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| Articles about Glass |
| Kristen Frantzen Orr Glass Beads | | 2008-05-13 07:16:01 | | Kristen Frantzen Orr's handmade glass beads blend her love of nature with her background as a watercolor artist. A single bead can take hours to make, because she sculpts with molten glass over the flame of an oxygen-propane torch. To add detail to her work, she makes special canes from multiple colors of glass. By combining these components with layers of transparent colors, she creates depth and captures an exciting play of light.Examples of her work:After the beads have been annealed in a kiln to remove any internal stress, Kristen blends them into unique jewelry designs. This process, she says, is like framing a painting, by giving the beads a beautiful setting. For some of her pieces, she crochets spheres of fine silver, copper, or niobium wire. By stringing tiny seed beads onto the wire, she creates beaded-crocheted wire beads that resemble granulated gold.Kristen's work is in collections throughout the U.S., and in Japan, England, South Africa, and Australia. Her work has been p | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | | Architects in Glass Houses | | 2008-05-10 22:28:17 | | By ELAINE LOUIE : LONDON
A GLASS staircase can be a glittering piece of architectural sculpture, a light well for an entire house and a signifier of openness.
It can also be scary.
Kersti Urvois learned that three years ago during a cocktail party at the home she and her husband, Louis, own in Kensington.
Mrs. Urvois, who owns [...] | | By: ArticlesModern | | |
| | David Wallimann: glass hammer | | 2008-05-10 11:00:53 | | News:
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| | Rumble: When you think of Venice: Glass art | | 2008-05-08 16:19:17 | | One more think many people think of, when talking about Venice: Venetian glass..!Venetian glass making tradition goes way back, but only got really known when the Venetian Republic, fearing fire and destruction to the city’s mostly wood buildings, ordered glass makers to move their foundries to the island of Murano, in the Venetian archipelago in 1291. Murano's glass makers were soon the island’s most prominent citizens. By the 14th century, glass makers were allowed to wear swords, enjoyed immunity from prosecution by the Venetian state and found their daughters married into Venice’s most affluent families. The catch was that glass makers weren't allowed to leave the Republic.Murano’s glass makers held a monopoly on quality glass making for centuries, developing or refining many technologies including crystalline glass, enameled glass (smalto), glass with threads of gold (aventurine), multicolored glass (millefiori), milk glass (lattimo), and imitation gemstones made of glass | | By: The Road to the Horizon | | |
| | Tetris Theme Played With Glass Bottles | | 2008-05-07 18:40:39 | | Sorry for the lack of content lately, but I've been swamped with tons of homework, and GTA IV playing. Tonight I have to write a rough draft of a four page paper on Chernobyl. Curse my procrastination habits. Anyways, here I give you an awesome video of three people playing the Tetris theme song by blowing into various glass bottles. It is pretty amazing, and also funny to watch. Enjoy.Thank you for subscribing to my blog! Tell your friends!
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| | | Sterling Silver Green-Tone Murano Glass Round Pendant, 18" | | 2008-04-30 01:32:00 | | This Italian-made Murano glass pendant is a pretty apple green, with black and white circle and flower details. The 2-inch diameter pendant has a smooth round shape with a circle cut-out. A doubled black cord, with an 18-inch length, knots around the pendant and fastens in back with a spring ring clasp. Fresh colors and a mod design make this piece fun to wear. | | By: Jewelry For Less | | |
| | Cheers - Lava Lamp Shot Glass | | 2008-04-28 13:31:30 | | Need an excuse to drink? Cool - show off your Lava Lamp Glass.
Just add liquid and multi LEDs flash through red, blue and green lights. Lights go out when the glass is empty. Assorted colors, our choice, please.
Link: Lava Lamp Shot Glass
Pool Party Link: Water Human Hamster Wheel | | By: Random Good Stuff | | |
| | Stained Glass Construction | | 2008-04-23 14:33:59 | | There are two ways to make stained glass, leaded or copper foiled. The major difference between the two is in the construction. With leaded stained glass, the glass is fitted into channels of lead came. In contrast, copper foiled stained glass is constructed by wrapping each piece of glass with copper foil. Leaded stained glass historically is found in churches. It was during the Victoria Era where leaded stained glass was introduced into homes and has remained a popular method of constructing stained glass ever since. Foiled stained glass was mastered by Tiffany in the early 1900’s and soon after became a popular method for creating stained glass.Common Questions:Is one method better than the other? he simple answer is no. A better answer is that it depends on the artist and the design.What is the difference in leaded and foiled construction? With leaded stained glass, the construction must begin at an outer corner, the individual pieces are fitted into lead came. Once all pieces ar | | By: Home Remodeling and Repair Tips | | |
| | Former Selangor MB prefers to see the glass as half full | | 2008-04-18 19:03:00 | | Star - THE first few days after Selangor fell to the opposition, former Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo seemed as if he disappeared from the political radar.
After the brief sojourn of silence, Dr Khir once again grabbed the spotlight by attending a controversial forum together with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Then, he announced his readiness to contest the Umno Youth top post.
