Glass Collecting for Beginners Hello and welcome! For those interested in glass collecting then we have some advice for you, whether you have money to invest or are looking to collect glass on a budget or even for free! For those of you fortunate enough to have money to invest, you will be pleased to […]
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Interior design trends are constantly changing, with different styles and ideas having their moment in the sun, so to speak. Soft, natural shades, earth tones, and minimalistic colours and lines are a design classic and remain popular. However, more and more people are opening their minds and therefore their homes to colourful interior design – bold
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Adorning the home with wall art is a wonderful way to express one’s creativity and enhance the walls in your living and workspaces. While traditional paintings continue to be incredibly sought after, wall art sculptures have gained popularity. Sculptural wall art provides another dimension and depth to the artwork. The shadows and texture and general
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Handmade and Unique Glass Art Gifts Christmas is a time of joyous celebration and a time to reflect on the year gone by. For many, it is a time to wind down and spend time with our loved ones. There are many ways in which we can express our love and appreciation for those we
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Seascapes, and the beauty of water in general, have inspired humanity for millennia. Is there anyone who isn’t filled with awe at the magnificence of the vast oceans, seas and lakes of the world? The gentle dripping of rainwater, the gentle flow of streams to the crashing of ocean waves. Water can be calming, exhilarating
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What is Fused Glass? Fused glass refers to the process of heating two or more pieces of glass in a kiln at very high temperatures. Basically, the pieces are melted together so they form a single piece of glass. Fused glass also has many creative uses but the invention of the glass pipe and the
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For much of history, the art experience was a static one where one might look at paintings and sculptures in art galleries, museums, stately homes etc. More often than not, you are expected to look on quietly and reverentially. Indeed many art galleries, such as the Tate in London, often feel like a temple of
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Art in The Time Of Corona The coronavirus (Covid) pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of our lives in some way, shape or form. Unsurprisingly, Covid art has taken off during lock-down as artists capture this unprecedented period in history. Undoubtedly, the effects of Covid will be felt for years if not decades to come.
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The beauty and versatility of glass as an artistic medium have inspired artists over the centuries. In fact, glass sculptures dating back to ancient Egyptian times have been found. Many of those centuries-old methods are still in existence today. Modern-day glass artists have added to and modified these original ways of working to create incredible
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Tim Rawlinson glass art exploits the refractive and reflective qualities of glass. Tim is fascinated by these qualities and exploits transparency in his glass art. His incredible designs feature cut and polished sculptural pieces that focus on the interaction between light and glass. Dazzling optical effects are created by distorting both colour and form to
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