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Comment on Renovation Begins on Glassmaking Icon by Brenda Meyers

Brenda Meyers — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:23:37 +0000

My Dad is a CG retiree Cecil Losinger. I never forget the pride he took in his work and am sure it is why I have a strong work ethic. He received many honors in his 42 yrs and even after as he is considered a lifetimer! I have many wonderful memories of my CMOG visits an we always took our visiting family and friends there. Now I bring my family and one future trip home to Wellsboro PA will include my Grandson & CMOG! I am so happy to see it all live on for future generations!

Comment on The Witch’s Ball: Old traditions on a new stage by Renovation Begins on Glassmaking Icon | Corning Museum of Glass

Renovation Begins on Glassmaking Icon | Corning Museum of Glass — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:58:18 +0000

[...] have become one of the Museum’s most popular attractions. Currently, the Museum has a new 150-seat Hot Glass Show theatre, as well as a 141-seat capacity seasonal outdoor demonstration area; both will remain open during [...]

Comment on Winter’s Frictional Electrical Machine by Jay Holmes

Jay Holmes — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:10:23 +0000

Wonderful object! Thank you for sharing. I would love to hear about other scientific instruments that include glass components that you have in your collections. Your story prompted me to do a little research and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Comment on Glass Research at The Rakow Research Library: Introduction to the Collection Series by Introduction to the Collection Series: Photos, Ephemera, and Patents | Corning Museum of Glass

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:02:28 +0000

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Comment on Glass from Christmas Past by Jean Maiorella

Jean Maiorella — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 18:23:00 +0000

I too am a huge fan of Shiny Brites….would love any information you have on them. thanks for sharing. Best, Jean.

Comment on Two Significant Acquisitions of Ancient Glass by Dedo von Kerssenbrock-Krosigk

Dedo von Kerssenbrock-Krosigk — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:07:45 +0000

Congratulations! Especially the bowl, what a fantastic piece of glass art.. May your year continue as it began.

Comment on Introduction to the Collection Series: Exhibition Catalogs, Price Guides, and Batch Books! Oh, my! by helen butalla

helen butalla — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 02:53:53 +0000

I have a glass batch recipe book from 1906. It was created by charles m schaub who mixed large batches of glass ingredients for central glass company in wheeling wv. There are batches for brice bros. Rob reid of tiffin. Geo duncan. James russell. Deitrick call me if interested. 724.966.7815.

Comment on Three Degrees from Galileo by Suemarie Simpson

Suemarie Simpson — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:58:01 +0000

I agree with your theory. As a pharmaceutical research scientist turned 8th grade Physical Science teacher, I stress to my students the scientist who experimented or made each discoveries because students learn best when they are told the full story. (and I admit it’s a shameless plug for future scientist) Scientist still were secretive in this period and I have no doubt Galileo knew about this book and had a hand in it. Too bad he didn’t leave a more definitive clue like a small telescope on the binding.

Comment on Taking down The Glass Wall, Part 2 by Twelve-Arm Cut Glass Chandelier Now on View | Corning Museum of Glass

Twelve-Arm Cut Glass Chandelier Now on View | Corning Museum of Glass — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:56:59 +0000

[...] to the ground floor. Our preparators are no strangers to scaling great heights to install and de-install glass artworks, and were able to hang the delicate object piece by piece by using a lift. The chandelier hangs [...]

Comment on Introduction to the Collection Series: Trade Catalogs for Glass Research at The Rakow Research Library by Peter Rosa

Peter Rosa — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 06:51:50 +0000

In the 1960s, my late wife and I collected a good range of Barthmann Crystals, ranging from liqueur glasses, sherry glasses, white and red wine, small brandy snifters, flutes and a couple of decanters.
Unfortunately I do not have their catalogue references. They were purchased in Nairobi, Kenya and during our move from that country to New Zealand, the white wine set was smashed in transit.
Is there any way you could send me a picture of your various designs of that time in case I could pick out the one we lost?
In closing, I would like to wish you a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year
Sincerely yours
Peter Rosa

Comment on Winner announced for Donà Tools giveaway in honor of Elio Quarisa by Lee Harris

Lee Harris — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:54:14 +0000

I am grateful for Roberto Dona’s donation of these custom Venetian Glass Tools, by his historic & great Carlo Dona Tools.
At the same time, let us not forget Elio, and honor his request of keeping the Venetian Goblet Techniques alive, by donating to “The Elio Quarisa Scholarship Fund”, at Corning Glass.
Thanks for all participants & those who loved and future generations, who will learn about this compassionate Maestro.
“Ciao Elio”!

