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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Blowing Glass' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Blowing Glass Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Blowing Glass 1. Blown Glass Christmas Ornament - By: Michael Russell When I originally pictured a blown glass Christmas ornament I imagined clear glass sparkling on the tree. The image is quite clear and I associated the ornament style to other items that I have seen in the mall stores over the years. Needless to say, I was amazed by the beautiful blown glass Christm... Featured ArticleBlown Glass: They Do Still Make It Like They Used To Blown art glass is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing hobbies in North Americaand it is about time. Glassblowing has been around since 27 BC in Syria, though the first evidence of manmade glass products occurs in Mesopotamia in the late 3rd century BC. But the advancement of actual "blowing" glass using a tube transformed the materials usefulness. The new technique quickly spread throughout the Roman world. Harvey Littleton, a ceramics professor, and Dominick Labino, a chemi ...
Read full story 2. Collecting Chinese Snuff Bottles - Sensations In Glass! - By: John N. Cohen About the amazing range of Chinese glass snuff bottles, detailing the different types. Surprisingly many glass bottles were carved from solid blocks of glass, just like bottles that were carved from stone! Valuable information for any potential snuff bottle collectors. The first bottles w... 3. Chinese Snuff Bottles Sensations In Glass! - By: John Cohen The first bottles we decided to buy that were not carved out of stone were made of glass. A huge range of glass bottles is to be found in all shapes and colours as well as a variety of manufacturing techniques. Much more research is needed in order to date these bottles, but... 4. Stained Glass Gifts - By: Michael Russell Stained glass gifts make excellent presents for all occasions. One of the greatest things about stained glass gifts is that each one is a unique work of art. Although some are cast, and others are handmade, nonetheless the dying is a deeply individual project undergone by a specific artist to make a... 5. Air Blown Christmas Decoration - By: Michael Russell Having the very best xmas decorating ideas can make the difference between a house that looks barren, and one that is overflowing with good cheer and the Christmas spirit. Christmas lights can do a lot to make the house look festive. They are like a beacon of hope and good cheer in the winter night,... 6. Glass Chess Sets - By: Michael Russell The first glass chess pieces were made in the ninth century in what was then known as the Islamic Empire. The first glass chess pieces in their modern forms were made in Italy in the 19th century. It is most likely that these early glass chess sets were used for decoration rather than play. Many fam... 7. Possible Family Skeletons Could Be Hanging In Your Family Tree - By: Michael Russell When doing ancestral research, be prepared to find a few skeletons hanging around. Most of us are not blessed with a family tree that is squeaky clean. When doing family research, be prepared to uncover family secrets that you did not know existed. Here are a few examples of skeletons some researc... 8. Miniature Christmas Ornament - By: Michael Russell The miniature Christmas ornament is a finely detailed decoration that is suitable for smaller evergreen displays. Some people like to use these tiny holiday decorations for wreaths as well. You can find just about any miniature Christmas ornament that you would like right online in a matter of click... 9. Wind Chimes Go Great With Gardening - By: Michael Russell What could be more relaxing than gardening on a nice summer morning? Listening to your wind chime while you garden! Wind chimes are not only fun to look at but they add much more to your garden then just visual appeal. Wind chimes have tones and vibrations that soothe and calm the mind he... 10. Seattle Art Is In The Eyes Of The Beholder - By: Michael Russell If art is of interest to you, there is plenty to keep you occupied during your visit to Seattle, Washington. From small galleries to big museums and places where you can create art of your very own, there is a little something that will appeal to almost any art lover. I could begin by te... 11. Something About Hair Stylist, Hair Industry, Hair Care - By: Rahul Hair Stylist - Record holder Anonymous writes "Have you ever seen hair stylist cutting hair with Fire & Blindfolded or Glass or papercutter? Imagined, Stylist burning your hair with fire, and sometimes that too blindfolded? Scary isn't? but its not like that; its fun and its an art.br /... 12. Is Passive Solar A Viable Home Heating Option In Cold Areas? - By: Rick Chappo Passive solar is a method of using the energy from the sun to heat a home. It is extremely popular because the process is free once a passive solar home is created. Passive solar can be used to heat a home in colder areas, but you have to go into it with reasonable expectation... 13. Collecting Antique Glassware - By: Michael Russell For hundreds of years, skilled craftsmen have made beautiful silver, furniture, glassware and pottery. You may see them in historic museums and houses where period rooms show the way homes looked so many years ago. You may also notice quaint plates and glasses in shops and private homes.... 14. Home Security And Personal Safety - By: Michael Russell Home security and personal safety are very important topics that you need to know about whether you are a home owner or an apartment renter. You always want your home, your family and your belongings protected. In order to do that you will need to follow some specific security steps that will allow ... 