In the | | By: No2umnO | | |
| | | Around The House (Glass & Porcelain) | | 2008-04-18 08:01:12 | | For this weeks “Around the House”, I toyed with the sepia setting on the camera. The birdy is made of glass and the flower, porcelain. I think they turned out pretty cool but I wouldn’t want to use that setting too often. I could get the same, or even better, effect using photoshop.
Spring has definitely [...] | | By: mydogshavefleas.com | | |
| | Carbon nanotubes made into conductive, flexible 'stained glass' | | 2008-04-10 12:57:02 | | Carbon nanotubes are promising materials for many high-technology applications due to their exceptional mechanical, thermal, chemical, optical and electrical properties. Now researchers at Northwestern University have used metallic nanotubes to make thin films that are semitransparent, highly conductive, flexible and come in a variety of colors, with an appearance similar to stained glass. These results, published online in the journal Nano Letters, could lead to improved high-tech products such as flat-panel displays and solar cells.
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| | CN Tower gets glass floor elevator to "wow" tourists | | 2008-04-10 08:28:00 | | After losing its 32-year status as the tallest freestanding structure on the planet, Toronto's iconic CN Tower has something new to brag about: the world's highest glass-floor elevator that offers visitors a thrilling perspective of the city. Shooting upwards at 22 kilometres per hour, visitors can now watch the ground below them fall away as the elevator soars 346 metres in just 58 seconds. | | By: News Alert | | |
| | | | Glass Dropped Numerals Wall Clock | | 2008-04-04 14:03:00 | | I love target, bringing cool and unique designs to the masses at a reasonable price. Get this diamond-face white clock that has a unique "dropped numeral" effect over at target for $27.via IDR
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| | | Leona Lewis 2 new song s Misses Glass and forgive me | | 2008-03-31 09:18:50 | | Leona Lewis has risen from Uk hit to US star with her famous top billboard song, bleeding in love. She has just released 2 new hit songs m forgive me and her latest Misses Glasses - so get ready for some Leona heading your way Now!LISTEN: Misses GlassForgive me | | By: Celebrity Rag | | |
| | | Pugster Emerald/olive Striped Murano Glass Leaf Drop Set Pendant Earrings | | 2008-03-28 01:12:00 | | Featuring a rainbow of exquisite colors, this emerald/olive striped murano glass leaf drop set pendant and earring set brings out the myriad colors of both land and sea. With its elegant silver foil earrings, it lends an air of sophistication to any outfit. The pendant is nearly 54mm in length and a width of 32mm, and accompanied with a durable black 16" necklace cord, and the earrings measure at 26mm in length and 15mm in length. This high quality set is handmade by Pugster in the timeless Murano style and is an exquisitely affordable gift for yourself or a loved one. Because Murano Glass jewelry is made by hand, pattern and size will vary slightly from item to item. | | By: Jewelry For Less | | |
| | | Safety glass collection for home remodelers -Gucci or Dior? | | 2008-03-15 14:31:00 | | Sometimes I just want to look great when I'm home remodeling..., stay away from the all transparent models though. Not only do they blend in with your face and make no statement at all, but they also blend in with all the junk and tools and you'll never find them. Now, seriously: how scary are they? And best of all, they are all unisex, so you are never running around looking for your glasses, just the glasses. I prefer these: | | By: Dutch Colonial Home | | |
| | Edison Glass 'Let Go' Video | | 2008-03-13 10:26:00 | | Edison Glass are out with the video to their new single 'Let Go', from the Long Island, New York indie rock group's second album 'Time Is Fiction', out now on Credential Recordings. Watch it below the fold. | | By: Rockdirt.com - Rock Music News | | |
| | San Diego Auto Glass - Mobile Windshield Repair | | 2008-03-11 22:33:04 | | Dent Time of San Diego offers professional mobile windshield repair to your home or office. Don't let your auto glass chip, star or crack get bigger. It will only cost you more money. More and more insurance companies are not covering windshield replacements. It is always a good idea to get your windshield repair done ASAP. Please call direct for an over the phone quick quote at 619.993.7014. | | By: San Diego Mobile Dent / Bumper Repair | | |
| | Spy Shots: Glass Roof Mercedes SLK spotted | | 2008-03-08 03:03:42 | | Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertibles, Mercedes Benz
Apparently Mercedes-Benz will finally offer a glass roof on its SLK hardtop convertible, similar to the one fitted to the little coupe’s big brother, the SL. The two-piece roof looks very similar to the SL’s, with the only discernible difference from the standard SLK being a slightly tweaked C-pillar. [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Enchanted Islands - Glass Bottom Boat, Anquilla, Caribbean | | 2008-03-07 08:23:30 | | The only glass bottom boat that tours the Anguilla shore in the Caribbean is owned and operated by Captain Junior Fleming. He is affectionately known to all in the area as “Junior.” Junior Fleming has spent most of his life on the sea fishing with family or taking Island visitors on tours.
