystery Series starring glass bead maker and amateur sleuth Jax O'Connell. The novels in the series,High Strung, A Bead in the Hand, and upcomingOff the Beadin' Path, are filled with Janice's wit and great writing, as well as flameworking wisdom shared through the characters as they work their way through plot twists and turns. Visit her website and follow her on social media to learn more about Janice, her glass art, and her novels. www.facebook.com/JanPeac www.janicepeacock.com
Northwest Art Glass, Inc. proudly announces its Clear Architectural product line for 2017. Recent changes in our industry have left a void in the availability of clear patterned glass, but Northwest Art Glass will remain the best source for temperable architectural glass and specialty cabinet glass. Contact the company today for information on pricing and samples. 800‑888‑9444 425‑861‑9600 www.nwartglass.com
Glass Accessories International has debuted its new Toyo TC-70 Trac Wheel oil glass cutter, a revolutionary new wheel that features micronotches along the edge of the wheel. The notches, which are measured in microns and not visible to the naked eye, provide traction for the wheel as it starts rolling on the glass, reducing chances of the wheel skipping. Manufacturing applications using this new wheel yield a significant increase in wheel life, clean scores, and clean breakouts. Starting the first quarter of 2017, the TC-70 will be available in both Pattern and Straight blade options. Trac Wheel replacement blades will be available at the same time as the cutter and will fit all Toyo cutters that currently accept the TC-10H and TC-17H blades. A Trac Wheel option is anticipated to be available on multiple handle styles later in 2017, and pricing for the Toyo Trac Wheel is expected to be the same as other Toyo cutters with similar handles. i[email protected] www.glassaccessories.com
Paragon Industries, presents the Sentinel Smart Touch, a new optional touch screen controller. The Sentinel uses the same wiring harness as Paragon's standard Sentry 12-key controller and can replace the 12-key on existing Paragon kilns. It can be updated through W-Fi, and custom Ramp-Hold programs can have a program title entered through the touch screen. The firing schedule can be edited during firing using Skip Step, Add Segments, Add Temperature, and Add Time. The Sentinel can also turn a kiln vent on or off for each segment of a program. Visit the company's website for more details. 800‑876‑4328 www.paragonweb.com
His Glassworks is pleased to announce a new steel welded 18-gauge tabletop sandblast unit. It is now in limited availability at a low introductory price for efficiently, easily sandblasting small objects and saving space in your studio. The BT20 sandblast unit measures 20" x 18" x 28", uses 3.6 CFM of air at 50 psi, and offers a great solution for the small shop. It's available now online or by phone. Visit the company's website for more information or call to order. 800‑914‑7463 828‑254‑2559 hisglassworks.com
Ed Hoy's International, one of the nation's premier art glass suppliers, has acquired Hot Head Torches. Designed exclusively for glasswork, the Hot Head Torch is one of the most cost-effective beadworking tools. This versatile torch uses inexpensive and widely available propylene fuel, making it the ideal torch for novice and budget-conscious beadmakers. It is also great for bending stringers and vitrigraph pieces as well as making Glaskolben. It is hot enough to work with most glass without charring or distorting the vibrant colors of raw art glass materials, and the enduring brass construction and simple design make it the quintessential beginner's torch. It can now be purchased in-store or online. Visit the website for more details. edhoy.com/contact www.edhoy.com
D&L is pleased to offer four new professional quality lighting kits. These versatile kits are available in both wall sconce and pendant light designs. The uniquely designed molds allow the glass artist to create beautiful glass shades every time. The sconce kit includes dual candelabra-style bulb hardware as well as all of the necessary standard mounting hardware with UL listed electrical components. The pendant kits easily attach to many "off the shelf" pendant fixtures. Detailed tutorials and videos are available on the company's website under the "Education" drop-down. 800‑525‑0940 303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglasssupply.com
Evenheat Kilns introduces the Quiet Drive Solid State Relay System. This new system does away with traditional mechanical relays and uses solid state relays instead. Mechanical relays wear out and fail at some point, but solid state means that there are no moving parts, nothing to wear out, and nothing to replace. Solid state also means superior heating element operation, resulting in tighter temperature control, longer heating element life, and enhanced performance. The Quiet Drive Solid State Relay System is available as an option on all Evenheat models equipped with electronic controls. 989856‑2281 www.evenheat-kiln.com
Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) presents its new Glow in the Dark Decals, 4‑1/2" squares that have been added to the company's new Glow Pigment non-COE-specific powder line. The decals come in 10 different geometric patterns. Sealed and labeled individually in plastic, each piece comes with application directions and firing instructions. CBS will also have one 4‑1/2" x 4‑1/2" decal called "Blank Canvas." This is a solid field of glow decal that can be cut with scissors, hole punched, or even cut with a vinyl cutter into desirable shapes. Soak them in water and slide them off the paper. Made to be fired onto the surface of glass, it can also be used on ceramic, tubing, and other three-dimensional objects. The decals can also be clear capped. 714-538-0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
Northwest Art Glass proudly announces its new line of Pacific Putty Products. The dark gray putty is available in pints and quarts, while whiting is available in 24 ounce containers and 50 pound bags. Specially formulated for traditional leaded glass projects, Pacific Putty is the true artisan's choice. 800‑888‑9444 425‑861‑9600 www.nwartglass.com
D&L Art Glass Supply is pleased to offer Bullseye's new 2016 glass and paint colors. A full line of beautiful 90 COE opals, reactive iridized glass, frit, streamers, and rods are truly something to get excited about with spring here already and summer just around the corner. The expanded Color Line products complement the Color Line Basic Kit with new colors, a flux that adds brilliance and translucence for gloss and perception of depth, and even a paint thinner. Check out all of the Bullyeye products on D&L's website. 800‑525‑0940 303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglasssupply.com
Ed Hoy's International is now open to the public, both online and onsite, through the Ed Hoy Concept Store. Glass enthusiasts of all levels will find a world-class retail experience with glass from many of the top companies in the industry including Youghiogheny, Armstrong, Wissmach, Kokomo, Bullseye, System 96®, Simax, TAG, and Northstar. The company is also committed to enriching the glass community through weekly workshops. 800‑468‑4527 630‑225‑3900 www.edhoy.com
Evenheat is happy to announce the introduction of the new V8 Multi-Purpose/Vitrigraph kiln. The V8 is sized perfectly for home studios, teachers, instructors, and test kiln use. It's capable of all firing types and techniques including glass, vitrigraph, ceramic, and metal clays, and has a stackable design that makes placement easy. The V8 easily transforms into the ultimate vitrigraph kiln with its vitrigraph base accessory. Highlights include a corner-mounted thermocouple, which means more usable floor space, and the ability to handle larger pots up to 7‑1/4", a large 2‑1/2" hole in the base for unimpeded glass flow, and ample power to get there. The V8 incorporates Evenheat's new relay access port (patent pending) for simple, no-panel-off relay replacement. Designed with convenient use in mind, the V8 operates from a standard household plug. The V8 – Better by Design. Visit the company's website for more details. 989‑856‑2281 www.evenheat-kiln.com
Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) presents two new products. CBS Glow Pigment is a top-quality powder to add to your glass projects to make them glow in the dark. With no COE, it's fun and easy to use. CBS Border Fire Strips are in the same family as the company's Wavy Fire Strips, the difference being that they have one straight edge and one design edge. This makes them the perfect choice for an outside border, or they can be fit together for a unique design element. As always, they come in clear and black 90 and 96 COE. Visit the CBS website or stop by the company's booth #209 at the Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, to see all of the latest products. 714‑538‑0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
D&L Art Glass Supply is pleased to offer the new TAP controller on select Evenheat kilns. This innovative controller features touch screen technology and Wi-Fi compatibility. The large-screen, full-text display includes firing schedule titles, schedule development and selection, temperature set points, and more in an easy-to-read format. In addition, the artist is able to create and store virtually unlimited firing schedules for future use, but the TAP doesn't stop there. It also offers on-the-fly changes during a firing, diagnostics of heating elements, cost per firing, and other desirable features. Learn more about the TAP controller and available TAP-equipped kilns on the company's website. 800‑525‑0940 303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglass.com
Bullseye Glass Co. has something new to love—Streaky Frits. Caribbean Blue, White (002164), Mint Green, Deep Forest Green (002112), and White, Dark Brown (002109) are available in all gauge sizes including Powder (0002), Fine (0001), Medium (0002), Coarse (0003), and Extra Large (0005). Visit the company's website for more information on these and many other great products from Bullseye. 503‑232‑8887 www.bullseyeglass.com
Franklin Art Glass is pleased to announce two new product lines that are a perfect combination; Creative Paradise Molds and ZYP Boron Nitride Mold Release Spray (formerly known as MR-97) Both the molds and the spray may be purchased on Franklin's website, in the store, over the phone, or via fax. The Creative Paradise product line includes molds like the ever popular wine bottle slump, square molds, frit dump molds, jewelry molds, and so much more. See the company's website or stop in the store for more details. 800-848-7683 614-221-2972 www.franklinartglass.com
Bullseye Glass Co. helps glass artists and hobbyists take their creativity to wizardly places with its two new Alchemy Clear styles. Both change the appearance of silver when fired in direct contact with the glass and are available in 2 mm Thin and 3 mm double rolled thicknesses. Alchemy Clear Silver to Gold (1015) turns silver foil to gold and has a slight blue tint in cold and fired form. Alchemy Clear Silver to Bronze turns silver foil to bronze and has a slight coral tint in cold and fired form. Both Alchemy Clears are also available with a rainbow iridescent coating. Variations in effects occur based on different sources and thicknesses of silver, glass production runs, and heat work (firing times, temperatures, and multiple firings). For complete information and working notes on these styles, see the "About Our Glass" section on the company's website. 503‑232‑8887 www.bullseyeglass.com
His Glassworks is now offering the newest Husqvarna 14" wet saw, MS 360. With a newly designed mounting system allowing for larger materials to pass through the back of the saw and built in 45-degree miter cutting by rotating the blade head, the MS 360 is the perfect addition to any cold shop. Saws, blade, and other accessories can be purchased online at the company's website phone. 800‑914‑7463 www.hisglassworks.com
Northwest Art Glass is proud to announce the arrival of Pacific Putty for leaded glass windows. This dark gray putty is available in pints and quarts at great prices. Contact us for more details and ask about whiting now available in 24-ounce containers and 50-pound bags. 800‑888‑9444 425‑861‑9600 www.nwartglass.com
Hollander Glass has taken wholesale art glass distribution to a new level and is now in Atlanta, Georgia. Serving Florida and the Southeast, this 60,000-square-foot facility features a 15,000-square-foot warm and cold showroom, studio, and classroom. Glass from Bullseye, Spectrum, Uroboros, and Wissmach, and one of the largest selections of decorative architectural pattern glass anywhere as well as tools, supplies, and much more are available from this new location. 877‑238‑5464 678‑904‑1136 www.hollanderglass.com
His Glassworks is proud to offer the new Covington Professional Lathe for glass cutting and engraving. This self-contained single arm lathe accepts Morse 3 taper spindles, so it's compatible with all existing Spatzier and Merker cutting spindles. The lathe boasts a high torque DC motor with electronic variable speed control. This is the perfect lathe for cutting, engraving, and polishing and comes with a one-inch threaded spindle for immediate use of all modern cold working wheels. The lathe is available immediately online or by phone. 800‑914‑7463 828-2559 www.hisglassworks.com
Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) presents Glow Pigment. Hit it with light and watch it glow in the dark. It works with any COE glass and can be used for glassblowing, lampworking, fusing, casting, and borosilicate artwork. Visit the company's website for a how-to video plus pricing and additional information. 714-538-0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
Northwest Art Glass continues to provide a large selection of affordable choices for fusing glass artists and hobbyists including sheet glass in a range of 50 Spectrum System 96® nonstandard colors. This glass is great for mosaic and stained glass projects as well and comes in sheets as large as 24" x 48". Order a range of colors today in one of the 12x12 Small Sheet Boxes or place a larger order for larger sheets. 800‑888-9444 425‑861‑9600 www.nwartglass.com
Olympic Color Rods introduces 24" Electroplated Diamond Discs from Molly Supply. These discs have been tested by some of the most respected cold workers in the Seattle, Oregon, area, and the feedback has been consistently positive. The discs have a magnetic backing and are available in a variety of grits from 40 to 400. All of the discs have an arbor hole of 1‑1/4". Larger holes may be cut at an additional cost. Visit the company's website for more information. 800‑445‑7742 www.glasscolor.com
Evenheat Kilns now offers the TAP Touch Screen Kiln Controller on its kilns. The large display allows information to be presented in legible word form with nothing crytic or confusing. Simply respond to the screen with a touch. The TAP controller is preloaded with firing schedules for glass, ceramic, or metal clay use but also allows personal firing information for full artistic control. Designed for computer networking via USB Wi-Fi or Ethernet connections, it allows users to monitor the kiln, develop and edit programs, and perform functions from a network-connected computer, tablet, or other mobile devise. Wi-fi and Web based Apps are expected to be available by the end of 2015. Its many features include real-time graphical viewing and on-the-fly features plus diagnostic and preventative support. Visit the website to find out more. 989‑856‑2281 www.evenheat-kiln.com
Coatings By Sandberg presents the Mini Double Coated Splatter Pattern that is now coated on black glass in 4" x 4" squares in random colors. Because the glass is black, it's coated twice on one side to give it depth and variety. They are available now in 90 and 96 COE. 714‑538‑0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
