tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75579395210388927662012-01-20T12:25:31.096-06:00Where I divulge the inner workings of my glass studio...talking techniques, sharing pictures, and documenting the processes of glass art.<a href="http://www.calyxann.com">CalyxAnn.com</a>Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.comBlogger2511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-45265595039859033172011-12-13T22:11:00.000-06:002011-12-13T22:11:56.002-06:00

For the second session of fused glass snowflakes this year at the LUX Center for the Arts, we weren't at the LUX! Winterfest 2011 was in full throttle at the LUX, so we were fortunate enough to be able to use a conference room at Ayers and Ayers, Inc. The facilities were incredible, as it's a LEED certified building structure and just has some pretty amazing technology! I was not the only

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The fused glass holiday season has begun  at the LUX Center for the Arts!    My first group of students for the season was ready to jump right in! I got lots of great photos of them all working...Since all of the students are newbies and it's a short family class, the easiest way to get started is to use mosaic nippers and cut strips down to glue together in a snowflake pattern. Getting

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Making these glass link bracelets is somewhat addicting, as I pull out the frit, the molds and the scale to play a bit of mad scientist!   After pulling out my supplies (spoon, cups, scale, frits and molds), I begin mixing up colors depending on my mood. Sometimes my inspiration is a flower, or a dress, or even wedding invitations! BUT...    I don't always have the color I'm

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To celebrate Omaha's Lauritzen Gardens 10th Anniversary, Jun Kaneko has many of his wonderful large scale ceramics on display throughout the grounds. My husband and I were lucky enough to catch the exhibit before the closing. Although I was a horticulture major in college, I'd never been to the Lauritzen Gardens. I graduated and moved away from Nebraska before the botanical gardens in

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Got a bunch of clear glass scrap & wish you could dress it up a bit? Need a bunch of color, but can't afford all of them? I love using Glassline paints to create patterned glass and this technique is one of the easiest ways to get a complicated look. Shake the bottles well and add water if you need to thin them out. Use a skewer if you need to stir. I always start my line in an extra

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My great friend, Malindi, recently got married to her soulmate, Michaela. They're so cute together. It was a beautiful ceremony and a great party afterwards. I made them a little extra gift for their wedding that tied in the colors of their special day. So, they can wear these buttercream and blue bracelets and think back to the night they made their bond official. Love you girls and have a

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This year's Slumpfest (the 2nd Annual) at Slumpy's in Belmont, NC was an absolute blast! The 2 day workshop focused on Pattern Bar Techniques, Layered Dichroic Tiles for Jewelry Making, and Frit Painting with NO Days Liquid Fusing Adhesive. Nicole picked me up at the airport; it took a few texts and phone calls to find out that we were actually standing right next to each other at the

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...over at ChristyNelson.net! I've been teaching some dichroic jewelry making classes lately, and one of my crafty and technologically savvy students just posted a tutorial on how she finished up her ring using No Days BailBond and her dichroic cabochons from class. Go check it out, now! Also, there are a few classes coming up where you can learn how to make your very own dichroic glass

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Thought I'd share the video I finished a week or so ago. I watched it again tonight, and I think it turned out pretty well!It's a fairly concise description of the whole fused glass process for making a slumped platter with frit. So, if you're curious...check it out!:)Chance Encounter (1970)by James Flora (1914-1998)www.jimflora.comused by permissionhttp://jimflora.blogspot.com/http://

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"Glass for Trixie Kitty" Party - In this short workshop session, I invite you and a few friends over to play with glass. My poor kitty, Trixie has bad genetics, and nearly all of her teeth need to come out. If the teeth don't come out, her jawbone may get infected. Then, there's risk that her jaw could break. Wish there was an easier fix. We even brushed her teeth for the last year. Didn't

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Cutting strips of glass on the Morton Portable Glass Shop Arranging the strips into a pattern Dams arranged in the kiln to prevent glass from spilling into the interior of the kiln Four pattern bars with patterns and one random bar at top. Slicing the pattern bars with a wet tile saw and a special diamond blade from HIS Glassworks Trixie Kitty helping with the layout of the

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Remember this post from February? Yeah, neither did I, apparently! I began documenting the process of creating this fabulous mirror for the "Stars Are Out" gala supporting the Memories in the Making art program for the The Independence House (a care facility in Lincoln, Nebraska) and the Nebraska Alzheimer Association. Then, I got really busy with about a hundred other things all at once! Well,

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Finally got around to making a little video short/slideshow showing our spring fused glass class at the LUX Center for the Arts. Everyone had a great time and can't wait to do it again...after summer vacations are over!

