CRACKED EP. 11 From the land down under to the land of castles with Hannah Gregory of Bad Ass Stained Glass

Ep. 11 - Rarely do we get to witness an artist move through a craft with an eagerness to explore new possibilities with the curiosity we once were taught as children, but most have not carried into adulthood. When we do get to witness this special kind of artist, their work always leads to greatness. Everyone, I'd like you to meet Hannah Gregory. She's known for combining ancient techniques with newer, modern ones and adding her own twist (and yep, sometimes DNA too.) An Australian currently just finishing up her stay as the international artist in resident at the university of Wales, her dedication to thinking and working outside of the box has everyone excitedly anticipating what she'll make next.

Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Hannah's work her instagram is @badassstainedglass and her website is https://hannahgregoryglass.com/.

Honorable mentions from this episode:

Jeffery Hamilton
stainedglass.com.au

Mark Angus
markangus.com

Amber Hiscot
amberhiscott.com

Tom Medicus
thomasmedicus.at
instagram.com/tomedicus

Derek hunt
limelightstudios.co.uk

Reusche glass paint powder
petermcgrain.com/shop

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The Stained Glass Association of America
The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass

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CRACKED EP. 10 Fanning out and dropping in with Erin Murdock of Snip Glass

In ep. 10 I'm joined by Erin Murdock of Snip Glass. She has an extensive formal education under some of the greatest glass teachers at some of the greatest glass education centers, and she’s earned herself some serious clout with her awards, grants, and recognition. Her skill shows in every piece she makes, whether it be one of her own impressive designs or her fan art. An avid fan of The Simpsons she’s creating a collection dedicated to honoring the TV show…but make no mistake, this isn’t your run of the mill chachkie merch. Her broad and deep understanding of glass technique, technical problem solving and attention to detail shines through in everything that comes out of her studio.

Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Erin's work her instagram is @snipglass and her website is snipglass.bigcartel.com.

Honorable mentions:

Chrysler museum
chrysler.org

Pilchuck Glass School
pilchuck.org


Link to Anything in Stained Glass, Erin's shopping go-to-
anythinginstainedglass.com

Pebeo Vitrea glass paint
https://amzn.to/3FH6ThW

Reusche glass paint powder
petermcgrain.com

Sprayway glass cleaner
https://amzn.to/3xikkBY

Toyo glass cutters-
https://amzn.to/3l8Ho19

youghiogheny glass website for annual sale (next year!)-
youghioghenyglass.com

Corning Museum of Glass-
cmog.org

Judith Schaechter
@judithschaechter
judithschaechter.com

Jordan's info:
@twotimeyellow
yellowglassco.bigcartel.com

Erin's favorite artists:
Constantin Brâncuși-
wikipedia.org
Brâncuși photos-
Library of Congress, PD-US
wikipedia.org
Henri Mattise paper cutouts images via-
moma.org

Berkley Simpson's course
sfgate.com

Links to Simpsons facts for quiz:
hollywoodreporter

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Thank you to this episode’s sponsor:
The Stained Glass Association of America
The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass


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CRACKED EP. 09 Finding the highs in lows with social media maven & newly minted author Kara Bussey of Glimpse Glass

In ep. 09 I'm joined by Kara Bussey of Glimpse Glass. The queen of floral wreaths, botanical moons and wearable stained glass crowns, she's a natural communicator from her decade working in communications. But now she’s now got her focus on communicating “how to” in her new book, stained glass for beginners. She’s also gone viral multiple times with stained glass videos - so we spend a lot of time chatting about what works for engagement in her posts and what doesn’t. But putting yourself out there in any way, whether it's a book, social media post or in my case, a podcast, can bring about anxiety and fear of judgement, and Kara very honestly shares with us her experience with that and where she is now on her journey of figuring it all out.
Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Kara's work her instagram is @glimpseglass and her website is glimpseglass.ca.

