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Hirmer Verlag Publishers announces the release of Fascinating Glass. With outstanding photographs, the book showcases Renate and Dietrich Götze’s collection of priceless glass art originating from France, Bohemia, the United States, Germany, Italy, Scandinavia, and the Czech Republic, along with many other countries. The volume offers an in-depth, lavishly documented, and comprehensive panorama of artistic glass design in Europe and the United States that focuses on the period from 1870 to date. Also provided is an entire compendium on glass art complete with numerous artist bios, an encyclopedia of glasswork, as well as their techniques and marks. www.hirmerverlag.de  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

Franklin Art Glass Studios is excited to announce Franklin’s Ohio Glass by Oceanside Glass & Tile. Franklin’s #02337-F96, a beautiful mix of red, pewter, and white, is an exclusive, limited production-run glass that is available online and in-store now..   614-221-2972     www.FranklinArtGlass.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Covington Corp. presents its new Agglomerate Belts. Don’t let the aggressive look fool you! These belts are an excellent, long-lasting choice for grinding glass. They are currently available in four sizes and come with grits ranging from 80 to 1200. Agglomerate Belts have 7 to 10 times the life of a standard silicon carbide belt and, as always, are made in the USA!     208-609-6636  www.covington-engineering.com 

The Art of Plasma The Art of Plasma by Wayne Strattman is the first book dedicated to the medium of plasma art. Glass, gas, and electricity combine to create unique possibilities for artists. Historical techniques are now made modern in this hands-on text, revealing ways to fuse art with science to create revolutionary forms of light art. The history, theory, and practice of the plasma artist are all covered to give the practitioner both context and practical information to work within this dynamic medium. Retail or purchase inquiries: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  For individual purchases, visit www.strattman.com    617-266-8821

Wissmach Glass announces its new logo and ownership. As of April 1, 2021, Jason Wilburn and Annabelle Javier are the new owners of The Paul Wissmach Glass Co., Inc. Mark Feldmeier, the previous owner, continues to be actively involved in the company throughout the transition. Jason and Annabelle are excited to continue the tradition of a family-owned and operated company providing high-quality, reasonably priced glass. They opened a business development office and factory glass outlet in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in May. www.wissmachglass.com

The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) has announced an upcoming exhibition. On July 3, 2021, CMoG, located within New York State’s Finger Lakes Wine Country, will open Fire and Vine: The Story of Glass and Wine, a special exhibit exploring the deeply entwined relationship between wine and glass. Presenting the art, history, and science of how glass touches wine as it travels from the grape to the bottle, then to the cups on our tables, the exhibit is largely drawn from the Museum’s own holdings, the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass.

Fire and Vine will also demonstrate how the combination of wine and glass has figured into social gatherings for thousands of years from the lavish feasts of Ancient Rome to the polite society of 1700s Britain, as well as the essential experience within our food culture today. The exhibit, which runs through December 31, 2022, is organized by Katherine Larson, curator of Ancient Glass at CMoG. www.CMOG.org  

 

Bullseye Glass announces two dreamy sheet glass colors, suitable for stained glass and fusing. Lavender Opalescent is a dusty purple opalescent style (000304) and Peacock Blue is a vivid copper blue transparent (001176). Both are available in 3mm and thin, at art glass dealers and online at shop.bullseyeglass.com

 

Online live classes are available everywhere from Bullseye Glass. "Under Pressure with Ted Sawyer" shows how to use heat and pressure to transform small glass pieces into larger glassworks of exquisite thinness and color. "Prime and Program" is for new kiln users. Learn best practices for preparing a kiln shelf, working with different firing cycles, and programming a kiln. See currently scheduled classes at bit.ly/Tedol

 

Mobile Glassblowing Studios, LLC presents the Phoenix Side-Fired Furnace, which can hold one or more freestanding or semi-invested crucibles. This allows for an easy interchange of crucibles through the front door. The Phoenix can fit multiple crucibles for hot color pot applications.  229-352-9988   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.mobileglassblowingstudios.com

 

Bartlett Instrument now has the Genesis Mini, a smaller version of the company’s touch screen temperature controller. The Mini builds on the great features and reliability of previous Bartlett controllers with a friendly display, WiFi communications, improved diagnostics, data collection, real-time graphing, and more. It is also a direct replacement for some 3K controllers. Software upgrades can be done via a WiFi connection. Users can also monitor their kilns from the Bartlett website or smart phone app. Check the company’s website for more details.  888-404-9026   www.bartinst.com/kilns/34

 

Bullseye Glass is pleased to offer Field Notes, a new exhibition at The Byre, a remote complex of stone buildings in Caithness, Scotland. The exhibition features the work of Annie Cattrell, Anne Vibeke Mou, Anne Petters, and Jeff Zimmer. Through a residency and a series of site visits to The Byre, the artists have worked between Caithness and their own studios in London, Edinburgh, and Newcastle to explore ideas and create artwork for the exhibition that considers the landscape, history, and culture of the area. Field Notes will be available to view through March 31, 2021, by appointment only. Check the company’s website for more details.503-227-0222   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.bullseyeprojects.com

 

Wissmach Glass Company presents Textured Sheet Glass. Normally textures will fire away in the kiln, but the company’s textured glass is coated with a metal coating that you know as dichroic coating. This allows you to keep the textures with the help of glass paints, enamels, or mica paints. Ask your glass supplier for dichroic coated Wissmach glass.   304-337-2253   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.wissmachglass.com

 

Gemini Saw Co. has released the new Semi-Automatic Floating Tray that is now available for the Taurus 3 Ring Saw. The operator simply pulls back the easy to install, easy to use tray, places the item to be cut between the magnetic angles, and starts the saw, and the cuts will be made without operator attention. The spring on the Floating Tray, which fits all Taurus 3 saws without modification, has an adjustable tension knob so that both delicate, thin pieces as well as thick, hard pieces can be cut perfectly every time. Full information is available from Gemini Saw Company. Call or visit the company’s website for more details on this outstanding new floating tray.   310-891-0288   www.geminisaw.com

  

Wissmach Glass Company presents Reactive Glass. Glasses are called “reactive” when the metals in one glass react with the metals in another glass during firing. As a result, a fine, darker line is created where the two colors meet, which makes it possible for glass artists to create some very interesting effects in their fused glass art. Be sure to check the company’s Kiln Glass catalog for a list of reactive colors.   304-337-2253 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.wissmachglass.com

 

Bullseye Glass Co., has launched a new series of long-form educational courses that feature influential makers sharing their signature methods. The series’ first offerings are Tall Vessels with Amanda Simmons (approximately 60 minutes) and The Tapestry Project with Richard Parrish (approximately 85 minutes). These comprehensive courses are available to subscribers and nonsubscribers alike as separate one-time purchases. Now anyone unable to attend these perennially sold out courses in person can learn exactly how Simmons and Parrish work their magic.   503-227-2797  www.bullseyeglass.com

 

Glass Patterns Quarterly (GPQ) now offers a way to take advantage of all the exciting, informative classes presented through its Webinar program. Glass enthusiasts will now be able to purchase links to recorded Glass Expert Webinars™ classes that include the full chat between the teacher and students who attended the live class plus all of the PDF handouts provided by the teacher. The link allows you to view the Webinar class as often as you like on your own schedule. 502-222-5631   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.glasspatterns.com

 

Wissmach Glass Company now makes all of its glass available with a Luminescent Coating. The coated glass is similar to the iridescent coatings, but not quite the same. You can achieve different effects when firing with the coated side up or down. That makes this product ideal for reversed fusing projects and sculptures that you want to look their best from both sides.   304-337-2253   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.wissmachglass.com 

  

Bullseye Glass Co. has launched a new website for its educational video series. Ways to manage pesky bubbles, understanding why your glass broke, improving your glass cutting and casting skills, and many other topics are included in the video collection. A subscription to the library of over 100 videos is $45 annually, and new videos are added regularly. Visit the company’s website to learn more.   888-220-3002   503-232-8887   www.videos.bullseyeglass.com 

 

Skutt Kilns presents the new KilnMaster Touchscreen with built-in WIFI. Like your Smartphone, the new KMT controller navigates with just the touch of a finger and guides you through programming with full sentences, helpful icons, and dynamic navigation. Built-in WiFi makes it possible to download any software feature upgrades for free, so it’s like having a new Kiln Controller for the life of the kiln. This feature also allows you to monitor your kiln temperature and status from your smartphone. The Hinged Controller allow you to move the controller up and down to an angle that is comfortable for you to program. After programming, you can push it back down so it is out of your way and easy to view from across the room and has the same functions as the standard GlassMaster plus more.   503‑774‑6000   www.skutt.com

 

Wissmach Glass Co. has a kiln glass catalog filled with 90 and 96 COE glass for fused glass enthusiasts. Wissmach 90™ and Wissmach 96™ Transparent Sheet Glass are made for glass fusing and kiln forming. Special care is taken to make sure that all of the company’s glass is tested to fire with any other glass that is labeled 90 or 96 COE. Both lines of kiln glass come in clear plus twelve beautiful shades for 90 COE and 15 shades for 96 COE in hues that include stunning blues, reds, yellows, violets, and ambers. New colors can be created when different shades are fused together. Visit the website for more information on these and many more outstanding glass products.   3043372253   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.wissmachglass.com

 

Olympic Color Rods presents Kenova Round Blocks, part of the company’s Blockhead Blocks line of hardwood shaping tools for glassblowers. Kenova Round Blocks, named in honor of the late block master Walter Evans, are modeled on notes and interviews with Evans as well as his illustrations. They are available in three styles—Belgian, German, and Kenova Knob. In keeping with tradition, the Kenova blocks have fractional inch increments from 1‑1/2" to 5". Custom sizes are also available on request. Visit the company’s website for more details.   800‑445‑7742   206‑343‑7742   www.glasscolor.com

 

Franklin Art Glass announces its newest product, Batch ’24 Stained Glass Cement, a new cement with old roots. The company’s new stained glass cement system is the same foundation known and trusted from Inland produced by the seasoned glass professionals at Franklin Art Glass with literally decades of experience. The Batch ’24 Stained Glass Cement System will be available in late fall 2018 from favorite glass distributors. Visit the website for the latest on news and information about product availability or call Franklin Art Glass.   800‑848‑7683   www.batch24cement.com

  

His Glassworks is pleased to offer the LapDancer external faceting arm for use with any flat lap grinder to accurately and quickly create facets on anything from beads and paperweights to marbles and anything in between. The LapDancer is available in three different colors online at the company’s website and over the phone.828-254-2559   800-914-7463   www.hisglassworks.com

 

Milon Townsend announces his latest book, Advanced Flameworking, Vol. II – Dichroic Coated Glass. This new volume covers everything from learning how to use boro plate glass and how to knap it to properly heating and adhering it to other pieces of boro. These techniques open up many avenues for artists outside the glass itself. The new volume contains 2,000 photos and diagrams, 45 different dichroic applications, and detailed process descriptions.   585-315-2448     This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    www.thebluemoonpress.com

 

Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) now has beautiful transparent colored glass frit coated with quality CBS Rainbow Dichroic available in 90 and 96 COE. This is a brand new CBS product and is a great addition to any project. It is currently available in 90 and 96 COE only in these transparent colors: Amber, Blue, Green, Red, and Yellow, all with Rainbow Coating. Like the  company’s regular coarse frit, these will come in individual two-ounce tubes. CBS will also be offering a Frit Sample Set with all five transparent glass colors plus the regular clear and black frit, all with CBS Rainbow Coating in half-ounce tubes, available immediately at both CBS and your local distributors.   714-538-0888   www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

 