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Click here to view this photo book larger

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Since coming home from the Glass Craft and Bead Expo in Las Vegas in April this year, I've been wanting to create some Glass Links jewelry using the Oval Links casting mold from Colour de Verre. I saw so many ladies walking around with their creations. But when I stopped by Jayne Persico's booth, I was so inspired by her creativity that I had to order my supplies immediately!So, I've been madly

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Begin by cutting strips of fusible glass: You can use mosaic nippers to cut some strips into single layer squares for smaller globs.Stack other squares into two and three layer stacks and place on a prepped kiln shelf.Fire the glass squares up to 1500 degrees Fahrenheit and hold for 8-10 minutes.In a small kiln (like my Caldera), I go AFAP (as fast as possible) to 1500 and hold for 10 minutes

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I've begun documenting my mold collection so my students can visualize the molds that are available for them to use. Since I teach at a location away from my studio and have a hefty load to cart along to the class as it is, this is a much easier way to let them select molds.Then, I decided, I should probably just document the whole collection so that I can visualize what I've got a bit easier, as

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Last week in class, we painted on glass with Glassline paints. This week, we experimented with painting on glass with frits using No Days Liquid Fusing Adhesive, Spectrum sheet glass and Uroboros fine frits. We used the techniques on the project sheet available on the No Days website to make fused glass coasters...but we slumped them to make cute little plates!I took a little video of my students

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This week, we continued our exploration of fused glass by playing with paint on glass. While painting on glass is an extremely old technique that is traditionally used with stained glass windows, it's begun to edge it's way into fused glass as a way to incorporate images, patterns and designs into fired glass pieces. We used Glassline Paints applied directly and with brushes, as design lines

CalyxAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07684801827331737275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-38067779358084159982011-04-16T22:09:00.005-05:002011-04-16T22:37:24.667-05:00

The first session of the Fused Glass Class at the LUX Center for the Arts began last week, and the students have their pieces back. We explored dichroic glass, and tack versus full fuse. So, without further ado...The students created a few small pieces with dichroic glass, the coating on clear. I encouraged them to place the dichroic with the coating side up and the coating side down. Before the

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During the month of February, I was able to participate in a program with the Homestead Girl Scouts in Lincoln. I was once a Homestead Girl Scout myself, and would have loved to participated in an art program like this one!I met with a group of sixteen girls on a Friday night. I explained the process of glass art, a bit about the considerations to keep in mind while working with glass, some

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I've volunteered to participate in an upcoming fundraiser for The Independence House (a care facility in Lincoln, Nebraska) and the Nebraska Alzheimer Association for their arts program, which engages the residents with various art projects. We, the artists, have each chosen a piece of artwork created by a resident and will be creating a companion piece to be auctioned off at the spring gala. I

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Curing BailBond in an OvenAfter I finish with a dichroic glass tile project, I end up with a bunch of cabochons that are awaiting bails. However, I HATE using two-part epoxy and adhesives, in general. That is...until I discovered No Days BailBond. It's a heat set adhesive. There's no mixing noxious chemicals and it's easy to clean up. PLUS, if I decide that I need to change out a bail or use the

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I've been wanting to try this technique for ages, and well...I finally found the time to pursue it.My uncle picked up a stainless steel rack from Bed, Bath and Beyond and some stainless steel wire from the local hardware store. He wired the rack for me, and I stacked it in the kiln.I've got a good 5-6 coats of Bullseye kiln wash on my shelf, and brushed a bit of kiln wash on the posts as well,

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This post is a continuation of a tutorial on layering dichroic glass to make gorgeous fused glass jewelry. For the first part of the tutorial, check out this post...So, the layered dichroic tile came out of the kiln and looks wonderful. I usually let it sit for a few weeks so I can enjoy the full effect of all that sparkle :)After I've got an eyeful, it's time to think about cutting this baby