D&L Art Glass Supply is proud to announce a new updated website. Building on a highly detailed, product-driven website, the company has added even more ways to find products and product information. Navigate the 17,000 products using the existing catalog organization or find products by areas of interest, including stained glass, kiln forming, torchwork, and more. You can also refine your search by mold dimensions, bevel dimensions, and other criteria. This new site is also optimized for your tablet and features new larger product images. 800‑525‑0940 303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglass.com
Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) is proud to announce five new incredible patterns created and designed exclusively for CBS by artist Chris Stell. These patterns are an amazing blend of art, technology, imagination, and unique beauty. All of her patterns are hand drawn, one-of-a-kind, and frequently reversible. Available immediately, these five patterns come on clear or black in 90 or 96 COE 714‑538‑0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
Northwest Art Glass continues to expand itsAffordable Fusing Glass and now has a range of 50 choices in Spectrum 96 nonstandard colors. Featuring a sheet size as large as 24" x 48" and a 25% discount, this glass truly makes glass fusing affordable. Order a range of colors today in one of our 12x12 Small Sheet Boxes or place a larger order for larger sheets. This glass is great for mosaic and stained glass projects as well. Ask for a stock report today. 800‑888‑9444 425‑861‑9600 www.nwartglass.com
Evenheat is happy to announce the addition of preset programs to the Kingpin 88 metal clay kiln for Metal Adventures BRONZclay, COPPRclay, and WHITE COPPRclay, plus Burnout Stage for WHITE COPPRclay. Programming is simple. Just choose the metal clay style you're working with, and the Kingpin 88 takes care of the rest. These metal clays are very popular, easy to work with, and give fantastic results. The addition of these preset programs to the kiln makes working with these metal clays even easier and more enjoyable. The kiln also includes preset firing programs for Art Clay, PMC, and Prometheus, as well as allowing for custom programming. Visit the company's website for more details. 989‑856‑2281 www.evenheat-kiln.com
Coatings By Sandberg presents Frit Flakes on Black Glass Substrate. In stock now, this product is tubed just like Frit Flakes on Clear Glass and is priced the same as well. One-ounce tubes of Dichroic-coated medium size frit is available in 90 or 96 COE, Rainbow color only. 714‑538‑0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
D&L Art Glass Supply classroom is the place to be to expand your art glass skills while gaining fresh ideas and inspiration. Whether you are looking to polish a specific skill or explore a new technique, D&L has a workshop for every glass artist. The company's state-of-the-art classroom is chock-full of the latest equipment with an open floor plan allowing for plenty of table and work space. Instructors for 2015 include Lisa Becker, Kate MacLeod, Paul Messink, Meredith Gill, and many others. 800‑525‑0940 303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglass.com
Coatings By Sandberg has Crinklized Comet Trail 4x4s in 90 or 96 COE in stock now. These beautiful Rainbow-colored squares are now available in Crinklized Dichroic. 714‑538‑0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
D&L Art Glass Supply presents the Studio Pro 17, the industry's largest 120V glass firing kiln. The 17" 17" x 6.5" size is ideal for home studios. The Studio Pro 17 features a lightweight and efficient wool fiber lid to maximize firing speed, reaching full fuse in about one hour, and is both top and front loading. The company stocks the kiln with the 3-Key Set-Pro controller as well as the full 12-key Rampmaster 3. This fine kiln from Evenheat joins D&L's extensive selection that includes kilns from Denver Glass Machinery, Jen‑Ken, Olympic, Paragon, Skutt, and more. 800‑525‑0940 303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglass.com
Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) is now stocking Wissmach 96 COE glass, including 96 COE Wissmach Textures for coating. These are the same Textures that the company carries in Wissmach 90 COE. Visit the CBS website for additional details. 714‑538‑0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
Armour Products has released a host of new and exciting Over N Over stencils. These reusable, self-stick glass etching stencils are available in a variety of sizes and styles. Glass artists can mix, match, or repeat these designs on the same project to create one-of-a-kind usable art for home decor, holiday, and special occasions. They're also great for personalized gift giving. 937‑427‑8787 www.armourproducts.com
Evenheat introduces the Studio Pro 17 kiln. Measuring in at 17" x 6‑1/2", this new kiln features surface-mounted heating elements for maximum heat transfer plus a Superwool fiber lid for efficiency and increased firing speed. As part of the Studio Pro kiln line, it offers the Dual Access Design, which provides for precision placement, and is available with either the three-button Set-Pro or full-featured Rampmaster controls. The kiln is constructed with a combination of fiber and firebrick, which realizes the best of both worlds. Fiber blocks offer a quick heat-up while the firebrick acts somewhat as a brake to minimize temperature swings, which makes performance smooth and tight. Visit the company's website for all of the details on this new kiln. 989‑856‑2281 www.evenheat-kiln.com
Bullseye Glass Co. introduces three new versions of SizzleStix, now available in Clear Mixed Pattern, Black Mixed Pattern, and Clear, Black, and Rainbow. These 16"-long strips of dichroic glass are cut from thin 2 mm Bullseye Compatible clear and black glass and pre-fired to round the edges and minimize thermal shock in the flame. Wide 1/4" strips are sold in tubes of 12, and narrow 1/8" strips come in tubes of 18. Visit the company's website for more details. 888‑220‑3002 503‑232‑9997 www.bullseyeglass.com
Franklin Art Glass Studios, Inc. is proud to present two new Pearl Opals from Spectrum Glass Company, Golden Honey and Autumn Flame. Both are in stock just in time for creating a perfect fall color palette. Also new to Franklin's Spectrum product line are Palest Amber Rough Rolled and Palest Amber Artique®. Sometimes a subtle hint of color is all you need, and these warm, earthy ambers are an ideal fit. Call or visit the company's website for more information on these beautiful new glasses and more. 800‑848‑7683 614‑221‑2972 www.franklinartglass.com
Olympic Kilns presents the Olympic Quatro 16, a square glass fusing kiln for individuals who need a larger kiln for firing on 120 volts. The inside dimensions are 16.5" x 16.5" x 6" deep with a total of 95 cubic feet. The company's 120 volt glass fusing and precious metal clay models are equipped with a lid element for the fusing segment of the glass firing plus a body element for ramping up, down, and annealing segments of the firing. Only one of the elements can be used at a time due to the limited power of 120 volts. The kiln's RTC-1000 controller provides six ramp-hold user programs with eight segments that stay in the computer memory until overridden with new data. It has multiple features including delay start, preheat, skip step, and many more for precision firing every time. Messages and information are also available for reviewing a firing profile before or during the firing, as well as for viewing the current firing segment. The Quatro 16 is available in three models—top loading, clamshell loading, or top and clamshell loading. Choose the one that suits your firing style and get ready for some amazing results. 800‑241‑4400 770‑967‑4009 www.greatkilns.com