Cesare Toffolo presents Il Vetro a Lume (Lampworking), three books that cover artistic lampworked glass, one of the most important and ancient glassworking techniques. The three volumes contain a total of 1,086 pages and 1,170 images. Volume I by Sandro Zecchin and Volumes II and III by Toffolo are written in both Italian and English and include texts from the ancient period up to the present day on the artistic lampworked glass in nine countries. These volumes, which also describe the evolution of equipment and tools, represent a unique work of its kind and are proposed as a tool for consultation for research of the sector, for artists and collectors, and for all who are interested in these artifacts.   +39 041 736461   www.toffolo.com

 

Paragon Industries, L.P. has brought space age science into kiln production. The company’s recently acquired laser cutter means that its sheet metal parts are the best that Paragon has ever produced, since it is now able to make most of them with the laser. The laser cutter is capable of extremely fine detail, which provides the improvement of parts such as kiln switch boxes, stainless steel cases, and kiln stands. The laser also allows for more efficient production and a faster turnaround time for kiln orders.   972‑288‑7557   800‑876‑4328   www.paragonweb.com

 

Denver Glass Machinery presents the new GF-25 furnace that is perfect for the weekend warrior. The glory hole section is 12" x 15" and sits above the 25-pound crucible. It is made from a 2600°F (1427°C) vacuum cast ceramic fiber tube. The crucible section is made of 3000°F (1650°C) insulating castable. Equipped with the Pine Ridge LP-190 burner package, the furnace runs on either propane or natural gas and is mounted on a welded tubular steel stand that is equipped with leveling feet.   303-781-0980    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.denverglass.com

 

Franklin Art Glass is excited to announce the launch of its new website! You can now visit the company using any of your mobile devices, and with the new easy-to-use search and navigation, ordering online is a breeze. The new and improved online store has more products listed than ever before and has an automatic boxing and shipping calculator making your purchase ship from the company’s facility faster and more economically. While shopping for products, be sure to explore the multiple photo galleries, news stories, videos, and historical information about Franklin Art Glass Studios. To stay informed, be sure to sign up for the newsletter and follow the company on social media pages.   614‑221‑2972   www.franklinartglass.com

  

His Glassworks is now offering radiused, electroplated diamond wheels in a lower cost format. This is a perfect way for those who have always wanted to try batutto on their glass surfaces but have been discouraged by the cost to try their hand at surface grinding or for prototyping new work. These wheels can be ordered by phone or online.   828-254-2559   www.hisglassworks.com

 

Mobile Glassblowing Studios, LLC presents your ticket to creative freedom with the company’s garage accessory for Dragon furnaces. This accessory attaches easily to the side port of any Dragon. Also available is the new Little Dragon furnace. This freestanding crucible side-fire furnace allows for easy interchange of crucibles and can fit multiple crucibles for hot color pot applications. Visit the company’s website for more details on these great new products.   844‑452‑7246   229‑352‑9988   www.mobileglassblowingstudios.com

 

Covington Engineering is a leader in the manufacture of cold working equipment. The company caries a full line of grinding and polishing units and supplies. These precision-based machines are a lifelong investment with options for hobbyists and professionals alike. Covington’s newest design, the “Mini” lathe, features a true running shaft that allows engravers to smoothly carve glass. Purchase Covington equipment and supplies with confidence.   877-793-6636   www.covington-engineering.com

 

 

 

His Glassworks is proud to offer new sintered engraving diamond wheels from Dias in the Czech Republic. These wheels are excellent for surface engraving your work and come standard with 1" arbor holes for all modern lathes. Custom wheels are also available in any size, profile, and grit. This product is available online or by phone.   828-254-2559   www.hisglassworks.com

 

Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) presents the company’s new Blue Glow Pigment, which joins the CBS line of Aqua and Yellow Pigments. This 100 percent glow-in-the-dark pigment has not been diluted with any filler, making this a unique addition to any functional or decorative art glass piece. Because this glow pigment has no COE, it can be used in fusing, glassblowing, casting, lampworking, and even with borosilicate. To activate the glow, expose the glow pigment to a light source for at least one minute for a short-term glow. For longer durations, expose to sunlight. Glow times and brightness will vary, depending on many factors. Videos, information on how to use the product, and helpful fusing schedules can be found on the CBS website by clicking on the GLOW link.   714-538-0888   www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

ARTCO welcomes its hot glass customers to Gloves for Glassblowers, a shopping cart created by the company in an effort to better supply its hot glass customers with protective clothing. It is important to be able to safely handle, manipulate, and move items that are very hot as well as to protect hands, arms, face, and bodies from the heat. For over 25 years, ARTCO has been supplying hot glass artists with a full line of high-temperature protective clothing including gloves, mitts, sleeves, cover mitts, and other protective items. Glassblowers, however, are not the only people who need high-temp protection, and ARTCO also services potters, ceramicists, raku artists, people with wood-fired bread or pizza ovens, and those doing metal heat treating. The company even has crematorium supply companies as customers. An assortment of protective garments is available in several different materials, so there is one that is bound to meet everyone’s needs. When you visit the website, be sure to read the report, “How to Select the Right High Temperature Glove.” The “Contact Us” link can be used to get any answers that customers need to help them find the right product.   408-288-7978   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.glovesforglassblowers.com

 

AAE Glass presents its new, exclusive Mica Illusion Transfers that are actual mica in a decal form. These decals leave a beautiful and perfect satin metallic design on your glass. The sheets are 3" x 3" squares that can be fired between 1250°F and 3000°F. All designs are available in silver, gold, and rose champagne, can be used with any COE, and must go on prefired glass. The decals are for decorative applications only and not intended for food-bearing surfaces. Visit the company’s website for more details on this great new product.   239‑471‑7724   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.aaeglass.com

 

Northstar Glassworks will be presenting the 2018 DFO Family Reunion at Cedarville Lodge June 9–10 in Portland, Oregon. Several levels of sponsorship opportunities are available including Silver, Gold, VIP, and Executive levels. This ninth annual 2018 Degenerate Flame Off promises sponsors a popular fan base, amazing glassblowers, and a wonderful exposure for their businesses. It’s Northstar’s mission to attract the best artists in the nation to highlight their talents at this national hub for glass. Visit the company’s home page to find complete information on the event.   866‑684‑6986   www.northstarglass.com

 

Denver Glass Machinery now offers the Bartlett Genesis LT3140 Touch Screen Controller on its kilns and furnaces. The controller is Wi-Fi enabled and allows the user to monitor kilns and furnaces from a network-connected computer. Up to 12 programs with 32 segments per program can be stored. It also gives users the ability to make adjustments during a firing including adding segments, temperatures, and holding times or skipping segments. The controller is monitored with the company’s new Kiln Aid Phone App. These multiple features of the Genesis controller make it the next generation of kiln controllers with its modern and intuitive user platform.   303‑781‑0980   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.denverglass.com

 

 

Wissmach Glass Co. has added glass frit to its line of Wissmach 96™ products. These frits will be manufactured in four grain sizes—fine, medium, coarse, and mosaic. The full lines of colors will be available soon. Visit the company’s website for more details about these and all of the fabulous products from Wissmach.  304‑337‑2253   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.wissmachglass.com

  

D&L Art Glass Supply is your source for Spectrum and Uroboros products by Oceanside Glass and Tile. From art glass to System 96® fusible sheets, frit, and more, D&L has been hard at work bringing in continual truckloads of fresh inventory from the new factory. Our commitment to abundant glass inventory is job number one. The company also has plenty of “classic” original manufacturer Spectrum and Uroboros product on hand. Don’t forget that D&L also has an extensive selection of Bullseye, Kokomo, Wissmach, Youghiogheny, and much more. Visit the company’s website or call to find out more about their great selection of products.   800‑525‑0940     www.dlartglass.com/education

 

The Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA) and the Stained Glass School (SGS) have moved to Buffalo, New York, and welcome new Executive Administrator Megan McElfresh. The Association has enormous gratitude for Katei Gross, who served the SGAA and SGS for 25 years. The e-mail and phone numbers for the SGAA headquarters will remain the same. Their new address is 255 Pratt Street, Buffalo, New York 14204.   800‑438‑9581   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.sgaaonline.com

 

Mobile Glassblowing Studios, LLC (MGBS) manufactures rugged, affordable, portable glassblowing equipment. The company offers four sizes of furnace/glory hole combinations called Dragons, annealing ovens, a collapsible bench, the CAT-650 Continuous Annealing Tube, and related accessories. Since opening in 2015, MGBS has shipped over 80 furnaces to customers in the U.S. and all over the globe. From the beginning, reliable customer service and great communication have been at the core of the business. Visit the MGBS website for more details.   844‑452‑7246   229‑352‑9988   www.mobileglassblowingstudios.com

 

Evenheat Kiln introduces the new GTS 41, a large top-load only kiln. The fiber lid on the GTS 41 is constructed of Superwool fiber that weighs less than a traditional firebrick lid and makes opening and closing the kiln very easy. It also does not produce the small “stones” that are often associated with traditional firebrick designs. The lid features surface mount heating elements for maximum heat transfer plus the company’s exclusive swing view adjustable control panel for comfortable programming and use. Excellent extended handles also offer an easy reach and confident grip. Available equipped with the TAP touchscreen, Genesis touchscreen, RM3, or Set-Pro controls as well as the Quiet Drive Solid State Relay System, the GTS 41 measures 40.5" wide by 25.25" front to back by 13.5" deep. It has a full, seamless shelf and is capable of all glass firing techniques up to 1800°F, including fusing, slumping, painting, and casting. 989‑856‑2281  www.evenheat-kiln.com

 

Bullseye Glass Co. has introduced five new sheet glass styles to its lineup, completing a number of color lines and expanding others. New colors include Amber Transparent (001138), Light Bronze Transparent, Gold Irid (001409), Glacier Blue Opalescent (000104), Robin’s Egg Blue Opalescent (000161), and White, Light Silver Grey Cascade (002249). In addition, Bullseye has added a new Blue Black Opalescent frit (000102).   503‑227‑2797   www.bullseyeglass.com

 

Covington Engineering presents the company’s “Rock” It Science lapidary and glass blog for the casual and not so casual artist. Current postings for The Art and Science of Rocks include “A Backpacking Rock Hound’s Journey,” with plenty of photos of interesting rock finds, “Tumbling,” with pro tips for tumbling and polishing rocks, and “How to Find Rocks,” with tips for becoming a successful rock hound.   877‑793‑6636   909‑793‑7641   www.covington-engineering.com/rock-it-science

 

Glass Accessories International (GAI) announces the arrival of GAI Cutting Oil that is designed to make Toyo glass cutters work at their peak. It also helps to maintains cutters in the best possible condition for maximum longevity. This nontoxic, odorless lubricant flows evenly, resists rust, and won’t gum up even after sitting dormant for months. The new bottle features a pointed Yorker top that conveniently fills the cutter straight from the bottle. The oil is available from wholesalers and retailers who carry Toyo products. 714‑962‑1777   iThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.glassaccessories.com

 

Olympic Color Rods presents two new glassblowing color rods from Sun Spot. Iron Maiden offers a wide range of color that is similar to Reichenbach’s Iris Orange and Multicolor Dark. Blue Oyster Cult also offers a wide range of tones in dark to light blues and greens.   800‑445‑7742   206‑343‑7336   www.glasscolor.com

 

Bullseye Glass Co. has resumed production of chromium greens after being approved by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The allowance is sufficient to manufacture the company’s complete line of glass at full production levels, effective immediately. Bullseye will focus on making a variety of popular styles in the coming weeks beginning with Spring Green Opalescent (000126), Spring Green Transparent (001426), Aventurine Green (001112), and Light Aventurine Green (001412).   503-227-2797 www.bullseyeglass.com