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*** Calyx Glass SHOP CalyxGlass ON ETSY | UPCOMING CLASSESHappy New Year!!Hope everyone’s 2011 is off to a great start! I’ve got a lot to update you on, but I’ll try to keep it brief... Upcoming Exhibit:“Earth’s Treasures”I’ll be joining artists Elizabeth Rieke (oil paintings) and Aimee Poor (photography) at the Immanuel Fine Art Gallery for an exhibition running from January 13 through

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Thought I'd let everyone in on my super duper Black Friday through Cyber Monday SALE over at my Etsy shop!"BlackFriday" is the coupon code for 30% off your entire order!!-OR-If you input "CGGEHolidaySale" into the notes to seller before checking out, you will be able to Buy 2, Get one FREE!!!! With this option, simply load up your cart, check out, then wait for a revised invoice to be sent to

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Tonight, I'll be giving a quick demonstration of some of the upcoming classes I'll be teaching at Architectural Glass Arts (1 block South of 48th and Prescott) here in Lincoln, Nebraska. In particular, there's been a lot of interest in the Dichroic Tile for Jewelry class. It's a great way to make a bunch of gifts all in one go, because you start by making a 4" x 4" layered dichroic tile and end

CalyxAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07684801827331737275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-54439660600932352282010-10-29T17:32:00.009-05:002010-10-29T18:07:36.172-05:00

The holidays are around the corner and I've been busy listing my "quilted" fused glass coasters on Etsy. It's such a long process from start of a project to the final listing...I thought I'd share the whole process with you!The very first step is choosing a quilt block pattern and colors for the block. But, seldom have I ever used a solid fabric in any quilt I've ever sewn. I'm drawn to patterns,

CalyxAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07684801827331737275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-12344343720744742102010-09-22T21:38:00.000-05:002010-09-22T21:39:50.019-05:00

*Nebraska-Home on the...Calyx Glass“What’s in the Kiln?”September 2010 Newsletter*...Shooting Range?Upcoming Events2010 Lincoln Arts FestivalSaturday, September 25 from 10am – 6pm Sunday, September 26 from 10am – 5pm South Pointe Pavillions(27th & Pine Lake Road)Come by to say hi, and check out the new pieces I’ve been working on specifically for this show!There will be live music, art and

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The LUX Center for the Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska is beginning a kiln forming glass (or fused glass) program this fall beginning with a Fused Glass Sampler Platter Class, which touches upon glass terminology, basic glass cutting skills, techniques and materials used in glass fusing, programming kilns for firing, firing schedules, and more. The Sampler Platter class begins September 21st and will

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Click the picture to see the whole album of donated art on Picasa.The 2010 deLUX Art Gala benefit dinner and art auction is right around the corner! Check out all the great pieces donated by local artists to support the LUX Center for the Arts. Grab your tickets on the LUX's website, or call 402.466.8692.

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*Lincoln Arts Fest PreviewCalyx Glass“What’s in the Kiln?”August 2010 NewsletterdeLUX Gala piece in progressUpcoming Classes(Refer a friend and receive a 10% discount on classes offered in my studio. Make sure your friend mentions your name when they sign up! - offer not available for classes offered at the LUX Center for the Arts.)*Fused Glass Sun Catcher for Parent and Child - This is a

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dichrotic...dichronic...dichro...dichroic glass...People are fascinated by sparkly, and if it's glass, then dichroic is your mega sparkle!But, there's a lot of confusion about what dichroic glass is...Some pins I have created with dichroic accents.My first encounter with dichro was on Telegraph Ave in Berkeley. Small town girl from Nebraska visiting the craziness of Berkeley in the mid-90s. There

CalyxAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07684801827331737275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-20112112417573436142010-07-20T21:38:00.004-05:002010-07-20T21:50:19.998-05:00

There's still time to sign up if you're interested! Know a young person you'd like to come with? Niece, nephew, grandchild, neighbor kids? Bring them over and we'll create some wonderful, one-of-a-kind sun catchers!Fused Glass Sun Catcher for Kids and Parents - This is a perfect class for kids to make a personalized gift, or just to learn to (carefully) play with glass while spending some

