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How to make a Maria (Mariah) on a tube of glass
Making a Maria These are something that looks cool and is a basic essential to glass blowing. For this we will use a 12mm tube of glass, but you can use any size tube or rod of glass. To start out I use a small flame about 1/4 inch diameter. I take my tube and […]
Wrap and Rake
Wrap and Rake - One of the more basic yet when done right can be just amazing! This technique gives the glass like a scallop effect of dragging effect. Wrap - This part of the technique is what will give the underlying pasterns and colors. You will take a warm piece of glass, the hotter […]
Sunrise in Colorado Springs 12-31-17
Today was a beautiful day to end the day of this amazing year. A lot happened, I can not believe how much was built, not in just what we made physically but the human connections we made. I love being alive and part of this glass world!
The Elev8 Premier Glass Studio – What is it?
To a blower, Elev8 Premier Glass Studio is heaven on earth. Elev8 Premier Glass Studio is the glass blowing facility you’ve come to love. With their incredible selection of raw glass, the clean and inviting atmosphere, and their super friendly and knowledgeable team of glass blowing aficionados. You know them best however, for that dope […]
Fuming with Silver and Gold on Borosilicate glass
Fuming – This glass technique is one of the first basic techniques learned by a blower. It is very simple and silver is inexpensive for what it does. Gold is a little more costly, but it takes fuming to the next level. Silver Fuming Silver Fuming – The glass must be hot in order for the […]
