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Tag Archives: glass
My first chess set
I decided that for my brother-in-law’s (BIL) Christmas gift I would make him a glass chess set. He participates in a chess club near his home, and I know he plays online, so it seemed like a perfect gift. … Continue reading
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Racism or frustration?
I saw a post on a glass related forum today that struck me as a bit offensive. The poster was lamenting the lack of a SRA category on Etsy, because as she put it, “I find it a bit … Continue reading
It’s the little things
Tonight I had a short, 2.5 hour show. It’s one I’ve done the past couple of years and it’s actually one of my favorites. See, this one’s in an elementary school and it’s mostly for the kids to do some … Continue reading
Help for the holidays
Munkin Arts cares about you. In these tough economic times, I know you want to buy American. I know you realize that supporting local artisans helps support your local economy. I know you appreciate the quality that comes with artisan … Continue reading
Rubberband man
Remember how a few posts back I mentioned you need to be flexible when it comes to your setup? Well today was one of those days. Up until yesterday it looked like we were going to have a wet morning … Continue reading
Reports from the field
First off, I want to say thank you to my customers today. I hope you enjoy the glass pieces you purchased as much as I enjoyed making them. But I have to say to everyone else, it’s rough out there … Continue reading
Experiments in glass
I’ve got a pretty decent amount of inventory ready to go for show season, so I’ve got the luxury of spending a little R&D time. First up, a multi-day event, I decided to break out the photo slide decal whatchamacaluts. … Continue reading
Help stimulate the US economy
A while back, I was introduced to Margaret Swain, the owner of a shop located in Cherry Valley, MA that features only American made items. After a brief chat, she agreed to carry some of my glass through her shop. … Continue reading
Some people write poems, I sculpt Death
I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately, worried about my job, exhausted being up too late, and the kids have been rambunctious. Those who know me know that for me my torch time is like therapy. It’s a … Continue reading
Mitigating danger
Last night the Mrs. and I were hiding from the MJ sob fests and found ourselves watching “America’s Got Talent” on NBC. While watching some talented and some horribly untalented folks do their thing, we found ourselves watching this performance: … Continue reading