Comment on Local glassblower Dane Jack receives Celebrity Cruise Scholarship by Beth Selmo

Beth Selmo — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:12:58 +0000

I had the distinct pleasure of being able to watch Dane “perform” during many shows on the Celebrity Eclipse in November, 2012. He is a professional in every way and provided great insight into the art of glass blowing. I am so glad that he was able to benefit from a Celebrity Scholarship. He is a huge asset to Corning!

Comment on Exhibition on Louis C. Tiffany features Stained Glass Window from Corning Museum by Stephen Spencer

Stephen Spencer — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:56:34 +0000

Plate glass storage. Was wondering if you have any advice for storing a plate glass window made out of flash glass. It is just the sheet of glass and has no framework. What would be the best means to properly crate and store it in our storage area.

Thanks

Steve Spencer
Operations Manager
Culinary Arts Museum

Comment on The Osler Candelabrum and incipient crizzling by Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:02:22 +0000

Wait – at some point they decided to replace the broken or missing original shades with more modern replacements…yet it’s the replacements that are effected by crizzling? Wouldn’t it be cheaper and easier to make NEW replacement shades more resistant to crizzling – rather than incur the cost of shipping and cleaning every five years?

Comment on Donà Tools giveaway honors the legacy of Elio Quarisa by Cassandra Rothman

Cassandra Rothman — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:44:02 +0000

This is a very good tribute. Elio Quarisa started working very young up to the time that he was given the title of reaching the level of Primo Maestro (Italian for “First Master”). He has a great passion for glass works and was very kind to teach the younger generations of his talent.

Comment on Corning Museum Glassblower Megan Mathie Named Honorary Godmother of Celebrity Cruises’ New Ship by c buchanan

c buchanan — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 18:43:57 +0000

We were aboard Solstice when Megan was announced as a Godmother of Reflection. Megan & the entire Corning team were amazingly talented artists and each was a wonderful ambassador for your museum. We were fortunate enough to buy two pieces at the fundraising auction on our sailing, including the beautiful vase Megan is holding in the picture above.
Congrats to Megan on being named Godmother to Reflection. You are truly deserving of this honour!

Comment on Metaproject 02 by Making Ideas: Dan Ipp and Tom Zogas | Corning Museum of Glass

Making Ideas: Dan Ipp and Tom Zogas | Corning Museum of Glass — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:15:32 +0000

[...] to the Museum for public GlassLab design performances. Dan Ipp and Tom Zogas are the winners of Metaproject 02, a Rochester Institute of Technology student design competition, in collaboration with The Corning [...]

Comment on Contact Us by Sheila Place

Sheila Place — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:49:34 +0000

Hi, I’m 53 years old now and when I was very young my parents took us to corning glass works company. At the time, you were able to go into the what they called the junk glass yard or bin and pick what you wanted. well I have 5 pieces of glass, one is a huge chunk of very dark glass with with crystals on it. the measurements are 7″h x 10″w x 5″d. smooth on the back w/ a small corner of crystals. the other 2 pieces are clear, and other one looks black the last one looks like a white snowball with alittle black mixed in it. My question is, is there anyway I could have them blown into something? I live in Binghamton, ny right now, but I just had major back surgery. I could send you pictures if you would like. My name is Sheila Place 607-722-3113. thanks for your time.

Comment on John Miller in the Celebrity Solstice house! by Phenomenal Hot Glass at SOFA Chicago! | Corning Museum of Glass

Phenomenal Hot Glass at SOFA Chicago! | Corning Museum of Glass — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:17:07 +0000

[...] larger-than-life-living gent was last December on the Celebrity Cruise’s ship the Solstice where John was a visiting artist on our Hot Glass Show stage. John Miller attaching some chopped up cane sprinkles to his giant hot [...]

