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2003 Glass Patterns Quarterly Vol. 19, No. 4 Winter-Magazine
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Glass Patterns Quarterly
Winter 2003, Volume 19, Number 4
Firelight
Design by Mark Waterbury
A 16" globe lampshade with geometric design of darts in the vibrant browns, reds, and golds of fall. Use of the H. L. Worden design grid and full-form mold aids in the construction. The project was constructed using the copper foil technique.
Thoroughbred
Design by Leslie Gibbs
A 24-1/8" x 12-1/8" semicircular rocking horse panel on a background reminiscent of a child's quilt. The golden shades of the horse are brought out by the light green, light blue, pink, and white of the background. This project was constructed using the copper foil technique.
Pandora's Box
Design by Rob Torres
A 10" x 6" x 5" beginner glass box with brass accents done in Green/Gold-Pink Fractures that takes on the appearance of leaves and flowers caught in time in translucent glass. A butterfly rests on the box top, providing an accent handle for opening. This project is constructed using brass U-cap, wide banding, and H-channel.
Funky Purse!
Design by Jane Pompilio
A 6" x 2" x 12" three-dimensional art deco purse done in brilliant shades of yellow and turquoise-green. This project makes a fabulous room accent or can also be used as a jewelry holder for necklaces and other large pieces. This project was constructed using the copper foil technique.
The Moon and the Star
Design by Karen Stephenson
A 9" x 9" free-form crescent moon suncatcher with dangling star. The moon is done in a glass mix combining yellow, green, and blue and features curlicue lines that bring out his austere expression. The star shimmers in blue beside the moon. This project was constructed using the copper foil technique.
Lamppost
Design by Marilyn Foggin
A 6" x 14" free-form lamppost on wooden stand with attached floral holder. This project features one of the Tubie Rooter designs, which incorporate test tubes for holding plant cuttings or the addition of other floral accents. This project was constructed using the copper foil technique.
Paper Patterns Come to Life with Glass Eye 2000
by Darlene Welch
Tips for using Glass Eye 2000 from Dragonfly Software, a glass designing software program that includes 1,800 glass images from the major manufacturers. It allows glass enthusiasts to resize and recolor existing patterns or create their own new designs. Program features are reviewed, including AutoTrace and LampWizard, as well as the ability to see measurements in fractions of inches rather than decimal amounts. A pattern for Lisa Vogt's “Heart of America” that is featured in the program demonstrations is included in this issue.
News and New Products
by Darlene Welch
Elegant Choker
Design by Jennell Hogue
A fused, beaded necklace created with black iridescent and clear cathedral fusible glass. This easy-to-make choker has a sophisticated look with its rainbowlike base that catches the light perfectly. The necklace is assembled with 20-gauge silver craft wire.
Up, Up and Away
Design by Darlene Johnson and Judy Lee
A 6" x 9" fused, hot-air-balloon picture frame done in pastel shades of white and mauve. Blue Bubbles glass is perfect for the texture of the balloon basket, and interest is added to the balloon top in Stratus glass with streaks of white, mauve, and blue. This project is perfect for displaying a favorite photo and would make a great gift for your favorite someone.
16-Page Pullout Pattern Section
Bamboo Garden
Design by Seigo Mukoyama and Jackie Truly
Instructions for decorating fused glass pieces with Art Clay Silver. This unusual piece is made from dichroic glass on black and is enhanced with a Japanese design. It makes the perfect accent piece for your home d´cor.
Dichroic Glass and Fine Silver Pin
Design by Maryann Devos
Instructions for decorating fused cabachon jewelry with Precious Metal Clay. Four different pin designs are shown that are finished using PMC3 in syringe form. These would make a beautiful addition to anyone's jewelry wardrobe.
Glass Talk with Dale Smeltzer
John Hohenshelt shares tips for maintaining glass kilns
Readers' Showcase
by Mark Waterbury
Fused Belt Buckle and Pendant
Design by Steph Thompson
A delightful set of fused wardrobe accents that includes a belt buckle with a glorious landscape of trees, hills, and a house. The pendant is done in patterned blue glass. All of the pieces are finished using Aanraku jewelry bails and are made from clear cap glass and colored glass.
What's Hot
by Darlene Welch
Books and Patterns
by Darlene Welch
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