They've Been Framed!

This framed photo is headed for Hawaii.....
The photo is 10"x14"- the yellow board is 21"x22"

I am happy with the frame...but nothing is as beautiful as the smiles in this family reunion picture!

Picture Frame Almost Done!

Ok, watching glue dry is a waste of time!
   That said, this glue is taking it's sweet time. 

Step 1: Cut the glass, measure, re-measure, measure again!

Step 2: Decorate with glass design elements

Step 3: Fuse the glass

Step 4: Glue museum glass to the frame- wait for it to dry!

Step 5: Place photo into the slot, tape on cardboard backing.

Step 6: Glue supports to yellow board- 

Step 7: Glue frame to supports and.........
                                         ....wait for it to dry!

The customer asked for something wild.... I hope this is what they meant!

I will post the final project once it has been delivered to the customer.

Celebration of Art 2013

November 3, 2013

MJCC

Portland Oregon

free admission

See our new youtube video to catch a glimpse of some of our artists and their new art work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X4dExdAjYk&feature=youtu.be

I'm excited about the new projects I am working on.

    Check back often.....I'll be posting pix soon!

New Temporary Digs!

One of My Kilns...camping on the back deck

Trenches have been dug for the foundation and concrete should be poured sometime this week.
Meanwhile, our bedroom and bathroom have been completely emptied out and our new temporary bedroom is in the dining room. The kiln will move to its new digs long before I will!

Big Art Show/Sale November 3 !

New work will begin appearing after the Jewish holidays conclude!

Celebration of Art '13 will take place Nov 3, 2013 at Mittlemann Jewish Community Center
                                6651 SW CAPITOL HWY


Admission is free   10:30am-4:30 pm

I HAVE NEW GLASS....NEW DESIGNS...NEW COMMISSION OPPORTUNITIES!

We have new artists with beautiful and affordable original art available for purchase.

More info to follow!  

SCROLL DOWN!

            The Jewish Holidays are upon us , so there won't be any new posts for a bit.

I want to encourage new readers to scroll through the blog... 
(as well as those of you who are familiar with my work!)

                             JUST KEEP SCROLLING  

...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!
sparksofspirit@gmail.com

             IT'S 5774.....   HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Just a Big Empty Hole Now

The last of the shed has been hauled away. In another week or so, concrete trucks will come to pour a pad....the floor of my future kiln room. My wonderful contractor hooked me up with some temporary power on my lower deck...so tomorrow I will connect one of my kilns (ok, maybe both)....and I'll be fusing again!
I feel positively giddy!