Barry Kaiser has worked in jewelry since 1973 faceting and cabbing gemstones. From there he transitioned into goldsmithing and later discovered glass, a medium that enabled his experimental nature to come out. By 2001 Barry was specializing in jewelry-sized, kiln fired glass. He and his wife Sharon work out of their home studio, where many of the processes he uses and teaches were first developed.
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Glass Tip
by Jennell Hogue
Glass-a-holic Publications
To keep curved pieces of glass from snapping off when breaking the score, try "pulse" squeezing the pliers gently. This means you will open and close the mouth of the pliers at one second intervals to coax the score to run on the proper course. If the score still doesn't break, don't force it any further. Go to the other end of the score and "pulse" squeeze until the score breaks. | |
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I hope you enjoy your fall and this harvest of glass ideas.
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 Learning to Lead
Design by Rob Torres
A 16" x 16" beginner project from Oak Tree Stained Glass Studio for creating a leaded channel window. Tips are also offered on glass selection, planning the project, and selecting glasses that will complement each other. |
 Fall Leaves Mosaic Tray
Design by Lisa Vogt
A 7-3/4" x 7-3/4" decorative beginner mosaic tray done in vibrant fall shades of yellow, orange, and red and set in a wood frame. These fan-shaped leaves are formed by joining crescents together to make the whole leaf.
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 Christmas Tree
Design by Takaaki Tsuchiya
A three-dimensional free-form tree sculpture made with 4-1/4"x 7-3/4" panels joined at the center of the tree. This project is constructed with copper foil with the aid of Morton's Blocking System. |
 The Techniques and Secrets of
Beautiful Glass Painting-Silhouettes
Design by David Williams and Stephen Byrne
Basic principles of glass painting plus unique tips to help ensure success with painting silhouettes on glass are presented. | |
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Glass Art Society 41st Annual Conference
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Smith Museum of Stained Glass at Navy Pier 9th Annual SAMA Conference
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American Craft Council Conference 2009
Minneapolis, MN
October 15-17, 2009
Be sure to catch the Fall 2009 issue of Glass Patterns Quarterly, where you'll find a handsome Golden Retriever panel plus innovative stained glass Halloween projects for a flying witch panel and four-sided haunted  house lantern that features flying bats. There is also a fused leaf panel made by painting with frit, a fused-and-slumped geometric plate, a lovely fused-and-slumped indoor fountain created with molds made from Kaiser Lee Board, and a striking cloisonné pendant decorated with silver wire and enamels. You'll also find a fabulous collection of holiday stained glass small panels and suncatchers including a snowman, reindeer, gingerbread men garland, jingle bells, Christmas mouse, and angels. Rounding out this great issue is an article describing a large residential mosaic installation, a Q&A section on kiln operation, and beginner tips and tricks for easy ways to enhance the look of stained glass panels. Complete four-color, step-by-step instructions, patterns, and tips walk you through each process for projects that fit every level of crafting expertise. Also check this issue for our regular features on New Products, New Books and Patterns, What's Hot, and full-size patterns available only from GPQ.
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