Honorable mentions from this episode:

Concepts pro for the Android:
concepts.app

Procreate for Mac:
apps.apple.com/us/app/procreate

Links to Glimpse Folk Etsy site:
etsy.com

Kara's book is OUT! Link to buy:
leisurearts.com

Kara's favorite artists:
Emilie Nunez
emilienunez.com
@emilienunez
Verso Studio
versojewelry.com
@versostudio
River of Ceramics
riverofceramics.com
@riverof.ceramics

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CRACKED BONUS EP. WHY IS PINK GLASS SO DANG EXPENSIVE?!

Why is pink glass so dang expensive?! Inquiring minds what to know! @janelfooglassworks and I take a stab at it in her episode of Cracked, but luckily Lesley Green of @bespokeglass knew the answers.

Thank you Lesley!

“It's true there is gold in some pinks (usually the warmer ones), but most of the bluer cooler pinks have erbium (not sure how this compares pricewise but many of the raw elements are $$$).  There are no dyes involved in glass colors, the glass is all melted from raw materials in weight proportions just like a recipe; this mix is called 'batch' and generally includes compounds that make up clear glass (silica [sand], soda & lime) + raw materials that add color (copper, tin, cobalt, gold, etc etc etc) + other agents that adjust the stability, melting quality, clarity, COE compatibility, those sorts of things.  So that's true for basically all the glass we use for stained glass, and the toxicity isn't really different between the colors - the most toxic part of the process is when the materials are being mixed and the furnaces are being charged as it's a lot of toxic airborne particles floating around.  Basically dust is the real dangerous part and that's universal regardless of color. There are issues with emissions from the melting of the materials, but that's typically stuff that can be solved with how the factory is built - although this problem has greatly changed our industry in the US because some of our factories were in the middle of now-thriving cities (esp Portland).  That's a whole other story though.  What makes pinks, reds and oranges so expensive though, aside from the materials, is that they burn out way faster than blues & greens - meaning if you melt an entire furnace of a gold-pink glass, you can only use some portion of it before the color burns out, pinks being the shortest of all the colors I believe.  Since these colors are meant to be replicable, when the color starts to burn out and doesn't match the color standard, the glass has to be used for something else,  this is what sometimes called limited runs or uncategorized colors.”


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CRACKED EP. 08 It's the Halloween queen and your favorite yoni witch Sarah Fitzpatrick of Witch Way Glass Co.

In preparation for ep. 08 and very special Halloween episode the Instagram poll people have spoken..! So many of you requested her, so today I'm getting chatty with Ontario witch and stained glass artist Sarah Fitzpatrick of Witch Way Glass Co. This self described kitchen witch makes predominately Halloween themed work all year round and it's CRAZY to me that she's only been doing glass for 3 years because her work is so good. Today she's going to share her tips on how to make Etsy work for you and how to get those solder lines super shiny.  We're also going to discuss how to deal with copycats with grace and kindness, and how her popular yoni pieces might make some of us a little uncomfortable at first...but it's all good because we're leaning into that feeling and the happy ending is a pretty sweet spot to be.
Join me as I crack it all wide open!!

To see more of Sarah's work, her instagram is @witchwayglassco and her website is witchwayglassco.ca.

Honorable mentions from this episode:

Sarah's glass source:
huroniaartglass.com

Sarah's Etsy site:
etsy.com/ca/shop/WitchWayGlassCo

Penny’s women’s health IG:
@wellbeing.by.penny

All natural soap Sarah uses to clean her glass:
https://amzn.to/3xokB6n

Link to type of shoe brush you use:
https://amzn.to/311qElu

Link to shop towels from Home Depot:
homedepot.ca/product/kimberly-clark-shop-towels-on-a-roll

Link to glass polish:
nationalstainedglass.com

@NeileCooper
@Rouilletglassstudio
@glimpseglass
@foiledandfluxed
@gstainedglass
@_lucky_break_glass
@sandandfireworks

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CRACKED EP. 07 Create to stop hate with Janel Foo

In ep. 07 I'm joined by Janel Foo of Janel Foo Glassworks.  Janel’s making the world not only a more beautiful place with her colorful geometric Art Deco inspired glass work  but also using her platform as an artist to do some really powerful activism work in ways we can all take notes from. The AAPI community has seen a staggering uptick of hate crime in the last year that left us all disgusted and heartbroken. Janel saw an opportunity and jumped into the fight for good and the butterfly affect of her positive actions are still growing.
Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Janel's work her instagram is  @janelfooglassworks 
and her website is janelfoo.com.

