Stained Glass for Beginners – Part 4: Foiling and Soldering

Here we are, the fourth and final installment of the Stained Glass for Beginners - 4 part series. If you missed the last three posts, go ahead and check them out before you read on.Stained Glass for Beginners - Part 1Stained Glass for Beginners - Part 2Stained Glass for Beginners - Part 3Like I said …

Weekender Project: Cute Pumpkin Pendant

Halloween is only days away! If you're lacking in the Halloween accessory department, we’ve got the perfect project for you! This My Little Pumpkin Head Fusing Project makes the perfect pendant or pin and it’s a project that you can finish in an afternoon, that’s the beauty of the Fuseworks Microwave Kiln! Find the instructions for this fun …

What Can I Use To Decorate a KraftyBlok

 There are so many things you can do with a KraftyBlok, I posted our top five a while back.  With all of these great ways to use a KraftyBlok  how in the world can you decorate it? I’ll go over some materials you can use to decorate your KraftyBlok.  Applying a Photo/Image with Image Art – I recently posted …

Stained Glass for Beginners -Part 3: Cutting and Shaping Stained Glass

So now you know all the basic tools of the trade, I am going to let you in on the tricks of the trade.Do you remember the cutting tools I explained in Part 1 of this series?If you are using the pencil or pistol grip cutter, you’ll want to fill the cutter with four to five drops …

Weekender Project: Percy the Pumpkin KraftyBlok

Who doesn’t love a glowing jack-o-lantern on Halloween? What's even better? A jack-o-lantern that you can re-use every year save yourself from making  a crazy pumpkin mess. With a few simple steps and just a little time you can create a special jack-o-lantern to display for Halloween – no knives, no gooey pumpkin guts all over your hands …

Tips for Cutting Stained Glass with a Bandsaw

Diamond blade band saws can help you create beautiful cuts for your stained glass pieces and help you avoid a lot of hand cutting, grozing and grinding. Keep these helpful tips in mind when you are cutting stained glass pieces with a band saw.  When cutting most materials, the highest blade speed will usually result in fast and …

Stained Glass for Beginners – Part 2: Foiling and Soldering Tools

Welcome to Part Two! Now that you know all the basic cutting tools (if you didn’t catch my last post read it here Stained Glass for Beginners - Part 1) I’ll tell you about the basic tools you need for the foiling and soldering process.The bonding agents:Copper Foil: this is essentially copper tape; available in different widths …

Art for Joplin Charity Auction

Do you remember that entry I posted on Monday, the one about Art for Joplin? Well of course you do! Well its time to start bidding, the auction items have started to go up on  EBAY. So what are you waiting for? Go bid on some great craft supplies and finished product! It's all for …

Weekender Project: Scarecrow Mosaic

Do you find yourself shooing away folks that like to prey on your food? Send them away with a scarecrow tray! Okay, I doubt it will really scare anyone away but it still makes for really cute fall décor. Make a fun fall mosaic this weekend from an upcycled tv tray, find the pattern and …

Lampworking: Helpful Tips for Beginners

Lampworked glass beads are beautiful aren’t they? Artists and crafters use them in necklaces, earrings, bracelets, keychains, and well just about anything. When I was younger, I would watch my mom in amazement while she created beads like these. I would sit in awe as she ever-so-slightly guided the glass rods around the mandrel and …