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| | Glass Paintings - Paintings on Glass | | 2008-03-06 05:21:00 | | Glass pictures turn apparent sheets of spectacles into fantastic pieces of art. Glass pictures are rare finesses and precious bequests of the singular arts of the past. Also coined as glass engravings, the pictures on glass overwhelmed with their refined beauty, mystical luminosity, enrichment of colours and meticulousness. Possibly an result of the Renaissance Motion in Italy, glass pictures | | By: SamratHacks | | |
| | | Millefiori Glass Jewelry | | 2008-02-25 08:30:55 | | Murano Glass, is made primarily on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. The distinctive Millefiori glass-making technique was developed in Murano by the 13th Century. In Italian, Millefiori means a thousand flowers. It was called mosaic until 1849, when the term Millefiori gained usage. It was in its heyday from the late 1800s to the early 1900s, and is still a strong influence today. Multicolor Millefiori Heart BraceletNickel-free Sterling Silver bracelet featuring multicolor Millefiori glass hearts set in a sterling silver frame with plain sterling silver cut-out linked hearts. This Millefiori glass bracelet also includes a rhodium plate finish, which gives it its lustrous white gold appearance.Millefiori glass beads make beautiful bracelets, earrings, pendants, watches, and pins. They are particularly stunning when set in Sterling Silver, like this bracelet. Look closely, and you can see the Millefiori patterns in the heart-shaped glass beads:Curved Heart With Pastel FlowersMil | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | | | Kemrock™ Industries & Exports Ltd. to acquire Top Glass SpA | | 2008-02-15 04:39:00 | | Kemrock Industries and Exports Limited (Kemrock), India’s leading composites manufacturer, has reached an in principle understanding to acquire the majority holding of Top Glass SpA, Italy. The deal was signed by Mr. Kalpesh Patel, Chairman and Managing Director of Kemrock, and Mr. Alfonso Branca, Managing Director of Top Glass, at International Conference & Exhibition on Reinforced Plastics (ICERP) 2008.The acquisition, which is subject to customary due diligence, documentation and compliance | | By: Brand Mantra | | |
| | | Lens Special: Behind the Glass | | 2008-02-14 11:10:00 | | Have a question about today's best lenses? Here are all the answers you need.Since Pop Photo began its improved lens-testing program in 1988, we have done full Lab tests on 444 interchangeable optics for SLR and rangefinder cameras, both film and digital. What we've learned could fill a book -- but we'll spare you, and instead answer 10 of the most common questions photo enthusiasts ask.1) What's better, an image-stabilized lens or a fast (bright) lens?An IS lens counteracts only your motion, but a fast lens can counteract both your movement and your subject's by transmitting more light, letting you use a faster shutter speed to freeze motion and reduce blur when handholding. IS, no matter how effective, won't sharpen a running tyke photographed at 1/15 sec.If you shoot a lot of action, you'll want a fast lens. If you take a lot of handheld, low-light candids of stationary subjects, you'll want stabilization. Best of all, of course, is a fast lens and stabilization (in-lens or in-camer | | By: DSLR CAMERAS ONLINE | | |
| | Wandsworth Cineworld - Glass n' all | | 2008-02-14 08:14:09 | | One of the Companion's staff has a wife who is imminently due. To take the pain away, two seats were purchased in the VIP area at Wandsworth Cineworld for a recent showing.Bigger, more comfortable seats at the back of the cinema, worth the extra few quid surely. Not a bit of it. After being shown to the lift we were directed to a room which seemed to be above the auditorium. Inside were nine big seats. But here's the extraordinary thing - they were behind a big glass window. There was a speaker in the room, but doesn't this take away the whole cinema experience? It was like taking a chair and sitting outside Curry's watching the display TVs.The Companion hastily went downstairs and watched the film from in front of the glass screen. | | By: The Wandsworth Companion | | |
| | STEAMPUNK MURANO GLASS CASE MOD | | 2008-02-13 10:23:01 | | Anche nella splendida cittadina di Murano hanno voluto provare l'ebrezza di moddare un pc utilizzando quello che avevano a disposizione.....e indovinate un po di cosa si tratta?VIAtutte le news dal mondo dei retrogames | | By: retrofollie | | |
| | The Last Glass of Whiskey | | 2008-02-04 07:08:41 | | A drunk walks into a bar, orders a glass of whisky, takes several gulps and... dies a sudden death.In Heaven he begs of God, "Please, bring me back to the bar for a moment. I just want to finish drinking. There is still half a glass of wisky left. You can even turn me into a fly or a spider, only let me drink it up."So God agrees, turns the drunk into a spider and take him back to the bar.The drunk finds himself on the bar ceiling, just right over the unfinished glass of whiskey."How can I reach | | By: The Best Funny Stories and Jokes | | |
| | Antique, glass shows coming | | 2008-01-27 23:18:36 | | Miami Herald - The Original Miami Beach Antique Show: More than 1,000 national and international exhibitors offer 18th, 19th and 20th century furniture, Asian art, fine prints and paintings, antique jewelry, textiles and rugs, sterling silver and ceramics (see
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| | Steel and glass | | 2008-01-17 16:14:26 | | Architecture in Perth.