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*Calyx Glass“What’s in the Kiln?”June 2010 NewsletterHeaded back to the hot shop!Upcoming Classes(Refer a friend and receive a 10% discount on classes offered in my studio. Make sure your friend mentions your name when they sign up!)*Kiln Casting Class - Build your own sculptural art glass piece with translucent glass.Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28, and August 4; 6pm-9pm*Fused Glass Sun Catcher

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The Sampler Platter fused glass class is officially over and it was incredibly successful! I'm so happy with the plates that my students put together!This is a detail shot of one of the plates. You can see the blue tile in the middle that was made during the frit, powder and stringer session has been capped with clear glass and accented with a tea light flame worked star-shaped stringer. As

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Tonight, we started the class period by creating a dichroic element for addition into our finished plate. I didn't snap a before picture, but it really won't make much difference as with the low firing temperature (1425 degrees F for 5 minutes) I was really just aiming for a tack fuse; something to hold the pieces in place. But, the kiln is still at around 350 degrees F, and it shouldn't really

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In this week's "Sampler Platter Class," we played with powdered glass, frits, stringers and scrap glass bits. In preparation for this class, I went to Hobby Lobby and spent an hour and a half scavenging for useful templates to use with our sifted powders. I found some little adhesive dots sheets in the scrapbook section, some plastic needlepoint canvases, a couple of orange rubber painting combs

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Here's my first sample of a new-to-me technique that I read about on FusedGlass.org. I did a quickie just to see how it would turn out and what I needed to tweak.The dried and flattened leaves worked the best, while the somewhat flattened and still limp leaves ended up breaking up a bit. I think next time I will try this with properly pressed leaves and flowers, but I'm glad I have a sample to

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-53480102646428558382010-05-04T21:59:00.000-05:002010-05-04T22:05:07.908-05:00

Before... and After...Glassline Paints and glass powders helped me to compose the newest pieces for inclusion in my next project. 4"x4" coasters and 6"x6" plates.

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-89770428955947472852010-05-03T11:50:00.000-05:002010-05-03T12:09:29.012-05:00

I just pulled my lastest samples out of "Little Miss," my Paragon Caldera kiln.I have some materials I've been wanting to play with since the Glass Craft and Bead Expo in Las Vegas last month. The first of which is the Streuter's No Days Mosaic Adhesive, which can be fired in the kiln and come off clean! I used a scrapbooking paper stamping tool to cut out the design from the No Days Adhesive

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-10365396258223265122010-05-02T01:11:00.000-05:002010-05-02T01:13:48.810-05:00

The first week of my fused glass sampler platter class pieces are out of the kiln!We worked with Glassline paints as a slow introduction into glass. I think they turned out really well.This coming week, we will be working with powders, frits and stringers. I can't wait until all the sample tiles are created and for the moment that the plates all come together!

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-85985552482279360152010-02-25T12:24:00.000-06:002010-02-25T14:06:02.131-06:00

I just finished my first "official" firing of my new Paragon Pearl 22 kiln.It's been so long since I have fired a large kiln. I'm still missing a few things from the cross country move, and my log book with all the firing schedules is probably in the same box as the missing bracelet mandrel. (But, that's a whole different story.)Here's the picture that I took this morning upon opening my kiln.

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In the rest period between Christmas celebrations and New Year's Eve, the in-laws, my husband and I took a drive to New Hope, Pennsylvania, a quaint little artsy community across the Delaware River from New Jersey. Last year, we took the trip in colder weather, and my treasure included a new wardrobe of vintage clothing from a fabulous little clothing store there, Night Bird Vintage Clothing.This

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I'm in New Jersey visiting family, and helping to clear out the coffers! We're in the basement today photographing items for my mother-in-law so she can sell them. But, while I was taking pictures, she found this great holiday themed paperweight and I had to share it!When looking at a paperweight to see how it's made, the first thing you look at is the underside of the paperweight. This allows

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While traveling through the skies to New Jersey (to visit my husband's family for the holidays), I was reading the latest issue of Glass Patterns Quarterly. I enjoy reading all the articles, but I also scour each page for the ads, as well. When I came upon the new Las Vegas Glass Craft and Bead Expo ad, I was surprised to see that I was nationally published!!See my stained glass windows? Yea!!!

