Bat Mitzvah Tallit Clips!

The hot pink clips actually  match the kippah (photographing glass is such a challenge!) The tallit is a light pink organza with soft pink pomegranates.

The Bat Mitzvah is tomorrow!!!!!  Mazal Tov Lily!

Clips in the kiln

Just getting ready for the Celebration of Art '13.

Looking for a great and unique Bar or Bat Mitzvah gift?
These are some of the new Tallit clips just going into the kiln. After firing, they will will polished to achieve clean edges....they'll then have a 24 hour date with some glue and clips...and then I'll add some nice chains. The Torah shaped clips are quite sparkly featuring dichroic glass. 

The next batch will include magen davids, chamsahs, and pomegranates. My stock has been depleted...I'm looking forward to offering new and unique clips at the COA!

NOVEMBER 3rd 2013 @ THE MJCC 
6651 SW Capitol Hwy- Portland. FREE ADMISSION! Over 25 artists!
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            The Jewish Holidays are upon us , so there won't be any new posts for a bit.

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(as well as those of you who are familiar with my work!)

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...You'll find samples of my work! 

Google doesn't always link the reader to the right spot in the blog...but if you keep scrolling you are likely to find what you are looking for.

Seder plates? Yads? Tallit Clips? Trays? Plates? Bowls? Candle Bridge? Wedding gifts?   YUP, IT'S ALL THERE!

If you want to commission a project....just send me a note!
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             IT'S 5774.....   HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

New Tallit Clips Going in the Kiln

I am doing a production run of glass blobs...future elements for some cabinet doors. Since I had room and because I needed to make two sets of clips as gifts.....I crafted these this morning.

What appears to be green is actually white gold ink. The Aleph and Bet are initials for the first recipent. The clear glass will cap a black base. The second set features a flower motif borrowed from the recipient's tallit. The flowers are drawn on pink/silver dichroic glass.

The finished clips will be posted tomorrow night. Stay tuned!

COME SEE ME!

October 21 between 10:30am-4:30 pm @ the MJCC

Free admission!   My booth will be filled with new glass designs....and a few favorites from the past.

Live music will entertain you....and if you stop by my booth and tell me you saw this message, I'll have a fun little token of appreciation to give you!

Pictured above are some doves I just cut out....future tallit clips!
(a favorite past design in a new glass!)

I have some new designs too...but I want to hang on to the surprise for now...... Come see them in person!

Son + Saw = some new glass....finally!

 I still can't do any weight - bearing activities....but now that my son is home for a visit.....he can lift, and schlep, and tote water for my Taurus Ring saw!

I was able to use my left hand to push the glass and only used my right arm to "steer."

Ok, I had to take several breaks to relax the shoulder, but it worked and I was able to craft several tallit clips.

A wonderful discovery in my studio...... apparently I cut some round and square blanks before I broke my arm. YAY! If i can find some clear blanks to go with them or get some help cutting the clear....I will actually be able to begin creating work for the Celebration of Art 2010 show in October (October 24th...in case you were wondering!) This will be ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists 5th annual show (our 3rd at the.
I'll be posting more info shortly!

New Tallit Clips

Taking photos of dichroic glass is always a challenge.
This is one set of dichroic tallit clips- doves of peace.  A gold chain is strung between them.
This set is sold but can be replicated in other glass by commission.
Lots of  designs are available...prices vary according to the complexity    
of the design and style of glass.   sparksofspirit@gmail.com

Commissions

Much gratitude to my customers who have kindly commissioned me to make fused glass judaica including seder plates, wedding bowls, and smaller items! It keeps me focused and creative.


Tomorrow I will post some new tallit clips. One set will head to colorado and another set will go to a Bat Mitzvah here in pdx.


Stay tuned.....tomorrow!