tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.comments2023-07-12T04:12:57.105-05:00Calyx Glass BlogCalyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-47420903409103249862016-08-12T00:34:47.264-05:002016-08-12T00:34:47.264-05:00Those are beautiful glass sun catchers! We tend to...Those are beautiful glass sun catchers! We tend to get a lot of sun out here in Chandler and these would be great instead of common bird feeders or chimes! I'd like to see one with ocean greens and blues!Chandler Auto Glass Repairhttp://www.phoenixwindshieldreplacement.com/chandler-auto-glass-repair.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-29646091445555133412016-02-14T09:22:12.848-06:002016-02-14T09:22:12.848-06:00Hi, Nick ~ It could be possible, depending upon y...Hi, Nick ~ It could be possible, depending upon your setup. You would not turn everything off and leave the door open, as the would cause all the bits to stop popping off and flying as they cooled. There are a few people doing drops...One gentleman, Jack DeNina leaves the screen in, but I think that eventually, the screen and glass may start popping apart. I'd check out Linda Humphrey's CalyxAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684801827331737275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-6051882276406131952016-02-10T17:00:43.773-06:002016-02-10T17:00:43.773-06:00Hi, just found this on Pinterest. Is it possible t...Hi, just found this on Pinterest. Is it possible to stop mid melt and capture the dripping mid flow (to make a sculture? I've only done a weekend workshop yet but am hoping to get started some point soon with my own kiln. Would you just find it melting and then turn everything off and leave the door open? or is that dangerous? KNick Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01754650449725063759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-33129404143113168712015-12-07T11:28:38.720-06:002015-12-07T11:28:38.720-06:00Beautiful work! It's great to see such amazing...Beautiful work! It's great to see such amazing pieces and the process it went through. Thanks for sharing this!Jordanhttp://imaging-sciences.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-20478411178860165382015-01-18T10:36:33.637-06:002015-01-18T10:36:33.637-06:00As far as I know, Paragon makes just the one Calde...As far as I know, Paragon makes just the one Caldera (http://www.paragonweb.com/caldera.cfm) Mine doesn't have any of the extra collars, or a viewing window (I hate viewing windows on these small kilns - they leak heat like mad, so it takes longer to heat up to temperature. At least, that's my experience with them.)CalyxAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684801827331737275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-18566185444423536982015-01-17T01:16:51.089-06:002015-01-17T01:16:51.089-06:00What type of Caldera kiln do you use?What type of Caldera kiln do you use?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-72222127452507781192014-12-24T19:23:47.372-06:002014-12-24T19:23:47.372-06:00thank you--very helpful. Merry Christmas
Dianethank you--very helpful. Merry Christmas<br /><br />DianeDianeMoneyGoolsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03367983540387099100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-30923193947348267072014-11-07T10:05:38.869-06:002014-11-07T10:05:38.869-06:00Good article thank you Good article thank you glass expohttp://www.casablancaglassexpo.com/index.php/en/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-41090461271081963342014-04-04T14:18:28.698-05:002014-04-04T14:18:28.698-05:00hiya, my name is Josh, I am focused quite intensiv...hiya, my name is Josh, I am focused quite intensively on combining warm glass pattern techniques with offhad blown glass techniques, both with kilnformed glass being the end result as well as freeblown. I was wondering if you had any interest in collaborative efforts with other artists. if you do id love to hear from you!<br /><br />Josh jds35901 at gmail dot comdierwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747950538190923426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-88480923988255165952013-09-23T12:03:36.070-05:002013-09-23T12:03:36.070-05:00Thanks, Joooles :) I thought I had embedded the vi...Thanks, Joooles :) I thought I had embedded the video into the post, but apparently it got lost somewhere! It's there now!CalyxAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684801827331737275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-69078972820807927862013-09-23T11:48:54.276-05:002013-09-23T11:48:54.276-05:00I can't find the video link for Glass on Glass...I can't find the video link for Glass on Glass Mosaic Mandalas. Am I just missing it or could you point me to it. Thanks,Joooleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621273937354064880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-72120234577881640152013-07-20T10:35:03.854-05:002013-07-20T10:35:03.854-05:00That's a nice post sharing ideas on glass pain...That's a nice post sharing ideas on glass painting. I'd love to start my own craft too. I've been to art lately and I'm trying to find some easy <a href="http://easyday.snydle.com/glass-painting-designs.html" rel="nofollow">glass painting designs</a> that I can try as beginner. Thanks for sharing ideas.<br /><br />Cheers xxxx<br />JessAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00765244514258783170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-4341929343513844482013-07-19T10:32:41.659-05:002013-07-19T10:32:41.659-05:00Thanks, Margaret :)
