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Main glass related discussion area.
Lampworking Torch and Tool reviews, comparisons, tips and opinions.
Psst! Breaking, boiling, stretching, chaffing, or over-working your glass? Check in here.
Don't know what to do with that color? Ask someone who uses it!
Worried you're going to blow yourself up? ;-) Ask the ones who haven’t (yet) for help.
Discussion of the legal and business matters on anything glass related.
Frequently asked questions land in here. (Hey newbies, check in here first!)
Show off your work or website, and critique other's glass art.
The name says it all!
Looking for someone? Let them know by posting in here. Have a bench space for rent? Tell us here.
TMP's RAOGK project - random acts of glass kindness hidden for you to find! Weekly Challenges! Group Collabs! And more.
Pipes, Marbles, goblets, candy dishes, beads, jewelry, etc. The finished product room!
Raw glass, torches, tools, color, etc. for sale or trade by approved Vendors. You may also post your promotions and contests here. You must apply for a vendor badge to be able to post new threads in this area. Only vendors can start new threads, but any member can reply to the conversation.
Raw glass, torches, tools, color, etc. for sale, trade, or wanted by members.
Forum birthday threads including games, auctions, raffles and anything else related to the forums celebrations and fundraising. If you'd like to donate an item to our fundraising efforts please PM PyroChixRock for more info. This can be done any day of the year and will earn you the shiny supporter flame badge. Founded June 1, 2000.
Websites, phone numbers, and addresses of anything we use in our businesses.
Review and feedback on products, companies, webinars, events, and classes in our industry.
Organize an event or workshop, anything glass related goes.
The Armadillo Art Glass Initiative LLC is an organization of glass artists whose mission is to benefit local charities through live glass blowing events that showcase the talents and culture of Texas.
Every event gives you the opportunity to meet other glass workers, but AGI gives you the opportunity to get to know other glass workers.
Functional art glass from the underground. The most amazing underground art show in the world held annually at the Cornerstone Art Studios.
The Glassroots Education Project is an offshoot of the Glassroots Art Show glass industry trade show in Madison, WI. The Glassroots Education project aims to brings flameworking students together with internationally known flameworking teachers, with a goal of spreading glass knowledge and supporting local charities in the process.
The Rudolph and Leopold Blaschka Biological Model Competition and Exhibition.
Glass for the Greater Good. Our mission is to unite the artistic glass community through charitable events that showcase the talent and culture of Michigan.
This is an event for glass artists, by glass artists, to bring the best we have to offer to the largest collection of gem, bead, and jewelry trade shows in the US
Welcome to our newest member, LeonardoEscobedo
Latest Blog Entry, Beginner bead maker by Kira_glass