Enclamo Mugs

Here are a couple of Enclamo style mugs we made with Bruce. Very cool indeed. This is really a neat way to get some cool effects. Just blow a tube. Blow out the tip. Drop a solid piece of color on top. blow it out. Add a clear top. Transfer. Close the bottom. Encase in clear. Blow to size. Transfer to open the lip. Add a handle. Easy Peazy. 

Crafts : Wood / Glass : Glass Blown Flowers : Home & Garden Television

Crafts : Wood / Glass : Glass Blown Flowers : Home & Garden TelevisionNice Flower creation tutorial but HGTV no less.

Blue Sage Studios - Art Festivals on the Schedule

Blue Sage Studios - Art Festivals on the Schedule This is what our summer show schedule looks like thus far. It may be a very busy summer.

Jack in the Pulpit

Bruce made a Jack in the Pulpit today. It is areally wicked cool. We had a great glass session. I made a great mug. I hope to get a photo of it tomorrow when it comes out of the lehr.
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The Glory Hole

This is our Glory Hole. It is really very nice. Liz D. drew the Squid on the rolling yoke heat shield. Helps us to remember to go into the heat. 

Stadelman Furnace

We charged Spruce Pine Batch on Thursday night. Thanks for all the help fellows in getting the furnace ready for the charge. It was beutiful and ready for Saturday class. Great glass! Great Furnace.  

Kristine at the bench Jacking

One of our students from the Saturday Intermediate Glassblowing Class offered through the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is at the bench with her piece jacking in the neck line.  

TravelOK.com: Discover Oklahoma Travel Show

TravelOK.com: Discover Oklahoma Travel Show
Jenifer Reynolds came to the studio a few weeks ago to try her hand at glass blowing. Now if you don't know Jenifer Reynolds she is like the queen of Oklahoma televisioin. The Discover Oklahoma show on location at Blue Sage Studios airs on Saturday! Thank you Oklahoma!
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Hot Block Tools

Hot Block Tools
There is a new block maker in town. Looks like Gary has a good product line going. Anyone trying them yet? Drop us a line.
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Art of Fire - Our Emerging Artists

Art of Fire - Our Emerging Artists
Many thanks to our friend Bruce. He has been most gracious in his teaching and grace at the studio over the past week. It is indeed a pleasure. We will be working on Thursday evening if anyone is interested in dropping by the studio and watching us work. Last week 12 folks showed up to watch and participate in a marathon glass blowing session that went until midnight. Great fun is to be had by all and as Bruce says, "Find yourself some fun!"
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Chris

Here is Chris standing next to the newly poured pad for the addition on the studio. It is great work. Three Cheers to Chris. Hip Hip Hooray, Hip Hip Hooray, Hip Hip Hooray! 

Hanging Vase Part Duex

Here are two. I can really picture this on the front porch of a house with columns or with a third one as a wall grouping. Thanks to everyone for the help on these vases.  

hanging vase

This is the vase for the stand I was needing. This is a pipe ring with a flat decroative metal thing to attach it to the wall. I am happy with the result.  

First Melt of Spruce Pine

I charged with Spruce Pine Batch last night. It looks good. I am not sure if I got a good squeeze as I started too late last night but it is be good for a first night run.
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The Stemwall

Here is a photo of the south side of the barn. The stemwall is up and Chris is coming tomorrow to fill the space with dirt and then top it with cement. Looking Good! 

Family Truckster

The 1986 Coachmen, this baby is wonderous. 

Working and Playing

Brent made it off to Tuscon yesterday. He took his truck. I hope he has a good journey and a good show. I also hope I can keep up on everything that needs to be done around this place.
Chris Camden came in and is pour us a pad for a major expansion. It is going to add about 1000 square feet to the building. Huge. I am very excited and give Chris many thanks. Pictures to follow.
All is well.
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aboatman - aboatman's Google Page

aboatman - aboatman's Google Page
Google is expanding and allowing for easy website creation. Blogger is great. This new web creation service is really cool.
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Stand Needed

I am working on this vase shape that is amphoric. There is no flat spot on the bottom or a foot to stand upon. I need a little stand for this, either a circle or a U shaped hook to hold the glass. It is a nice shape and fun to make. I will post a photo sometime, along with all the other photos I have promised.
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C- Town

Chicago, Chicago your my kind of town. Buck Rogers sang that upon reentry to the earth. Odd what we remember.
I went to Chicago Hot Glass yesterday. I hit it at a down time around noon. I got pretty much lost in the city and did not make it back for the 6:00 blowing session. I hope I can make it today but I planned on this being Museum day. We shall see when it is I need to hit the road. They are making some great glass here. Ian is making these huge fishing lures. He was going to do one last night so I am really bummed I missed it.
I am staying in Bucktown at Ray's B&B. I highly recommend it if you are passing through Chicago and need a place to stay.