 

Glass Accessories International (GAI) is now distributing high-quality drill bits specifically designed for boring through hard surfaces such as glass, granite, marble, quartz, ceramic, and porcelain tiles. The shape of the bit keeps it from “walking” when starting a hole. Designed for use in a standard drill, the GAI Speedbit features a specially formulated mix of metals and superiorly designed carbide tip that make it last longer than its competition at a great price. Sizes include 1/8", 1/4", and 3/8", with others to come soon. Speedbits are available where you buy Toyo Supercutters. You can contact the company to locate a local dealer.  iThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.glassaccessories.com

  

Olympic Color Rods is excited to announce the Bugeye Murrini Cutter. This pneumatic murrini cutter is designed to consistently cut round, rectangular, or flat material up to 3/4" thick with no chipping or jagged edges. The compact unit attaches to your air compressor and comes with a five-year manufacturer’s warranty, not including the blades or plastic shield attachment. A video showing the cutter in action can be found on the company’s website.   2063437336   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.glasscolor.com

 

AAE Glass has a new and revolutionary product, Illusion Transfers. Each sheet, handmade specifically for the glass or ceramic artist, is a handmade, screen printed design with several layers of black enamel to ensure full coverage and opacity. The transfers are created with a mesh screen on top of a special backing that allows artists to soak their enamel in water and apply to the substrate. They can be used on any COE of glass. Even dichroic can be patterned with your choice of dichroic coloring with the enamel designs to create infinite combinations of patterned colored dichroic. After firing, images are thick, opaque, and glossy black, just as if you had screen printed the glass yourself. Be sure to check out Tanya Veit’s free video class on using this extraordinary product, available exclusively at AAE Glass.   239‑471‑7724   www.aaeglass.com

 

Firelite Forms has just introduced a new revolutionary method in jewelry making. EZ4U Molds (patent pending) allow you to fuse metal wire into your glass art in one operation. This method can be used to hang or link several pieces together. Call for more details.   888‑800‑3901   941‑371‑5492   www.fireliteforms.com

 

Northwest Art Glass is excited to announce new additions to its ClearVue architectural glass line that provide some of the most popular textures used by glass artists. These new offerings include SeedVue, WaterVue, and SparkleVue and are sure to be a welcome addition to your texture palette. Call for samples and pricing today.   800‑888‑9444   425‑861‑9600   www.nwartglass.com

 

Gryphon Corporation presents the Gryphon C-40 Band Saw, the diamond band saw that is ideal for difficult projects, since it cuts through heavily rippled glass as easily as through the smoothest window glass. The thin diamond blade removes very little material as it cuts, which means that the saw has to do less work to cut through your glass, stone, tile, or other material and cuts faster and easier than saws with wider blades. The thin cut is also advantageous when cutting precious materials. In addition to the standard configuration for glass, the C-40 is also available in a version optimized for corrosive environments such as salt water and a version that is taller with additional clearance.   818-890-7770   www.gryphoncorp.com

 

Glastar presents the Model B15 Combination Wet Belt Sander and Disc Grinder. This sander has a strong 1/3 horsepower variable speed motor, sturdy construction, direct water hookup, an adjustable water spout, and easy-to-make belt adjustments. Made in the USA, it’s completely plumbed for use with either a recirculating pump or city water supply and comes with a 6-inch flush mount disc with polishing pad and three different grit belts.   800-423‑5635   818‑341‑0301   www.glastar.com

 

His Glassworks is pleased to offer the AIR-300, the newest air powered right-angle grinder from Alpha Tools. This water-fed grinder is a more compact right angle grinder with a lighter weight for longer work with less fatigue. It’s capable of working with both 2-inch and 4-inch backer pads and diamond disks for more versatility. The AIR-300, backer pads, and diamond disks can all be ordered by phone or online at the company’s website.   828‑254‑2559    www.hisglassworks.com

 

Wet Dog Glass presents Shop Dog, a way for glass artists to monitor kiln processes while they are away from the studio. Time and money can be wasted due to power or component failures that arise and go unnoticed. Now, thanks to this Web-based interface platform for remote monitoring and control of Modbus-enabled controllers, artists can connect, review, and control from virtually anywhere.910‑428‑4111   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.shopdogapp.com

 

Bullseye is adding more greens to its already vast palette of colors. All styles will be available in both double-rolled 3 mm and thin 2 mm sheets. New shades include 000221 Citronelle, 000222 Avocado Green, 000223 Mountain Green, 000345 Steel Jade, and 000349 Gray Green Opalescent glasses, as well as 001212 Deep Green, 001213 Ginkgo Green, 001422 Lemon Lime Green, and 001427 Vernal Green Transparents. Working notes for each style will be available in the “About Our Glass” link of the company’s website home page.  503-232-8887   www.bullseyeglass.com

 

Tanya Veit and AAE Glass are happy to announce the launch of the online Education Center that now hosts free videos and product tutorials as well as paid workshops covering techniques from several different areas. Select workshops include a private Facebook group for all artists who take the online workshop and offers something for every skill level. You will be able to watch your video anytime and anywhere you have access to an Internet connection and will receive PDF handouts complete with firing schedules and notes. The private Facebook feature is something Tanya wanted to include in order to give artists a place to interact with her as well as other artists who have taken the same online class. Many questions are raised and answered, and the continued access to learning has proven to be invaluable after the initial workshop. You will also earn Education Coins when you shop at the website that can be used to watch paid videos at a discount or for free.    239-471-7724   www.aaeglass.com

 

 

His Glassworks is now offering two different 3MButtercut sandblast resists in the 45 mil 507 and 35 mil models. Both are excellent for sandblasting and acid etching on your glass. The 507 material is available in 12 inch by 10 yard and 24 inch by 10 yard rolls as well as by the square foot. The 1532 material is available in 15 inch by 10 yard and 30 inch by 10 yard rolls. These products and the new 2017 catalog are available online or by phone.   800-914-7463   828-254-2559   www.hisglassworks.com

 

Northwest Art Glass is proud to announce its new Carousel Stained Glass product line. Carousel is available in opals, transparents, textures, and smooth glass. Call today to ask for a stock report and samples of this great new offering from Northwest.  800‑888‑9444  425‑861‑9600  www.nwartglass.com

 

Janice Peacock is a glass flameworking artist and instructor whose work has been exhibited internationally and is in the permanent collections of several museums. She has combined her passions for glass working and murder mysteries to create her highly successful Glass Bead Mystery Series starring glass bead maker and amateur sleuth Jax O’Connell. The novels in the series,High Strung, A Bead in the Hand, and upcomingOff the Beadin’ Path, are filled with Janice’s wit and great writing, as well as flameworking wisdom shared through the characters as they work their way through plot twists and turns. Visit her website and follow her on social media to learn more about Janice, her glass art, and her novels.  www.facebook.com/JanPeac  www.janicepeacock.com

 

Northwest Art Glass, Inc. proudly announces its Clear Architectural product line for 2017. Recent changes in our industry have left a void in the availability of clear patterned glass, but Northwest Art Glass will remain the best source for temperable architectural glass and specialty cabinet glass. Contact the company today for information on pricing and samples.  800‑888‑9444  425‑861‑9600  www.nwartglass.com

 

Glass Accessories International has debuted its new Toyo TC-70 Trac Wheel oil glass cutter, a revolutionary new wheel that features micronotches along the edge of the wheel. The notches, which are measured in microns and not visible to the naked eye, provide traction for the wheel as it starts rolling on the glass, reducing chances of the wheel skipping. Manufacturing applications using this new wheel yield a significant increase in wheel life, clean scores, and clean breakouts. Starting the first quarter of 2017, the TC-70 will be available in both Pattern and Straight blade options. Trac Wheel replacement blades will be available at the same time as the cutter and will fit all Toyo cutters that currently accept the TC-10H and TC-17H blades. A Trac Wheel option is anticipated to be available on multiple handle styles later in 2017, and pricing for the Toyo Trac Wheel is expected to be the same as other Toyo cutters with similar handles.  info@glassaccessories  www.glassaccessories.com

 

 

Paragon Industries, presents the Sentinel Smart Touch, a new optional touch screen controller. The Sentinel uses the same wiring harness as Paragon’s standard Sentry 12-key controller and can replace the 12-key on existing Paragon kilns. It can be updated through W-Fi, and custom Ramp-Hold programs can have a program title entered through the touch screen. The firing schedule can be edited during firing using Skip Step, Add Segments, Add Temperature, and Add Time. The Sentinel can also turn a kiln vent on or off for each segment of a program. Visit the company’s website for more details.  800‑876‑4328  www.paragonweb.com

 

AAEGlass.com is excited to announce that its new online Education Center is now live. In development for almost a year, this is one of the biggest projects the company has ever undertaken and will change the way glass artists learn fused glass techniques. Through the Internet from anywhere in the world you can learn the same techniques that Tanya teaches in her workshops plus additional classes. She will be offering several beginner and advanced paid video lessons that accompany the dozens of free video tutorials she currently offers. You will now be able to learn from Tanya online at your own pace in your own home or studio. There will also be paid tutorials, product videos, and marketing articles plus tips and tricks for fusing glass designed to help you grow as an artist as well as a business. The company will be offering education coins with purchases that can be collected and used as discounts for paid videos.  239‑471‑7724   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.aaeglass.com

 

Wissmach Glass Co. has many options for glass artists through its Wissmach 96™ line, which is made for glass fusing and kiln forming. Special care is taken to avoid devitrification, and all of the company’s glass is tested to fire with any other glass that is labeled 96 COE. The 96 Opaque colors include black, white, grays, blues, greens, violet, and gold. The Transparent sheets come in golds, blues, cinnamon, green, and teals. All of the colors are available with Wissmach’s Luminescent coating. Visit the company’s website for more information on these and all of the company’s wonderful offerings.  304‑337‑2253   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.wissmachglass.com

 

Creative Paradise Inc. presents three new molds. The GM196 6" Small Organic Control Drop can be used to make smaller organic slurry flowers or to slump flowers designed from patterns. The LM148 molds can make twelve 1" jewelry disks at a time for a great classroom project. The GM197 Drop Center Bottle Slump molds bottles with a deep recessed center for a dainty planter or a appetizer dish.  316‑794‑8621   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  creativeparadiseglass.com

 

D&L Art Glass Supply allows artists to present their work in style. Display plates, bowls, and panels with elegant stands are now available. These sturdy interlocking stands are designed to easily break down for storing, ship flat, and are available in two sizes and finishes. The stands and all new items can be seen on the company’s website.  800‑525‑0940  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.dlartglass.com/products/new

 

ARTCO has been serving the glassblowing community since 1985. The company, which first catered to furnace workers, has over the years experienced an expanded customer base. In 2005, it began to expand its product line even more to include products that are trustworthy and dependable, and founded the company on the concept of offering only items that they would use themselves. Their goal is to provide the best quality, selection, and service possible. Please visit the company’s website for a look at the great products available from ARTCO.  408‑288‑7978  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.artcoinc.com

 

His Glassworks is pleased to announce a new steel welded 18-gauge tabletop sandblast unit. It is now in limited availability at a low introductory price for efficiently, easily sandblasting small objects and saving space in your studio. The BT20 sandblast unit measures 20" x 18" x 28", uses 3.6 CFM of air at 50 psi, and offers a great solution for the small shop. It’s available now online or by phone. Visit the company’s website for more information or call to order.  800‑914‑7463   828‑254‑2559  hisglassworks.com

 

