I am sorry to inform you that noted glass artist Frances Higgins died 2-12-04 at her Home/Studio in Riverside , IL. This Pioneer of fusing will be missed deeply.
Please read more at our website http://www.higginsglass.com .
Thank You, from everyone at the Higgins Glass Studio.
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- Mon Feb 16, 2004 2:32 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Frances Stewart Higgins 1912 - 2004
- Replies: 4
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- Fri Jan 09, 2004 12:57 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Plug for the Site
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3283
Plug for the Site
Hi all, I am just writing to say at the end of December the Studio was filmed for an upcoming piece on Art Beat Chicago that airs on channel 11. We think it will air sometime at the end of January, will keep you updated. The host (Fawn Ring) ask about places to get more information about Fusing and ...
- Tue Oct 21, 2003 2:34 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Drop Ring Material
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4739
- Tue Jul 29, 2003 2:56 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: First Post From Higgins Glass
- Replies: 17
- Views: 16669
Sorry I have not been able to reply, Very busy lately. I will say Thank You for your great response!!! I will get to your questions soon but for now I just posted some Pieces on Ebay and I thought you might like to take a look. Talk To All Of You Soon!! Thanks, Jon http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI....
- Wed Jul 23, 2003 4:36 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: First Post From Higgins Glass
- Replies: 17
- Views: 16669
- Wed Jul 23, 2003 4:10 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: First Post From Higgins Glass
- Replies: 17
- Views: 16669
Hi, It is very inspiring Tony, to say the least. I am not blood related ( Frances and Michael never had children) but I am as close as it gets , they have always been like my Grandparents. I have been making my own pieces for many years now and hope to post some photos soon ( if I can only figure ou...
- Wed Jul 23, 2003 3:16 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: First Post From Higgins Glass
- Replies: 17
- Views: 16669
First Post From Higgins Glass
Hi, My name is Jon and I work for the Higgins Glass Studio in Riverside, IL. I have been working for the Higgins Studio for over 12 years (but grew up in the Studio from the age of two)and love it. I look forward from hearing from all of you and I hope I can Help in anyway. Thanks, Jon P.S. Frances ...
- Wed Jul 23, 2003 2:07 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: UV Light
- Replies: 11
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Hi, In my experience at our Studio the Tin does effect cretin colors, making them look duller then normal, because of this we avoid the Tin at all cost. I do agree with Tony that it is something you will have to decide for yourself because everyone has there own style and what works for one person d...