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| | Season of Glass (Ono Soul) | | 2008-01-12 15:18:52 | | Persa hoy día, luego de dejar la casa de doblevé a las 10.30 de la mañana. No me hubiera ido (no en estos tiempos) de no ser por los discos. He aplazado la compra del Season of Glass de Yoko Ono ya tres oportunidades: miedo a encontrarse con la melosas melodías de John Lennon que [...] | | By: frenesic! | | |
| | Glass of Cold Water | | 2008-01-07 18:42:00 | | Nothing is more refereshing than a glass of icy, cold water. I love cold drinks. Anyway, took this photo with a Nokia N95. It's almost as good as a digital camera shot, although, to get the desired light, color and texture you really have to adjust the setting manually and cannot rely on the auto-focus function of its camera. I edited this photo a bit though, just to correct the sharpness of the picture. Softened it a bit. | | By: Photography-Per-Diem | | |
| | Glass of Sparkling Wine for New Year || Glas Sekt fuer Neujahr | | 2008-01-01 14:47:00 | |
This picture shows a glass of sparkling wine and a bottle in the background. I wish you all a Happy New Year 2008! Don't forget your resolutions :-)
Dieses Bild zeigt ein Glas Sekt und im Hintergrund eine Flasche. Ich wuensche Euch Allen ein gutes neues Jahr 2008! Vergesst nicht Eure guten Vorsaetze :-)
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More New Year's pictures on this blog:
New Years Eve in Tyrol
Happy New Year 2008!
Link to iStockphoto where you can buy this picture. | | By: TTL - Through Tom's Lens | | |
| | | | Nail Clipper with Magnifying Glass | | 2007-12-21 12:21:36 | | Nail Clippers totally freak me out - I just hate the sound of metal clinging! That sound gives me goosebumps. When Mike clips his hammer toes I need to put headphones one even if I am in the office and Mike is one floor down! In case you are wondering what I do with my [...] | | By: Random Good Stuff | | |
| | | | It's Official: Leoprone Composed Entirely Of Glass | | 2007-12-18 18:53:45 | | You thought it couldn't happen again. You said to yourself, "Okay, he's had to have overcome the injury bug by now." You were wrong, oh so wrong. Jordan Leopold will sit out the game against the Ducks on Wednesday night not because of a hernia, a wrist injury or anything you might expect. No, this time he'll be out because he got cut on the thigh by a skate blade. Of one of his teammates. During practice. In an incident similar in stupidity to that which forced Lightning d-man Dan Boyle to sit out much of the early season, Leoprone has managed to get hurt in possibly the dumbest way possible. It's not like Chris Simon stepped on him or anything. As always, we here at Mile High Hockey wish Leoprone the speediest possible recovery, and will now start taking donations to buy him a full suit of armor (like chain mail) in order to prevent future blade-related mishaps. At least he didn't break his wrist giving somebody a high five, which, now | | By: Mile High Hockey | | |
| | | Dichroic Glass Cabochons | | 2007-12-11 14:11:46 | | The word dichroic is Greek, and it means two colors. Dichroic glass has two colors in its coatings—a reflected color and a transmitted color. It is valued for its brilliant iridescent play of colors. The coatings that produce those colors are actually multiple ultra-thin layers of metal oxides—aluminum, chromium, silicon, zirconium or titanium—which are sprayed on the surface of the glass. Pale Mint with Opalescent Base Dichroic CabochonThe aerospace industry created this coated glass, and it has been used in art and bead-making since the 1990s. Dichroic glass has a shimmering effect similar to the iridescence in opals. Different colors can be viewed by examining it at different angles. The colors are brilliant saturated wavelengths of light.Pinks CabochonMaking dichroic glass cabochons involves using many layers of color and two or three firings in a kiln. A glass saw is then used to cut out the best shapes, and a glass grinder is used to remove any rough edges. The piece is then polished to a brilliant shine. A final fire-polishing in the kiln brings out the beauty of each cabochon. Caribbean CabochonThe ProcessDichroic glass must be manufactured in an ultra-clean environment, making it one of the most expensive glasses made today. The process involves depositing many very thin layers of rare metal oxides (magnesium, silicon, titanium) on the surface of a piece of glass. A clean sheet of glass is affixed to a rotating arm within a special vacuum chamber. A container of metal oxides is placed in the chamber. An electron beam vaporizes the oxides, and the resulting particles evenly coat the rotating glass sheet.Dichroic Glass JewelryDichroic cabochons can be used in many ways to create handcrafted jewelry. They can be wire-wrapped, used with other processes like precious metal clay, and in traditional settings. Ice Is Nice Pendantby Michelle CorsichThis pendant was created by slicing thin pieces of dichroic colors over a crystal clear base. Tags: handcrafted | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | A recipe for making a nice glass of absinthe | | 2007-12-05 12:43:36 | | We all like to have a little drink during the holidays. Now, do you out there know where to get that special bottle of liquor? If not, you may join me with finding your kind of drink at the site that has so many for us to choose from. People where I live now especially loves drinking on New Year's Eve celebrating the New Year. So, if we were to buy something to drink this new Year, I would head to the site that has liquors on sale, I mean on marked down prices. They are great for gift-giving, you know, and certainly for making any celebration a joyous one. In fact, I found a recipe there for concocting a perfect glass of absinthe. Now, I have never drunk it, and I am willing to try if we can make it. It seems quick and easy to mix such drink, so I think we can handle it. Anyway, how about you there, are you interested? You can mix your own drink by following the recipe given right on the site, you have nothing to lose after all, as it is free. So, why not help yourself with knowing h | | By: Simply Me | | |
