The Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to further the development and appreciation of art made from glass. The Alliance informs collectors, critics and curators by encouraging and supporting museum exhibitions, university glass departments and specialized teaching programs, regional collector groups, visits to private collections, and public semin... »
The process of etching the surface of glass with hydrofluoric acid. Acid-etched decoration is produced by covering the glass with an acid-resistant substance such as wax, through which the design is scratched. A mixture of dilute hydrofluoric acid and potassium fluoride is then applied to etch the exposed areas of glass. Acid etching was first developed on a commercial scale by Richardson’s ... »
Ellen Abbott and Marc Leva, who first partnered in 1976, are two of the most talented pate de verre artists working today. According to their website, “[t]hey became interested in cast glass in the early 1980s and utilized custom cast crystal forms in some of their commission work. This interest in cast glass eventually provided another outlet for creative expression for this art team. In 19... »
Mark Abildgaard “…has been working with kiln-cast glass in his own studio since 1986. He has been exploring figures, boats, and totems in his work to create sculpture that portrays spiritual energy. Mr. Abildgaard holds an M.F.A. from the University of Hawaii. His work is in the collections of The Corning Museum of Glass, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the Fresno Art Museum.R... »
The Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass (AACG) Calendar of Coming Events lists upcoming glass art events around the world. Conferences, museum exhibits, expositions, and more are all included. Be sure to bookmark the page or use one of the web’s free “page change notification” sites to get an email whenever the folks at AACG add or change an event. Related Websites: [button link=... »
A treasure trove of technical information sheets, videos, quick tips, and more, Bullseye’s online resources are always a model for quality education. While Bullseye offers a seemingly endless supply of free educational materials, they also off a premium video subscription at a ridiculously low price. Visit Bullseye Glass – Methods & Ideas »
From the magazine’s website: “Glass Art is the magazine for the art glass industry. Independent artists, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, educators, galleries, and professional glass studios all look to Glass Art as their definitive source for the best information available in hot, warm, and cold glass. Everything from etching, painting, engraving, and stained glass t... »
A technique for creating lines with glass.Liquid stringer used a mixture of glass powder and a glue-like medium that can be squeezed from a plastic bottle or pastry bag and tip. »
A paper that includes clay materials that do not stick to glass when melted. »
A solution of clay materials mixed with water. Also called kiln wash.Used as a separator so that the melted glass does not stick the kiln shelf or molds. »
Glass breakage caused by uneven heating or cooling of glass.Glass, like all materials, expands when heated and contracts when cooled. »
