Glass Pendants

I made my first batch of glass pendants this last weekend. I saved all of the interesting scrap glass and my work that went wrong for later use. Once I had a good little pile, I turned each one into a pendant and added a clasp. My favorites are the clear one with the bubbles and the insect cocoon looking one in orange.

Happiness is a Warm Gun

Is the motto under one of the torches at the Glass Blowing studio. I must agree. I submit this photo as evidence! Of course, what I do for my apprenticeship is actually called Lampworking. But who has heard of that? But it is very different from Glass Blowing. Instead of using a large vat of molten glass and a big steel tube, we use glass tubes, glass rods and a small flame. The torches are typically supplied with gas mixtures of Propane and Oxygen. Since the glass can emit eye-damaging light when you get it very hot, special safety glasses are worn. An even more effective second darker set of lenses is kept close by. Focus and patience are essential, while a grasp of "down to earth" physics or fluid dynamics is helpful. Glass is actually a liquid. If you visit a colonial era home here in America, ask for a closer look at the window panes. They are actually thicker at the base then the top. Like a very slim pyramid. When you heat up glass, it just flows quicker. Gravity and centrifugal force are used to control the molten glass. Manipulation of the glass and the addition of color come only and always from constant learning by doing. Stay tuned or sign up for my feed to learn more glassworking tips.

PETA ad banned from Superbowl...

So this ad supporting vegetarians was apparently banned from the Superbowl, good thing we can share it here!!!

The Vegetarians for Social Acceptance just reached 100 members!

The VSA has just reached 100 members! Thank you to everyone for showing your support! As an added surprise, the Vegetarian Times was the 100th to join! I especially enjoy the wonderful recipes they share with us.

Let's keep up the momentum! I invite you and your friends to join us and support vegetarians everywhere! You can also find more information on the VSA via this webpage.

The Vegetarians for Social Acceptance are a collection of people working towards a wider understanding and acceptance of vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. All are welcome to join the VSA, you are not required to be a veggie to show your support!

The Goals of the VSA are:
1. Vegetarians should be accepted socially.
2. Disseminate education on vegetarian lifestyle choices.
3. Encourage vegetarian choices, labels or options on restaurant menus.

Any questions, comments, ideas or concerns? Email me at MindJunket@gmail.com