Bullseye Glass Co. presents GlasTac Gel, the new go-to holding agent that is a thicker version of the company's regular GlasTac. It has a more tacky feel but still burns out cleanly. The gel holds its applied shape, makes calligraphic powder lines easy, and stays sticky longer for more working time. It also tacks sheet to sheet with great holding power to allow for moving projects sooner and is great for children's projects. The 4 oz. and 32 oz. bottles are available from Bullseye dealers, Resource Centers, and the company's online store. Visit the company's website for more details. 888‑220‑3002 503‑232‑9997 www.bullseyeglass.com
His Glassworks is now carrying the S. Atlantic Street work aprons from Diamond Life Studio. Available in three sizes and eleven different colors, including sparkle colors, these aprons have comfortable shoulder strap attachments with interior pockets for your phone or music player and are great for working long hours and staying dry. Visit the company's website or call to order. 800‑914‑7463 828‑254‑2559 www.hisglassworks.com
Northwest Art Glass has increased its selection of affordable fusing glass to thirty colors. Available as large as 24" x 48" sheets, this nonstandard System 96® glass from Spectrum features a 25 percent discount with a minimum purchase of four square feet per color. Visit the company's website to ask for a stock report and fill a Small Sheet Box. 800‑888‑9444 425‑861‑9600 www.nwartglass.com
Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) is pleased to announce its newest 4" x 4" pattern, Comet Trail, just in time for your upcoming holiday projects. This beautiful Rainbow square has both a colorful blaze down the middle and a unique combination of Rainbow Dichroic in each piece. Available immediately, it can be purchased individually sealed and packaged in either 90 or 96 COE in clear or black glass. Visit the company's website for more details. 714‑538‑0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
D&L Art Glass Supply is proud to present new 90 and 96 COE variety boxes from Wissmach Glass. Each box contains ten sheets of 11" or 16" squares that include a mixture of transparent, opal, and luminescent styles. These convenient packs make a great addition to your studio or store. Learn more about these boxes as well as packs from Bullseye, Spectrum, Uroboros, and more on the company's website. 800‑525‑0940 303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglass.com
Paragon Industries has just added new features to its F-130, F-240, and F-500 lampworking glass kilns, which now have 3"-thick firebrick walls. Features that originally came standard only on the F-500 are now standard on the F-130 and F-240 as well. They include a mercury relay to control the cycling of the heating elements and a slide-out mandrel holder that can be adjusted horizontally and vertically without tools. These kilns also now come with sidewall elements that heat from the sides and back, but they be still be ordered with top elements, if preferred, for the same price. 800‑876‑4328 972‑288‑7557 www.paragonweb.com
Olympic Color Rods introduces 24" Elecroplated Diamond Discs from Molly Supply. These discs have been tested by some of the most respected cold workers in the Seattle area, and the feedback has been consistently positive. They have a magnetic backing and are available in a variety of grits from 40 to 400. All discs have an arbor hole of 1.25", but larger holes may be cut at an additional cost. Please visit the website for additional information. 800‑445‑7742 206‑343‑7336 www.glasscolor.com
His Glassworks provides better work lighting with the 24" Flexible Arm Work Lights from Moffatt Lighting. Available as direct mounts with accessories for magnetic mounts and C-clamp mounts, Moffatt Lighting is easy to use, versatile, and long-lasting. These lights are a perfect complement to your work area. Visit the company's website or call to order. 800‑914‑7463 828‑254‑2559 www.hisglassworks.com
Evenheat Kiln introduces the new Load-n-Go Bead Annealing Process, now featured on the Fishbone Bead Annealer, that allows artists to make glass beads at their own pace. A "load" portion has been added to the program that holds the annealing temperature for up to two hours. Only when you have created all of your beads and placed them into the Fishbone does the Load-n-Go run the actual glass bead annealing process using the company's professionally developed anneal settings. Load-n-Go guarantees that all of your glass beads will be perfectly annealed every time. 989‑856‑2281 www.evenheat-kiln.com
D&L Art Glass Supply is excited to present Satin Shimmers, easy-to-apply dichroic mica decal sheets that will bring an entirely new look to your glasswork. Available in translucent and black-backed versions, the seven different hues will bring a satin-like luster to your pieces. For powdered mica embellishment, the company offers a new Mica Powder set with 12 colors in 10-gram jars for easy use and storage. Each color has been extensively tested to ensure they produce a strong, solid color when fired to either a tack or full fuse. 800‑525‑0940 303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglass.com
Northwest Art Glass continues the trend of supplying affordable glass options with the pending arrival of PFG Building Glass patterns. These architectural clear patterns in the design of the most popular styles on the market today feature the same oversize dimensions that artists need at a price they can afford. Contact the company for more details. 800‑888‑9444 425‑861‑9600 www.nwartglass.com
AAE Glass now has a new line of decals created by artist Tanya Veit. These High-Fire Decals fire between 1300ºF and 1425ºF and can be used while fire-polishing or slumping at the same time. Two color decals are black with metallic high-fire gold or silver lining. Ventilation is key to a perfect gold or silver finish. 239‑471‑7724 www.aaeglass.com
Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) is very pleased to announce the release of a brand new product, CBS Wavy Firestrips. These are available in a huge variety of colors, patterns, and many glass textures. Wavy Firestrips are water jet cut to 16" and feature the highest quality CBS Dichroic coatings. Wavy Firestrips come in two sizes, 6 mm and 3 mm, are available in clear or black 90 and 96 COE, and come prefired for the artist's convenience. Individual CBS Wavy Firestrips are available from authorized CBS distributors, or they may be purchased by the tube (ten pieces to the tube) in either Texture, Patterns, or Primary Colors. 714‑538‑0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) has a new, improved pattern, re-released as Tropical Rays, formerly known as Mixture Rainbow A, B, C, and D. The new name, inspired by artist Tanya Veit, typifies the beautiful pastel bands in each piece. Tropical Rays come in 19" rounds, has three different width sizes, and comes in an array of glass types, including boro. Available are Tropical Rays 3/4", 1‑1/2", and 2" rainbow bands. Rainbow D has been renamed Sunset Blend and has 6" rainbow bands. All four of these re-released products are available on the company's website and most CBS distributors. 714‑538‑0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) presents Rainbow 2 Sample Sets. Dichroic Extract is a pure form of the company's high-quality coatings literally extracted off of the glass and preserved in a glass container. Rainbow 2 sheets will be sold only by the full sheet and will be broken down into eight separate containers of colors. Artist Brian Serck recommended that CBS add this sample set to its Dichroic Extract line, since it's a blend of Premium Dichroic colors and contains both "powdered" and "large grain" Extract with the additional colors created in the Rainbow 2 sheets. Visit the CBS website for more information. 714‑538‑0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) is pleased to announce the release of a brand-new product, Wavy Firestrips. They are available in a huge variety of colors, patterns, and many glass textures. Wavy Firestrips are water jet cut to 16" and feature the highest-quality CBS Dichroic coatings. They come in two sizes, 6 mm and 3 mm, are available in clear or black 90 or 96 COE, and are preferred for the artist's convenience. Individual Wavy Firestrips are available only at an authorized CBS distributor or may be purchased on the company's website by the tube, with ten pieces per tube, in either texture, patterns, or primary colors. 714‑538‑0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
