and a few items from the kiln remember these are my first projects hearts, stars, and coasters

and a few other things been working on

here are a few new pics of things I have been working on first here it the finished lead panel

Well its been a very busy summer. I started out buying a new piece of equipment a kiln. Having tons of fun playing with it. Went to two glass factories Wissmach and Youghiogheny which was tons of fun. I now have plenty of glass to keep me busy for a while.

Golf benefit

This a fan lamp created for a silent auction for a golf benefit in our area. Hope it helps raise money for a special cause.

It was adapted from a pattern designed by Darryl Trezise.

Been busy

Wow!! Been away for a while and many things have changed. Since january the ballerina has been finished and is in its new home. Also made a second panel for her and have entered the world of lead.I really enjoyed the lead process as it is quite a change from the foil. I have played with wire and also crossed over to the warm side. Yes I purchased a kiln and cant wait to get it home.
Below are the things I have been doing and will try to keep up.

Ballerina Panel

Well the holidays are behind us and its time to get back to glassing. This is a panel I am making for my Granddaughter Isabel. She loves ballerinas and a good friend designed this for me. Thanks so much Denise. This has been a challenge so far as I have changed the lass on almost everything. It also has been changed since the picture. After seeing it I didnt like the hai so that also has been changed. Well hopfully it will get foiled before any more changes. Will keep you posted.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year everbody. I hope that 2009 will be a happy and prosporous year.

I can see clearly now

Well its been a long process, but I can see so much better now. I never realized how bad my eye was until I got my new glasses and can see the world clearly now. The colors are so much brighter and can see how dusty my home really was. I've been busy cleaning and getting the home ready for the winter. They forcast our first snow tonight so I guess I'm ahead of the game.

I have been asked to sell my glass at a local craft show in late Nov. I have been busy making some small items I hope sell well. I've made some beveled snowflakes,hearts and bell ornaments. My only problem now is trying to figure out how to display them as I only get a 6-8' table and no electricity near me. Wish me luck.

Wish me luck

Tomorrow is my eye surgury. I sure hope when all is done I will see clearly again. It's no fun trying to do things with a blurry eye. I will have to take its easy for a little bit, but cant wait to get back to cutting glass without the aide of magnifiers.

I got another ribbon

I just found out that my Santa panel posted below got a 3rd place ribbon at the fair. Not bad. Last year my lighthouse came in 2nd and went on to get honorable mention and the state. Guess I have to keep trying for the blue.

Back to glass

This is my newest project. All the pieces cut and ready for foiling. Hopefully be done before the weekend, because having catarac surgery Tuesday. This pael is called Tranquility Falls and was designed by Kev of Focal Point Glassworks. I plan to hang it in a light box. Its 30 x 24.

Cowboy

Welcome to my blog

Hi,

My name is Diane and I'm from Derby,NY, and addicted to stain glass.

As growing up I would see many of the beautiful windows in churches and dreamed of making them. But something always got in the way. So in 2001 along with 3 of my coworkers we took a class, that was it I was hooked.

Until now I have made many things for myself and friends and family, like the surfboard panel above that I made for my grandson and the giraffe made for a a dear friends son's first child.

From this I have recieved a few commisions which hopefully will open a new venture.