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Maria
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Please use this "thread" to introduce yourself to Members who may not know you, to write about what you are currently working on and just to keep in touch. We'd all like to hear about what you are doing at the moment.
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23rd, 2007 12:15 pm |
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iaff84
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Dennis Swan; Art Glass Beveling: This past year has been both challenging and rewarding. Being involved in such a small area of the art glass trade, (glass beveling) I have always felt any small wave of change in the trade. The majority of my work since 1979 has been from the surrounding area in Central Indiana, it goes without saying, not a real hot bed of innovation in the art glass trade! So trade has been slow.
On the rewarding side; This past year I have enjoyed time doing the grinding on the thick dalles and have been working on the beveling of the thicker art glass that Kokomo Glass has been making in approximately 1/4" thickness. It has been interesting and enjoyable working with the fine folks at Kokomo Opalescent (Tom, Doug and Stacia). I guess you could say we are working on putting a new edge on an old product. (pun intended) At present time I am involved with doing a 1" wide shield border in cobalt blue and one in purple for another AGG Member, Pat at Vloebergh Stained Glass Studio out of Atlanta, Georgia.
The biggest change; I have been moving the shop area to a new location. Till this past year, I have always worked out of a building behind my home. With the additional space, another Frediani machine is now being setup. At 8' deep by 24' long, and 13,000 pounds, it has had it's moments! This will allow me a separate machine to experiment with a variety of thicker glasses as well as expand on the beveling of Kokomo Art Glass. I hope to have this, "New to Me", machine setup in the next few months. Then, go through the process again with moving the other Frediani as well as the smaller hand beveling equipment. I am glad I also enjoy the portion of working on and setting up this machinery.
So to date, I have not had to fold to the financial pressure of going to "production" work. Still enjoy the "custom" side of the trade and adapting the machines I have towards that end. In this ever changing world of glass grinding and polishing with CNC and other automated machinery, I feel fortunate to still be standing to fill the ever smaller area in the trade, custom beveling.
I also have had the opportunity to meet twice with a fellow A.G.G. Member, Tony Glander. I am hopeful I will be able to meet many more Members in the future. So if you ever find yourself stuck in Indiana for a short time, stop in, grind a piece of glass or two. I'll leave the grinder on for ya.
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23rd, 2007 12:54 pm |
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Glass Flagg
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Tim Flagg of Glass Flagg:
My background is in studio art. Then while getting my art education degree I learned to blow glass and to make stained glass. I have since formed my own studio, happy day!!! I mainly do stained glass and neon art. The neon side of the business is for businesses and at home Bars. I am currently finishing my first big window project, two 28"x58" foyer windows. I also started to re-lead/restore the windows of a local church. In addition to this, I am training three people to work with me on some commission work and mainly to do a large stained glass and neon sculpture for the Burning Man festival in Arizona. More at the site: http://www.glassflagg.com
I an a FIRM believer that we should not keep the glass world's techniques a secret. I teach classes and also give guidance to others that ask. A teacher should be a teacher, not matter if they are being paid or not.
My studios are at my house in Gettysburg, PA. I also invite anyone swinging through to give me a call and stop by.
Thanks,
Tim
http://www.glassflagg.com
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| Posted: Tue Feb 27th, 2007 09:44 pm |
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mmezalick
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Just a note to about what we are working.
One of the projects we just finished was repairing 22 skylight panels for one of the Historic Bath Houses in Hot Springs, AR.
http://www.friendsofthefordyce.com/projects.htm
http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1077098558027710291IKSYrw
The National Parks Service is responsible for the restoration of several bath houses and the parks in the area.
Working with the government is always a challenge but most rewarding in the end.
Here’s a picture of one of the panels which measures 33” x 48”.
( See Attached Picture #1)
The entire left side under the sailing ship was missing.
First made in 1919 they were all pretty beat up after years of neglect.
We are currently working on three different church window projects, one of which is quite interesting.
The client wanted “Luther’s Rose” in the center of the main sanctuary window.
Within that design is a heart as many may know.
What we did is to make the heart out of hand cut dales. Here’s a picture of the heart and a side view.
( See Picture #2)
The overall size of the window is 8’ dia, and the heart is 16” x 20” x 2”. The rest of the window is “regular” leaded stained glass.
We work on about 25 different projects a year in many part of the globe, which includes installation for two studios from Italy. A few times a year we are called upon to install windows here in the states for these companies.
Here’s a shot of the most recent installation. Each panel is about 24” x 55”. I think there was 125 total on this second part of a four part project. We are waiting for the rest of the panels but it may take some time to get from the studio making them.
( See Picture #3)
Each panel is about 24” x 55”. I think there was 125 total on this second part of a four part project. We are waiting for the rest of the panels but it may take some time to get from the studio making them.
As you can see I can go on for some time about what we do, but I’ll let someone else take over now.
So who’s next?
I join in inviting all to share what they are doing so that we can all learn.
Michael
To see more of our work
http://www.mezalick.com
or
http://www.mezalick.com/loading1.html
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| Posted: Tue Feb 27th, 2007 09:45 pm |
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mmezalick
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| Posted: Fri Mar 2nd, 2007 03:16 am |
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Adam
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Michael,
I really like the pictures. I hope you got some vacation time at the hotspings. Nice windows. Do you know who the maker was?