Gryphon Corporation has introduced a new version of its popular C-40 band saw that is designed to cut taller objects. This saw was inspired by numerous calls for a band saw capable of cutting wine bottles or other similarly sized bottles. It shares all of the features of the standard C-40 band saw, and by removing the upper guide, an additional inch of clearance is provided. The saw can easily cut through bottles and produces a straight, smooth cut. This new saw, designated C-40 Tall, is available now.  818‑890‑7770   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.gryphoncorp.com

 

Olympic Color Rods now has the BMG-04CM Graphite Marver Block from Blockhead Tools. These blocks sit on the marver not far from the furnace. Just a quick step sets your bubble, ready for another gather. Gather once, give it a quick blocking at the marver, and gather again without having to sit down at the bench. The marver block sits firmly on rubber feet to prevent sliding off the marver and is secured to a birch ply base, which will protect the block even if it does take a tumble. Best of all, a graphite marver block never burns out.   206‑343‑7336   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.glasscolor.com

Ed Hoy’s International, one of the nation’s premier art glass suppliers, has acquired Hot Head Torches. Designed exclusively for glasswork, the Hot Head Torch is one of the most cost-effective beadworking tools. This versatile torch uses inexpensive and widely available propylene fuel, making it the ideal torch for novice and budget-conscious beadmakers. It is also great for bending stringers and vitrigraph pieces as well as making Glaskolben. It is hot enough to work with most glass without charring or distorting the vibrant colors of raw art glass materials, and the enduring brass construction and simple design make it the quintessential beginner’s torch. It can now be purchased in-store or online. Visit the website for more details.   edhoy.com/contact   www.edhoy.com

D&L is pleased to offer four new professional quality lighting kits. These versatile kits are available in both wall sconce and pendant light designs. The uniquely designed molds allow the glass artist to create beautiful glass shades every time. The sconce kit includes dual candelabra-style bulb hardware as well as all of the necessary standard mounting hardware with UL listed electrical components. The pendant kits easily attach to many “off the shelf” pendant fixtures. Detailed tutorials and videos are available on the company’s website under the “Education” drop-down.   800‑525‑0940   303‑449‑8737   www.dlartglasssupply.com

 

Evenheat Kilns introduces the Quiet Drive Solid State Relay System. This new system does away with traditional mechanical relays and uses solid state relays instead. Mechanical relays wear out and fail at some point, but solid state means that there are no moving parts, nothing to wear out, and nothing to replace. Solid state also means superior heating element operation, resulting in tighter temperature control, longer heating element life, and enhanced performance. The Quiet Drive Solid State Relay System is available as an option on all Evenheat models equipped with electronic controls.  989­856‑2281  www.evenheat-kiln.com

 

Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) presents its new Glow in the Dark Decals, 4‑1/2" squares that have been added to the company’s new Glow Pigment non-COE-specific powder line. The decals come in 10 different geometric patterns. Sealed and labeled individually in plastic, each piece comes with application directions and firing instructions. CBS will also have one 4‑1/2" x 4‑1/2" decal called “Blank Canvas.” This is a solid field of glow decal that can be cut with scissors, hole punched, or even cut with a vinyl cutter into desirable shapes. Soak them in water and slide them off the paper. Made to be fired onto the surface of glass, it can also be used on ceramic, tubing, and other three-dimensional objects. The decals can also be clear capped.  714-538-0888  www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

Northwest Art Glass proudly announces its new line of Pacific Putty Products. The dark gray putty is available in pints and quarts, while whiting is available in 24 ounce containers and 50 pound bags. Specially formulated for traditional leaded glass projects, Pacific Putty is the true artisan’s choice.  800‑888‑9444   425‑861‑9600  www.nwartglass.com

 

AAE Glass now has the System 96® Color Palette Book, available only from AAE Glass. Created by Tanya Veit, this new color palette book is filled with 26 pages of design color palettes using System 96. This essential resource for any System 96 glass artist or for any artist at all has bright, vivid pictures with easy-to-read text. There is also a color wheel and color theory explanation included within the book. All book sales are final, and no returns will be accepted.  239‑471‑7724   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.aaeglass.com

 

Paragon Kilns is excited to announce its newest glass kiln, the massive Paragon Ovation-1213. Figured at cost per cubic foot, it is one of the company’s lowest priced kilns. Compared to smaller kilns, this 28" x 40‑1/2" x 13‑1/4" interior allows artists to fire large projects such as bowls or platters in one load. Artists can watch their glass projects through two peepholes or order the optional 1" x 2" glass windows. The kiln includes a heating element in the lid as well as the sidewalls for superb heat distribution and has a rugged, reliable design that is built to last. It includes dual spring-assisted lid supports to transfer the weight of the lid to a massive hinge assembly on the back of the kiln, which reduces stress on the kiln wall resulting in the long life for which Paragon kilns are famous. The Ovation-1213 comes standard with a mercury relay plus 3"-thick walls, lid, and bottom bricks, and an advanced digital Sentry 2.0 12-key controller. In addition, it uses pinless element grooves, and the long sections of wall are cemented for strength. Visit the company’s website for more details on this outstanding new kiln.800‑876‑4328   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.paragonweb.com 

 

Creative Paradise Inc. presents a new group on Facebook, Fusers of Cpi, in an effort to be more proactive and aggressive on social media. This closed group page is a place where glass artists can post images, questions, and comments about their Creative Paradise molds. New mold information, exclusive news, tutorials, and helpful tips will be posted there daily. Some of the new molds that are due to be released in March 2016 include a 12" x 12" Lady of the Woods, a 6‑1/2" diameter by 1" tall Patty Gray Round Dam mold, a large 8" x 13" rectangle mold, and an 8" x 8‑1/5" x 1‑1/2" Four Spoon Slump mold.  316‑794‑8621   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.creativeparadiseglass.com

 

Olympic Kilns presents two new slider kilns, the 314 Slider (25" x 25" x 13") and the 146 Slider (14‑1/2" x 14-1/2" x 6"), with a sliding floor for ease in loading and glass manipulation. They come attached to heavy angle iron stands. A sleek wooden handle keeps things cool while sliding the kiln floor. The kilns come equipped with an RTC-1000 12-key digital controller or can be upgraded to the new Genesis controller, both with touch screen technology.  800‑241‑4400   iThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.greatkilns.com

 

Evenheat is happy to announce the introduction of the new V8 Multi-Purpose/Vitrigraph kiln. The V8 is sized perfectly for home studios, teachers, instructors, and test kiln use. It’s capable of all firing types and techniques including glass, vitrigraph, ceramic, and metal clays, and has a stackable design that makes placement easy. The V8 easily transforms into the ultimate vitrigraph kiln with its vitrigraph base accessory. Highlights include a corner-mounted thermocouple, which means more usable floor space, and the ability to handle larger pots up to 7‑1/4", a large 2‑1/2" hole in the base for unimpeded glass flow, and ample power to get there. The V8 incorporates Evenheat’s new relay access port (patent pending) for simple, no-panel-off relay replacement. Designed with convenient use in mind, the V8 operates from a standard household plug. The V8 – Better by Design. Visit the company’s website for more details. 989‑856‑2281  www.evenheat-kiln.com

 

Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) presents two new products. CBS Glow Pigment is a top-quality powder to add to your glass projects to make them glow in the dark. With no COE, it’s fun and easy to use. CBS Border Fire Strips are in the same family as the company’s Wavy Fire Strips, the difference being that they have one straight edge and one design edge. This makes them the perfect choice for an outside border, or they can be fit together for a unique design element. As always, they come in clear and black 90 and 96 COE. Visit the CBS website or stop by the company’s booth #209 at the Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, to see all of the latest products. 714‑538‑0888  www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

Gemini Saw Co. presents a new circle making attachment for the Revolution XT Ring Saw. The Eclipse Circle Making attachment cuts diameters from 1‑1/4" to 39", with up to a 2" thickness, sets up quickly, and requires almost no complicated measuring. Simply apply a self-adhesive center button on the back of your material and position it on the pivot bar. Infinitely adjustable, your circles will be the exact diameter required. Available as an add-on attachment or a complete package with the Revolution XT Ring Saw, the Eclipse is the ideal circle-making tool. Visit the company’s website for more information.  310‑891‑0288   iThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.geminisaw.com

 

Creative Paradise Inc. has two new molds for slumping bottles and creating glass tiles. The GM170 Dragonfly Bottle Slump is 12‑1/2" X 5‑1/2" and features a large dragonfly in the center of the mold surrounded by decorative swirls and two smaller dragonflies. The GX16 Peacock Tile mold offers a way to create beautiful, color tiles with an artfully arranged spray of three peacock feathers. 316‑794‑8621   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.creativeparadiseglass.com

 

D&L Art Glass Supply is pleased to offer the new TAP controller on select Evenheat kilns. This innovative controller features touch screen technology and Wi-Fi compatibility. The large-screen, full-text display includes firing schedule titles, schedule development and selection, temperature set points, and more in an easy-to-read format. In addition, the artist is able to create and store virtually unlimited firing schedules for future use, but the TAP doesn’t stop there. It also offers on-the-fly changes during a firing, diagnostics of heating elements, cost per firing, and other desirable features. Learn more about the TAP controller and available TAP-equipped kilns on the company’s website.  800‑525‑0940   303‑449‑8737  www.dlartglass.com

 

Bullseye Glass Co. has something new to love—Streaky Frits. Caribbean Blue, White (002164), Mint Green, Deep Forest Green (002112), and White, Dark Brown (002109) are available in all gauge sizes including Powder (0002), Fine (0001), Medium (0002), Coarse (0003), and Extra Large (0005). Visit the company’s website for more information on these and many other great products from Bullseye.  503‑232‑8887  www.bullseyeglass.com

 

Creative Paradise Inc. has three new molds for fused glass artists. The GM172 13" Round Pansy Platter mold will help you create a colorful slumped floral serving dish. GX17 is a 7" x 7" tile mold for an ever popular mandala pattern. The triangular GM173 10" x 10" x 9" mold is 0.5" deep and provides the perfect way to create a representation of your favorite piece of pizza as well as many other applications. Visit the company’s website for more details on these new molds.  316‑794‑8621   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.creativeparadise.biz

 

Ed Hoy’s International now has an expanded selection of borosilicate glass. Simax Borosilicate glass, Northstar Rods, and Trautman Art Glass (TAG) have been added to the growing offerings of 33 COE glass. Ed Hoy’s now services all levels of customers from retail to wholesale. For more information please visit the company’s website.  800‑323‑5668   iThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.edhoy.com

 

Franklin Art Glass is pleased to announce two new product lines that are a perfect combination; Creative Paradise Molds and ZYP Boron Nitride Mold Release Spray (formerly known as MR-97) Both the molds and the spray may be purchased on Franklin’s website, in the store, over the phone, or via fax. The Creative Paradise product line includes molds like the ever popular wine bottle slump, square molds, frit dump molds, jewelry molds, and so much more. See the company’s website or stop in the store for more details.  800-848-7683  614-221-2972  www.franklinartglass.com

 

Bullseye Glass Co. helps glass artists and hobbyists take their creativity to wizardly places with its two new Alchemy Clear styles. Both change the appearance of silver when fired in direct contact with the glass and are available in 2 mm Thin and 3 mm double rolled thicknesses. Alchemy Clear Silver to Gold (1015) turns silver foil to gold and has a slight blue tint in cold and fired form. Alchemy Clear Silver to Bronze turns silver foil to bronze and has a slight coral tint in cold and fired form. Both Alchemy Clears are also available with a rainbow iridescent coating. Variations in effects occur based on different sources and thicknesses of silver, glass production runs, and heat work (firing times, temperatures, and multiple firings). For complete information and working notes on these styles, see the “About Our Glass” section on the company’s website.  503‑232‑8887  www.bullseyeglass.com

