January Glass

I have three pieces for sale at a small art center, Riverfront Arts, in Steven's Point. It is a garden in art show. Last year I sold two out of the three pieces that I exhibited during this show. I'm excited to see how this year goes.

I've been working on some new glass pieces. Today was a round blank for a bowl using some lovely green colors. This is in the kiln now. I look forward to opening the kiln tomorrow morning.

 






I also have played with Leatherbow's crackle technique recently. I have had mixed results, but I learned a bunch and will keep trying this technique.

Here is a bowl that mostly turned out. The back is a bit ugly.

I have also been working behind the torch. This month's challenge from the beginning lampwork Facebook group is to make snowmen, trees, and penguins for a small diorama. Here are a few of my first beads.

I also have just completed the 40 bead challenge. This challenge is to make 40 dot beads with regular rods and no tools. It teaches heat control & creativity, and is great practice. Here are my beads -

Keeping the kilns warm,

~ Julie