and the projects progress...

Ok...just so you don't think I sit around all day playing.... here is the progression of the projects on the table at the studio...The first one is probably going to be a favorite for a long time....and the second is the first of the 10 doorlites...

loving the kiln..

OK...I have been busy at the studio and at meetings this week....and I am actually tired and not at the top of my game  BUT I still have time to bake every morning...bake glass that is....  Lovin it! Yesterday I used one of my new reds for the background...played with some black and clears...and them used up some jewels that I made the previous day...Very cool...

finally some HOT glass...

Well..today was the day...I did it.  Primed my new kiln...and fired it up......wow..I love it....I have been doing cold glass for so long...and always learning and evolving... This just adds endless possibilities to what I already do.  Can you tell I am excited...

So today I picked though all the sheets of fusible glass I have been purchasing for so long....all the colors, textures...manufactures..hmmm..what to do..

I was suppose to be in the shop working on inserts and an absolutely fantastic contemporary piece..which I love...and I just could not get my kiln out of my mind...peering though the window in the top watching the process....so cool.  Well I did get the inserts done...Andrea did most of the foiling on the contemporary panel..and I fused my first project.  I would not call it an absolute work of art...but it is pretty cool.

It is amazing that something I already enjoy so much...just keeps getting better and better...too bad everything was not like this...

Anyway it was a fantastic day...starting this new process @ the studio...and of course I must thank Andrea who is a wealth of knowledge on hot glass.  Great to have her.

Hope I have not bored you with my uncontainable excitement.
Have a great night....cannot wait till tomorrow. 

OFF TO THE STUDIO.... :)

@justglass Kelly Anne

off to the studio to solder some inserts... get them ready for pickup tomorrow & help Andrea with the "contemporary panel we started." ....SWEET

 

Here is my sketch for this panel...finished pictures by the end of the week because install in the afternoon of the 22nd........Have a good one!!!

 

I need some studio time...

Ok..today I finalized my "rockstar" job...46 leaded lites in one kitchen..crazy...so now it is time to get to work...this project is to be complete mid next week...I also met up with a designer from Oakville and finalized her project and had 3 other commissions were picked up at the studio...and I received email confirmation that 2 other orders are proceeding...very productive day...

My afternoon meeting was delayed so I was able to go shopping and picked up some new bathing suits for my November trip. (50% off at The Bay) So I was pretty productive....some days we just have to keep busy and keep our minds far away from where they want to wander...and today was that day for me...I realize how lucky I am to love what I do because there are so many who do not... Hope you love what you do...

On a side note I know I have the right girl working for me at my studio when she telling me about big "sale" events.  I  definitely need some shopping therapy.

obviously not glass....but a beautiful picture...

It is all about the glass....GWS: Its been a busy week and it is only Wednesday... a...

It is all about the glass....GWS: Its been a busy week and it is only Wednesday... a...: First...Congratulation to Shannon and Don and the new addition to our family....Thea Riley... BUSY, BUSY, Busy...actually it is just a con...

Its been a busy week and it is only Wednesday... and it all started with the arrival of Thea Riley 5 lbs.9 ounces..Welcome!

First...Congratulation to Shannon and Don and the new addition to our family....Thea Riley...

BUSY, BUSY, Busy...actually it is just a continuation of last week... I have had a lot of positive feed back from many clients this week...positive feedback and compliments just make everything happier.  We should all remember to give them out more frequently. 

I have also covered a lot of distance...up to Bala and back for 3 custom builds..Nice......This was only the initial walk through during the early stages..but concepts were tossed around and I think I actually walked away with my game plan...This is good...... I caught up with a friend I had not seen in almost a year....time flies by and it is easy lose track of important things....  

So although it has been hectic and crazy.....jobs are being booked ...today was just a great day...I had a smile on my face..and just sailed though the city......I know I am a little crazy.

Here is a picture of a site completed not so long ago...and I had some issues....another is scheduled for October..only difference the next project is in the main entryway of a custom build in Burlington and larger in scale.. This is made from German Drawn Antique Glass that I silvered and then antiqued the silver.  A little complicated BUT beautiful!   When you put a little extra effort in it  makes the end result so much better.

                           

Hope that you have a great week too...Kelly