Northwest Art Glass introduces the Small Sheet Box, which can hold up to twenty 12" x 12" squares and can safely ship anywhere on the North American continent. For kiln working, the company offers Spectrum and Uroboros System 96®, Wissmach 90 and 96, Bullseye Compatible, and Uroboros Fusion FX 90. For traditional glasswork, all of the domestic glass brands are offered plus Fremont Antique, Saint-Just, and a variety of imported architectural patterns. The Small Sheet Box offers a safe and affordable way to buy a variety of glass for your next project, for the classes you teach, or just to try something new. 800‑888‑9444 425‑861‑9600 www.nwartglass.com
Ed Hoy's International presents the Gallery Pendant, a no-glue option for jewelry that is interchangeable. The open-topped frame allows artists to change their fused glass in seconds, creating glass pieces and switching them on a whim. Insert the glass, attach a cord or chain, and you're done. The sterling silver–plated face provides an elegant border for your glass. The cavity for the square and circular styles is 1" x 1" x 5/16", while the cavity for the rectangular and oval styles is 1" x 1‑1/2" x 1/4". The square and circular faces are interchangeable, so if you want a deeper cavity with a circle frame, just switch the faces. Each pendant features three holes in the bottom for optimal dangling embellishments. Visit Ed Hoy's website for more information. 800‑323‑5668 www.edhoy.com
D&L Art Glass Supply is excited to present 4" square pieces of Profusion Patterned Dichroic Glass. Artists can choose from a myriad of color and pattern combinations that are available in both 90 and 96 COEs. These great new offerings from D&L are perfect for those wanting to work with this fun accessory glass while staying within a budget. Call or visit the company's website to learn more. 800‑525‑0940 303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglass.com
Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) announces the new Mini-Double Splatter Pattern. This phenomenal new pattern fulfills requests from clients for Dichroic patterns that are tighter and smaller. It comes in a variety of exotic colors and is further amplified by double coating the splatter patterns. The result is many beautiful color shifts and layered color combinations that are not found in any other type of patterns. Because the glass is coated on both sides, this pattern is available in clear only. In addition, the color combinations vary greatly and will come in a medley of random compositions. CBS is currently offering this pattern in both 90 and 96 COE in 4" x 4" squares only. Side-by-side comparison photos of the original Splatter Pattern and the new Mini-Double Splatter are on the company's website for easy reference. 714‑538‑0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
Skutt Kilns introduces the FireBox 8x6 LT, a new kiln that gives the glass, ceramic, and metal clay artist plenty of options. There are built-in programs for glass, ceramics, and PMC, but users can also write their own programs with Ramp/Hold. The kiln plugs into standard household voltage, and it easily stores away in a closet when not in use. 503‑774‑6000 www.skutt.com
His Glassworks, Inc. is pleased to announce that it is now a full-line distributor for Suhner power and pneumatic grinding tools. The company will be stocking electric and pneumatic water-fed, right-angle grinders including the new LXB-10 2"-diameter water-fed grinder. Additional information on these products is available online.800‑914‑7463 828‑254‑2559 www.hisglassworks.com
D&L Art Glass Supply has always offered exciting and innovative workshops with renowned instructors, and 2014 will be no exception. Lisa Becker, Mark Abildgaard, and Richard La Londe are just a few of the glass artists who will be teaching intensive workshops in D&L's state-of-the-art classroom during the upcoming year. Visit the company's website to view the full workshop schedule. 800‑525‑0940 303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglass.com
Skutt is now offering its newly manufactured and much anticipated Mini Scarab kiln designed by Marcel Braun. This smaller version of the popular Scarab model has a 12" x 12" x 16"-tall chamber that is the perfect size for many studios. Features include a stainless steel main door that opens and closes to a tight seal with ease, vent holes to keep the electronics cool, and the Easy-Glide point rest with optional 4" rests for more loading flexibility. The new hinge design and the point rest system, also found on new Scarabs, are smooth and precise. Visit the Skutt website for more information on this new kiln. 503‑744‑6000 www.skutt.com
Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) has, for the first time anywhere, a brand new concept in dichroic coatings. CBS Dichroic Extract is a pure form of the company's high-quality coatings literally extracted off of the glass and preserved in a glass container. This innovative method recently created by glassblowing artist, Brian Serck, give the user a stable, brilliantly colored dichroic effect. Available now, it comes in six solid colors, two types of Rainbow patterns, and a sample set. And because there is no COE associated with the Dichroic Extract, it can be used much like a gold-flake or powder. Amazing results have been attained when this new product is used with flameworking, glassblowing, fusing, stippling, painting, and various other artistic methods, including the newest Brian Serck Dichroic Extract "sparkling" technique. The extract is sold in sheet glass equivalencies
(1 sheet, 1/2 sheet, 1/4 sheet, and a sample set). Photos of art projects made with this product are available on the company's website. 714‑538‑0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
Bullseye Glass Co. allows its glass casters, who spend most of their time making specific sheets of glass for the product line, to experiment with colors, textures, and rolling techniques to invent new glass styles. These creations, called Saturday Glass, include 30820A-0030-F White/Gold Purple, 30821B-0030-F White/Steel Blue Infusion, and 30822B-0030-F White/Dark Amber Tint. All three glasses are double-rolled. Quantities are limited due to the nature of the products and are available online only. 888‑220‑3002 503‑232‑8887 www.bullseyeglass.com
Paned Expressions Studios presents its 25th CD Pattern Collection, an exciting array of eye-catching cabinet door and lantern stained glass designs. Glass by Appointment Studio in South Africa has partnered with Paned Expressions again in creating delightful, elegant, timeless designs in traditional, Arts & Crafts, modern, contemporary, nature themes, and so much more. Now you can share the beauty of stained glass throughout your home in kitchen and bath cabinets, stereo cabinets, wine cellars, cabinet doors, lanterns, and beyond. Included are over 100 full-size black-and-white patterns in JPG, TIF, and GlassEYE formats. Glass color images are also included, making this collection super easy to resize, reshape, and print patterns on any computer. All 100 patterns from this CD can be viewed on the company's website. 410‑676‑1248 www.panedexpressions.com
Denver Glass Machinery announces its automatic venting system, which can be programmed to turn off or on for up to thirty-two segments. It can remove organic fumes, thermal steam, or heat at the top of the process and is great for casting artists. The automatic venting system comes on all casting kilns from Denver.