I really enjoy working with ki...Thanks, Margaret :)<br />I really enjoy working with kids and introducing them to glass. They always have a great time with it and come up with some really great ideas!<br />CarrieCalyxAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684801827331737275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-1390308738605452482013-07-18T23:51:28.719-05:002013-07-18T23:51:28.719-05:00I was looking for earring wires and saw you web pa...I was looking for earring wires and saw you web page. Then I saw your blog. I liked the idea of the glass. Do not have the funds to do but find it interesting.<br />More even than all that, working with the Girl Scouts. This is near and dear to my heart. I have not done it in years, but I am a great fan of Girl Scouting. Thank you for caring. <br />Loved the pieces in your album.<br />M LaneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883597938379618315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-15213063333416007032013-07-10T13:18:21.794-05:002013-07-10T13:18:21.794-05:00Thanks, Anna :) The kids usually don't cut the...Thanks, Anna :) The kids usually don't cut themselves as much as I do! And, they are reminded every session that "Glass Is Sharp!" It's kind of my mantra when I work with kids. It's funny how easily you can forget that you're "playing" with broken glass.CalyxAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684801827331737275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-58144481551282500042013-06-11T13:23:34.331-05:002013-06-11T13:23:34.331-05:00Really good to see children getting involved. In E...Really good to see children getting involved. In England we have such crazy Health and Safety legislation that I'm surprised when they let anyone even touch glass making tools.<br />Great stuff!<br />Anna@BohaGlassBoha Glasshttp://www.bohaglass.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-15235844647916798862013-04-15T09:30:53.927-05:002013-04-15T09:30:53.927-05:00If you mix the paints, you will get the expected r...If you mix the paints, you will get the expected results...for example, red + blue = purple. If you add white to that, you'll get a lighter purple. The best way to find out what will happen is to play! I give you permission ;)<br />A great book for exercises in color theory is this one: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1585422193/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&CalyxAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684801827331737275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-52424273572546376392013-04-08T14:25:59.262-05:002013-04-08T14:25:59.262-05:00Can the paints be overlapped? For example, if I la...Can the paints be overlapped? For example, if I laid down red and then did a brush stroke of blue over it, would it yield red, blue and purple? thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-13372193571540860822013-01-30T12:02:06.913-06:002013-01-30T12:02:06.913-06:00Thanks for sharing your process - I loved reading ...Thanks for sharing your process - I loved reading it and it has stimulated my creativity to try your process - I'm thinking of incorporating it in my metal form folding jewelry - I will definitely come back to read more of your tutorials. thanks Barbarabarbarago2012https://www.blogger.com/profile/08032469682044460176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-75253910504509856772013-01-16T14:18:34.296-06:002013-01-16T14:18:34.296-06:00Glad to help, Rada! There are so many cool things ...Glad to help, Rada! There are so many cool things you can do to add different effects using these pens!<br />CalyxAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684801827331737275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-6867063062573045842013-01-16T11:20:52.361-06:002013-01-16T11:20:52.361-06:00Oh I totally adore these. I especially like the br...Oh I totally adore these. I especially like the brown swirl one. Rada Francishttp://www.squidoo.com/beautiful-glass-sheets-dichroic-glassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-87320026307296756162013-01-16T11:18:57.720-06:002013-01-16T11:18:57.720-06:00Very cool! I recently purchased some glassline pai...Very cool! I recently purchased some glassline paints but I wasn't really sure how to use them. Thanks for clarifying. :) Your pieces look awesomeRada Francishttp://www.squidoo.com/glass-fusion-techniquesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-3787816280279366202012-07-11T20:44:04.833-05:002012-07-11T20:44:04.833-05:00Oh, Thank You! And I was just watching a YouTube v...Oh, Thank You! And I was just watching a YouTube video interview with Susan today! Synchronicity?CalyxAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684801827331737275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-40673261514164949992012-07-11T15:23:14.134-05:002012-07-11T15:23:14.134-05:00The pieces that you refer to in the photo above ar...The pieces that you refer to in the photo above are actually cast with furnace glass by Susan Gott in FL. Her studio is Phoenix Studios.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-69791977515220097652012-02-27T14:16:42.622-06:002012-02-27T14:16:42.622-06:00Thanks, Christy! It was a fun class, and I think t...Thanks, Christy! It was a fun class, and I think the plates turned out really well! They are finished and I'm getting ready to email everyone to let them know that they can pick them up after tomorrow afternoon sometime...CalyxAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684801827331737275noreply@blogger.com