Saying Goodbye to the Holiday Season

 Another whirlwind-of-a-year is coming to a close. We are winding down in the Studio, taking a short break from the busy holiday season. It has been nice to be with family and enjoy our grandchildren, instead of our usual countless hours spent filling requests for glass orders. Our glassblowing and slumping and fusing projects were going out the door as fast as we could make them. So this last week has been extra nice, not having to meet any deadlines. Some of the projects we did in December are in the photos pictured below. Take a look at some of the glass works created in this last month of the year. The first picture was a special commission created especially for a local author. The elephants are re-creations of the main character in one of her children's books. Projects like these are enjoyable because of the creative leeway given. Glass enamels highlighted the fused pieces.

Fused glass elephants highlighted with glass enamels

A Kiln full of annealed candy canes

Fused and Glass Enameled Holiday Display

Blown Glass Snowboarder Ornament

Many Ornaments were sold at our Holiday Open House the first week in December

Blown Glass Cheetah Ornament with gold highlights

Whimsical Blown Glass Frog Ornaments

Our Jackson Hole Buyer needed more of the glass wildlife in her store, so we created many pieces for her in December. They are sold in her retail store up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Pictured below are just a few of the pieces that were made for her.

Frosted Glass Swans in Flight

A whitewater rafters ornament

New techniques and colors were used on this glass trout

Glass Moose with Cattails

A Frosted Mountain Goat with Gold Horns

Now we are on the cusp of a New Year.....thinking ahead, once again, to the many possibilities we can create in the Studio. We're sure that the view out our window will help inspire us to get back to work. The new year will see us going full steam ahead, staying warm by the torches in the coming cold winter months. We'd like to wish you a very Happy New Year from A Touch of Glass Studio. Thanks again, for your support!

The view from our Studio on a wintry evening.

New Year Goals

Universal Understanding Fused Glass Art Work


January brings with it a sense of renewal and new beginnings. This held true for us in the Studio as we wrote down goals to apply to our artistic glass and creations which we plan to work on in 2016.
Before we got back to the grind though, we actually took time to enjoy winter fun in the mountains with our adult children. It always feels good to rejuvenate out in the crisp, cold Idaho outdoors. Plus our dogs almost demand it, and of course, their needs are fulfilled first.

Some of our dog pack enjoying the snow

Family fun in the snow

Playtime in the mountains

Fused Trout Art work

We plan on creating more slumped and fused art this year, experimenting as we go. Pictured above are samples of some of our latest trout scenes.

Our cure for the January blahs, build a snowman

Now that we have had some fun with the snow outside, it's time to light up the torches and create a variety of roses for the Valentine holiday coming up. We try to include small amounts of playtime with work time, as it helps us to come back with a renewed commitment to our craft. Remember, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." Which reminds me, it's time to take the dogs out for some playtime in the snow again. We'll check in again next month to give an update on our Valentine gifts.

Roses cooling down in our kiln

Happy Holidays

An old fashioned Christmas Tree

Another year has whizzed by and it's time once again for retrospecting as 2014 comes to a close. And you know, we can't help but realize that this year we've been happy all the way around. We exceeded our goals and expectations for the glass studio, and had some wonderful family moments as well. 2014 was indeed a good (and busy) year, both in professional and personal fields. Doing what one loves, along with a strong work ethic, help to create the perfect balance of "reaping what you sow". We'd like to thank our loyal customers, along with many new clients for supporting our artistic efforts. We couldn't be in this business without the support of so many who appreciate the "Art of Glass". As the year winds down, we reflect on our good tidings and are thankful for the ability to work at something that gives us joy. Below are some of our latest endeavors both with ornaments and larger glass installations. We hope you have the time to view our latest creations. And of course, stay tuned, as the gears are already grinding for future projects in 2015.  

Baby's first Ornament

Rocking Horse Ornament

Hot air Balloon Ornament

Large Firefighter Ornaments

Surfer Ornament

Fused Aspen Scene

Sandblasted Float Glass Tree Ornament

Santa's Down the Chimney Fused Ornament

Blown Glass Reindeer Ornament

Unique Blown and Sculpted Glass Trout Scene

Blown Glass Grizzly Bear

Upcycled Bottle Art

The Four Seasons

Another Baby Ornament

Slumped/Fused Float Glass mixed with Blown Glass-Cattail Scene

Baby's First Ornament

Various Glass Bird Ornaments

Blown Glass Moose Ornament

Blown Glass Under the Sea Scene

Blown Glass Trout Fly Ornament

Blown Glass Cardinal Ornament

Fused Glass Pizza Slice Ornament

Blown Glass Tractor Ornament

Blown Glass Painter's Pallet Ornament

Large Blown Glass Giraffe in Gold Accents

Blown Glass Bugling Elk Scene

 As this year wanes and the new one fast approaches, we want to wish you all the best that life has to offer. Happy New Year from A Touch of Glass Studio.

Hand Sculpted Glass Poinsettia