 

His Glassworks is now offering the newest Husqvarna 14" wet saw, MS 360. With a newly designed mounting system allowing for larger materials to pass through the back of the saw and built in 45-degree miter cutting by rotating the blade head, the MS 360 is the perfect addition to any cold shop. Saws, blade, and other accessories can be purchased online at the company’s website phone.  800‑914‑7463  www.hisglassworks.com

 

D&L Art Glass Supply now offers the Skutt Scarab Micro Annealing Kiln, which is especially designed for annealing borosilicate glass. This micro kiln has a 12" wide x 7‑1/2" tall x 9‑1/4" deep chamber, GlassMaster Controller, and stainless steel flip-up door with a cool-to-the-touch wood handle. D&L offers all four kilns in the Scarab line from the Sbarab SL and Scarab to the Mini and Micro with a size for any need. The company also offers annealing and crucible kilns from Skutt, Paragon, Aim, and more. Order today at the company’s website. 800‑525‑0940   iThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.dlartglass.com

 

Northwest Art Glass is proud to announce the arrival of Pacific Putty for leaded glass windows. This dark gray putty is available in pints and quarts at great prices. Contact us for more details and ask about whiting now available in 24-ounce containers and 50-pound bags.  800‑888‑9444   425‑861‑9600  www.nwartglass.com

 

Hollander Glass has taken wholesale art glass distribution to a new level and is now in Atlanta, Georgia. Serving Florida and the Southeast, this 60,000-square-foot facility features a 15,000-square-foot warm and cold showroom, studio, and classroom. Glass from Bullseye, Spectrum, Uroboros, and Wissmach, and one of the largest selections of decorative architectural pattern glass anywhere as well as tools, supplies, and much more are available from this new location.  877‑238‑5464   678‑904‑1136    www.hollanderglass.com

 

Ed Hoy’s Iinternational is excited to announce the opening of its new Concept Store at the company’s headquarters in Warrenville, Illinois. Glass enthusiasts can shop the huge inventory as well as enroll in classes to enhance their skills as a glass artist. The new store is open to the public, so visit today!  800‑323‑5668   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.edhoy.com

 

His Glassworks is proud to offer the new Covington Professional Lathe for glass cutting and engraving. This self-contained single arm lathe accepts Morse 3 taper spindles, so it’s compatible with all existing Spatzier and Merker cutting spindles. The lathe boasts a high torque DC motor with electronic variable speed control. This is the perfect lathe for cutting, engraving, and polishing and comes with a one-inch threaded spindle for immediate use of all modern cold working wheels. The lathe is available immediately online or by phone.  800‑914‑7463   828-2559 www.hisglassworks.com

 

Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) presents Glow Pigment. Hit it with light and watch it glow in the dark. It works with any COE glass and can be used for glassblowing, lampworking, fusing, casting, and borosilicate artwork. Visit the company’s website for a how-to video plus pricing and additional information.  714-538-0888  www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

Northwest Art Glass continues to provide a large selection of affordable choices for fusing glass artists and hobbyists including sheet glass in a range of 50 Spectrum System 96® nonstandard colors. This glass is great for mosaic and stained glass projects as well and comes in sheets as large as 24" x 48". Order a range of colors today in one of the 12x12 Small Sheet Boxes or place a larger order for larger sheets.  800‑888-9444   425‑861‑9600  www.nwartglass.com

 

D&L Art Glass Supply is proud to offer Profusion Studio’s new 1/4 Sheet Sampler Designs. These dichroic patterned glass sheets offer 10 patterns per sheet, affording instant variety. Now available are the New 2015 Design Sampler and the Best Seller Sampler. Both are available on black or clear substrate in 90 or 96 COE. These sheets are a great choice for pendants, earrings, and bracelets or as an enhancement to any fused glass piece. The Sampler sheets join D&L’s existing line of Profusion 1/4 sheet and 4x4 offerings as well as fusible decals. Visit the company’s website to see these and more.  800‑525‑0940   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.dlartglass.com

 

Olympic Color Rods introduces 24" Electroplated Diamond Discs from Molly Supply. These discs have been tested by some of the most respected cold workers in the Seattle, Oregon, area, and the feedback has been consistently positive. The discs have a magnetic backing and are available in a variety of grits from 40 to 400. All of the discs have an arbor hole of 1‑1/4". Larger holes may be cut at an additional cost. Visit the company’s website for more information. 800‑445‑7742  www.glasscolor.com

 

Evenheat Kilns now offers the TAP Touch Screen Kiln Controller on its kilns. The large display allows information to be presented in legible word form with nothing crytic or confusing. Simply respond to the screen with a touch. The TAP controller is preloaded with firing schedules for glass, ceramic, or metal clay use but also allows personal firing information for full artistic control. Designed for computer networking via USB Wi-Fi or Ethernet connections, it allows users to monitor the kiln, develop and edit programs, and perform functions from a network-connected computer, tablet, or other mobile devise. Wi-fi and Web based Apps are expected to be available by the end of 2015. Its many features include real-time graphical viewing and on-the-fly features plus diagnostic and preventative support. Visit the website to find out more.  989‑856‑2281 www.evenheat-kiln.com

 

Skutt introduces the new Micro Scarab for the flameworking artist who needs a compact desktop model that can run on household voltage. Just take it out of the box and plug it into any standard 120-volt outlet in your home or business. The interior chamber is an ample 12" wide, 7‑1/2" tall, and 9‑1/4" deep. Like all of the Scarab models, the kiln comes standard with the GlassMaster33 controller, which was designed by flameworking artist Marcel Braun to be simple to use yet completely customizable. 503‑774‑6000   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.skutt.com 

 

Coatings By Sandberg presents the Mini Double Coated Splatter Pattern that is now coated on black glass in 4" x 4" squares in random colors. Because the glass is black, it’s coated twice on one side to give it depth and variety. They are available now in 90 and 96 COE. 714‑538‑0888  www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

Ed Hoy’s International introduces the new Buddha Faces Mold from Colour de Verre. Serene and contemplative, these faces seem to radiate calm. The molds are easy to use and make two faces at one time. The finished pieces are 3-1/2" to 4" tall and can be made to almost glow by fusing a piece of dichroic sheet glass to the back surface. For more information, visit the company’s website.  800‑323‑5668 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.edhoy.com 

 

Creative Paradise Inc. has discovered that it’s possible to add frit to the bottom of textured slump mold GM124 and use a unique firing schedule to slump/texture/fuse double-thick clear onto the frit and the texture in the bottom of the mold. The company is adding a GM167 Snowman Platter and GM168 Harvest Platter to its collection to provide artists with more design options. Future additions will include a 13" round Harvest Platter and a 7" x 7" tile to match the GM168 design for a lovely set of harvest dishes.  316‑794‑8621   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..   creativeparadise.biz

 

 

Gemini Saw Co. presents the Revolution XT Ring Saw that is designed to accurately cut straight and curved paths in a full variety of materials. It is delicate enough to cut stained glass but tough enough to cut 4"-thick fused glass, leaving an edge that is close to polished. Designed as a hybrid cross between a band saw and a tile saw, the Revolution XT easily cuts radius curves and has a unique slide tray that allows for precise parallel cuts. Four sintered diamond blades are available in double- and single-sided versions that each come in standard and fine grit. A one-horse-power, direct-drive, DC motor runs a cogged belt for excellent cutting performance.  310‑891‑0288  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.geminisaw.com

 

Coatings By Sandberg  (CBS) is proud to announce five new incredible patterns created and designed exclusively for CBS by artist Chris Stell. These patterns are an amazing blend of art, technology,  imagination, and unique beauty. All of her patterns are hand drawn, one-of-a-kind, and frequently reversible. Available immediately, these five patterns come on clear or black in 90 or 96 COE  714‑538‑0888  www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

Northwest Art Glass continues to expand itsAffordable Fusing Glass and now has a range of 50 choices in Spectrum 96 nonstandard colors. Featuring a sheet size as large as 24" x 48" and a 25% discount, this glass truly makes glass fusing affordable. Order a range of colors today in one of our 12x12 Small Sheet Boxes or place a larger order for larger sheets. This glass is great for mosaic and stained glass projects as well. Ask for a stock report today.  800‑888‑9444  425‑861‑9600  www.nwartglass.com

 

Creative Paradise Inc. has six new molds for jewelry artists. Quad molds featuring four pieces per mold include the LF132 Holey Tears Quad, LF133 Quad Heart Holey, and LF134 Quad Star Holey that form shapes with holes included for hanging. The organic shape molds include LF135 Organic Hoops, LF136 Organic Drops, and LF137 Small Organic Hoops, each with three pieces per mold. Visit the company’s website for more details on these new molds.  316‑794‑8621  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.creativeparadise.biz

 

 

Denver Glass Machinery has redesigned its glass melting furnaces. With a new door design, the blowing artist no longer has to have the door fully open to get a gather. Not only are artists not blasted with heat every time they open the door, but full-time blowing artists who have tested the prototypes for Denver have discovered that the furnaces also have improved element life. With the new design, when the door casting needs to be replaced, you simply lift it out and slide in a new one, and the entire furnace is still rebuildable just like the old design. The average life span of the crucible is seven years. These furnaces are available in 60-, 135-, and 200-pound capacities. The experienced sales staff at Denver will be happy to assist you with your buying decision. Visit the company’s website for more cold, warm, and hot glass tools and machinery.  303‑781‑0980   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.denverglass.com

 

The Paul Wissmach Glass Co., known for its great color mixes, presents its new line of Prisma™ glass that is made for kiln forming. Prisma glass is available in both 90 COE and 96 COE. Color combinations come in a variety of color densities, with the main color prominent mixed with white, white prominent mixed with the main color, or the main color with streaks of crystal. The first name in the color combinations indicates which color is the more dominant. Visit the company’s website for updates on the colors that have been added to the Prisma line as well as other kiln glass colors.304‑337‑2253   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.wissmachglass.com

 

Wissmach Glass Co. makes it possible to get a beautiful shine from the firing process with its 96 COE Opaque Sheet Glass from the company’s Wissmach 96™ line. The sheets are available in Black, White, Classic Violet, Superior Blue, Pale Green, Olive Green, String of Pearls, Oyster Pearl, Gold Tone, and Reactive Blue. These colors can strike a darker hue when they are fired. All of the Wissmach glass is available with Luminescent coating and comes in five different thicknesses and two sheet sizes, as well as custom sizes and any circle size. Visit the website for more details.  304‑337‑2253   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.wissmachglass.com

 

Evenheat is happy to announce the addition of preset programs to the Kingpin 88 metal clay kiln for Metal Adventures BRONZclay, COPPRclay, and WHITE COPPRclay, plus Burnout Stage for WHITE COPPRclay. Programming is simple. Just choose the metal clay style you’re working with, and the Kingpin 88 takes care of the rest. These metal clays are very popular, easy to work with, and give fantastic results. The addition of these preset programs to the kiln makes working with these metal clays even easier and more enjoyable. The kiln also includes preset firing programs for Art Clay, PMC, and Prometheus, as well as allowing for custom programming. Visit the company’s website for more details.  989‑856‑2281  www.evenheat-kiln.com

 

Coatings By Sandberg presents Frit Flakes on Black Glass Substrate. In stock now, this product is tubed just like Frit Flakes on Clear Glass and is priced the same as well. One-ounce tubes of Dichroic-coated medium size frit is available in 90 or 96 COE, Rainbow color only.  714‑538‑0888  www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