| | | | Designing Your Own Stained Glass | | 2007-11-27 13:11:39 | | submit_url = 'http://bu.bulicio.us/hobbies/designing-your-own-stained-glass/';Creating works of art in stained glass in an immensely satisfying and interesting hobby. To get started you might decide to take a class or grab a couple of how-to books and prepare for a little trial and error. Either way, your first few projects will probably be made either from [...] | | By: Bu.bulicio.us .:: The Way Life Should Be ::. | | |
| | Glass Tile, a Wise Choice | | 2007-11-20 19:44:00 | | Glass tile is finally getting the respect it is due with all the different types and colors and the ease of maintenance it's really a great a choice,With so many unique lines and There just is not anything else on the market with as many a colors that are available from pastel shades to bright clear primary colors. There is also a very large size selection of glass tile and mosaic glass tile that can range from 3/8†x 3/8†all the way to 12†x 12â€.A new glass product is glow in the dark tiles.This is fantastic for swimming pool tile; you don’t need the pool light.These are great to high light outdoor steps that can sometimes be a tripping hazardThese photo luminescent tiles take in ambient light during the day and styles available interior designers are using glass tile in many upcoming design projects. Glass tile has become art form here in the U.S.A., as there are several American companies that are manufacturing very unique glass tiles, some with a great new look such as fused glass. emit the light back at dark.They can be charged from home lighting sources as well so you can accent bathroom walls and not need a night light.One job I saw had the homeowners name hidden in an entrance wall mosaic and when the night fell it lit up.The luminescent tiles are also made in the same colors in non-glow so they are hidden until it gets dark or the bathroom light is turned off.I think I may do this in my kid’s bathroom, they will love it.A lot of manufactured glass tile is made from recycled bottles and glass products, so the industry has a great reputation as one of the leading “Green Compliant “ manufactures, some use as much as seventy percent.On the plus side with a wide range of colors, sizes, and styles as well as it being a recycled “Green Productâ€, give glass tile a look you will be surprised!About the Author: Anthony J. Ventura is a tile and marble contractor with 25 years of experience in custom home construction and swimming pool design. If y | | By: All of Home | | |
| | Windows Graphics - Attractive Glass Panes | | 2007-11-01 17:11:48 | | Windows graphics have become the latest craze among people who want to innovate new advertising and marketing tools. You can easily get a professional to customize window graphics according to your need and requirement of business. Conventional methods of advertising are passé and new, unique wacky methods are catching on fast.
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| | | Broken Glass | | 2007-09-20 01:50:57 | | This is my display cupboard in the living room. It is a old cupboard, about 10 years now. A few years back, while the children were playing ball at home, it hit the cupboard and the glass crack. There were 2 crack lines if you see the picture carefully. I was [...] | | By: Peace Spiritual Inspiration | | |
| | Touch of Glass Designs | | 2007-09-16 19:05:16 | | Lisa Atchison of Touch of Glass Designs is a girl after my own heart. She loves glass beads, and so do I. And she has made some gorgeous ones. Lisa's artistic philosophy: To me, they are just beads, and they are just glass until somebody owns them and they bring them pleasure – only then do they become art. With the natural world as my inspiration, I constantly and purposefully build my skills to enhance my creations.These are pictures of two of her sold items—just to show you some examples of her work:Electroformed Leaf Bead Blended colors of plum and smoky brown topaz. The small maple leaf has been electroformed, and has a patina that shimmers a hint of magenta. Topaz Electroformed Lampwork BeadThis focal bead has so much depth! It has topaz, browns and trails of silvered ivory and CZ's. It has been electroformed and finished with a subtle patina. Perfect colors for fall!Lisa's Bio:"I have always been in love with art glass. Among my fondest childhood memories are trips to the hobby store with my parents where they would let me pick a new glass figurine from the showcase. Today, I collect glass flower frogs, and my home is decorated with antique Depression glass and contemporary fused pieces. "In 2003, not long after discovering handmade beads and artistic jewelry, I entered the world of lampworking and never looked back. Lampworking and jewelry design have brought me much joy including meeting wonderful people and forging new friendships that will last a lifetime." She has studied lampworking with some of the finest instructors including Kate Fowle Meleny, Larry Scott, and Michael Barley. And she recently began teaching beginning lampworking. Aside