New House, New Projects

Some of you may know that Chris P. has recently moved. Upon the request of her family, she created this adorable winter panel to hang in their front entry. Her plans are to create one for each season. We can't wait to see the next one Chris!

Who Let The Dog Out?

Prism was commissioned to do this custom dog suncatcher! Isn't she cute!? Almost everyone has had a hand in making her. First, we took a photograph and created a line drawing. Then, we found glass that closely matched the picture. Lastly, we constructed it!

Vivian Gets Into the Holida Spirit

Vivian is one of our most prolific customers and this holiday season is no exception. Take a look at her newest baubles!

The Spare Sharon's Latest Creations

If you have been in lately, you know there is a new Sharon in the house. Her real name is Sharon Brinker, but to friends, colleagues, and customers she is known as "The Spare Sharon". These are just a few of her latest creations!

Stained Glass Terrarium

Check our Martha Evans' Stained Glass Terrarium. This cute creation not only houses plants, but it also is home to cat figurines. This cool piece also has a mosaiced glass floor. We have never seen anything like it!

Mixing Media

Take a look at Sharon's latest collaboration. A customer, Doug, approached Sharon and commissioned her to create this circular fused piece. He created a design that he wanted duplicated in glass. The hanger is made from welded aluminum and has a slit through it that holds the glass piece in place. The fabulous final creation is living in Doug's house above an archway.

From Trash to Treasure

Isn't this gorgeous? This is Pat Gurko's latest piece, a beautiful mosaic table top.

Pat has such an artistic eye. Well done.

You'll never guess how this table came to be.  This piece started as a "hand-me-down" from the neighbor. Pat's neighbor bought this table years ago and it never quite worked the way she wanted in her home. So, when Pay got ahold of the base, she knew exactly what she wanted to do for the top. After creating and grouting her design, Pat then topped the table with a piece of clear safety glass slightly larger.

The best part of the story is that after the neighbor saw the finished piece, she BOUGHT the table from Pat!!

Gary's Iridized Bowl

Is this not the most gorgeous bowl you have ever seen? We think so too! Gary has such a good eye and we always enjoy his fabulous creations. Gary painstakingly cut and fit each piece together to form the rim and the center is just a beautiful piece of iridized Uroboros granite. We love it!

Make your own Class

Summer time is the best time of the year to get a private or semi-private class at Prism Glass!

We have so many options for classes, just check our website for classes we already offer like:

• Fused Fritted Tile
• Specialty Jewelry
• Stained Glass Panel Lamp
• Private Lampworking Classes
• and so much more...

In addition to the classes we already offer, we are ready and willing to put together specific classes to meet your needs and desires. Just let us know what you want to learn and we will create a program to suit!

If you have questions, want to discuss scheduling, a class, or anything else just give us a call!

(419) 897-4100

Circuits in Glass

Pictured above is Mark Pietrykowski with a plate that he made for his son who has just graduated from Ohio State's Electricians program. In this design Mark incorporated the Ohio State "O" and a dichroic piece to represent a computer chip. Mark is always creative when it comes to fused glass and this piece is no exception.  Congratulations!

4 Year Old Does Glass

Kelan Klingler, age 4, of Napoleon has been working in glass for almost a year under the supervision of his mom, Heather Miller. Kelan is a very vocal and assertive little boy who knew exactly what he wanted to do for this project. He selected all the glass and the mold. He is very proud of this project and so are we. Nice work Kelan, we can't wait to see what you come up with next!!

Mona Pupos Hard at Work

 

Mona Pupos has been hard at work making some stunning fused glass projects. These are some of her most recent works. Mona enjoys working at Ellen's Glass Act. Her work is so diverse and interesting, we are always excited to learn what she has been playing with. Great work Mona!

The hot air balloon piece is done with slumped glass and stained wood! Very interesting...

Claudia St. Clair answers the call!

Claudia St. Clair, ATR-BC, local art therapist, answered the call for art for the juried exhibition Healing Imagination V: Silver Addition-2011 celebrating 25 years of the Art Therapy and Counseling Program at Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio.  Her pair of framed tiles titled "Reflection of Change I and II" will be on display at the Wasmer Gallery from June 3 through July 7.  The Opening Reception will be held June 3rd from 5 PM until 7:30 PM

Reflection of Change I and II

Claudia also created a design in glass to be used by the Buckeye Art Therapy Association.  The External Relations Committee of BATA is gathering original artwork by Ohio art therapists to be used for a boxed set of notecards which will be available at the Buckeye Art Therapy Association Symposium at the end of September.

Snow in May!?

We know we just got through with all that cold precipitation, but when Sharon saw this, she couldn't resist!

Each snowman has his own personality! Sharon used frit to get the effect of snow. She pre-fired the base before adding the decoration on top.

Faux Wine Bottle with Topper

Create a slumped "wine bottle" made of System 96 fusible glass and a coordinating bottle topper! This class is even better than melting wine bottles because it offers so many more design possibilities. Prism will provide both firings, use of our mold, design elements, and instruction. Students are responsible for the purchase of the base glass. This versatile dish has a handle and a cavity that measures 4x8", perfect for hors'dourves.

Class time:

Saturday, June 18 at 12:30-3pm

Sharon's Latest Commission

Fantasy Landscape by Sharon Carothers

Many of you have expressed interest in Sharon's lastest project. Well, here it is! This is her original design and was constructed at Prism. This piece was commissioned by an area resident to install in his kitchen transom. You can imagine a scene like this in almost any area of the country.

Look at the difference when you put light behind it!

Fused Birdhouse Class

These are a couple of samples of our newest and cutest class. It's the Fused Glass Birdhouse Class. In this class you will learn all the tips and tricks while making your very own glass birdhouse. Sharon will provide all the fun embellishments and firing; you will need to buy the background glass and the glass for the roof (1.5 square feet total). These couldn't be cuter. So stop in today to get a better look and to sign up! Previous cutting experience required.

Class times:
Tuesday, May 31  6-8pm
or Thursday, June 16  6-8pm

Frequent Fuser's Club

Have Fun with Your Friends

Frequent Fuser's Club is one of the best nights at Prism. It's for anyone who has taken our Fused Glass Pendant class. It is just like the class, except there is no lecture, and you can make more than just pendants. Call to sign up for one of our regularly scheduled nights to make jewelry or ornaments. The best part about FF Club is that you do not have to buy your own glass. All of Prism's scrap and pre-cut squares and rectangles are available! Prices will vary based on the size of the project. For example, pendants up to 1.5" x 1.5"cost $6 each. Dichroic and the bails are not included, but they are available for purchase. Instruction is not included. Firing is included.

A Collaborative Effort

Larry Dushane along with his wife Judy have quickly become some of our favorite customers since they took their first class with us in November 2010. Judy started fusing, and Larry quickly jumped on board. This segued into igniting Larry's lost love of stained glass. Now they are fusing, stained glassing, and lampworking! So, when the Dushanes were redecorating their bathroom, they knew they wanted to incorporate glass into the design. They selected a pattern from a book and then they commissioned Sharon to rework the design to fit their space and aesthetic. The result is fabulous! Pictured below is Larry with his beloved panel! Nice work, we love it!

10 Year Anniversary Party

We want to send a big THANK YOU to everyone that came to our 10 Year Anniversary Party and Sale! We had such a good time, and we really appreciates all your continued support.
We hope you enjoyed yourself as much as we did!

From: Sharon, Julie, Chris, Amanda, Sharon B., Leslee, & Melissa