D&L Art Glass Supply has a wide variety of casting molds, including the popular glass cabochon cameo molds from Creative Paradise, Inc. Designs vary from timeless classics such as the Woman Cameo mold to the fun, unique Skull & Crossbones and Dragonfly molds. Make the details of each figure in your cameo really stand out by using vastly different colored frits. Check the company's website for D&L's ever-expanding line of Creative Paradise molds, including new styles by Patty Gray plus a video tutorial with useful tips and tricks to help you create beautiful glass cameos. 800‑525‑0940 303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglass.com
D&L Art Glass Supply now has several textured wine bottle slumping molds. Get the best of both worlds, since bottle molds and texture tiles have been combined to create these new fun molds. Choose textures from pineapples, branches, swirls, and more for your next project. These molds can slump both 750 milliliter and 1.5 liter bottles.800‑525‑0940 303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglass.com
Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) has expanded its uncoated glass stock to include Wissmach 90 COE glass. This glass substrate is an affordable, unique addition to the company's current 90 COE selection and is available in full sheets with your choice of pattern and color. Wissmach glass is sold as "thin" glass (approximately 2 mm thick). Standard glass is approximately 3 mm thick. 714‑538‑0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com
Evenheat presents the Studio Pro 41 kiln designed with a large, wall-free floor and seamless shelf to allow artists to produce large and architectural pieces without reservation or restriction. The kiln enlarges and further develops the design concepts of the company's Studio Pro program, which features both front and top access. Handles have been designed for actual use, with the lid handle being lowered and extended to offer an easy reach, and the main chamber handle properly anchored to the strong corners. Placing the kiln is also easy, since the floor and main chamber are independent of each other during set-up and may be moved through doorways as narrow as 28 inches. In addition, the available full, seamless firing shelf offers 6.14 square feet of firing surface. And the Studio Pro 41 is equipped with features you've come to expect from Evenheat such as the Rampmaster with Swing View pivoting control, laterally positioned lid heating elements, spring-assisted lifting, and construction details designed to promote easy use and long life. Quality and performance are what you expect from Evenheat, and the Studio Pro 41 delivers. 989‑856‑2281 www.evenheat-kiln.com
D&L Art Glass Supply is constantly adding new styles or murrine and cane to its 90 and 96 COE accessory glass lines. Known as a great addition to fused glass pieces, murrine instantly adds a bit of design and color to your latest creation. Choose from traditional millefiori floral designs, whimsical creatures, or wildlife and holiday themes. Use them in pendants, plates, earrings, and more to provide the perfect finishing touch. Check the company's website to view the full selection. 800‑525‑0940 303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglass.com
Franklin Art Glass has now, for a limited time, the Fusers' Reserve Limited Edition Southwest Reaction glass. This glass features vast, sweeping arrays of the desert colors of the Southwest in a dynamic mix. The allure of this striking mix lies in how the molten colors react with one another during production, which results in finished sheets as intriguing as they are varied. The 24" x 24" sheets are available now for in-store pickup, or they can be shipped nationwide. This is a limited run product, so get them while they last.
His Glassworks Inc. is proud to be a new distributor for Hang Your Glass mounting hardware and adhesives. Hang Your Glass hardware makes it simple and convenient to wall mount your glass in various forms and gives artists more possibilities for displaying artwork. Orders can be taken by phone or on the company's website. 800‑914‑7463 828‑254‑2559 www.hisglassworks.com
Bullseye Glass Co. introduces eight new opalescent colors that are soft and natural and range from light to dark hues. Each is designed to combine harmoniously with the rest of the Bullseye palette and is available in standard 3 mm double-rolled sheet and Thin half sheets. New colors include: Artichoke, a pale, elegant green; Celedon Green, a sophisticated and warm gray-green jade; Cream, an even, warm-toned off-white; Dusty Blue, a muted and earthy comfortable fit with Bullseye opalescent grays; Elephant Gray, which fills the gap between Driftwood Gray and Deco Gray; Indigo Blue, very dark like black but vibrant and lively; Mink, a brownish mauve; and Warm White, still white but warmer. 503‑227‑2797 www.bullseyeglass.com
Hang Your Glass Inc is pleased to announce the latest addition to its novel product lines. The company now offers a drill-through Super-Duty Ceiling Stand-Off for suspending any medium of glass on the ceiling. This new system is perfect for hanging lights and includes a nonslip bracket compatible with any thickness of glass, adjustable lengths, and an antitheft/locking cap. Permanently attach glass with the Hang Your Glass adhesive to hide the caps and create more dimensions to your lighting. International as well as domestic orders are welcomed for this product that is made in the USA. 650‑353‑4642 www.hangyourglass.com
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Love is in the air...!! Valentines is a day of expressing love, exchanging gifts, cards, flowers, chocolates and romantic meals. I know many people say it's all commercialism but then again what isn't nowadays? So for Valentines I'm doing what I love to do best, baking! I've baked my boys (hubby and son) these gorgeous chocolate sponge hearts with pink buttercream icing (sorry my decorating skills are not brilliant) and placed a sugarcraft heart on each one. Happy Valentines!
Wednesday, 13 February 2008
Chocolate Love Hearts
♥Posted by the goddess Maria♥ at 16:03
Labels: Chocolate, Valentines
6 comments:
- Rosie said...
Oh my girl, these chocolate hearts look so cute!! Love the pink icing and those adorable hearts on the top! well done a perfect bake indeed for Valentines Day!
Rosie x
- 13 February 2008 at 16:41
- Maria said...
Hi Rosie ;o)
Thanks but you gave me the idea from the ones you made and have on your blog ;o) I love pink so had to have pink buttercream!
- 13 February 2008 at 17:13
- Cooking and the City said...
Oh Maria how sweet. Happy Valentines day :-)
Dell xo
- 13 February 2008 at 17:44
- Julie said...
Those are so pretty, they look delicious.
- 13 February 2008 at 21:35
- Maria said...
Hi Dell, thanks as always ;o)
Hi Julie, thanks for dropping by and the lovely comment ;o)
- 14 February 2008 at 16:16
- Pixie said...
Your heart cupcakes look wonderful and I think you did very well with the icing!
- 15 February 2008 at 12:39
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Copyright,Under the current law, art is protected when created. All the rights to my art cannot be copied or distrbuted without my consent.
Life of Colour New April 2008
Posted by Jill Smith at 20.5.08
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About Me
- Jill Smith
- Jill Smith is a well known artist from Lincolnshire UK.A lot of her work is in collections in the US and other countries. As she had to give up making her art quilts and wall hangings and has gone back to painting as it was better for her to manage she was left with lots of beautiful new fabric and textile art tools and lots of other things she is listing it here to sell. If you want to buy anything just go to paypal and pay for it and Jill will get in touch soon after. But you can always email Jill and ask any questions. Remember paypal take credit cards now.


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ErichFin needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 174 designs submitted by 38 freelance designers.
We're looking for a corporate logo for our website. We already have a placeholder we're pretty happy with, but it's Office Clipart, so that obviously won't do for legal purposes
Visit http://www.qanary.com and you'll see our placeholder icon in the upper-left. That needs to be replaced...we would definitely like to use the same orange color and size.
