Today I am looking at a fun video by Etsy Shop, Copious Glass.
If you can’t see the video, CLICK HERE
Fumed Amber Glass Ornament with Wrap and Rake Design by Copious Glass
Fumed Amber Glass Ornament with Wrap and Rake Design by Copious Glass
Today I am looking at this adorable window film, ORKIDE, by Strössel Design.
Orkide Window Film by Strössel Design
Orkide Window Film by Strössel Design
Orkide Window Film by Strössel Design
The window film clings without glue. Easy to apply, remove and reuse. The translucent film allows daylight in but cannot be seen through, creating complete privacy in your home.
– Strössel Design
It is Election Day. You’ve studied the candidates and have made your decision. It is time to cast your vote:
Not quite as important as a glass vote, there are many important elections taking place today.
I don’t know about you, but I’m happy to see the whole thing over with.
Today I am looking at Fishgraal.
A variation of the Graal technique is Fishgraal, invented by Edvard Hald in the 1930s. A design is painted on the glass, a green layer in this case, with liquid bitumen. Then, all the green layer which isn’t covered with the pattern is acid-etched away, so that the pattern stands out on a clear background. Then it is reheated to 400-500 degrees Celcius and carefully covered with another thick layer of crystal. The name, fishgraal, comes from the fact that the first collection featured fish. The designs are more detailed and the piece is not expanded, as they are in other forms of graal, so the designs are not distorted.
Edvard Hald (1883-1980) for Orrefors
Edvard Hald (1883-1980) for Orrefors
Edvard Hald (1883-1980) for Orrefors
Today I am looking at a Chinese Snuff Bottle. How beautiful is this delicate Chinese inside painted snuff bottle? This bottle is currently listed on the LiveAuctioneers website.
Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle available at LiveAuctioneers.com
Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle available at LiveAuctioneers.com
Lot 386
Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle
Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Well detailed, early 20th Century Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle; of rounded rectangular form: with continuous landscape design and figures in a boat, signed and with seal (tiny chip to foot); H: 2 3/4″
– LiveAuctioneers.com
I had a week full of ups and downs.
photo via Pinterest.com
The good news is that I had lots of wonderful people to share the ups and downs with me.
What are your plans for the weekend? I will be trying to work my way through a very, very long list of things that need to be done. Wish me luck!
I’ll see you back here on Monday.
Patricia
Today I am looking at California artist, Troy Corliss. I saw a photo of one of Troy’s installations last week and wanted to learn more about the artist and his work. One of Troy’s recent projects, Aspen Grove, caught my eye and I wanted to share it with you.
“Aspen Grove” by Troy Corliss
Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, Radiation Lobby
commissioned by: Tahoe Forest Hospital District. Truckee, CA 2012
photo credit: Troy Corliss
“Aspen Grove” by Troy Corliss
Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, Radiation Lobby
commissioned by: Tahoe Forest Hospital District. Truckee, CA 2012
photo credit: Troy Corliss
“Aspen Grove” by Troy Corliss
Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, Radiation Lobby
commissioned by: Tahoe Forest Hospital District. Truckee, CA 2012
photo credit: Troy Corliss
I love the beautiful, restful colors used for the fused glass leaves on this project.
To learn more about Troy Corliss, this project, or any of Troy’s other great looking projects, CLICK HERE.
I have something very important to say to you today…
photo via Pinterest
I hope you have a Happy Halloween. Don’t eat too much candy.
Dear Looking At Glass Readers,
I am currently searching for a new moderator for the GlassChat twitter chat. I’ve got a lot of irons in the fire these days and sadly have decided that I’ve got to let some of them go. I can not tell you how wonderful it has been to organize these twitter chats. I can promise that you will meet the most amazing people as moderator of the chat.
Are you a natural leader who loves getting to know people? If so, you will find being a twitter chat moderator fun and helpful for your business.
The chats take place on the first Thursday of each month, 4pm ET, 9pm UK.
If you are interested in becoming the next moderator of the GlassChat or have questions about the chat, please email me.
I feel like we all could use a little humor today.
The U.S. is preparing for a storm that is scarier than any Halloween ghost or goblin. I’m feeling the need for a little relief from the stress. Humor is just what I do when I get stressed. So, I’m starting the week watching this hilarious video by Peter Layton London Glassblowing funny man and coldworker, Anthony Scala. I’m sure you will enjoy An Idiot’s Guide to Coldworking!
Thank you, Anthony!
If you are preparing for Hurricane Sandy and the resulting storm, please take care and be safe.
Today I am looking at a spider web suncatcher that is available on Etsy by Blue Fish Studios. I wish I had this suncatcher to hang in my windows this weekend. I think it is perfectly haunting. Mwahaha.
Stained Glass Art – Spider Web – Suncatcher Window Panel, Blue Fish Studios, Etsy
Stained Glass Art – Spider Web – Suncatcher Window Panel, Blue Fish Studios, Etsy
I’ll be working on my Halloween costume this weekend.
This photo reminds me of a trip many years ago to San Francisco and a fun-filled night at Beach Blanket Babylon. If you don’t have a clue what I’m talking about, CLICK HERE for the Beach Blanket Babylon 2012 promo video.
Are you getting ready for Halloween? I hope you have a devilishly creative weekend.
I’ll see you back here on Monday.
Patricia
My name is Patricia Linthicum and I love design. I adore creative function and form using glass. This blog is a place for me to explore and share glass used in interior design and architecture.
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