from her other hobby—photography—she works fulltime for an engineering firm in Indianapolis. She has been married to her best friend and biggest supporter, Steve, since 1983. They have a daughter of whom she's very proud who loves the "bead benefits."It sounds like Lisa is leading a charmed life, but I know she has to work very hard to care for a child, a husband, a home, a fulltime job, and a jewelry business. | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | Pinky's Choice Pink Beaded Baked Glass Pendant Necklace with Floral Pink Beads | | 2007-09-11 10:31:00 | | Nvie's Beaded Necklaces are made from very high quality beads. The necklaces are designer styled but completely handmade by artisans from North India. The colors are very earthy, which means they will go well with not only the whites and the blacks but also with other vibrant dresses you may have. 'Affordable elegance' is what we believe in and these beautiful necklaces at our prices are a reflection of our belief in that philosophy. Buy carefree with our 'No Questions Asked' returns policy. We know you will come for more once you try us. These necklaces make great gifts for yourself and for your near ones. Now you do not have to be a Paris Hilton or Lindsay Lohan to set fashion trends. You are your own trend setter. Nvie Designs supports "Street to School" Project:: 5% of our profits on every order will go to support education for under previleged children in Calcutta - India. | | By: Jewelry For Less | | |
| | A Glass Half-Full | | 2007-09-02 20:09:06 | | If in this thinking process we envision a favorable result of our problem solving, this is called positive thinking, but during the actual process of problem solving, we are in conflict - we must be; otherwise, there would be no need to think at all, we would just act!
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| | Agatha Christie al comic con Harper Collins y trailer de la segunda de Looking Glass War | | 2007-08-28 10:33:00 | | Tras 70 años de publicación de las novelas de Agatha Christie, sus personajes nos sorprenden con su aparición en un nuevo medio tras pasar por el cine y la televisión siendo encarnados por ejemplo por Peter Ustinov. Hace 30 años que nos dejó Agatha Christie pero tuvo una prolífica carrera con casi un centenar de novelas, muchos relatos y obras de teatro, la celebre autora de misterio en ventas solo se ve ensombrecida por la Biblia y Shakespeare.La salida está prevista para Septiembre en un evento anual dedicado a la escritora, con la primera de las novelas gráficas dibujada por Bruno Lachard, y está previsto que los títulos vayan incrementando en los próximos meses con títulos como The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, The Mystery of the Blue Train, Death on the Nile, The Murder on the Links, Murder on the Orient Express, The Secret of Chimneys. Pero al parecer el plan es ambicioso y los comics saldrán este mes que viene, en un número de 12 títulos de 83, y los 71 restantes lo harían los próximos 12 meses, se busca llegar al público joven.Y ya que estamos con libros, está a punto de publicarse la segunda novela de la saga The Looking Glass Wars de Frank Beddor que como sabreis tiene una versión en comic titulada Hatter M guionizada por el mismo y dibujada por Ben Templestmith, aquí teneis el trailer. | | By: Pulp Comic | | |
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Remember when bottles were glass? Rem... | | 2007-08-16 13:06:00 | | RandomnessRemember when bottles were glass? Remember how heavy they were? remember collecting money by recycling them? And then everything went plastic, that cheap bubble -y plastic, not the sleek plastic everything is now, the faux glass. You pay extra for plastic that looks like glass. Sprite has always been good at that. A Sprite bottle looks like a sprite bottle. It's the dimples.it doesn't matter how glassy the plastic is formed to, you can drop it from the counter and it still isn't going to shatter. You aren't going to break it. You also don't see as much broken glass around either. Pretty much the only thing that still comes in glass are beer bottles and the odd condiment. I remember when just about the only plastic you would have around the house was your shampoo bottles. There isn't as much sea glass anymore either. There used to be a lot of people who did thing's things, with sea glass. I wonder if they had to start making there own. Perhaps there are even sea glass | | By: Reading In The Dark | | |
| | Murano Glass Sunburst Ring | | 2007-08-14 08:29:00 | | Highlight your look with this beautiful ray of light! Strong and sizable, this explosive sunburst ring is created with Murano glass. The front design measures 1-1/4"L x 1-1/8"W and the ring's bandwidth measures from 1/8" to 1/4". Make a splendid set with the matching bracelet . Made in Italy and part of the Hilary London Collection. All weights pertaining to diamond weights are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. Click here for important information about gemstone enhancements and special care requirements. | | By: Jewelry For Less | | |
| | Glass Half Empty | | 2007-08-09 00:13:00 | | Yeah, none of this is happening for a while.We've got to start working on repaying the money that was donated to us for the bathroom. We're going to have to use it to fix the van.It sucks.A lot.So, all this chump change I'm making from Pay Per Post is going directly into our newly empty savings account.It'll take forever to get back to $500 at this rate. | | By: What the...?! | | |