- We like the simplicity of our current logo. It shouldn't be overly ornate, but identifiable as a bird.
- We'd like the format to be Adobe Illustrator please.
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City-Living: Inspiration for BobVila.com
April 15, 2010
Are you a city-dweller with a penchant for re-purposing and greening your environs? Do you have limited space and a modest budget? Well friends, Bob Vila has you covered and in this weeks inspiration gallery by Hillary Geronemus you can glean some techniques from our very own Lila B.Design.
Highlights include an exciting take on the vertical succulent garden and a fanciful living roof for your best friend- all from locally re-purposed materials from places like Building REsources! Okay… so while the country may always have more plants, as long as we have a hand in things- our cities will be greener!


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Moyers & Company "Fiscal Cliffs and Fiscal Realities" When it comes to America's economic health, all anyone seems to talk about is the "fiscal cliff," and the perils of our inevitable plunge. But media's favorite metaphor is distracting us from actual and crucial fiscal realities. On the next Moyers & Company (check local listings), independent political and economic analysts Bruce Bartlett and Yves Smith join Bill in a discussion that's become as rare as it is necessary -- why are Washington insiders talking about the deficit crisis and not the jobs crisis? Bartlett, former advisor to Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush, got into hot water with fellow conservatives when he aired concerns about the direction of their ideology and wrote critically of the second George Bush. D
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Tillman aims to clinch O's a series win over Royals
Righty Chris Tillman can keep the Baltimore Orioles within striking distance of the American League East lead - and clinch them a series win - when he meets the visiting Kansas City Royals in game two of a three- game series on Wednesday night.
The Orioles, who won Tuesday's opener, 4-3, are a game back of the Boston Red Sox in the East, while the Royals sit 1 1/2 games behind the front-running Detroit Tigers in the AL Central.
Tillman was winless in his initial four outings of 2013, but has strung together two straight wins since, defeating Oakland, 7-3, and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 5-1, in two straight road starts.
In those games, the 24-year-old allowed just two runs on 10 hits in 14 innings, with four walks and 10 strikeouts.
He's 0-2 in three career meetings with Kansas City and winless in three home starts this season while posting a 5.87 earned run average in 15 1/3 Camden Yards innings.
Tillman is 8-8 in 26 career starts in Baltimore, compared to 10-11 in 31 starts elsewhere.
He's opposed by Venezuelan-born righty Luis Mendoza, who makes a fifth attempt at a first win of 2013.
An eight-game winner last season, Mendoza opened with a no-decision at Philadelphia in which he gave up just a run in six innings, but was subsequently rocked for seven runs in 5 2/3 innings of an 8-4 loss to Toronto.
He worked 2 1/3 innings of scoreless relief against Detroit on April 24, but was against ripped - for six runs in four innings - while getting a no- decision in Kansas City's 9-8 downing of Tampa Bay on May 1.
Mendoza is 2-1 in three career meetings with Baltimore and has split two starts at Camden Yards while allowing eight runs in nine innings.
On Tuesday, Matt Wieters' RBI double in the eighth inning lifted the Orioles over the Royals, 4-3.
Wieters ended with a pair of doubles and three runs batted in for the Orioles, who have won three in a row. Adam Jones had an RBI and two runs scored.
Baltimore starter Wei-Yin Chen allowed two runs on nine hits over 6 1/3 innings. Tommy Hunter (2-1) tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win.
"When you don't walk people and you catch the baseball the way we did tonight, you give yourself a chance to win those types of games," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said.
Alex Gordon hit a two-run homer for the Royals, who have dropped two straight since winning four in a row. Alcides Escobar added an RBI.
Ervin Santana got the start for Kansas City and gave up three runs on seven hits over six innings. Tim Collins (1-1) allowed one unearned run over 1 1/3 innings of relief to take the loss.
The Orioles won five of nine games between the teams in 2012. Kansas City last won the season series in 2010.


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text: Midwest Milk Quality Improving July 29, 2013 07:00 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By MILK Editors Email Somatic cell counts in the Upper Midwest now average 220,000 cells/ml, down from 332,000 cells/ml in 2000. Data from the Upper Midwest Federal Milk Marketing Order shows that milk quality has improved over the past dozen years. In fact, the somatic cell count summer time peaks of 250,000 cells/ml are now 50,000 cells less than seasonal lows in 2000 and 150,000 cells less than the highs. Somatic cell counts in the Upper Midwest now average 220,000 cells/ml, down from 332,000 cells/ml in 2000, according to an analysis conducted by Corey Freije, an analyst with the Federal Market administrator's office in Minneapolis. "The weighted standard deviation of somatic cell counts in herd data has also fallen over time," he says. "This means the average has fallen and the distribution has tightened up around than average in the period from 2000 to 2012." Large herds also tend to have lower cell counts. Herds with 200 or more cows tend to have an average cell count of 215,000 cells/ml or less. Smaller herds average about 240,000 cells/ml or more. Herds with less than 25 cows tend to have the higher cell counts, likely due to the fact that one high count cow can skew the herd average significantly. Back to news


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Storage Networking World
Storage Networking World
Copan's Renee Rogge (left) and Paul Hicks (right) show off the companys new pluggable disk array. The device slides into a larger enclosure and holds 14 drives. Only a portion of the installed spindles are powered up at one time.
Storage Networking World - The Copan Enclosure
Each of the 32 array devices you see in this photo is carrying 14 disk drives. Copan calls this a MAID, which means "Massive Array of Idle Disks." The company said that its designed for massive data repositories.
Storage Networking World - Part of a Trend
Intransas IP storage solutions are one answer to a rapidly growing demand for devices that can be managed by your existing IT staff. These devices are designed for easy expansion.
Storage Networking World - Virtually There
3PARdata shows off its virtual storage infrastructure. The company uses highly tiered virtual storage to give customers the performance and flexibility they need. A company representative said you can order these appliances in colors other than yellow. On
Storage Networking World - Secure Storage
Thales e-Security makes security appliances that can protect and encrypt stored data and data in transit. The DataCryptor is designed for low latency and high speeds.
Storage Networking World - OEM Storage
Rasilient Systems makes enterprise-class storage devices. The devices show up in the market throughout the channel, but probably not with the Rasilient name.
Storage Networking World - Consumer Tech Moves Up
Netgear is showing a new line of storage solutions aimed at small and midsize enterprises. While the companys products were originally aimed at users, the new line is targeted at business users who cant afford (or dont want to afford) high-end enterpri
Storage Networking World - Swag Stand
Xiotech shows its Magnitude series of storage appliances. In this case, the appliance rack doubles as a stand for attendee giveaways. Xiotech provides data protection and archiving along with data storage and data discovery support.