Honorable mentions from this episode:

createtostophate.com
stopaapihate.org

Top Chefs-
Melissa King
@kristinlkish
Mei Lin
Writers-
Ocean Vuong
Cathy Park Hong
Photographer -
Michael Jang
Comedian-
aliwong.com

Janel's favorite artists:
Windy Chien
windychien.com
@windychien

Beth Naumann
bethnaumann.com
@beth.naumann

ABOUT THAT PINK GLASS COST FROM LESLEY GREEN OF @BESPOKE GLASS:

“Hey guys!  Just listening to the podcast & can give a little info on the whole pink glass cost issue. It's true there is gold in some pinks (usually the warmer ones), but most of the bluer cooler pinks have erbium (not sure how this compares pricewise but many of the raw elements are $$$).  There are no dyes involved in glass colors, the glass is all melted from raw materials in weight proportions just like a recipe; this mix is called 'batch' and generally includes compounds that make up clear glass (silica [sand], soda & lime) + raw materials that add color (copper, tin, cobalt, gold, etc etc etc) + other agents that adjust the stability, melting quality, clarity, COE compatibility, those sorts of things.  So that's true for basically all the glass we use for stained glass, and the toxicity isn't really different between the colors - the most toxic part of the process is when the materials are being mixed and the furnaces are being charged as it's a lot of toxic airborne particles floating around.  Basically dust is the real dangerous part and that's universal regardless of color. There are issues with emissions from the melting of the materials, but that's typically stuff that can be solved with how the factory is built - although this problem has greatly changed our industry in the US because some of our factories were in the middle of now-thriving cities (esp Portland).  That's a whole other story though.  What makes pinks, reds and oranges so expensive though, aside from the materials, is that they burn out way faster than blues & greens - meaning if you melt an entire furnace of a gold-pink glass, you can only use some portion of it before the color burns out, pinks being the shortest of all the colors I believe.  Since these colors are meant to be replicable, when the color starts to burn out and doesn't match the color standard, the glass has to be used for something else,  this is what sometimes called limited runs or uncategorized colors.”

THANK YOU LESLEY!!!


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Thank you to this episode’s sponsor:
The Stained Glass Association of America
The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass


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CRACKED EP. 06 All in the family and keeping the faith with Lauren Wzorek Earl of Szklo Glass

In Ep. 06 I'm joined by Lauren Wzorek Earl of Szklo Glass. She's known for her modern and minimal glass and mirror work but her life is anything BUT minimal. Juggling  motherhood with three home schooled kids and being the primary breadwinner in her family is a fête to behold that I couldn't wait to dig into  with her.  She also shares a tip with us on working with mirrors and shows us how bad PR can be oh so good. Join me as I crack it all wide open!
 
To see more of Lauren's work, her instagram is @szkloglass and her website is szkloglass.com.

Honorable mentions from this episode:

Craft markets in Utah- 
Bijou Market
Salt & Honey Market
Beehive Bazaar
Craft Lake City

Glass studio owned by Lauren's in-law's:
glassimages.org

Lauren's stained glass tool kits:
szkloglass.com

New limited edition Nativity Link:
szkloglass.com

Las Vegas glass expo:
glasscraftexpo.com

Lauren's photographer:
haleynordphotography.com

Lauren's favorite artist:
Mark Maggiori
@markmaggiori
markmaggiori.com

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CRACKED EP. 05 The bends of the branch and the mosaics of us all with Ted Ellison of Theodore Ellison Designs


In Ep. 005 I'm joined by Ted Ellison of Theodore Ellison Designs.  The way Ted’s love and extensive knowledge of historic architecture and decorative arts is woven into his body of work is on a level that I have never seen. He and his studio crew work collaboratively with homeowners, architects, and designers to deliver one-of-a-kind interior and exterior mosaics,  windows, cabinetry, laylights, and entryways.  Often with  glass made specifically for his studio. Join me, as I crack it all wide open!