15. 30 Quick And Easy Kids Costumes - By: Patricia B. Jensen What happened to the " good ol' days" when a Halloween costume was your Dad's old shirt and cap, and a burnt cork beard? Kids costumes don't have to complicated to be cute! Each of these quick and easy costumes starts with a few simple materials like hooded sweatshirts, sweat p... 16. Cats Stuff - By: Michael Russell I am a cat lover. I have two cats that share our home. Notice that I did not say that I own two cats; they are the type of animals that take offense with the idea of being owned. Cats are easy to live with. You do not need a lot of cats stuff to keep them happy. Most of my friends and fam... 17. Mason Jars - By: Michael Russell With a little bit of Martha Stewart-style creativity, mason jars can go from being used solely for fruit and jam canning to being a great addition to any rustic-styled home. Well-loved mason jars, with or without lids, can be used as-is or spruced up with a number of different decorative accents to... 18. Aromatherapy Diffusers - By: Michael Russell The essential advantages of using diffusers are: The complex but unstable aromas of your favorite oil can be diffused slowly over a period of time. You can use any type of oil for diffusing their aromatic fumes. On diffusion, the oil gives out aroma in a calculated manner, from the un... 19. Lasik Eye Surgery - The Risks And Benefits - By: Michael Russell Lasik eye surgery has quickly become the popular choice for those who are looking to shed their eye glasses, or contacts, for the freedom of no more corrective eye hardware. Many people swear by the procedure, and the new lease on eye life it has given them. But is it worth the money spent? Is La... 20. Collecting Chinese Snuff Bottles Magical Stone Pictures! - By: John N. Cohen Over a good many years we have created, though I say it myself, quite an important Snuff Bottle Collection. My wife, thank goodness, shares my interest in these little bottles, but perhaps I should warn you, collecting anything is a bit like a bug, once caught, it is with you for ever ... 21. German Christmas Oranment - By: Michael Russell My oldest sister and her husband have a great deal of money. They both have had great jobs. In addition to having a good income her husband is a carpenter, so they built and sold houses for a profit. They have built sixteen houses in the forty years that they have been married. They have three daugh... 22. Tech Essentials Premium Technical Cleaning Products - By: Dave Chappelle, Of Canadacomputes.com Other than occasionally swiping at the monitor screen with a tissue, or licking your finger and smudging an annoying speck around, when’s the last time you thought about cleaning your computer equipment? If you’re like most users, you haven’t. Yet preventive maintenance should... 23. Art Auctions For Sculptures - By: Michael Russell Art auctions for sculptures are a great way to find new art for your home or office. I like to peruse the online auction sites for nice sculptures. I have found some very interesting items when Ive looked. There was a sculpture sold on eBay recently that was entitled Love. The art auct... 24. Museum Lover's Delight - Palais Le Louvre - By: (see Article) The Louvre is one of the largest palaces in the world and, as a former residence of the kings of France, also being one of the most illustrious one in Paris. It epitomizes traditional French architecture since the Renaissance, and it houses a magnificent collection of ancient and Western... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
| Elk Uovo Fiery Red Pendant This spectacular urn pendant is crafted from layers of fiery red hand blown glass for an outstanding glow that is unmatched in any other fixture. You will love how unique this pendant is. The process of hand blowing glass creates natural variations that ensure that no two pieces are ever alike. A satin nickel stem supports the fixture. Other glass color options include Snow White, Yellow Blaze... |
| Uovo Fiery Red Pendant This spectacular urn pendant is crafted from layers of fiery red hand blown glass for an outstanding glow that is unmatched in any other fixture. You will love how unique this pendant is. The process of hand blowing glass creates natural variations that ensure that no two pieces are ever alike. A satin nickel stem supports the fixture. Other glass color options include Snow White, Yellow Blaze... |
| Wine Goblets, Classic Blue (set Of 4) Delivery by May 14th guaranteed to Continental US with STANDARD shipping if order received by 05/01/06. Delivery by May 14th guaranteed with EXPRESS shipping to Continental US if order received by 05/09/06. Goblets (4): 3.5 " Diam. x 7.3 " H 5.0 " oz. Weight: 1.00 kg -Blown glass -This hand blown item may vary slightly in color and shape from the picture Ships from NOVICA Office in Mexico... |
| Uovo Starburst Blue Pendant This spectacular urn pendant is crafted from layers of Starburst Blue hand blown glass for an outstanding glow that is unmatched in any other fixture. You will love how unique this pendant is. The process of hand blowing glass creates natural variations that ensure that no two pieces are ever alike. A satin nickel stem supports the fixture. Other glass color options include Snow White, Yellow ... |
| Martini Glasses, Cobalt Joy (set Of 6) Glasses: 4.7 " Diam. x 6.3 " H 7.0 " oz. Weight: 1.82 kg -Blown glass Ships from NOVICA Office in Mexico NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. The profound blue of the rim and the cobalt color of the base lend a mystical quality to these blown-glass pieces by Javier and Efrn. All of the artisans' designs a... |
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