Storage Networking World - New Appliances
Longtime controller maker Adaptec shows its line of storage appliances. The company bought Snap a few years ago and now includes its own software in the devices. Shown here are two 700-series iSCSI devices and a 600 series NAS (network-attached storage) d
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RamSan 400 from Texas Memory System uses flash memory in a massive cache. By using flash memory for extremely fast storage, the company claims the RamSan is the fastest storage appliance available. While its not the only solid-state storage appliance, it
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iStor Networks makes a line of storage appliances for the channel, including the iS325, shown here. The company specializes in block-based RAID devices.
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Promise Technology is showing its new line of RAID-based appliances. The company has been making storage products for nearly two decades, and the new appliances support both SAS and SATA.
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Hitachi Global Storage Technologies brings some weight into the ring as it introduces its new line of UltraStor hard disks featuring higher performance and capacity in a smaller size.
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LEWISBURG, Pa. — Gary Grant, professor of theatre at Bucknell University, discusses Sam Shepard's contributions as a playwright, actor and author, as the Department of Theatre and Dance prepares to host two events focused on his works:
- Family Weekend Showcase, "Savage/Love," by Joseph Chaikin and Sam Shepard, directed by Bucknell junior Ali Keller. It will be performed Friday, Oct. 1, and Saturday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. in the Tustin Studio Theatre. Admission is $4 a person.
- "Shepardfest," featuring short plays, monologues and short stories by Shepard. Directed by Grant, each performance will begin at 8 p.m. in the Tustin Studio Theatre on Oct. 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 and Nov. 1. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and senior citizens.
Q: Sam Shepard is a prolific playwright, author and actor. What makes his work exceptional?
A: Sam Shepard has a 45-year career with better than his share of masterpieces. He has written plays that are going to be produced and studied by theater artists and scholars and students for generations. Shepard's "Buried Child," "Fool for Love," "True West" and "A Tooth of Crime" are all at the level of American classics such as "Death of a Salesman," "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Long Day's Journey into Night."
Shepard also is a prolific writer, and you might say he is a writer's writer. He explores his own impressions and understanding of his life and the life of the world around him through the written word, and he can communicate these insights with impact in his writing. One of the things people often say after watching or reading a Shepard story is, "I've had that experience, but I never thought of it as clearly or in that way."
Throughout the course of his career, Shepard has been versatile and flexible and risk-taking enough that he has written in many different genres. He has written five collections of short stories, several essays and directed two films. In addition to that, he is a great performer. He has this ear for the way an actor would speak lines and the way an actor goes about understanding character, because he is an actor.
In New York, there is always a buzz with a new Shepard play. When Sam Shepard writes a play, people are excited about it. They want to know what he is thinking about now and how is he writing. Often, in any individual season in New York, and this happened this past season, you will have a brand new Shepard play like "Ages of the Moon," a revival of a major play like "Lie of the Mind," and you will have the publication of his latest collection of short stories.
Q: How would you describe Shepard's style as a playwright and what does his work say to you about his perceptions of the American psyche?
A: Shepard is a great storyteller, and he's a storyteller in the manner of Mark Twain. He tells a story in a very straightforward manner, right from his hip, but there's at the same time this kind of ironic distance. There is this self-observation and watching what's happening in the story itself, and that produces a lot of humor.
Shepard's plays are set in the most ordinary of circumstances, but outrageous things happen. The characters are so interesting, there's an unrelenting progression to the plot and the language is so descriptive and so visual that you are compelled to suspend your disbelief. Things are as they seem to be, and they are not as they seem to be, and sometimes this incongruity frightens terribly or makes us uneasy. But usually in a Shepard play, these juxtapositions are very funny.
Q: Your research focuses on Sam Shepard and his work. How did you become interested in this topic?
A: I experienced some Shepard plays in high school and college. When you see a Shepard play, you really don't forget it. Around 1979, when I had to come up with a dissertation topic, I found out that Shepard's notes and journals were thrown in a trunk in Nova Scotia, where he was living at the time. From the mid-70s to the mid-80s, he was working at the Magic Theater in San Francisco, so I got that address and sent him a letter and said, "Is there any way I could get a look at these notes and journals?" Much to my surprise he wrote back and said, "Sure, go ahead. You can have whatever access you want, and I'm in the process of sending these things to an archive at Boston University."
When I got to Boston University, literally, this stuff was in boxes. The boxes were filled with notebooks and notes with Shepard's observations, conversations he had heard or imagined and things that he thought about. There were ideas for plays, little dialogues between two characters, or simply his thoughts on life and his experiences. One napkin might say, "I'm in a Holiday Inn, and I'm drunk, and whenever I think about writing, I feel so..." There were letters there from Patti Smith, Allen Ginsberg and Bob Dylan.
I became fascinated with this material. I continually made trips there to get an inside view into how this person wrote. I was really lucky with the timing, because in 1979 Shepard was nominated for a supporting Academy Award in "Days of Heaven," his first movie, and the next year, in 1980, he won the Pulitzer Prize for "Buried Child." So the access door to him was closing very, very fast.
Q: How has Shepard influenced your own work?
A: When I first started directing Shepard's plays, I was fascinated by the violent language, loud rock and roll music, trance dances and blaring lights. But later, I learned by talking to actors in his plays that what they really love about playing Shepard is the language.
As a result, in my later Shepard work, instead of getting up on stage and finding the kind of movement that's involved and discovering these extreme eccentric characters, I begin at the table. We sit at the table and go through all of the script line by line and look for the rhythms, the tempo, the kind of internal rhyme and poetic metaphor that he has going on in everyday dialogue, and we try to discover how the language gives insight into the characters. Shepard helped me learn in my artistic work to listen more deeply.
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I've been having the time of my life going through the FatFree Vegan Kitchen blog to find recipes I'd like to cook all this month for Tried and Tasted, the event started by Zlamushka's Spicy Kitchen that's making its home right here on Holy Cow! for the month of May.
It's been hard, believe me, only because there's so much to choose from that at first I just couldn't make up my mind what I wanted to make first.
Because it was a weekend, and because I had zucchini on hand, I ended up choosing these zucchini muffins for breakfast.
I was just thinking what a great time it is for cooking from the FatFree Vegan. Summer's around the corner and I'd love to lose a few pounds. And as the term FatFree Vegan pretty much explains, Susan rarely adds any fat to her recipes, which means I can eat great and still know I'm eating healthy. What's more, she also includes the nutritional analysis for each of her recipes, telling you exactly how many calories, fat and protein there is in each serving, among other things. How much better can it get?
I absolutely loved these zucchini muffins which are whole-wheat and still really light and fluffy. They're also mildly sweet. Desi, who has a very sweet tooth, ate them with some jelly, but they are also great on their own.
Here's a link to Susan's recipe. I followed it to the letter and I did not use the cinnamon crumb topping, although I might try it the next time I bake these up.
Enjoy, all, and I look forward to seeing what you cook up from the FatFree Vegan Kitchen over the coming days.