AAE Glass presents new silver-plated adjustable rings with settings in a supreme quality silver-plated coating over a copper metal setting. These fashionable, adjustable band styles are lead and nickel free. There is a wide variety of styles to choose from that include long or wide oval shapes, a cluster of smaller circles, and contemporary settings. Visit the company’s website for more details.  239‑471‑7724   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.aaeglass.com

 

Wissmach Glass Co. has many beautiful shades in its Wissmach 96™ Sheet Glass line. Artists will appreciate a palette that includes Honey, Cinnamon, Deep Sky Blue, Cornflower Blue, Sapphire Blue, Garden Green, Emerald Coast, Peacock Feather, and Midnight Blue, as well as Clear. All of the company’s glass is available with Luminescent coating and comes in five different thicknesses and two sheet sizes, as well as custom sizes and any circle size. Visit the website for more details.  304‑337‑2253   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.wissmachglass.com

 

Coatings By Sandberg has Crinklized Comet Trail 4x4s in 90 or 96 COE in stock now. These beautiful Rainbow-colored squares are now available in Crinklized Dichroic.  714‑538‑0888  www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

D&L Art Glass Supply presents the Studio Pro 17, the industry’s largest 120V glass firing kiln. The 17" 17" x 6.5" size is ideal for home studios. The Studio Pro 17 features a lightweight and efficient wool fiber lid to maximize firing speed, reaching full fuse in about one hour, and is both top and front loading. The company stocks the kiln with the 3-Key Set-Pro controller as well as the full 12-key Rampmaster 3. This fine kiln from Evenheat joins D&L’s extensive selection that includes kilns from Denver Glass Machinery, Jen‑Ken, Olympic, Paragon, Skutt, and more.  800‑525‑0940   303‑449‑8737  www.dlartglass.com

 

Ed Hoy’s International now has more new Creation is Messy (CiM) Rods. The year 2015 has brought over 25 new CIM rods with unique limited edition colors. This ever expanding line of offerings includes tools, torches, and a growing line of hot glass products. Visit the company’s website for more details.  800‑323­5668   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     www.edhoy.com

  

Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) is now stocking Wissmach 96 COE glass, including 96 COE Wissmach Textures for coating. These are the same Textures that the company carries in Wissmach 90 COE. Visit the CBS website for additional details.  714‑538‑0888  www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

Ed Hoy’s International introduces the new Colour de Verre Bamboo Mold. The varying lengths of the bamboo segments and the deep texture creates cast panels with real dynamics and visual interest. A second firing turns the cast panels into elegant service and decorative pieces. Choose colors that mimic nature such as ambers, yellows, or greens, or classic colors like black and lacquer red. For more information, visit the company’s website.  800‑323­5668   iThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.edhoy.com

 

CGBeads has added to itsline of graphite marvers for making ear plugs. Now not only can you make ear plugs in identical gauges, but you can shape identical size ends that match perfectly in gauge and appearance. CGBeadrollers are made in the USA with a superior, high-grade graphite for reduced drag while working your glass.  940‑458‑8322   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.cgbeads.com

 

Lisa Vogt introduces her new how-to DVD, Fused Vessel Sinks with Lisa Vogt. Distributed by Originals in Glass, this comprehensive 75-minute video shows the various advanced fusing techniques Lisa uses to create lavish, functional basins as she guides viewers step by step from design to drilling the drain holes. Three different sinks are covered—two utilizing the popular cast method of assembly and one using the time-tested layered method. Lisa will also demonstrate how to level, grind, and polish cast glass sinks to a professional quality shine. The bonus insert includes firing guides, supply lists, kiln specs, slumping mold and drilling kit source info, and helpful installation tips.  813‑220‑4987   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.originalsinglass.com

 

Armour Products has released a host of new and exciting Over N Over stencils. These reusable, self-stick glass etching stencils are available in a variety of sizes and styles. Glass artists can mix, match, or repeat these designs on the same project to create one-of-a-kind usable art for home decor, holiday, and special occasions. They’re also great for personalized gift giving.  937‑427‑8787  www.armourproducts.com

 

Wissmach Glass Co. offers many options for the glass artist. When artists order sheet glass, they can choose from different sizes and thicknesses or select from any one of eleven textures. The 90 and 96 COE sheet glass comes in 32" x 42" or 32" x 84" sizes. Besides standard sizes, you can order custom sizes or any size circle. Thicknesses range from 2 mm to 6 mm. Also ask your glass supplier for dichroic coated Wissmach glass, which is easy to cut and fires beautifully.  304‑337‑2253   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.wissmachglass.com

 

Ed Hoy’s International now has the new LED Night Light. Exclusively available from Ed Hoy, these night-lights are built with an efficient, long-life LED light to replace the traditional style bulb. A daylight sensor automatically turns the warm, white LED light on and off, allowing it to operate from dusk to dawn. Visit the company’s website for more information.  800‑323-5668   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.edhoy.com

 

D&L Art Glass Supply is excited to expand its Scrap Master and Cast-a-cab mold line from Creative Paradise. The Scrap Master is a mini pot melt system that pours the glass directly into cabochon-shaped molds to create gorgeous pendants and ornaments. Now available are the Holey Cast-a-cabs, which create ready-to-hang pendants available in Teardrop, Trillants, and Circles. Solid designs are also available in Teardrop, Square, Circle, and Heart shapes. The pendants have that swirled “hot glass look” not normally achieved in kiln work. Visit the company’s website to see these and other new fusing molds.  800‑525‑0940   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.dlartglass.com

 

Evenheat introduces the Studio Pro 17 kiln. Measuring in at 17" x 6‑1/2", this new kiln features surface-mounted heating elements for maximum heat transfer plus a Superwool fiber lid for efficiency and increased firing speed. As part of the Studio Pro kiln line, it offers the Dual Access Design, which provides for precision placement, and is available with either the three-button Set-Pro or full-featured Rampmaster controls. The kiln is constructed with a combination of fiber and firebrick, which realizes the best of both worlds. Fiber blocks offer a quick heat-up while the firebrick acts somewhat as a brake to minimize temperature swings, which makes performance smooth and tight. Visit the company’s website for all of the details on this new kiln.  989‑856‑2281  www.evenheat-kiln.com

 

Bullseye Glass Co. introduces three new versions of SizzleStix, now available in Clear Mixed Pattern, Black Mixed Pattern, and Clear, Black, and Rainbow. These 16"-long strips of dichroic glass are cut from thin 2 mm Bullseye Compatible clear and black glass and pre-fired to round the edges and minimize thermal shock in the flame. Wide 1/4" strips are sold in tubes of 12, and narrow 1/8" strips come in tubes of 18. Visit the company’s website for more details.  888‑220‑3002   503‑232‑9997  www.bullseyeglass.com

 

Wissmach Glass Co. makes all of its colors available with the company’s Luminescent coating, which is similar to iridescent coatings, but not quite the same. Artists can fire with the coated side up or down to achieve different effects. It is ideal for reversed fusing projects and sculptures to make them look their best from both sides. Working with all of these options offers a wonderful new palette of design possibilities.  304‑337‑2253   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.wissmachglass.com

 

Franklin Art Glass Studios, Inc. is proud to present two new Pearl Opals from Spectrum Glass Company, Golden Honey and Autumn Flame. Both are in stock just in time for creating a perfect fall color palette. Also new to Franklin’s Spectrum product line are Palest Amber Rough Rolled and Palest Amber Artique®. Sometimes a subtle hint of color is all you need, and these warm, earthy ambers are an ideal fit. Call or visit the company’s website for more information on these beautiful new glasses and more.  800‑848‑7683   614‑221‑2972  www.franklinartglass.com

 

Olympic Kilns presents the Olympic Quatro 16, a square glass fusing kiln for individuals who need a larger kiln for firing on 120 volts. The inside dimensions are 16.5" x 16.5" x 6" deep with a total of 95 cubic feet. The company’s 120 volt glass fusing and precious metal clay models are equipped with a lid element for the fusing segment of the glass firing plus a body element for ramping up, down, and annealing segments of the firing. Only one of the elements can be used at a time due to the limited power of 120 volts. The kiln’s RTC-1000 controller provides six ramp-hold user programs with eight segments that stay in the computer memory until overridden with new data. It has multiple features including delay start, preheat, skip step, and many more for precision firing every time. Messages and information are also available for reviewing a firing profile before or during the firing, as well as for viewing the current firing segment. The Quatro 16 is available in three models—top loading, clamshell loading, or top and clamshell loading. Choose the one that suits your firing style and get ready for some amazing results.  800‑241‑4400   770‑967‑4009  www.greatkilns.com

 

D&L Art Glass Supply is proud to offer Color Line Paints from Bullseye Glass. This innovative paint line provides a ready-to-use solution for multiple fusing techniques with a firing range of 1300°F–1510°F. Color Line Paints are a lead free, water based enamel paint that can be applied in painting, airbrushing, dip pen applications, fine line drawing, stamping, and more. With an array of 26 vibrant colors available, they can be used directly out of the container or mixed to obtain unique color values and hues that artists are looking for. These paints are a perfect complement to D&L’s existing selection of paints and enamels, which includes Glassline, Reusche, Thompson, and more.  800‑525‑0940   iThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.dlartglass.com

 

Bullseye Glass Co. presents GlasTac Gel, the new go-to holding agent that is a thicker version of the company’s regular GlasTac. It has a more tacky feel but still burns out cleanly. The gel holds its applied shape, makes calligraphic powder lines easy, and stays sticky longer for more working time. It also tacks sheet to sheet with great holding power to allow for moving projects sooner and is great for children’s projects. The 4 oz. and 32 oz. bottles are available from Bullseye dealers, Resource Centers, and the company’s online store. Visit the company’s website for more details.  888‑220‑3002   503‑232‑9997  www.bullseyeglass.com

 

His Glassworks is now carrying the S. Atlantic Street work aprons from Diamond Life Studio. Available in three sizes and eleven different colors, including sparkle colors, these aprons have comfortable shoulder strap attachments with interior pockets for your phone or music player and are great for working long hours and staying dry. Visit the company’s website or call to order.  800‑914‑7463   828‑254‑2559  www.hisglassworks.com

 

Wissmach Glass Co. presents Wissmach 90™ transparent sheet glass. Colors range from Clear, Light or Bright Blue, Light or Bright Green, and Violet, to Light Amber, Orange/Reds, and Dark Reds. This line also includes Coral and Champagne striking colors. Different shade variations and color intensity can be obtained when the glass is layered on clear glass or on the color itself. The 90 COE line also has opaque sheet glass in Black, White, Orange/Red, and Yellow. 304‑337‑2253  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.wissmachglass.com

 

Northwest Art Glass has increased its selection of affordable fusing glass to thirty colors. Available as large as 24" x 48" sheets, this nonstandard System 96® glass from Spectrum features a 25 percent discount with a minimum purchase of four square feet per color. Visit the company’s website to ask for a stock report and fill a Small Sheet Box.  800‑888‑9444  425‑861‑9600  www.nwartglass.com

 

Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) is pleased to announce its newest 4" x 4" pattern, Comet Trail, just in time for your upcoming holiday projects. This beautiful Rainbow square has both a colorful blaze down the middle and a unique combination of Rainbow Dichroic in each piece. Available immediately, it can be purchased individually sealed and packaged in either 90 or 96 COE in clear or black glass. Visit the company’s website for more details. 714‑538‑0888  www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