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Hosted by the Etsy Jewlery Artist Guild. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital.There are some really beautiful pieces in the shop! If you're still looking for gifts for any of the women on your list, check out the EJAG Shop for some great deals and give two gifts at once!new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(8431517, 'shop','thumbnail',5,5).renderIframe();

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How's the holiday shopping season coming along? I've hardly begun, but I'm getting motivated! And I've decided to help out some other folks as well!I'm giving away this fused glass pendant with a stainless steel magnetic choker cable. The pendant measures approximately 1" x 1" and comes with either a 16" or 18" cable neckwire. (I also have 24" chains available, if you prefer.)How do you win?

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'Tis the season of craft fairs and holiday sales. Now that holiday shopping is upon us in full swing, I thought I'd point out some of the places I'm shopping which will support local people and keep the money in our own communities!Hot Shops Art Center Holiday Open House in Omaha's Old Market NeighborhoodSaturday, December 5th from noon - 8pmSunday, December 6th from noon - 5pm"Our biggest event

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from the Creative Glass Guild of Etsy!Check out some of the great things I found!!!From jsglassart,Fall Daisy Fused Glass Magnets ($14)So playful, and I love the bright colors, of course! Sure to brighten up any kitchen for the winter.From nivenglassoriginals, Blue Jay Ornament ($14) And then, there's this cute little Blue Jay just waiting to perch on your tree...he could even dress

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I started it more than four years ago, but I've finally finished putting her together! Before my evening soiree with the Lincoln Doll Club, I had but bits of troll in a bag. May I informally introduce.... Ms. TrollUp! You may not have noticed, but she's rather well-endowed. She also doesn't care much for shaving; and I totally understand that!Like teacher, Ute Vasina, I had to be different! My "

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Yes! Since I've got my photo area all set up, it's been no problem shooting some photos of everything I've been meaning to list but just never got around to. It's so handy having a spot all set up that I don't have to take down!I even got this plate listed in the shop today! This is one of my favorites for entertaining because it's got three different spots for munchies!

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-79703873717961667812009-10-23T13:27:00.000-05:002009-10-23T13:32:13.511-05:00

So, I've made the move from Napa, California back to Lincoln, Nebraska and am slowly, very slowly, getting my studio set back up. But, yesterday, I finally got my lighting and photo tent set up in it's permanent location! I actually have enough room now, that I don't have to take it down and set it back up!!! Yea!!!I was able to take a few pictures of jewelry that I've been meaning to list for a

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For the last year, I've been working with Saint Helena hot glass artist, Ed Breed. I've been learning to work with hot glass so that I can assist him in making pumpkins, glass tumblers, and vases. While he can make pumpkins by himself, it certainly is quicker and easier with an assistant. But, when making larger pieces and pieces that need to be transferred back and forth between pipe and

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-67499294574419385092009-07-09T23:23:00.000-05:002009-07-09T23:35:38.626-05:00

I made a bunch of these small fused glass pendants quite awhile back with the intention of fusing the variety of precious metal decals that I've collected. Then, I had an inspirational moment...and Voila!! I absolutely love this new design and have been experimenting with color combinations. The amber chips on this necklace work perfectly with the faceted purple glass beads, and it truly makes me

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-48944583220301546212009-07-02T22:16:00.000-05:002009-07-08T23:57:32.125-05:00

Have you ever looked at a piece of art and said, "I wonder if I could do that?"Now mind you, this isn't the question, "I wonder if I could do that and make a whole bunch to sell?!?" That is copying....I'm talking about the artist who is looking to expand the techniques in their repertoire, see's a new technique, and begins to wonder, "How could I do that?"Then, the artist tries the technique and

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with the Teeny Circle System from Morton!I just taught myself yesterday, and with some practice, I can see some new quilt pattern plates with circles!

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Another beautiful treasury, for your Easter pleasure. Full of eggs for fertility! Happy Spring!

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Yea! Check it out! I'm featured in a treasury on Etsy with a bunch of other creative Californians!

