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The Everything About Decorative Glass Website, CraftingGlass.com, Creates “Glass Artist Of The Month” Feature Article Section

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Lakewood, OH (PRWEB) September 29, 2009

Gerald (Jerry) Smith says, “Some of the most beautiful art in the world is found in works of glass”. Jerry says his aim is to show this beauty to as many people as possible in the space and time he has available on http://www.craftingglass.com. So to help spread the knowledge and appreciation of glass art he is enhancing the Crafting Glass web site by adding a feature article each month about a special glass artist: “A glass artist of the month”. The artists chosen will each work in one or more of the following categories: Glass blowing, fused glass, stained glass, etched (or carved) glass, dichroic glass, and glass beads. Jerry has several recognized artists in mind for the first few articles. He is asking that any artist interested in appearing on the web site contact him and be willing to make available to the web site articles or videos they have made. New artists in the glass arts are also welcome to apply for inclusion.

Crafting Glass first appeared on the web in July of 1998, so Jerry celebrated his first full year of internet success in August. Views of the site are increasing each month and are expected to reach over three thousand unique individual visitors per month soon. The web site also gives a viewer a glass glossary (or index of glass terms) a resource more complete than usually found on other glass related websites (see http://www.craftingglass.com/category/glossary). Although they don’t fit in the field of “art glass”, ordinary glass windows (buying, installation, and repair/maintenance) are often covered on Crafting Glass as well as the decorative glass objects. One unique feature of http://www.craftingglass.com is the purposeful lack of advertising on the site. Although there may be some limited advertising here in the future Jerry chose to avoid advertising and “spam” while building the web pages.

Jerry invites everyone who loves beautiful glass in all its many and varied forms to come and visit soon. He says “constructive suggestions and comments are welcome”, “visit soon and often”.

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Any tips for stained glass art?

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Question by cottonlily84: Any tips for stained glass art?
I want to learn to do stained glass art and I’m starting to research it. One thing I don’t quite understand is if most crafters buy pre-colored glass, create their own (with chemicals) or paint their glass. I’m also looking for more info on framing the glass as an actual window as opposed to framing for hanging.

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Answer by Ken B
Most people buy art glass, which is colored all the way through. I think you would be unhappy with the painted on stuff. Here is a website that will give you some tips on getting started. It is a great hobby.

http://www.hobbies-and-pastimes.com/stainedglass.html

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Q&A: I want to know how to tell if a glass egg I bought at a yard sale is a real fenton art pedistal egg?

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Question by Lisa R: I want to know how to tell if a glass egg I bought at a yard sale is a real fenton art pedistal egg?
This egg is glass with hand painted by: mike lemon written on the back. It also has a sticker on the back that says Fenton 1989. It is made with a pedistal attached also made of glass. Its white irridesent
with pink and purple tulips painted on one side. I would like to know its value also. I got it at a yard sale for .25 cents. I have already tried looking on Fenton art glass website, but I could not find any thing listed with that date. I dont know any other way of looking it up on the web.

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Answer by Ridhima
u should take it to an artist. he will tll u the write thing. morover u can show it to ur any family member who is professional

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1020 Glass Art and Decor Expands Art Lighting, Chandelier Art Collections, and Adds American Artist

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1020 Glass Art and Decor Expands Art Lighting, Chandelier Art Collections, and Adds American Artist











Hospitality Art Chandelier Lighting Installations Increases


Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 14, 2011

Known for their vast selection of hand blown glass art from around the world, increased demand for new and deferred residential and commercial renovations projects has led 1020 Glass Art to seek out new domestic artists and glass art houses to feature at their flagship location in Downtown Austin’s 2nd Street District. The stronger economy has revived consumer confidence, new construction, and long dormant projects aimed to more luxury glass art chandelier lighting and premium sculptures accenting homes, commercial and hospitality installations.

Always seeking to provide inspired, original glass-work to both customers and interior designers alike, 1020 Glass Art (http://www.1020glassart.com) has succeeded in their nationwide search and added many new product lines to both their on-line and in-store selections.

This spring 1020 Glass art has added beautiful bowls and sculptures from Vitrix Glass; stunning hearts, crosses, and stars from Luke Adams; elegant bowls and platters from Hudson Beach Glass; splendidly detailed vases and urns from Art of Fire; intricate, recycled glass bowls from Engler Glass; and show-stopping sculptures of incredible design and craftsmanship from Austin Art Fair’s Best in Show Recipient Infinity Art Glass.

Additionally, 1020 Glass Art has been hard at work searching for new lines of hand blown glass chandeliers to complement their existing line of nova bloom and cascade glass art. To meet the demand of their customers, 1020 is pleased to introduce two new chandelier lines of timeless quality and style.