Watch us have our conversation and see the art, people and places we're speaking about on my youtube channel HERE.

To see more of Ted’s work you can follow him on the gram @theodoreellisondesign or check out his website - theodoreellison.com
Honorable mentions from today's episode:

Hollyhock house info -
barnsdall.org

Monarch Glass Kansas City -
monarchglassstudio.com

Franciscan Glass -
franciscanglassart.com

Hollander LA -
hollanderglassinc.com

Bullseye glass  -
bullseyeglass.com

Lambert Glass -
http://www.lamberts.de/en/

Youghiogheny glass -
youghioghenyglass.com

American Bungalow Magazine -
americanbungalow.com

George Washington Mayer -
wikipedia.org

Marc Adams School of Woodworking
marcadams.com

Artistic License -
artisticlicense.org

Paul Duschescherer-
artisticlicense.org
thriftbooks.com

Portland Preservation Artisan’s Guild -
preservationartisans.org

Peter Scherpenzeel, Dutch Tiffany artist -
tiffanylampstudio.com

Tashiro Kuaski flower arrangement
https://amzn.to/3l8J7DP
Bosna quilt collective
https://amzn.to/3l2TmcQ

Amber Droste
@sodaashandsand
sodaashandsand.com

Edgar Miller and The Handmade Home - 20’s coffee table book
cityfilespress.com

Charles and Henry Green -
wikipedia.org

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Thank you to this episode’s sponsor:
The Stained Glass Association of America
The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass


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CRACKED EP. 04 Sanity, succulents and soldering with Hanna Hastings of Sand and Fireworks

In episode 04 I’m joined by Hanna Hastings of Sand and Fireworks. Her popular process videos highlighting tips and technique are not to be missed, and her botanical plant inspired work just bring nothing but happiness to every tabletop or window they join. Today we touch on topics such as how to know when to sell your work, which brands are her go-to's and how Hanna is using her maternity leave to answer some pretty big questions about her future in the glass world. Join me as I crack it all wide open!

See more of Hanna’s work on instagram at @sandandfireworks and her website is linktr.ee/sandandfireworks.

Honorable mentions  and links from this episode:

Glastar grinders
https://amzn.to/3DPNWJv

Hakko soldering irons
https://amzn.to/3p0JeSO

Classic 100 flux
https://amzn.to/3FIKUqN

Hanna’s Etsy shop - SandandFireworks
etsy.com/shop/SandandFireWorks

Hanna’s mom’s Etsy shop - Lantern Cozies
etsy.com/shop/Lanterncozies

Hanna’s favorite local Hamilton artists:
Paul Elia -
wrecovery.com
Gordon leverton -
gordonleverton.com

Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor -

The Stained Glass Association of America
The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass

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CRACKED EP. 03 Building a lampire with Flannery Cronin of Friend of All Glass

In Ep. 03 I’m joined by Flannery Cronin, a Brooklyn based stained glass artist who’s company Friend of All Glass is known for table pyramid lamps, pendants and nightlights. We cover a lot because we jabbered on for almost 2 hours, but expect to hear about wholesale, drop shipping, navigating Covid and step by step, switch by switch, how she’s taken the lighting world by storm. Join me as I crack it all wide open!

See more of Flannery’s work on instagram at @friendofallglass or on her website Friend-of-all.com.