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The inspiration - a tapestry that my mom picked up onthe streets of Thamel in Kathmandu, Nepal.I started with the tapestry that hangs on the wall behind our sofa. I knew that I wanted the mosaic to mirror the quilt, but I wasn't sure of the exact design. So, first I started by cutting many, many little pieces of glass in the colors that I wanted to use. Then, I was able to rearrange them, like a

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I've been meaning to take and post these pictures for quite awhile, now. So, don't fret yourself by thinking that my gorgeous blue and orange ribbon stitched quilted plate has suddenly shattered!No, this plate is the first generation plate; the one made entirely of scrap glass, and because of that, alas, I found some incompatible glass laying in the wrong bins at the studio. However, this "

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-50444378749975708322008-11-04T01:00:00.000-06:002008-11-06T01:09:32.772-06:00

Well, it's official! We tied the knot. In a low key, almost spontaneous wedding ceremony at the "Silverado Tiki Bar" in Napa, CA, my wonderful, thoughtful, caring fiance, Todd, became my beloved husband! He is so eloquent with words that I am left almost speechless. I'm sure he knows how much I appreciate and depend upon him and the support that he gives in all of my endeavors. He puts up with

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-89037234289072285172008-10-09T14:52:00.001-05:002008-10-09T14:56:00.223-05:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } My First Attempts..., originally uploaded by CalyxAnn. My very first solo attempts at making a blown glass pumpkin. A super mini-sized pumpkin, whose introduction to the world was doomed from the beginning...It cracked as I

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-77664122096607701842008-09-29T17:35:00.000-05:002008-10-01T01:22:05.151-05:00

In researching finger painting and techniques in a prelude to my K-2 afterschool art class, I came upon some rather interesting sites that shed a whole new light upon the finger painting process.At "Another Look at Finger Painting," finger painter Mary Ann Brandt gives a fresh perspective on the ancient art of finger painting (prehistoric cave paintings and Chinese calligraphic finger paintings

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-34993629172794761652008-09-25T14:49:00.000-05:002008-09-25T14:54:27.064-05:00

It's the end of my four week session with the Ms. Brown's first grade class. We've finished our mosaic tiles and our "Making Learning Visible" books that accompany the project. Here's my presentation using Google docs (which I do like a lot!) that helps to fill in even more visual content standards for the project.

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-76825963249552730402008-08-29T15:23:00.000-05:002008-08-29T15:58:20.833-05:00

Voila!! I had recently set my Tree of Life fused glass plate aside, adding it to the pile that I had yet to photograph. I really love the aventurine green with the iridescent amber and swirly opal green/white glass. The colors are beautiful, reminiscent of summer, and make me want to do an entire series of winter, spring, summer and fall tree plates.However....when my wonderful fiance was

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-49216684308564986172008-08-15T12:57:00.000-05:002008-08-15T13:14:50.167-05:00

On Wednesday, I met with Cher Church of TalentedLady.etsy.com at Maya in Sonoma for the monumental transfer of Nipper Kilnwash, the CGGE (Creative Glass Guild of Etsy) Traveling Mascot. Nipper is part of the Travel Kitty Project, and as a team mascot, he is building relationships within the group. Honestly, I think this is the most exciting thing I've done with the CGGE!It was really a pleasure

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-31505519717497730872008-07-07T16:43:00.000-05:002008-07-07T17:20:41.173-05:00

I had a fabulous mini-vacation this past week and a half, and it feels like I was gone for a month!My dad's visiting my fiance and I in his RV, so we took a trip up north to Mendocino County to the Kate Wolf Folk Music Festival. My uncle was even able to make the trip out, and we picked him up in Santa Rosa on the way!A few of my faves:Fuel - Ani DiFrancoConservative Christian, Right - Todd

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-48515151901992268882008-05-16T13:09:00.000-05:002008-05-16T13:13:54.645-05:00

Recently, I've motivated myself to routinely practicing yoga in the morning, rationalizing that if I have three hours to play Solitaire (yes, I got a bit hooked one day), then I certainly have 20 minutes to squeeze in some yoga. Imagine if I had filled the entire three hours with yoga! (I guess that will be my next goal!)So, with that in mind, I present to you my morning workout with Jason

