Simply Embellish

My patchwork bowl was one of those selected by Simply Embellish as a favorite fused glass pick from Etsy. I made this bowl last fall and am hoping it sells this weekend at a benefit show I'm participating in!

Red Stripe Overboard!

I like to slump bottles in my kiln for use as serving trays, spoon rests, and hanging objet d'art. They don't always turn out as expected. In fact, I've ruined a few perfectly beautiful bottles this way.

Recently, I thought my kiln's goose was cooked for good when I opened the lid and saw this lovely little mess.

Lessons learned?

1. Kiln-wash the bastard kiln once in a while.

2. If a bottle seems like it wants to roll, it probably will right after you close the lid of your kiln (even if you think you have it stabilized with a piece of kiln shelf paper).

3. The enameled labels on Red Stripe bottles don't burn off when fired.

Huzzah!

Upcoming Events

Yaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwnnnn..... sstttttttttrrrrrrrretch.

*Rubs sleep-filled eyes*

G'mornin ya'll. It's been a relaxing (ha!) few weeks avoiding glass for me. But now it's on bitches!

Come see me and my wares at these upcoming events:

Handmaiden MPLS Makeout Show
Sunday, February 10, 2008
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
VFW on Lyndale at Lake

Craftstravaganza
Saturday, April 26, 2008
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Fine Arts Building

Between now and then I'll be in my top-secret lab fabricating all-new stained glass panels. Shhh!

No Coast : End Scene

The big event is over... whew!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to shop or say hi. This year's event allowed for a bit more breathing room as shoppers were pretty evenly spread out over two days. I actually had a chance to do some shopping myself.

I'd like to give a shout out to some of the vendors I patronized this past weekend:

• EKRA
• Maybe You Should Die
• Pink Sparrow
• Small Motor Designs
• Soy Made Scents
• With Remote

My absolute favorite is Phineas P Pooterbutt Productions. I adore his polymer clay (yes, polymer clay) figures! Check 'em out.