Trouble-shooting my Paragon Kiln
My beloved Paragon kiln quit a few weeks ago. I emailed Paragon support who told me that they would talk me through it on the phone if I...
Combining Glass Techniques: Fused Glass, Lampworking, and Stained Glass
I thought that I'd make a project combining my favorite glass-working techniques: lampworking, glass fusing, and stained glass. It was...
Lessons from A Craft Show
Not making the entrance fee is not the worst that can happen.
Finding Time - Glass Fusing, Lampworking, and Blogging
One of the most challenging things for me is to find the time to do everything that I want to do. I'm lucky that for my full-time job I...
Lampworking - Lighting the Torch
When using my smaller torch, I always lit it with a flint and striker (like the ones in High School Chemistry labs.) Much to my...
Lampworking - Lessons Learned
When I started lampworking, I had a Hothead torch, and a small three pound tank of propane attached directly to the torch and mounted on...