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-88728192453276246272008-05-01T11:47:00.001-05:002008-05-01T11:47:55.938-05:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } "Maya Star" Fused Glass Quilt Plate, originally uploaded by CalyxAnn. My newest "quilted" fused glass plate was specially made for the upcoming 2008 Lincoln Quilters' Guild, "A Quilter's Compass -- Turning freely on a Pivot

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-72457258284524306692008-04-30T21:43:00.000-05:002008-04-30T21:56:17.275-05:00

Yea!!! I had been waiting for this class to come to me for nearly a year, and finally, in March, Jayne Persico came to Michele's studio to teach her fused glass cuff bracelet class!Above is the red, orange and yellow bracelet I whipped out in the class.Below are the bracelets I have made since. It's such an exciting and invigorating experience to actually open the kiln at 1300 degrees Fahrenheit

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-13098282515909168442008-04-15T16:15:00.001-05:002008-04-15T16:18:42.479-05:00

I am officially unveiling my newest series of dishes, the "Rocky Road" dishes.Made up of several cut pieces of glass in browns, reds, and vanilla. This series is very time consuming to produce, but I absolutely LOVE the results!

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-4509403411051806972008-04-15T16:02:00.001-05:002008-04-15T16:12:59.948-05:00

Yea! I finally got to meet my baby niece, Adi! We had a fabulous open house, "Meet the Baby" shower for her, where the most popular game was, "Pass the Baby!"She's so cute, I can't stand it!!And, of course, we had a great spread to munch on for the virgin voyage of dad's plates:)

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-26815129354518633912008-04-12T10:47:00.001-05:002008-04-23T01:32:55.360-05:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } DSCI1877, originally uploaded by thumbelinacreations. "The Creative Glass Guild of Etsy (CGGE) and the etsyBEAD Street Team have joined forces for a creative collaboration challenge. CGGE members will create gorgeous glass

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-24676517320093472732008-04-10T12:04:00.001-05:002008-04-10T12:10:43.657-05:00

"Peplos Kore" by Michael Stutz, on display at San Francisco AirportMade from strips of shredded cardboard woven over a plywood armature and sealed with light resistant UV polymers, the detail in this sculpture is incredible. I saw this while waiting to board my flight to Nebraska. Definitely click on the picture and explore Stutz's site to find the full image. It's truly amazing!

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-34011465690147859332008-04-10T12:00:00.000-05:002008-04-10T12:03:15.700-05:00

I found this new(-to-me) artist while flying home from Vegas aboard Virgin Air. Posh! I explored all of the videos on my personal entertainment system, and played a few anagram games as well:)

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So, I just got back from Las Vegas, where I went for the annual Glass Expo at the South Point Casino. Not only did I see a lot of innovative materials, but I gathered a bunch of new ideas to play around with.Chihuly's Glass Flowers in the lobby of the BellagioAmong the coolest things I saw: No Days Glaze adhesives for stained glass, mosaics and fusing; Artistic Lighting Solutions, an artistic

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-13031060977879713042008-03-31T20:09:00.000-05:002008-03-31T20:39:51.703-05:00

My new niece, Adi, sketched out with Adobe Photoshop Express.There's a super cool and cheap, er...thrifty, way to upload, edit and share your photos!! Adobe, the creator of Photoshop, has put into beta a new photo editing tool that uses Flash. Simply sign up for an account, upload photos, and edit away! The tools aren't as exact, or as complicated as Photoshop, but the results are amazingly

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-10368079465026628482008-03-28T13:20:00.000-05:002008-03-28T13:27:08.410-05:00

I've been trying to find some really cool felted hair thingies, but can't quite find what I'm looking for...What to do? Well, make them myself, I'm sure! So, I've been researching the topic of felting to learn more about it and have found the coolest site with lots of great tutorials.I thought I'd share it: Woolcrafting... and the portion that I'm most intrigued with, Learning to Make Felted

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Grandma taught me to crochet when I was young, and I caught on but didn't have the attention span to finish anything (just like when mom tried to teach me to quilt - I still have the almost finished piece mounted in a wooden frame). I have been thinking that I'd like to learn to knit and re-learn to crochet with wool, so I can experiment with felting.I ran across these directions. Maybe I'll find

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So, driving home from work tonight, listening to KFOG on the radio, I hear this beautiful song being played. The guitarist is Kaki King, whom I've never heard of before. I make a mental note tha tI must check this guitarist out!Of course, I head to YouTube, because I want to share...and I don't find the song the I was listening to ("Sad Americans"), but I see some amazing footage of this girl

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Enjoy!

