This summer Tideline took a trip to Sweden went to visit the Cathedral in Lund. It had several windows from a few hundred years ago that were very interesting.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Summer Memories
This summer Tideline took a trip to Sweden went to visit the Cathedral in Lund. It had several windows from a few hundred years ago that were very interesting.
Friday, February 19, 2010
GAS 2010 information
Anyone interested in the 40th annual conference for GAS the information can be seen at www.glassart.org
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tulips are sprouting
Here we are in the middle of Feb (Toni-Ann's birthday month) and the tulips are blooming...amazing.
Our class schedule is available now and is as follows;
Large bowl fused glass class Wed. Feb 24
Jewelry fused glass class Sat Feb 27
Torch worked Boro pendant March 06 and March 20
Torch worked 104 Bead class March 13 and March 27
Please call to book your class in advance as they fill up quickly. 50% deposit is given upon booking, balance due day of the class.
Wear comfortable clothes with no ties or dangling jewelry. Bring a lunch and arrive before 10am the class is complete by 4pm and you will pick up your creations the following day.
Call Vicki at 250 287 7411 today to book
Monday, February 15, 2010
An Enzyme That Gives Your Body Energy
An Enzyme That Gives Your Body Energy - Modeled in 900 Kilos of Glass
Your body cannot run without the enzyme ATP-synthase. It manufactures ATP, a molecule that provides energy to cells. And now glass artist Colin Rennie has sculpted this crucial enzyme out of 30 meter-square glass plates.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Trends
Some stained glass designers consider stained glass overlay the future of stained glass. Overlay is a modern technique used for stained glass.
"There are two types of stained glass overlays,"says David Dillian.
"A true stained glass overlay is made when you take a piece of glass that you are currently working with and you either glue another piece of glass to that (you cut out size or shape to it) or you fuse it together by melting the two pieces of glass together," he says. "That's the true stain glass overlay."
The other form of overlay is cast glass overlay, which is the oldest form of molding glass, says the Glass Encyclopedia (http://www.glassencyclopedia.com/).
"The technique was known in ancient Rome and Egypt, but in the art nouveau period (very early 1900s) it was called Pate de Verre and developed to a very high artistic level by such French artists as Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, Henry and Jean Cros, Albert Dammouse, Francois Decorchemont, Amalric Walter, Emile Galle and Georges Despret," the encyclopedia says.
The technique, the encyclopedia says, involves creating a paste made from powdered glass and coloring agents. That paste is then poured into a fire-proof mold, filling it, and firing it in a furnace to melt the glass.
"There are two types of stained glass overlays,"says David Dillian.
"A true stained glass overlay is made when you take a piece of glass that you are currently working with and you either glue another piece of glass to that (you cut out size or shape to it) or you fuse it together by melting the two pieces of glass together," he says. "That's the true stain glass overlay."
The other form of overlay is cast glass overlay, which is the oldest form of molding glass, says the Glass Encyclopedia (http://www.glassencyclopedia.com/).
"The technique was known in ancient Rome and Egypt, but in the art nouveau period (very early 1900s) it was called Pate de Verre and developed to a very high artistic level by such French artists as Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, Henry and Jean Cros, Albert Dammouse, Francois Decorchemont, Amalric Walter, Emile Galle and Georges Despret," the encyclopedia says.
The technique, the encyclopedia says, involves creating a paste made from powdered glass and coloring agents. That paste is then poured into a fire-proof mold, filling it, and firing it in a furnace to melt the glass.
Orgins
Coloured glass has been produced since ancient times. Both the Egyptians and the Romans excelled at the manufacture of small coloured glass objects. The British Museum holds two of the finest Roman pieces, the Lycurgus Cup, which is a murky mustard colour but glows purple-red to transmitted light, and the Portland vase which is midnight blue, with a carved white overlay.
In Early Christian churches of the 4th and 5th centuries there are many remaining windows which are filled with ornate patterns of thinly-sliced alabaster set into wooden frames, giving a stained-glass like effect. Evidence of stained glass windows in churches and monasteries within Britain can be found as early as the 7th century. Benedict Biscop’s monasteries in Monkwearmouth and Jarrow have revealed hundreds of pieces of coloured glass and lead from as early as 680 CE.[1] Stained glass was also used by Islamic architects in Southwest Asia by the 8th century, when the alchemist Geber, in Kitab al-Durra al-Maknuna, gives 46 original recipes for producing coloured glass and describes the production of cutting glass into artificial gemstones.
In Early Christian churches of the 4th and 5th centuries there are many remaining windows which are filled with ornate patterns of thinly-sliced alabaster set into wooden frames, giving a stained-glass like effect. Evidence of stained glass windows in churches and monasteries within Britain can be found as early as the 7th century. Benedict Biscop’s monasteries in Monkwearmouth and Jarrow have revealed hundreds of pieces of coloured glass and lead from as early as 680 CE.[1] Stained glass was also used by Islamic architects in Southwest Asia by the 8th century, when the alchemist Geber, in Kitab al-Durra al-Maknuna, gives 46 original recipes for producing coloured glass and describes the production of cutting glass into artificial gemstones.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
www.glassart.org
Hey,
Here is an interesting site with some interesting pieces. we suggest you click here have a look and become overcome with inspiration.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Get a new sink
Get yourself a custom Glass Sink for your bathroom
Here some beautiful designs for wall-mount bathroom sinks. LINK but fear not you do not need to travel across the country to get one. We actually do that right here in Campbell river too.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Beautiful Day
Got out of my truck at work and could not resist taking this picture...We truly do live in God's country
Cruise Ships coming to Campbell River???
Has anyone heard anything about the cruise ships this year? Are they coming to Campbell River or not. I had a call from a fellow in Seattle who indicated he would be bringing 'pocket' cruises here for week long visits. Lets hope
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