Comment on Introduction to the Collection Series: Documents by Introduction to the Collection Series: Auction Catalogs | Corning Museum of Glass

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:19:58 +0000

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Comment on Introduction to the Collection Series: Auction Catalogs by Introduction to the Collection Series: Documents | Corning Museum of Glass

Introduction to the Collection Series: Documents | Corning Museum of Glass — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:18:36 +0000

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Comment on Glass Research at The Rakow Research Library: Introduction to the Collection Series by Introduction to the Collection Series: Auction Catalogs | Corning Museum of Glass

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:06:18 +0000

[...] installment of the Rakow Research Library’s Introduction to the Collection Series. << Glass Research at The Rakow Research Library | Documents [...]

Comment on Re-fusing a Bomb by Brian

Brian — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:49:52 +0000

Hello – I was woundering what type of adhesive you used on this piece.

During the installation of our Making Ideas exhibition that opened May 19, the fuse was broken off of one of the glass bomb prototypes designed by Steven and William Ladd. Luckily it was just one break and the piece was treated in time for the opening.
—Glass bomb prototype during treatment. The bomb had to be positioned in such a way that the fuse would stay where it needed to be because the adhesive we use takes a long time to set.

Comment on Washing Glass by Brian

Brian — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:38:22 +0000

Is there ant way of removing that cloudy / etched appearance that you talked about – In my case it would be from leaving water and flowers in a vase, to evapporate.

Thanks
Brian

Comment on Introduction to the Collection Series: A Sneak Peek of the Rakow Library’s Video Collection by Sheila Pinsker

Sheila Pinsker — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:46:18 +0000

I was delighted to see your mention of “The Automatic Glass Bottle Blower: an end to an atrocity”, and thought you might like to know that the DVD, although entered in the senior division, was actually researched,and created by the two girls when they were 14 1/2 years old and sophomores in high school.

Comment on Washing Glass by Conserving Archaeological Glass – ترميم الزجاج الأثري « خانقاة الأثاريين

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:34:29 +0000

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Comment on Equinox Gaffers head to The Glass Furnace in Istanbul, Turkey by Kay Hyde

Kay Hyde — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 02:30:49 +0000

That is a very unique bead. Makng these glasses, beads and other materials needs hardwork and it is good that we have professional who knows how to do it very well.

Comment on Hot Glass and Africa? by Barbe D

Barbe D — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 03:54:56 +0000

Love the glassblowing shows on the Equinox last year, is a beautiful are…hats off to doing it at sea! Going to Venice next year to see island glass.

Comment on Laura Donefer and Jeff Mack at The Studio: September 2012 Collaborative Residency by The Hot Glass Roadshow heats up SOFA Chicago | Corning Museum of Glass

The Hot Glass Roadshow heats up SOFA Chicago | Corning Museum of Glass — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:43:57 +0000

[...] pair has just recently worked together in an Instructor Residency at The Studio, and they are without a doubt quite a dynamic duo. For our Hot Glass Roadshow demo, Jeff blew a [...]

Comment on Corning Museum Glassblower Megan Mathie Named Honorary Godmother of Celebrity Cruises’ New Ship by Dwayne Todd

Dwayne Todd — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:32:21 +0000

So proud of you, Megan! What a fantastic tribute of your commitment to important causes, to your family, and to your artistry. And I love the Godmother title…sounds so fancy!

Comment on The Glass Coffin by Amy De Simone

Amy De Simone — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:52:06 +0000

Karen,

You are correct that the glass caskets were much heavier than ones made of other materials like wood and metal. It is not clear if (or how many) full size glass caskets were made or used. Some of the photos in the trade catalogs we have do show pallbearers with the coffins, but we cannot say for sure if the photos were staged.

You’re also right about the glass being more functional than decorative. The companies really stressed the idea of the preservation of what was inside of the glass casket as opposed to one composed of other materials. I did read something, though, about other types of decorative glass actually being made in the facilities or by those companies. Please let me know if you’d like more information on that.

Best,

Amy

Comment on Glass from Christmas Past by Regan Brumagen

Regan Brumagen — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:28:16 +0000

Hi, Barbara: I’ll send you out some information on Shiny Brite ornaments directly to your e-mail address! Let me know if you have other questions.

