Sculpting with Glass Series

[LavenderCreek]

Hi everyone, I wasn't sure where to put this. I don't have a proper tutorial per se, but I am writing a series of articles on sculpting with glass. In the articles I plan to cover various techniques, hints and tips, and talk about my own journey and process as a glass artist. Along the way there will be mini-tutorials and recipes similar to the recipe you'll find in today's article. I've posted the first article which is called "Sculpting: Where to Begin"
You can find it here: http://lavendercreekglass.wordpress.com/2009/02/27/sculpting-where-to-begin/
I hope you'll find this series helpful! I encourage questions, they will help me to structure future articles and may become an additional feature if there are enough of them.
As I write more articles I will keep them filed under "Sculpting with Glass Series" which you'll find on the side bar of the blog.

[DolphinShimmer]

Thank you Teresa for sharing you knowledge ... I for one really appreciate it and get alot out of reading your tutorials

[Diane Woodall]

Thanks for writing this Teresa. You are such a good writer. I think even the telephone directory would be interesting if you wrote it.

I love your attitude of just jumping right in and trying it. I have to admit that I am a bit of a scardy-cat when it comes to trying new things. Fear of failure is hard to overcome, but after reading your article I understand that the worst thing that can happen is that I'll make something hideous. But the best thing is that I could discover something wonderful that I can do.

Starting tomorrow I'm going to see this whole process differently. Oh...and I think I'll be making some turtles for Beads of Courage. The kids would go ga-ga over those turtles!

Diane

[MrsGrace]

Looking forward to reading the rest of the series!!!! :) Excellent!

[DiamondLilGlass]

Thank You :)

[Troll Lover]

You're a great writer Teresa, I had a lot of fun reading it and can't wait to see more!

[ginger2]

Teresa, you are so generous to share such wonderful had learned tried & true methods with us. I always love everything you write from your farming blog, to anything about beads. When I saw your pic of Grommit in his bed knitting, I had to laugh! I love Wallace & Grommit!
Thanks so much for being so helpful,
ginger (who always drools over your goddess's)

[Simply Us]

Thank you Teresa!

[LavenderCreek]

Thanks you guys, I'm so glad that you are finding it useful or at least interesting! I've been wanting to do this for awhile and just never had the time.
Diane you're right, the turtles are perfect for Beads of Courage, I never thought of that! I hope the kids will receive a ton of turtles :O)

[samandsha]

Teresa - This going to be a great series. You are very generous to share you talent and knowledge. I can sculpt in boro, but have the worst time in soft. I have bookmarked your page and hope to follow along step by step, if you don't mind. It will be a good learning experience for me.
Thanks again - Samma

[Miss Kate]

Teresa - Thank you! You are a wonderful sharing & giving soul! I will be following your series of articles!

[maren]

Thank you for that tutorial, Teresa!

Turtles are also perfect for the Hawaiian market I'm signed up for again . It's a monthly market at our local community non-profit gallery - and my neighbor is a potter who is happy to take my broken beads. Now that I have somebody who can use them I don't mind experimenting a bit more.

[LavenderCreek]

Thanks again everyone! I hope to have the next installment in a week or so. In between the series articles I will probably address a few questions and continue to talk about "the process" as a day by day thing. If you have any questions or anything you'd like me to cover, leave a comment on the blog and I'll do it if I can.

[BJJunk]

Thanks Teresa, Do you have any tips for getting the feet flat? Mine always seem to rest on 2 or 3 feet.

[Puddy Tat Glass]

I love reading anything about sculptural techniques and your article was excellent. I'll be looking forward to reading more, thank you for sharing.

[LavenderCreek]

Hi Barb, yes I have some tips for you but I think I'd like to write a mini-tutorial since I also happen to have some pics. I'm on my way out to the studio so I will get this done either this evening or in the morning. I'll let you know.

Thank you Bonnie!

[LavenderCreek]

Ok, I've added a mini tutorial on how to get the bottom of a sculptural bead level, so that it will sit nicely on a flat surface. Here's a link: http://lavendercreekglass.wordpress.com/

[lavendar420]

Teresa, you are awesome! I have your goddess tutorial & love it & am very much wanting to get from there to Milon Townsend's Flameworking the Human Figure class at EGS in November.

[LavenderCreek]

Thank you Lavendar, I hope you make it to Milton's class. I'd love to go too. Maybe someday when I'm rich and famous :p

[tikiterri]

Nice work and thank you for sharing it with us.

[Llama Girl]

Okay - talk about inspiring! Starting with adorable turtles and moving on to those glorious goddesses? Amazing...