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Wow, beautiful work! I've been exploring organic shapes with geometric designs and love what you have done to add another element of texture.
Very inspiring.

OMG!! This is great!! I just got my calendar and all those folks I once respected....well... I am seeing them in a whole new light!! Chip, what a great job! I know it must've taken more work then I could imagine. Now my question is to Brad- any chance you are gonna have a glass nudists and safety se...

Hi Linda, We've gone that past 3 years in a row and each year it grew. The nice thing is there are more and more manufacturers and distributors there so you can see first hand the products and compare (if you like to buy new stuff!) Another nice thing is there's a really nice mix of techniques. Unfo...

What a great discussion. I too, get Robert Genn's letters and while I appreciate his ideas, it doesn't always mean I agree with them. Pricing is a weird animal in an of itself. There's the economic perspective of a formula, then there's the human element of perceived value, then there's the (in our ...

Well, I guess migrating around has really taught me some about taxes. I found out that here in WA state, even if we run over to portland to purchase equipment etc, we still have to pay a use tax that's comparable to the sales tax here. I understand the rationale and gladly pay it now since I don't h...

Greg (and the rest of the gang), Thank you for sharing this. I normally wear good ear muffs and it has made a huge difference (forget the ear plugs- spend the $30 or so bucks and get some good muffs). This really helps me to decide on where to put the compressor and what I should watch out for. We a...

I will echo Barbara and say "Ahha!" :) (Barbara you crack me up!) I'm new to this cold tundra up here and well, it can be downright COLD! I've been keeping my wall heaters on in the shop because it's just too cold to go in there otherwise. (We also have a full bathroom in there and I was w...

I buy dichro all the time from CBS and have found after extensive talking with them that each color - weather it be pink/teal, cyan/copper, etc all can have a 30% value (which is the lightness or darkness of that color) that is acceptable to their guidelines. For instance cyan/copper could yield a r...

Never heard of it (but then I'm very new to the area). Where is it going to be held?

I can't say that sales have slowed for me this year as I have sold more than I have in the past. The majority of my sales is wholesale jewelry in California and Hawaii, then commission work (sconces, panels, mirrors, special plates) then plates and platters. I agree with Geri- it's the inexpensive s...

Check Phil Teefy's classes at his shop in Sacramento- his site is: http://www.glassglow.com . Phil teaches at many events- Hot Glass Horizons, Glass Craft Expo and knows a lot about fusing from beginning to master level. It's a bit of a drive from the bay area but they have weekend classes all the t...

Hi gang, Just thought I'd pass along a link that I found helpful in licensing art. I know there's been lots of talk in the past and I recently came across this one that has lots of examples and situations. Hope you find it helpful too. http://www.porterfieldsfineart.com/newartists.htm I hope I did t...

I did it last year in the bay area and had a huge response. One thing to consider if you are inviting friend's of friends or colleagues or aquaintances: try to bring in another one or two folks who do things other than glass. We had a friend who just bought a bakery and specialized in high end desse...

I already received half of the payment up front so I don't think they will back out as our agreement specified it was a non-refundable, non returnable special order and they have samples that are matched. They just requested that I send the order as COD. I think the idea of a money order or bank che...

Anyone have experience sending items COD? I have a large order that will be going out in a week and have an agreement to send it COD for the remaining balance. I know UPS and I think Fedex does this but just thought I'd check to get any suggestions, experience and/or advice on sending the shipment o...

"Why are you doing the work that you do?" "What is your thought process behind your work " My first real dive into artistic ventures started with music and teaching myself to play guitar (what seems like eons ago). Music is about discipline- whether one learns from a teacher or n...

Randy, I'll try not to reiterate what others have said. In my experience most galleries and shops will understand you wanting to take your art out, especially if you have had your art there for a while. Most retail places want things to sell too and it's hard when things don't. I follow up with all ...

Those shields are mesmerizing! Each piece draws you further into it's amazing colors and textures. Thank you!
Keiko

Thanks Marty and Bert! I was thinking the same but trying to weigh the "publicity" and the "cost reality" of it all. I did a search on line with restaurant supplies and found a lot of the "standard" stuff out there. Of course there is no way I could even begin to charge...

Hello gang, Ok, I've had two restaurants interested in my plates and platters now :D . One is a very well established restaurant and the other just starting up. While I'm very excited at these potential opportunities, I'm at a loss how restaurants work. I'm wondering what type of general budgets do ...