Ed Hoy’s International now has the new Icicle mold from Colour de Verre. Create sparkling icicles for Christmas trees and holiday windows with this design. They are extremely easy to make. Just fill the body with coarse frit and the ring with medium frit, then fire. Three or four make a perfect holiday project for instructors and students or as a small gift for friends and colleagues. The finished icicles range from 4‑1/4" to 5" long. Visit the company’s website for more details. 800‑323‑5668   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.edhoy.com

 

AAE Glass presents a new DVD, Extreme Fused Glass Jewelry Volume III: Scenic Layering. Tanya Veit shares techniques that are a large part of the reason why her fused glass jewelry is some of the most sought-after in the world. This video teaches glass artists the process and thought behind these magnificent pieces in true Tanya fashion. Discover how Tanya creates the scenes and backgrounds that she uses in her glass art in this full-length instructional DVD.  239‑471‑7714   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.aaeglass.com

 

D&L Art Glass Supply is proud to present new 90 and 96 COE variety boxes from Wissmach Glass. Each box contains ten sheets of 11" or 16" squares that include a mixture of transparent, opal, and luminescent styles. These convenient packs make a great addition to your studio or store. Learn more about these boxes as well as packs from Bullseye, Spectrum, Uroboros, and more on the company’s website.  800‑525‑0940   303‑449‑8737  www.dlartglass.com

 

Paragon Industries has just added new features to its F-130, F-240, and F-500 lampworking glass kilns, which now have 3"-thick firebrick walls. Features that originally came standard only on the F-500 are now standard on the F-130 and F-240 as well. They include a mercury relay to control the cycling of the heating elements and a slide-out mandrel holder that can be adjusted horizontally and vertically without tools. These kilns also now come with sidewall elements that heat from the sides and back, but they be still be ordered with top elements, if preferred, for the same price.  800‑876‑4328   972‑288‑7557 www.paragonweb.com

 

Olympic Color Rods introduces 24" Elecroplated Diamond Discs from Molly Supply. These discs have been tested by some of the most respected cold workers in the Seattle area, and the feedback has been consistently positive. They have a magnetic backing and are available in a variety of grits from 40 to 400. All discs have an arbor hole of 1.25", but larger holes may be cut at an additional cost. Please visit the website for additional information.  800‑445‑7742   206‑343‑7336  www.glasscolor.com

 

Denver Glass Machinery, along with its already extensive line of cold working tools, stocks Diamond Impregnated Felt Bobs. Use these little gems to remove small imperfections in glass pieces. Great for the casting artist, they are available in 200, 400, and 800 grit sizes. Areas can be given a final polish with the same profile felt bob and cerium oxide. Any Dremel tool or Flex Shaft can be used. Call to speak to an experienced sales staff member for help with your buying decision or visit Denver’s website for more on all of the company’s glass tools and machinery.  303‑781‑0980   iThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.denverglass.com

 

His Glassworks provides better work lighting with the 24" Flexible Arm Work Lights from Moffatt Lighting. Available as direct mounts with accessories for magnetic mounts and C-clamp mounts, Moffatt Lighting is easy to use, versatile, and long-lasting. These lights are a perfect complement to your work area. Visit the company’s website or call to order.  800‑914‑7463   828‑254‑2559  www.hisglassworks.com 

 

Glass Accessories International (GAI) now has a Dealer Locator on its website as a service to customers. Wholesale and retail dealers are encouraged to register as an Authorized Toyo Dealer on the website. Qualified registrants will be listed in the locator and receive a free gift from GAI. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.glassaccessories.com

 

 

Ed Hoy’s International extensive line of glass rods continues to grow! New Twisted Cane is now available in both 90 & 96 COE. Twisted Cane comes in bundles that cover a creative range and variation. Each piece of cane is unique and one of a kind! Check the website for more details. 800‑323‑5668   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.edhoy.com

 

Evenheat Kiln introduces the new Load-n-Go Bead Annealing Process, now featured on the Fishbone Bead Annealer, that allows artists to make glass beads at their own pace. A “load” portion has been added to the program that holds the annealing temperature for up to two hours. Only when you have created all of your beads and placed them into the Fishbone does the Load-n-Go run the actual glass bead annealing process using the company’s professionally developed anneal settings. Load-n-Go guarantees that all of your glass beads will be perfectly annealed every time. 989‑856‑2281 www.evenheat-kiln.com

 

D&L Art Glass Supply is excited to present Satin Shimmers, easy-to-apply dichroic mica decal sheets that will bring an entirely new look to your glasswork. Available in translucent and black-backed versions, the seven different hues will bring a satin-like luster to your pieces. For powdered mica embellishment, the company offers a new Mica Powder set with 12 colors in 10-gram jars for easy use and storage. Each color has been extensively tested to ensure they produce a strong, solid color when fired to either a tack or full fuse.  800‑525‑0940  303‑449‑8737  www.dlartglass.com

 

Northwest Art Glass continues the trend of supplying affordable glass options with the pending arrival of PFG Building Glass patterns. These architectural clear patterns in the design of the most popular styles on the market today feature the same oversize dimensions that artists need at a price they can afford. Contact the company for more details.  800‑888‑9444   425‑861‑9600  www.nwartglass.com

 

AAE Glass now has a new line of decals created by artist Tanya Veit. These High-Fire Decals fire between 1300ºF and 1425ºF and can be used while fire-polishing or slumping at the same time. Two color decals are black with metallic high-fire gold or silver lining. Ventilation is key to a perfect gold or silver finish.  239‑471‑7724  www.aaeglass.com

 

 

Ed Hoy’s International presents new Profusion Satin Shimmers Decals. These black and translucent decals are available in a variety of metallic colors including Lilac, Mint, and Rose. Visit the company’s website for more details.  800‑323‑5668   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.edhoy.com

 

Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) is very pleased to announce the release of a brand new product, CBS Wavy Firestrips. These are available in a huge variety of colors, patterns, and many glass textures. Wavy Firestrips are water jet cut to 16" and feature the highest quality CBS Dichroic coatings. Wavy Firestrips come in two sizes, 6 mm and 3 mm, are available in clear or black 90 and 96 COE, and come prefired for the artist’s convenience. Individual CBS Wavy Firestrips are available from authorized CBS distributors, or they may be purchased by the tube (ten pieces to the tube) in either Texture, Patterns, or Primary Colors.  714‑538‑0888  www.cbs-dichroic.com  

 

Ed Hoy’s International now has fusible precut shapes. They are available in fruit slices, butterflies, and cupcakes. The shapes come in both 90 and 96 COE in a variety of styles and colors. Check out the company’s website for more information on this new product.  800‑323‑5668   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.edhoy.com

 

Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) has a new, improved pattern, re-released as Tropical Rays, formerly known as Mixture Rainbow A, B, C, and D. The new name, inspired by artist Tanya Veit, typifies the beautiful pastel bands in each piece. Tropical Rays come in 19" rounds, has three different width sizes, and comes in an array of glass types, including boro. Available are Tropical Rays 3/4", 1‑1/2", and 2" rainbow bands. Rainbow D has been renamed Sunset Blend and has 6" rainbow bands. All four of these re-released products are available on the company’s website and most CBS distributors.  714‑538‑0888  www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) presents Rainbow 2 Sample Sets. Dichroic Extract is a pure form of the company’s high-quality coatings literally extracted off of the glass and preserved in a glass container. Rainbow 2 sheets will be sold only by the full sheet and will be broken down into eight separate containers of colors. Artist Brian Serck recommended that CBS add this sample set to its Dichroic Extract line, since it’s a blend of Premium Dichroic colors and contains both “powdered” and “large grain” Extract with the additional colors created in the Rainbow 2 sheets. Visit the CBS website for more information. 714‑538‑0888  www.cbs-dichroic.com

  

Ed Hoy’s International continues to grow its line of Messy Rods from Creation is Messy (CiM). Several new Limited Edition colors are available. Artists can choose from over eighty in-stock colors. Visit the company’s website for more information.800‑323‑5668   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.edhoy.com 

 

Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) is pleased to announce the release of a brand-new product, Wavy Firestrips. They are available in a huge variety of colors, patterns, and many glass textures. Wavy Firestrips are water jet cut to 16" and feature the highest-quality CBS Dichroic coatings. They come in two sizes, 6 mm and 3 mm, are available in clear or black 90 or 96 COE, and are preferred for the artist’s convenience. Individual Wavy Firestrips are available only at an authorized CBS distributor or may be purchased on the company’s website by the tube, with ten pieces per tube, in either texture, patterns, or primary colors.  714‑538‑0888  www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

Northwest Art Glass introduces the Small Sheet Box, which can hold up to twenty 12" x 12" squares and can safely ship anywhere on the North American continent. For kiln working, the company offers Spectrum and Uroboros System 96®, Wissmach 90 and 96, Bullseye Compatible, and Uroboros Fusion FX 90. For traditional glasswork, all of the domestic glass brands are offered plus Fremont Antique, Saint-Just, and a variety of imported architectural patterns. The Small Sheet Box offers a safe and affordable way to buy a variety of glass for your next project, for the classes you teach, or just to try something new. 800‑888‑9444   425‑861‑9600  www.nwartglass.com

  

 

 

Ed Hoy’s International presents the Gallery Pendant, a no-glue option for jewelry that is interchangeable. The open-topped frame allows artists to change their fused glass in seconds, creating glass pieces and switching them on a whim. Insert the glass, attach a cord or chain, and you’re done. The sterling silver–plated face provides an elegant border for your glass. The cavity for the square and circular styles is 1" x 1" x  5/16", while the cavity for the rectangular and oval styles is 1" x 1‑1/2" x 1/4". The square and circular faces are interchangeable, so if you want a deeper cavity with a circle frame, just switch the faces. Each pendant features three holes in the bottom for optimal dangling embellishments. Visit Ed Hoy’s website for more information. 800‑323‑5668  www.edhoy.com

 

 

D&L Art Glass Supply is excited to present 4" square pieces of Profusion Patterned Dichroic Glass. Artists can choose from a myriad of color and pattern combinations that are available in both 90 and 96 COEs. These great new offerings from D&L are perfect for those wanting to work with this fun accessory glass while staying within a budget. Call or visit the company’s website to learn more. 800‑525‑0940   303‑449‑8737  www.dlartglass.com

 

 

 

Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) announces the new Mini-Double Splatter Pattern. This phenomenal new pattern fulfills requests from clients for Dichroic patterns that are tighter and smaller. It comes in a variety of exotic colors and is further amplified by double coating the splatter patterns. The result is many beautiful color shifts and layered color combinations that are not found in any other type of patterns. Because the glass is coated on both sides, this pattern is available in clear only. In addition, the color combinations vary greatly and will come in a medley of random compositions. CBS is currently offering this pattern in both 90 and 96 COE in 4" x 4" squares only. Side-by-side comparison photos of the original Splatter Pattern and the new Mini-Double Splatter are on the company’s website for easy reference. 714‑538‑0888  www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

Skutt Kilns introduces the FireBox 8x6 LT, a new kiln that gives the glass, ceramic, and metal clay artist plenty of options. There are built-in programs for glass, ceramics, and PMC, but users can also write their own programs with Ramp/Hold. The kiln plugs into standard household voltage, and it easily stores away in a closet when not in use. 503‑774‑6000 www.skutt.com

 

 

Gryphon Corporation presents the Gryphon Zephyr Diamond Ring Saw that offers advantages not found in other glass saws. The round blade can cut in any direction, and operation is very smooth and quiet. The Zephyr has a large work surface that is free of obstructions and an overhead blade support that is slender, allowing artists to have a clear view of the material as it is cut. Critical moving parts are shielded for protection from glass dust, and the highest quality bearings and wheels are used to extend part life. The Gryphon Zephyr will cut glass, tile, rock, and all other similar hard materials and has a choice of blades that includes a separating blade to allow inside cuts requiring a lead-in spot. Visit the company’s website for more details. 818‑890‑7770   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.gryphoncorp.com

