Save Money and Save the Planet Save Money and Save the Planet You do not have to sell the farm in order to do the things you love. In fact spending less money on energy will keep more money in your pocket and reduce your impact on the environment. Use of energy isn’t just isolated to the electricity that your… read more →
What is the best adhesive for the job? Like all inquisitive craftsmen, I have asked myself this question time and time again. Although the answer may not be as straight forward as we’d like, I am happy to inform you that many options exist today for gluing glass. In our first case, you have two glass pieces you want… read more →
For centuries German glass artists have made lasting contributions to the techniques and materials used by those who shape glass in the flame. Whether you’re talking soft glass, boro, or somewhere in between, there is a person in Germany coming up with a novel way of doing things or improving on an old design, probably even right now as you… read more →
Simax glass is a high quality borosilicate glass whose main forming ingredients are silica and boron. What makes borosilicate unique is its high heat resistance with a low thermal expansion of 33 COE. This type of glass was created in the 19th century by a German glassmaker’s son named, Otto Schott. Otto Schott studied chemistry, mineralogy and physics in the… read more →
Bullseye Glass Co. Bullseye Glass is a top leading glass manufacturer in the US. It was founded by artists and entrepreneurs Dan Schweorer, Ray Ahlgren and Boyce Lundstrom in 1974. Today, Bullseye Glass Co. not only manufactures the most high quality glass available in the market but also provides a range of services and other offers including art classes and… read more →
Learn about Bethlehem Burners Glass burners and torches are the most essential tools a glass artist needs. If you love being creative with glass and reshaping it in a number of creative ways, you would know the importance of owning a burner. There are hundreds of brands available in the market so you can buy the one that suits your… read more →
About ASW Diamond ASW Diamond is one of the oldest companies in the machine manufacturing industry and has been providing customers with high-tech, durable and reliable machines and cutting tools for decades. All their products are manufactured in the US at ASW Diamonds’ manufacturing plant. Since all the products are designed for heavy-duty tasks, they go through a strict checking… read more →
A school in Oklahoma is giving back by offering free glass blowing classes to veterans with PTSD. The veterans interviewed talk about how the process of working with glass is like meditation for them. When working with glass it helps them to forget about the violence of war and focus on a calm state of being. The school plans to… read more →
Are you one of the many VIP’s enjoying your exclusive options? Since launching the VIP club, hundreds of ABR customers have: Saved money on the hottest new colors before anyone else Kept more jingle in their pocket from shipping credits Stayed ahead of the competition through pre-release VIP opportunities The discounts have been burning hot on many favorite brands such… read more →
Lamp workers love the possibilities they get when working with Boro Batch glass color rods. With a wide variety of color options to choose from, you might even want to break the rules a bit when you try a new process for creating your next piece. Here is just a sample of what you can get when ordering your Boro… read more →