Honorable mentions from today's episode:

Flannery took stained glass classes at
Urban Glass in Fort Greene:
urbanglass.org

Flannery’s fabricator:
Bradydollarhide.com

Flannery’s favorite artists:

Katie Stout -
@ummmsmile
Katiestout.com

Takuji Hanga -
@takujihanga
You can see Takuji’s show “Future Recollection”
at the Kristin Lorello Gallery
August 31 - October 2
kristenlorello.com/takuji-hamanaka

Kristin Cavataro -
kristincavataro.com

Cafe Carlyle
Marcel Vertés
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel_Vert%C3%A8s

Bemelmans Bar
Ludwig Bemelmans
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_Bemelmans

Mary Clarkin Higgins - NY restoration
clerkinhigginsstainedglass.com

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CRACKED EP. 02 From rockstars to rainbows with Debbie Bean

In Episode 02 I'm joined by stained glass artist Debbie Bean, a  name that has become synonymous with gorgeous modern geometric stained glass rainbows. Her work was truly the tip of the spear for hip & minimal stained glass that people born after 1985 actually wanted to have in their home. Today I’m going to chat with Debbie to find out how she went from being in her late 30’s, feeling burnt out on supporting everyone else's dreams to running the successful globally recognized brand that she is today. Join me as I crack it wide open!

To see more of Debbie’s work, you can follow her on instagram at @debbie.bean  and her website is debbiebean.com.

Honorable mentions from today's episode:

Craft fair photos of Debbie are by Marcus Trumpp. You can see more of his work on his Tumblr here.

Purchase one of Debbie’s Poster Child Prints at posterchildprints.com.

Some of Debbie's favorite artists mentioned:
Alexander Calder -
@calderfoundation
calder.org
Mark Rothko -
@markrothko
markrothko.org
Learn more about the Bauhaus art movement at theartstory.org.

Photos of Dan Witz’ work from the man Dan himself. See more of his work and learn more about him on  www.danwitz.com and his instagram is @danwitzstreetart.

Debbie's collaborations mentioned -
Devir Enterprises
linktr.ee/denvirenterprises
Cumulus District Install project happened here.
www.cumulusdistrict.com
JackKnife Records
www.jackniferecordsandtapes.com

The photo of Debbie’s install at Somatic Good fortune is from the good people there. You can shop their store at shopgoodfortune.com.

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CRACKED EP. 01 Kicking glass and making your Mark with Neile Cooper

In Ep. 01 I’m joined by Neile Cooper, glass artist, jewelry maker, teacher, author, glass installation guru and all around top of the game stained glass artist who’s bio and accomplishments are so long it was hard to cover them all in 1 episode. Oh yeah and she’s the creator of THAT CABIN. You know the one. It’s all over your Pinterest and Instagram.  She's going to break down her strategy for pricing a large commission project, the process of writing a crafting book and why everyone needs a Rob. Join me as I crack it wide open!

Honorable mentions and links from this episode:

See more of Neile’s incredible work and stay up to date on her projects. Her instagram is @neilecooper and her website  is glasscabinstudio.com.

There’s not yet a link to pre-order her book but will be soon and she’ll be posting about it!

Neile’s dream team of glass artists helping with her Maker’s Mark project:
Lauren Barns - @Poplarbrookarts
Carissa Kelly - @hottrashglass
Jodi Crean - @earlygirlglass
Allysa Sobey - @sotoldcreative

Neile’s favorite artists:
Eyvand Earle -
@Eyvindearleart
eyvindearle.com
Theodore Ellison -
@theodoreellisondesigns
theodoreellison.com

Learn more about Dale Chihuly and his glass work:
@chihulystudio
Chihuly.com

Chihuly photos taken at the Maker's Mark campus are by Virginia Miller - check out her awesome blog:
www.theperfectspotsf.com

Maker's Mark family and campus photos are from the kind people at Maker's Mark. Check out more photos, get recipes and book a tour at MakersMark.com.

British Society of Authors -
https://www2.societyofauthors.org/

Insurance & shipping  -
The North American Collectables Association Inc.

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