| | Chihuly Glass at Fairchild Gardens, Miami | | 2007-08-03 12:32:00 | | Chihuly Glass at Fairchild Gardens, MiamiSince I stayed out late last night here are some archive Chihuly Glass shots from Fairchild Tropical Gardens in Miami. I have recently been going through my hard drives trying to get rid of some old pictures and came across these two. The first one is from the 2007 exhibit and the second one is from 2006.I went to the Foreigner concert last night. It was great. Even though it isn’t my favorite band they really put on a good show. I got a couple of pictures. The first two are Mick Jones the lead guitarist and songwriter. The other one is Kelly Hansen the lead singer with Jason Bonham (drums, his dad was in Led Zeppelin) and Jeff Jacobs. They played a lot of the ‘hits’ and a couple I didn’t recognize. Somehow I had bought front row, dead center tickets. I was sitting next to the mayor and his wife.Here are some other posts I have made on Chihuly Glass:2007 FairchildMore 2007 FairchildGardens and Glass, 2006, NYBG | | By: Digital Flower Pictures.com | | |
| | Drum of Glass... | | 2007-08-02 08:45:00 | | Here we go...another day and another favorite tune. J.A. has sent a mail recommending Drum of Glass by Norwegian new wave/electronica quartet Monomen and after two listens I knew exactly why he was so eager that we should listen to this. The four youngsters (the lead singer is 18 years old) have clearly been snooping around in their dads' record collections and been listening to bands like Joy Division, New Order, Depeche Mode, Devo etc. So very clearly a track that finds its inspiration in the 80's, but at the same time still manages to sound like fresh breath of air. And a track that is so energetic, so wonderful and has this "it will get into your head and stay there" catchiness that I feel almost certain that Editors would give away their entire back catalogue for just this one song.+ Drum of GlassMP3 found via Insound, where lots of other interesting and free downloads are available. | | By: Hits In The Car | | |
| | Fred Thompson: A Glass Half Full | | 2007-07-31 07:07:00 | | Last week, we discussed the hurdles that Fred Thompson must overcome to win the Republican nomination. Now, we'll take a look at everything that is helping to propel the former Tennessee senator towards the presidency.First, let's address some of the negatives we brought up in our previous post. Yes, questions have been raised about Thompson's history on the abortion issue. However, in a field that includes an openly pro-choice candidate (Giuliani) and a past pro-choice candidate (Romney), Thompson's sometimes vague history is largely shielded. Thompson may be a Washington insider, but the public does not perceive him in that way. His time outside of Washington has sufficiently distanced him from an unpopular president and an unpopular war. He can campaign as someone who knows Washington, but also knows how to fix its problems. It could certainly be difficult for Thompson to live up to the hype surrounding his would-be campaign, but excitement isn't such a bad thing.Thompso | | By: Political Realm | | |
| | Crystal Glass - Great Home Decoration | | 2007-07-22 14:03:00 | | By Kevin ZhangWhen it comes to decorating your home, you have what seems like an endless selection to choose from. There are so many different styles of art available ranging, from the abstract to the contemporary. Whatever your taste, there will be something available to suit your needs.One of the newest trends when it comes to home decoration is crystal glass. This style of art allows you to express your personality with just one glance. It is both beautiful and intriguing at the same time. Crystal glass art comes in a variety of designs and sizes. You can find your and your lover photo in crystal, your welcome signs, your achievement letter in crystal and more. This type of crystal decor is unique and exciting.Crystal glass includes crystal diamond, crystal ball, crystal photos, crystal figurines, crystal awards and more. You can turn the family room into an crystal gallery that you can be proud of. This type of decor can accent stairways and turn plain boring hallways into a scenic | | By: Interior and Exterior Your Home | | |
| | Fred Thompson: A Glass Half Empty | | 2007-07-16 18:44:00 | | Back in March, it seemed more like Internet fancy than political reality. Fred Thompson running for president? Really? But the draft movement picked up steam and Thompson was apparently more serious about running than we thought. Just like that, Thompson found himself atop some state and national polls. Let's take a look, however, at the pessimist's perspective of Fred Thompson's campaign.Where's the beef? During his eight years in the Senate (he filled the remaining term of Al Gore, before being elected to a full term in 1996), Thompson failed to lead the way on any significant piece of legislation. He chaired the Governmental Affairs Committee, investigated President Clinton's campaign fundraising, but eventually produced little of substance. Where were Thompson's conservative ideas, vision, and leadership then? His elected experience will be little more than that of Barack Obama, who's frequently criticized for it. In a race with a war hero in John McCain and America's Mayor | | By: Political Realm | | |
| | The Glass is Half Full and Half Empty | | 2007-07-16 14:41:00 | | Last week was a week of records. The Dow and S&P closed at new highs. The NASDAQ closed at its highest level in six years. Oil closed at $74 a barrel, an 11 month high. The Euro hit an all-time high against the dollar. It now takes over $1.38 to buy one Euro. (My sympathy to all of you vacationing in Europe this summer.)
