Furnace heating UP

This is the opening of the door on the new furnace. It is about 900 degrees in this photo maybe even cooler. The glass furnace is now sitting at 2100 degrees. It produces a very nice glass indeed.
You remember how Ferris spoke of the car they took out for a spin around Chicago. If you have the means I would highly recommend getting one.
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Uncle Denny's Platter

Brent made this platter for his Uncle Denny. 

chicago hot glass

chicago hot glass
I am heading to Chicago next week for a couple of days. It should be a hoot. There is more to do in Chicago then I ever imagined. I would like to spend a day at the Museums and walking around and then a day at the Chicago Hot Glass studio. Best laid plans.
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going and blowing

We are busy busy. Brent is heading to Tucson at the end of this month, then to San Antinio, and on then to Deep Ellum in Dallas. We have a lot of glass to make between now and then. We created some wedding glasses for a couple. They have turned out nicely thus far. They have been interesting to make. Good progress. Not one to huirry the wedding is next weekend.
We are teaching a group of girl scouts glassblowing over the next couple of days.
I have been thinking of glass as a team building excersize. What fun it would be to have a office of folks come out and work together. Create. Are you interested in having a unique experience for your team members or office? Think about scheduling a glass blowing session. Good stuff.
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Glass Artists - Group Map by Frappr!

Glass Artists - Group Map by Frappr!
This is a pretty neat website using the Google Earth Interface and along the lines of a MySpace site folks can put pins where they are located and more. Check it out. Put in a pin if you are a glass artist.

We have the new Steve Stadelman Glassworks furnace. Turned it on last night. It was at 400 degrees this morning. We should be blowing glass on Sunday afternoon. This is a thing of beauty to be sure. I will have photos soon and a webpage with details about the furnace.

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Art House Salon and Gallery

Check it out if you get the chance. I really dig Josh Heilaman's work too.  

New Furnace

The new furnace should be arriving and installed any day now. The snow and ice slowed down the shipment. I hope it comes in Tuesday. Getting ready. Woo Hoo!
Drop by sometime if you get the chance. Check out our progress.
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Pricing

Pricing
We filled up with propane on 2/13 for 380 gallons of fuel and paying $1.60 a gallon. That is about good for a month or so.
Same day we got the electric bill OG&E. We had 9103 kilowatt hours for a total of $748.10 for the month.
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Spirit Echoes

Spirit Echoes
We will be attending the Spirit Echoes Fine Art Festival this Spring. If you are in Texas this is an art show that is not to be missed.

bluesagestudios's Etsy Shop - Blue Sage Studios - Glassworks and Gallery

bluesagestudios's Etsy Shop - Blue Sage Studios - Glassworks and Gallery
I have set up a shop at Etsy. It looks like a really good site for listing handmade items for sale. I hope it becomes a good venue to getting the word out about our studio. Check out Etsy when you get the chance.
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Google Local - art house salon and gallery loc: Oklahoma City, OK

Google Local - art house salon and gallery loc: Oklahoma City, OK
We will be having an opening at the Art House Salon and Gallery at 80th and Western on the 24th. It should be a hoot. Drop by and check it out if you can.
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The Beef Jerky Emporium

The Beef Jerky Emporium
I post this link for the Gnat. I read about the passion for beef jerky and felt this may be another enticement in order to get him to come visit us here in Oklahoma.

Scottsdale

Brent is heading to Scottsdale for a show this week. It should be a good one. If you are a reading in Arizona or the surrounds drop by the ArtsFest in Scottsdale and check out our booth.
Things in the studio are going well. Ray made a great vase tonight. I will try to get a photo of it before he picks it up.
We will be getting a new furnace sometime in the next two weeks. I can hardly wait. We will have a new furnace party and everyone will be welcome to come out and take a dip.
Also on the up and coming scene we will be showing at the Art House Salon and Gallery around the 24th of this month. Drop by and check it out I will post more information on the opening as I know more. It is always a happening event to be sure.
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Goblets and More

Brent has been working on goblets. He is making some really nice drinking glasses. I will get a photo posted as soon as we take some new pics. I think Tuesday afternoon will be my photography day in the studio. I am making some bowls. I am trying for a good V shape to the bowl with a small drop foot. It is a good look. I hope people will like them. I am working on a series for folks home alters. A blue one for water and a red one for incense. We shall see.
I am looking for a high end digital camera. Maybe a Canon SLR at around 8 megapixels. I like the idea of having a full service cameral. I do wish they made a digital camera that also took film. Switch back and forth. It may be a bit larger but could be well worth it.
This is great.
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Hot Glass Newbie

Hot Glass Newbie
Most excellent. Another glass blower is blogging. The Gnat is coming along nicely. Hopeing we can get him to visit Oklahoma sometime.

Changes to Logo

What do you think of this new logo for the Blue Sage Studios glassblowing studio and gallery. The star at the top is in the form of an optic mold so it clues into those who know sort of a wink and a nod to the glassblowers among us. 

Welcome - GAS Conference

Welcome
Check this out. It should be a great time. Hope to see you there.
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New Logo?

What do you think? 

PayPal - Welcome

PayPal - Welcome
I am thinking of getting set up on Paypal in order to take payments for items online. We can sell our glass items online and people can pay via paypal. It seems like a good idea. I do not know if it will be worth it as will people buy items of art online in this way? We shall see.
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eBay Seller: keithorr: Glass Art Supplies, Crafts items on eBay.com

eBay Seller: keithorr: Glass Art Supplies, Crafts items on eBay.com
Here is a blowpipe for glassblowing listed on ebay.