About our new Glass Art Chandelier Collections:

Venetian Chandeliers: Gorgeous old-world design combined with American charm and sensibility, 1020 Glass Art’s new Venetian glass art chandelier (Murano inspired lighting) line comes in a variety of styles and eye-pleasing colors. Whether you are looking to make a dramatic statement, or simply looking for that elegant final touch to complete your home, 1020 Glass Art has a Venetian chandelier tailored to fit your lighting needs.

Andrew Brott Art Glass Chandeliers: After twenty six years of work, Andrew has developed a style of design and execution based on creation and death, life and decay, destruction and erosion. Andrew’s designs are always changing and evolving to fulfill different purposes, thus creating a natural and living aesthetic. Andrew’s glass art chandeliers and lighting are inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, uniting aesthetic and structural elements into a unified whole with breath taking craftsmanship and premium art lighting design.

About our new American Artists and Glass Houses:

Art of Fire: Located in a renovated dairy barn in Montgomery, Maryland, the five different glass blowers at Art of Fire perform each step of the glass making process themselves. No molds are used in their free blown, off-hand technique. Each unique piece is a product of years of experience and expertise.

Vitrix Glass: Passionate about bringing craft and design together to give each piece its own character, master glassblower Thomas P. Kelly trained under Thomas Buechner III in Corning, New York. The work of Vitrix Glass Studio has been collected, exhibited and published internationally and can be found in galleries across the U.S., Europe, and Japan.

Luke Adams Glass: Luke Adams is a studio glass artist working in Norwood, Massachusetts. L.A. Glass is known for its vivid, wild colors and simple, beautiful shapes.

Engler Glass: Each Engler piece is designed and made by Dylan and Amy Engler in Columbus, Ohio using flame working, kiln forming and cold working techniques. In the past year Dylan and Amy have won six awards for their newest work including first place and best in show.

Hudson Beach: Established in 1987 in an old ice factory, Hudson Beach glass is hand cast with a characteristic chill wrinkle. Hudson Beach Glass is made with found-object molds and textured materials. Available in either a semi-translucent or opaque finish, Hudson Beach’s glass comes in a variety of colors inspired by precious stones.

Infinity Art Glass: The perfect marriage of both art and science, Scott Hartley’s intricate blown glass is made from a furnace that runs 24 hours a day, 365 days per year near Kansas City, Missouri. Scott pours himself into his work and makes designs of all colors and sizes in paperweights, sculptures, fish, and much more.

Located in Austin, Texas, 1020 Glass Art is delighted to feature these new American artists and continues to search out more high-caliber artisans from this country and around the globe.

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Where can I buy original glass art by Tennessee artist?

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Question by CutieMatuaMommy: Where can I buy original glass art by Tennessee artist?
I am making a beautiful and unique mobile for my baby. The theme is based on original and unique works of glass art (blown, stained, etc.) from each state that I’ve been to while pregnant with my baby girl. I’ve found a couple stores in the West End that sell the kind of pieces I am looking for, however those pieces were not made in Tennessee or by Tennessean artists. I appreciate any help with artist names, sites, stores, etc.

Other states I’ve been to while pregnant:

Hawaii
California
Arizona
Colorado
Ohio

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Answer by Karen R
There is a place in Chattanooga on the southside but I can’t remember the name of it.

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What are the pseudo materials used to make stained-glass-like art?

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Question by Kris Ann: What are the pseudo materials used to make stained-glass-like art?
I want to do some glass art with my teens. There were some materials that my husband use to use that would simulate stained glass. It was a black sustance that you “draw” onto the glass, let dry and then paint. Anybody know what I’m talking about?

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Answer by Excel
I don’t know what you’re talking about, but I can tell you what my high school art teacher did. She had us bring picture frames that still had the glass in them. Then we got our patterns ready. After that, we used colored glass plates (you can find these at Hobby Lobby for around $ 4 a plate). We had to cut our pieces out of the plates (she usually had the plates cut into 4 pieces already, as they were large plates). Then we glued the pieces we cut onto the glass from the frame, in accordance with our patterns. Afterward, we used black grout to fill in the gaps between the pieces. Hope I’ve helped!

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Who are the masters of glass sculpture and fine art glass, and what are the titles of some of their works?

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Question by timothy: Who are the masters of glass sculpture and fine art glass, and what are the titles of some of their works?
I have become interested in art glass.
Art glass, and sculpture-like works of art rendered in the finest glass.
Who are some of the masters of this art,what are the titles of some of their works, and where are some of these works on view?

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Answer by ukquilter
If you go to wikipedia and type in ‘Art Glass’ the history and names of the greatest designers will come up. You can also try www.artglass.org for information.

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Q&A: glass art??

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Question by Adriana: glass art??
i’ve taken a suddened interest in glass art. does anyone have any good sites about information and hisotry or about artist?

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Answer by packinheat2u
Go to google.com and in the web tab search glass art. It’ll show you dozens of sites about glass art.

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