 

His Glassworks, Inc. is pleased to announce that it is now a full-line distributor for Suhner power and pneumatic grinding tools. The company will be stocking electric and pneumatic water-fed, right-angle grinders including the new LXB-10 2"-diameter water-fed grinder. Additional information on these products is available online.800‑914‑7463   828‑254‑2559 www.hisglassworks.com

 

Hang Your Glass presents Edge Grip Stand-Offs, a product that is designed to grip around the edges of glass art. The stand-offs are great for flat glass and are especially designed for standard thicknesses of glass art. These stylish stand-offs have openings in which the glass is cradled around the edges and are available in two different options for background glass that is up to 1/4" and 1/2" thick. No drilling or adhesives are required for the stand-offs, which are available in polished, black, or white finishes. Visit the website for more details. 650‑353‑4642   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.hangyourglass.com

 

Skutt is now offering its newly manufactured and much anticipated Mini Scarab kiln designed by Marcel Braun. This smaller version of the popular Scarab model has a 12" x 12" x 16"-tall chamber that is the perfect size for many studios. Features include a stainless steel main door that opens and closes to a tight seal with ease, vent holes to keep the electronics cool, and the Easy-Glide point rest with optional 4" rests for more loading flexibility. The new hinge design and the point rest system, also found on new Scarabs, are smooth and precise. Visit the Skutt website for more information on this new kiln. 503‑744‑6000 www.skutt.com

 

Gemini Saw Co. has a newly designed stabilizing splash guard for the Apollo ring saw that incorporates three guide wheels and enables maximum blade stability when cutting glass, tile, rock, or other materials. The new guard can be used with Gemini Sintered Blades and Rigid Blades and will come standard with all Apollo saws manufactured after February 2013. The guard can also be used with all Apollo saws manufactured before that date. The Stabilizing Guard can be purchased from local suppliers or directly from Gemini. 310‑891‑0288   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.geminisaw.com

 

Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) has, for the first time anywhere, a brand new concept in dichroic coatings. CBS Dichroic Extract is a pure form of the company’s high-quality coatings literally extracted off of the glass and preserved in a glass container. This innovative method recently created by glassblowing artist, Brian Serck, give the user a stable, brilliantly colored dichroic effect. Available now, it comes in six solid colors, two types of Rainbow patterns, and a sample set. And because there is no COE associated with the Dichroic Extract, it can be used much like a gold-flake or powder. Amazing results have been attained when this new product is used with flameworking, glassblowing, fusing, stippling, painting, and various other artistic methods, including the newest Brian Serck Dichroic Extract “sparkling” technique. The extract is sold in sheet glass equivalencies
(1 sheet, 1/2 sheet, 1/4 sheet, and a sample set). Photos of art projects made with this product are available on the company’s website. 714‑538‑0888  www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

Ed Hoy’s International now offers the Sto-N-Go Strip Cutter, an extremely portable cutter that features a stainless steel rod to provide smooth cutting. It also has a durable rubber mat for easy storage and portability and is available in an 18"- or 24" version. 800‑323‑5668   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.edhoy.com

 

Bullseye Glass Co. allows its glass casters, who spend most of their time making specific sheets of glass for the product line, to experiment with colors, textures, and rolling techniques to invent new glass styles. These creations, called Saturday Glass, include 30820A-0030-F White/Gold Purple, 30821B-0030-F White/Steel Blue Infusion, and 30822B-0030-F White/Dark Amber Tint. All three glasses are double-rolled. Quantities are limited due to the nature of the products and are available online only. 888‑220‑3002  503‑232‑8887 www.bullseyeglass.com

  

 

Franklin Art Glass Studios is expecting a huge colored bevel shipment at the beginning of October 2013. There are six colors—blue, brown, gray, green, peach, and turquoise—available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Blue and turquoise bevels are not arriving on this shipment, so their quantities are limited and may be permanently discontinued. Be sure to stock up on your favorite colors and sizes before they are gone for good. Contact the company for pricing and availability. 614‑221‑2972   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.franklinartglass.com

  

Paned Expressions Studios presents its 25th CD Pattern Collection, an exciting array of eye-catching cabinet door and lantern stained glass designs. Glass by Appointment Studio in South Africa has partnered with Paned Expressions again in creating delightful, elegant, timeless designs in traditional, Arts & Crafts, modern, contemporary, nature themes, and so much more. Now you can share the beauty of stained glass throughout your home in kitchen and bath cabinets, stereo cabinets, wine cellars, cabinet doors, lanterns, and beyond. Included are over 100 full-size black-and-white patterns in JPG, TIF, and GlassEYE formats. Glass color images are also included, making this collection super easy to resize, reshape, and print patterns on any computer. All 100 patterns from this CD can be viewed on the company’s website. 410‑676‑1248 www.panedexpressions.com

 

Denver Glass Machinery announces its automatic venting system, which can be programmed to turn off or on for up to thirty-two segments. It can remove organic fumes, thermal steam, or heat at the top of the process and is great for casting artists. The automatic venting system comes on all casting kilns from Denver.
303‑781‑0980  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.denverglass.com

 

D&L Art Glass Supply has a wide variety of casting molds, including the popular glass cabochon cameo molds from Creative Paradise, Inc. Designs vary from timeless classics such as the Woman Cameo mold to the fun, unique Skull & Crossbones and Dragonfly molds. Make the details of each figure in your cameo really stand out by using vastly different colored frits. Check the company’s website for D&L’s ever-expanding line of Creative Paradise molds, including new styles by Patty Gray plus a video tutorial with useful tips and tricks to help you create beautiful glass cameos. 800‑525‑0940   303‑449‑8737  www.dlartglass.com

  

Unique Glass Colors (USG) introduces its newest product line—Accents. These metallics can be applied directly to glass or over dried NT or Artisan colors. They can also be dropped into wet color and allowed to disperse into the color or mixed with NT colors to create unlimited metallic colors. Experiment with the application and use the Accent metallics to create new and “Unique” effects. Apply them with a liner brush, thinly for just a hint of sparkle or heavier for more solid coverage, or pour them on and let them run. Accents can be fused on top of glass or in between layers. They come in 1/2-ounce jars, premixed, in Gold, Brass, Copper, Platinum, and Crystal Ice. 407‑261‑0900 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.uniqueglasscolors.com

 

D&L Art Glass Supply now has several textured wine bottle slumping molds. Get the best of both worlds, since bottle molds and texture tiles have been combined to create these new fun molds. Choose textures from pineapples, branches, swirls, and more for your next project. These molds can slump both 750 milliliter and 1.5 liter bottles.800‑525‑0940 303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglass.com

 

Bullseye Glass Co. is pleased to announce another exciting addition to its product line, the Paragon BenchTop-16, a perfect size, side-fired kiln. It has walls and a lid that are constructed with 2" high-density fiber, a heavy-duty, 0.250" O.D. sheathed, type-K thermocouple; a wooden handle; and a built-in stand. Also available is the BenchTop-16 Kiln Kit, which has all of the basic tools, supplies, and educational resources you need to get started kiln forming at home, including glass for two complete “Make It” projects. 503‑232‑8887 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.bullseyeglass.com

  

Coatings By Sandberg (CBS) has expanded its uncoated glass stock to include Wissmach 90 COE glass. This glass substrate is an affordable, unique addition to the company’s current 90 COE selection and is available in full sheets with your choice of pattern and color. Wissmach glass is sold as “thin” glass (approximately 2 mm thick). Standard glass is approximately 3 mm thick. 714‑538‑0888 www.cbs-dichroic.com

 

Evenheat presents the Studio Pro 41 kiln designed with a large, wall-free floor and seamless shelf to allow artists to produce large and architectural pieces without reservation or restriction. The kiln enlarges and further develops the design concepts of the company’s Studio Pro program, which features both front and top access. Handles have been designed for actual use, with the lid handle being lowered and extended to offer an easy reach, and the main chamber handle properly anchored to the strong corners. Placing the kiln is also easy, since the floor and main chamber are independent of each other during set-up and may be moved through doorways as narrow as 28 inches. In addition, the available full, seamless firing shelf offers 6.14 square feet of firing surface. And the Studio Pro 41 is equipped with features you’ve come to expect from Evenheat such as the Rampmaster with Swing View pivoting control, laterally positioned lid heating elements, spring-assisted lifting, and construction details designed to promote easy use and long life. Quality and performance are what you expect from Evenheat, and the Studio Pro 41 delivers. 989‑856‑2281 www.evenheat-kiln.com

  

D&L Art Glass Supply is constantly adding new styles or murrine and cane to its 90 and 96 COE accessory glass lines. Known as a great addition to fused glass pieces, murrine instantly adds a bit of design and color to your latest creation. Choose from traditional millefiori floral designs, whimsical creatures, or wildlife and holiday themes. Use them in pendants, plates, earrings, and more to provide the perfect finishing touch. Check the company’s website to view the full selection. 800‑525‑0940   303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglass.com

 

Franklin Art Glass has now, for a limited time, the Fusers’ Reserve Limited Edition Southwest Reaction glass. This glass features vast, sweeping arrays of the desert colors of the Southwest in a dynamic mix. The allure of this striking mix lies in how the molten colors react with one another during production, which results in finished sheets as intriguing as they are varied. The 24" x 24" sheets are available now for in-store pickup, or they can be shipped nationwide. This is a limited run product, so get them while they last. 
614‑221‑2972   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.franklinartglass.com

His Glassworks Inc. is proud to be a new distributor for Hang Your Glass mounting hardware and adhesives. Hang Your Glass hardware makes it simple and convenient to wall mount your glass in various forms and gives artists more possibilities for displaying artwork. Orders can be taken by phone or on the company’s website. 800‑914‑7463  828‑254‑2559 www.hisglassworks.com

 

Bullseye Glass Co. introduces eight new opalescent colors that are soft and natural and range from light to dark hues. Each is designed to combine harmoniously with the rest of the Bullseye palette and is available in standard 3 mm double-rolled sheet and Thin half sheets. New colors include: Artichoke, a pale, elegant green; Celedon Green, a sophisticated and warm gray-green jade; Cream, an even, warm-toned off-white; Dusty Blue, a muted and earthy comfortable fit with Bullseye opalescent grays; Elephant Gray, which fills the gap between Driftwood Gray and Deco Gray; Indigo Blue, very dark like black but vibrant and lively; Mink, a brownish mauve; and Warm White, still white but warmer. 503‑227‑2797 www.bullseyeglass.com

   

Hang Your Glass Inc is pleased to announce the latest addition to its novel product lines. The company now offers a drill-through Super-Duty Ceiling Stand-Off for suspending any medium of glass on the ceiling. This new system is perfect for hanging lights and includes a nonslip bracket compatible with any thickness of glass, adjustable lengths, and an antitheft/locking cap. Permanently attach glass with the Hang Your Glass adhesive to hide the caps and create more dimensions to your lighting. International as well as domestic orders are welcomed for this product that is made in the USA. 650‑353‑4642   www.hangyourglass.com

 

D&L Art Glass Supply makes it possible to enjoy the freedom of crucible firing in a small space with the Darby Dipper Crucible Kiln. With easy access to the crucible, reliability during lengthy heat soaks, and the long-lasting mercury relay, the Darby Dipper is perfect for glass artists to use when creating stringers, blown vessels, paperweights, and more. For artists who need something bigger, the company also offers the Vulcan Crucible Kiln, which takes pots up to thirty pounds. 800‑525‑0940 303‑449‑8737 www.dlartglass.com