I really liked the heart your doing. You mentioned that it was made from dalles? Is it chunks of dalle epoxied or lightly fused to the base? I'm not sure I could deduce from the picture the techniques you used to make the heart. I would love to hear how you did it and I would also like to see a picture of it when its installed in the window. It looks like its going to be really great.
Thanks, talk to you soon, again, great work,
Adam Frazee
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| Posted: Fri Mar 2nd, 2007 09:53 am |
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mmezalick
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Adam,
Thanks for the complements. I think you would enjoy Hot Springs if you get the chance to go. Make sure you go during the hourse racing season. I think you will get a real good feel as to the background of Bill Clinton if you go.
The heart was made by cutting the dalles into 1" x 1" x 2" blocks. I than chipped the top edge to form the rough irregular shape, fitting them into a rubber mold in the shape required. I used a clear epoxy from Key Resin and added a red dye to make the resin the red color. It is not unlike making a faceted glass panel but using a clear epoxy instead of the traditional mix. I don't think I would use the clear epoxy for larger panels but small thing seem to be good. I did a bit of sample testing before I made the final product, always thinking what would I do if it did not work. I even tried using Hyxtal but it did not do as well when poured as a thicker layer. I believe Hyxtal is best used as a thin adhesive.
The window will be installed on the Saturday before Easter. The congregation will have Friday services without the window, and the again on Easter Morning when the window will be there. The window will be completed this coming week so I will post a picture shortly.
Michael
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Adam
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Michael
That heart is really going to look sharp. Very innovative. What did you use for a dye? It looks just like a colored glass base. I didn't know Key Resin made a clear resin. Does it mix up the same way as the resin for Dalle de Verre work? I liked how warm it would get. My wife Angie liked your plan for the installation, very nice way to present the new window. I look forward to seeing the final picture. Thats interesting info about Hot springs and working with them.
Thanks again,
Adam
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Glass Flagg
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Hi all,
I'm not sure who reads both forums, but I wanted to share this with all of you too.
I finished installing a set of foyer windows this weekend. I wanted to get people's reaction to them. Dimensions- Each 28" x 58" And yes there are reinforcing bars that are bent to follow lead lines across the image.
Thanks,
Tim
http://www.glassflagg.com
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Adam
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Tim,
Looking good. I visited your web site a while back and from this photo, I have to say your progressing well. Keep up the good work. I like the composition of the thistle.
Adam
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Roberto
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Tim,
Nice windows. I'd like to hear your thoughts about the design. Are those two little men in the right panel? Is there a story here? Did your client tell you what he wanted depicted in the windows?
Thanks for sharing.
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Glass Flagg
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Hi Roberto and Forum,
The themes for the window were based on banners that hang seasonally in our church. The themes are Presbyterian/Christian based. Figures- Adam and Eve pointing to Grapes and Wheat, dove, etc. The Thistle represents Scotland because the thistle is the flower of Scotland or the royal symbol for Scottish Royalty.
Thanks for the comments,
Tim
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Adam
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Linda,
Beautiful website. Although I have a hard time reading it without a Scottish accent. Since listening to your presentations at last years conference, I read your site and I hear your voice. I guess you have a memorable voice. My Mother called while I viewing your website and I had a hard time trying to not talk with an accent. Does anyone else have that problem, or am I just weird?
I really liked your work. The Azalea window is beautiful. I especially liked the Mackintosh Salon doors. Do the hand cast uranium jewels really contain Uranium?? Does anyone on here know ,by the way, what the purpose of putting uranium in glass and pottery glazes was for? Did you cast the jewels yourself? I've been wondering how to do that. I tried copying some old jewels that were in a window I was working on a while back. I took a mold with base coat plaster and then piled frit into the mold but the results were less than stellar. The glass fused but was really dull and didn't look good at all. It still looked very porous.
I really like the Scribble roses in the Salon doors. Thats just what I call that style of Mackintosh Rose. They look so organic and spontaneous. I've been wanting to build a mack panel for the side door of my house with that style of rose in it, but its a hard sell for my better half, She prefers Frank Lloyd Wright. I think Mackintosh Would be good for business because the Presbyterian Church is across the street. So I think It will either end up being Mackintosh roses or a big Thistle.
You and Rab do beautiful work.
Talk to you later,
Adam Frazee
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Roberto
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Linda, great, great site. I love your work. My favorites are the Azalea and the Machintosh rose window. Very nice, congratulations!
Hope to see you someday soon. It was such a pleasure meeting you last year at the AGG. And of course.....I can't ever thank you enough for introducing me to Ardbeg.
Cheers,
Roberto
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Ardbeg
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Thanks for the nice comments.
Just to keep the records straight... The Azalea window is Rab's design, for his brother in law's house, and the Mackintosh work is organised by Rab, who is methodical in his research. In these cases, I assist him. Other times, he assists me on other projects that I have been commissioned. Mostly, we just work together, as required, "debating" over who's going to get the pleasure of cementing this time.... or who's going to clean up after aciding... or who's going to be in charge of the invoicing... who's doing the drawing, backing each other up as required. But, final attribution is important, so, the Azalea is his, as is the Mackintosh research.
Teamwork, co-operation, no deliniation of job boundaries, problem solving, communication, trust, telepathy and respect.
Linda
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