Twice last week I read/heard commentators saying that rising oil prices are good – they’re a sign of a strong economy. The talking heads glass is half full (and I think it’s filled with something stronger than water). Rising energy prices worry me. They take money out of the consumers pocket, add to inflation and increase our balance of payments deficit, leading to higher interest rates. Sorry, my glass is half empty on this one, but maybe I’m just old school.
Something else happened last week, which received almost no press. Credit spreads widened. This mean | | By: MUTUALDecision Blog - The Mutual Fund Blog Dedicat | | |
| | | John McCain: A Glass Half Full | | 2007-07-10 17:40:00 | | A few weeks ago, we looked at John McCain's struggles in the race for the Republican nomination. Today, we'll try to paint a rosier picture for the Arizona senator's campaign.To understand what is going right for McCain's campaign, we need to know what is not. Everything. He lost his frontrunner status when Rudy Giuliani surprised most by actually getting serious about running. He no longer has the strongest campaign organization--a distinction that probably goes to Mitt Romney, at least in Iowa. He has lagged in the fundraising race for the first half of 2007. Now Fred Thompson, who chaired McCain's 2000 campaign and was making fundraising calls for him at the beginning of the year, is skyrocketing up the polls and perhaps stealing more of McCain's donors. Once the press darling, the media is now ready and willing to write a slew of "McCain is doomed!!!!" stories, sensing blood in the water. Policy wise, he was damaged by his leadership on the failed immigration reform plan and | | By: Political Realm | | |
| | Harvard Glass Flowers | | 2007-07-09 07:00:00 | | The Daily reviewHave you ever seen flowers arrangements made from glass? Few folks actually have experienced this. The Harvard Glass Flowers exhibition will give you the rare opportunity to view this exquisite collection, just a fraction of the total collection owned by Harvard University... | | By: The Flower Expert - Flowers Encyclopedia | | |
| | Have a Glass of Blogjuice from Bloglines | | 2007-06-25 01:42:00 | | Here's another link train with a twist! A Bloglines spin! Got it from my friends over at The Broken Bow and MattHuggins.com.Spud Oregon at Nice4Rice recently posted about needing more blog juice in order to be accepted into various money-making programs like ReviewMe. He found that despite his high ranks in Technorati and Alexa combined with a fairly significant number of inbound links, he encountered some trouble being accepted to some programs. The problem was likely due to his Bloglines subscription count, thus, Spud decided to work hard at growing his Bloglines subscriber count. Part of his efforts at improving his Bloglines feed reader count was to partake in the Bloglines List started by Darin Carter. You don’t need to be tagged to get on the list; simply copy the list below, and follow the directions! ***Start Copying Here:*** The rules:If you don’t have a bloglines account signup for one, if you do have a bloglines account sign in to your account!Write a short introductio | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | The Message in the Glass | | 2007-06-24 19:46:00 | | She sat beside me in the chapel this morningas her momma began to preachwe were in the back, to avoiddistracting others, with her fidgeting;but for a moment, she was focusedon the message in the glass“That’s Jesus!” she exclaimedfor me to hear, smile and nodyes, the panes of the stained glassto my left were the story of Jesus,His birth, Baptism, the Sermon on the Mount,His prayer in the Garden of GethsemaneShe saw it clearly, even at five years oldin a moment of sharing, in the back ofthe chapel this Sunday morningJune 24, 2007 13:44 | | By: Poetry Where You Live | | |
| | iPhone: Eight Hours of Talk Time, Features Durable Glass Top Surface | | 2007-06-23 02:28:29 | | Apple® today announced that iPhone™ will deliver significantly longer battery life when it ships on June 29 than was originally estimated when iPhone was unveiled in January. iPhone will feature up to 8 hours of talk time, 6 hours of Internet use, 7 hours of video playback or 24 hours of audio playback.* In addition, iPhone will feature up to 250 hours—more than 10 days—of standby time. Apple also announced that the entire top surface of iPhone, including its stunning 3.5-inch display, has been upgraded from plastic to optical-quality glass to achieve a superior level of scratch resistance and optical clarity.
“With 8 hours of talk time, and 24 hours of audio playback, iPhone’s battery life is longer than any other ‘Smartphone’ and even longer than most MP3 players,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’ve also upgraded iPhone’s entire top surface from plastic to optical-quality glass for superior scratch resistance and clarity. There has never been a phone like i | | By: iPhone World | | |
| | Murano Glass at the National Museum of Scotland | | 2007-06-21 11:59:58 | | My other theme for my visit to the museum earlier this week was the glass display. My favourite displays were of the Murano pieces. Murano is an island close to Venice, where glass has been made since the 9th century.
The photo below shows pieces from the mid to late 19th century, when Salvati led the revival of the Venetian glass industry. Salvati was born in Vicenza and worked as barrister in Venice.
The other photo is a collection of Murano glassware from the 1980s. You can also see my reflection in the display case as I took the photo.
Technorati Tags: National Museum Scotland, Murano glass | | By: Europe a la Carte Blog | | |
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