Fusing For Technical Excellence
This DVD comprehensively covers all aspects of using a kiln to create beautiful fused glass works. Since many ceramic artists would like to expand their art to glass, this DVD also includes instruction on how to cut glass properly.

Nativity Candle Holder
With the holiday season upon us, here is a beautiful, flowing, modern interpretation of the Nativity. We’ve chosen some special Spectrum glasses with different textures and bold colors to add vibrancy to the piece which will just dance and sway when lit up with your favorite candle. Your Christmas candleholder will look wonderful, warm and inviting on your mantel, bookcase or as a special center piece on your dining room table.

For the holidays we are offering a special glass kit that includes all of the glass you need to complete this Nativity Candle Holder project. The glass is uncut.

All You Wanted to Know About Cutting Glass
This full color 18 page PDF document contains key information for the beginning and experienced cutter. Some of the subjects covered: how hard to press and why, how to tell when your score is perfect, how cutters are different and how and why you should choose one vs. another, how to hold your cutter properly, importance of using your dominant eye, proper positioning of your glass, using "shadow" scores, why and how to use pattern scissors properly and cutting with the "dot" method. After the score learn the proper techniques to use to break your glass including the "butterfly" method, the best ways to use your running and grozing pliers, how to cut large pieces and even cut thin slices off of a large piece. Also covered are tips on cutting circles.

Good Luck Fused Koi Plate
This 4 page full-color PDF leads you step by step in making a beautiful Fused Plate with two Koi swimming in a turquoise pool. Included are specific fusing schedules for the full and slump fuses and a special section demonstrating how we cut the circles.

Stained Glass Box Making Techniques
Learn how to make "heirloom quality" stained glass boxes. This two page fully color illustrated PDF document contains information on how to handle the "tough" stuff that frustrates so many students. Included are tips on designing and constructing for strength, how to plan your design so that your lid perfectly fits your box, how to use bevels properly, how to protect mirror (if you choose to use it for the base), using zinc channel to add support, how to cut and make your hinges easily, best ways to solder the lid chain and how to properly finish your work of art!