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Craftzine.com blog: Shrink Your TrashDIY Shrinky DinksDIY Shrinky Dink Jewelry - About.com Teen FashionHere's are some great articles I found while trying to find some Shrinky Dinks for my next "fused glass" project with kindergartners and first graders. Cool idea that I'll have to check out when I have a little more time:)And one more awesome and inspiring blog:Dabbled - Experiments in Art,

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will be taking place Saturday, April 12th (1:30pm-5pm workshop)and Sunday, April 13th (10am-12pm option to grout in studio) at M.Mitcavish Glass Studio, 68 Coombs St. Studio O1, Napa, CA 94559 (www.mitcavish.net)The workshop will be taught by Marisa Casa.The cost for the workshop/fundraiser is $50, and is tax-deductible.In this mosaic workshop, you will learn:Types of TesseraeTools and Protective

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The California Crafters Club of Etsy (CCCOE) is proud to present the entries in their February challenge under the topic of “LUCKY CHARMS”.Now it’s your turn to judge which one is the best. Polls open until midnight Thu., March 7. See below for this month's prize, 10% off in the list of shops AND a spot in one of our treasuries beginning March 8.Click through the list or see them all in one place

Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-50606624671654291692008-02-21T19:35:00.000-06:002008-02-21T19:36:51.984-06:00

Yowsers! Hot, hot, hot! Two of my all-time favorite guitarists/singer/songwriters on the same stage playing such a meaningful and soulful song. Just listen to that slide guitar, too! What a find!

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I've almost finished my leaded stained glass piece to match the stained glass project that I did with the kindergarten and first graders at Salvador and McPherson Schools. I was able to grind, lead, solder, and putty all in one three hour period! Then, I polished it up for the final clean, the next day. Now, I just need to solder some hangers on it, so it can hang from my window, instead of

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.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Out on a Limb, oil on canvas, 36" x 12" NFS, originally uploaded by Ivan Chan Studio. oil on canvas, 36" x 12" (NFS)It is our intentions that take us where we will go, and even if it seems accidental to find oneself on the

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Calyx Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370709377152439984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557939521038892766.post-67379646048424909902008-02-14T15:48:00.001-06:002008-02-14T15:48:07.333-06:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } PostmodernVenus, originally uploaded by MadArtjewelry. I just found an awesome new-to-me metal artist! Wow! You've got to check out some of her work!Check out her shop, here!

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I've found the yummiest steel cut oatmeal recipe at VeganYumYum:I've been substituting coconut oil for the margarine, and I think it adds to the flavor. Also, instead of sugar, I use 1/4 tsp of blackstrap molasses and 2 tsp of maple syrup. Enjoy!Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut OatmealServes One Hearty Breakfast Portion, Two Petite Portions 2 tsp Non-Hydrogenated Vegan Margarine1/2 Cup Steel Cut Oats1 1

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I felt the need to share this with everyone that I could! CHILDREN FED NON-ORGANIC FOOD HAVE PESTICIDES IN THE URINE A new peer-reviewed study found levels of nerve-gas like pesticides in the bodies of children who eat conventional foods. Researchers found that if a child switched to an organic

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We've finished our first project! Yea!! The kids worked very diligently and are ecstatic to have finished pieces! I got the design for this project from Hands On Crafts for Kids.Stained "Glass" Windows with theKindergarten/First Grade ClassI took the kids through the actual stained glass procedure. First, we made templates of each of the shapes. "What shapes do you see?"Then, we traced around the

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I'm a new soul, I came to this strange world, hoping I could learn a bit about how to give and take.But, since I came here,felt the joy and the fear,finding myself making every possible mistake.la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la...I'm a young soul in this very strange world, hoping I could learn a bit about what is true and fake.But, why all this hate?Try to communicate.Finding trust and love is not always

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So, wow! What a long list! And thank you for that:)and Here, too!

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I love this one! From Sloganizer.net:The goddess made CalyxAnn.

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