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Glass Cast
What makes the Glass Cast design unique and engaging is the manufacturing process itself. Created in cooperation between Wes McGee of Matter Studio Design and Catie Newell of Alibi Studio, it is part of a wide research on glass processing. The final form evolved through an investigation of two methods of working: hot glass blowing and warm glass [...]
Recycled glass bridge to welcome athletes to London Olympic village
The new pedestrian walkway and cycle bridge across the River Lea near the Athletes’ Village in east London features a swirling design using silver and coloured recycled glass. It was created by award-winning local artist Martin Richman, who calls the design ‘One Whirl’ and says it represents ‘the unravelling of the coiled energy that a [...]
the glass armonica
Invented in 1761 by Benjamin Franklin, the glass armonica (not harmonica) is considered the first American instrument. Two centuries later, glass pioneer Dominick Labino made his own version of the armonica, which consists of glass bowls nestled together, beehive-style, and is played by stroking the edges. Come see Labino’s original instrument, now in the TMA [...]
Glass magic
Glass magic by Jeff Zimmerman at Design Miami / Art Basel Stunning illuminated sculptures. Jeff Zimmerman was exposed to master Italian glass technicians Lino Tagliapietro and Pino Signoretto from Murano and he has now found his own voice in the field of glass art and design. Unique bubble cluster hanging illuminated sculpture with dented baking soda hand-blown [...]
Lucio Bubacco conference demo Saturday morning
Lucio Bubacco conference demo Saturday morning A magician from Murano pulls a human figure out of a rod of glass. — at SeaGate Convention Centre. https://www.facebook.com/GlassArtSociety
Meet the Artist: Fritz Dreisbach
The Corning Museum of Glass where: The Corning Museum of Glass Auditorium One Museum Way – Corning, NY time/date: June 7, 2012 6:00pm to 7:00pm Studio glass pioneer Fritz Dreisbach offers a survey of the first decades of American studio glass. Dreisbach was a founding member of the Glass Art Society, 2002 recipient of the [...]
word of the day
Glassmaking terms Glass workers have their own jargon to describe the various steps of their work and the tools they use to model the glass. These terms were born with the glass tradition and was handed on from father to son. Nowadays, many of these terms have been forgotten but most of them are still [...]
diamonds vs glass
why yes, that internally flawless 1.1 million dollar yellow diamond ring is being held inside an epiphany piece of glass. we know which one we think is prettier. which one do you like?
Read all about it!
read the full article here: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120426/ENT01/204260322
Color Psychology
Color Psychology How Colors Impact Moods, Feelings, and Behaviors Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions. – Pablo Picasso Do you feel anxious in a yellow room? Does the color blue make you feel calm and relaxed? Artists and interior designers have long understood how color can dramatically affect moods, feelings and emotions. [...]
epiphany gets a new roof!
Finally after what seems like an eternity of suffering through the many Michigan winters/springs with a leaky roof, and all of us praying that the existing roof would make it through just one more winter. Today our wish is finally coming true! They have started ripping off the old leaky [...]
sculpture of the day
sweet ‘lemon iris’ reminds us of the beauty of spring and the beauty of glass art. got yours? no? then put the date of the spring open studio on your calendar – may 5 & 6 12-6pm.
get ready….
Epiphany’s spring show/open studio is almost here! saturday, may 5th, 12-6pm sunday, may 6th, 12-6pm
Do you have epiphany glass in your home?
If so please take a photo of your beautiful glass piece and post it on our Facebook page. We can’t wait to see! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Epiphany-Studios/85323512976
A Few Shards of History
According to the Corning Museum of Glass web site, glass making was discovered by potters in Mesopotamia, within the area now known as the countries of Iraq and Syria.“As early as 3,300 years ago, secret “instructions” for furnace building and glassmaking in Mesopotamia were written on clay tablets in a cuneiform alphabet. These instructions were [...]
the epiphany store
the epiphany store is open today from 11-4. stop by the compuware building in detroit and check out how fantastic everything looks
2012 Alumni Exhibition Re/VIEW
Artist April Wagner, will be showcasing her newest hand blown glass at the annual CCS Alumni Exhibition Re/VIEW A CCS Alumni Exhibition OPENING RECEPTION, FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012 6 – 8 P.M. Valade Family Gallery A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education 460 W. Baltimore, Detroit, MI 48202 Exhibition Runs [...]
Ah, spring!
Spring is just around the conner! Spring brings increasing daylight, warming temperatures, and the rebirth of flora and fauna.