Comment on The Glass Coffin by Karen Biesanz

Karen Biesanz — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:56:34 +0000

Were the glass caskets too heavy to be carried by human pallbearers? Glass ones would probably weigh more than those made of wood or metal.

It seems the glass must have been purely functional, not decorative, because it was covered over with material.

Very interesting.

Comment on Glass from Christmas Past by Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:50:43 +0000

Hello! I am passionate about vintage Shiny Brite ornaments, and their connection to upstate New York makes me love them all the more. Could you send me the list of articles and books that you have on the topic (Shiny Brites or ornaments more generally). Thanks so much.

Comment on Liquid Fusion 2012: Design Explorations in Glass by mei ru

mei ru — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:47:43 +0000

i love it

Comment on More Hot Glass Show Atlanta by Anita Darabos

Anita Darabos — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:47:17 +0000

I would like to ask an introduction opportunity of you.

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Comment on The bead that fell apart by simon scantlebury

simon scantlebury — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:00:30 +0000

Interesting that this happened. Having worked in a photo studio, I would suggest that high localised temps are easily achieved. This may be the problem. Hard to believe that stresses exist after 2500years. I’m sure Corning will find out and tell us!

Comment on Favorite Things: Evening Dress with Shawl by Lauren M. Bateman

Lauren M. Bateman — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:38:31 +0000

Thank you, Miriam!

It’s lovely to see these pictures since I live too far away to visit just yet and see them in reality.
These bring out the delicate maternal and elegant feelings inside me.

Hugs,
Laurie

Comment on Ghosts and Magic…and Glass?: Pepper’s Ghost and glass optics by Kelly Bradley

Kelly Bradley — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:28:25 +0000

Fascinating! I forward this post to my daughter, who just received her BFA in Drama. I’m sure she will enjoy the theatrical history.

Comment on Contact Us by Mandy Kritzeck

Mandy Kritzeck — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:02:35 +0000

Hi Nancy, If you send an image of the object by email to curatorial@cmog.org, our curators can take a look at the vase and see if they possibly recognize the marking.

Comment on Contact Us by N. Earley

N. Earley — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:32:50 +0000

Kudos to the CMOG bloggers. The postings are fascinating to read. Keep up the good work.

Comment on Contact Us by nancy liner

nancy liner — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:54:55 +0000

I have a glass vase that I would call satin glass. It has been in my family for many years. On the bottom for a trademark it has a picture of a bull head.I have showed this to many antique dealers and looked in many books trying to find a company that used this logo. But nobody can tell me anything about it. I would appreciate anything that you can tell me about it. Thank you, Nancy Liner Odessa,Washington

Comment on Contact Us by Mandy Kritzeck

Mandy Kritzeck — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:11:56 +0000

Hi Jane, you can send an image of the object by email to curatorial@cmog.org, and we can check with our curators to see if they possibly recognize the artist. You can also browse the glass collection (http://www.cmog.org/collection/search) for objects with similar styles or technique and see if the artist is attributed. The Advanced Search filters sort by color, technique, material and more.

Comment on Introduction to the Collection Series: A Sneak Peek of the Rakow Library’s Video Collection by Amy De Simone

Amy De Simone — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:49:30 +0000

Meg,

The Museum is open to the public 7 days a week. We are about to start our fall hours on September 4th, meaning we will be open from 9am-5pm. The Library is open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm and you do not need to pay Museum admission to visit the Library. I’m glad to hear you’ve been enjoying this series. Please feel free to visit our website at cmog.org.

Thanks!
Amy

Comment on Introduction to the Collection Series: A Sneak Peek of the Rakow Library’s Video Collection by meg richardson

meg richardson — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 23:06:49 +0000

Amy–As Jane Q. Public Do you have to book ahead to be allowed to access the museum?

I am really enjoying this series!.

Meg

Comment on Wedding Gift for a Princess by Ronald @ Floating Candles

Ronald @ Floating Candles — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:02:47 +0000

Wow those are really old files that are well kept. It’s nice to see an article where Queen Elizabeth was about to get married and the gifts she received from prominent people.

Comment on A Conversation with Jim Friant, Paul Stankard and Lucio Bubacco at the Rakow Library by Bonnie Hauck

Bonnie Hauck — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:34:13 +0000

Please forward to Jim Friant. We did some shows together years ago. I went by the name – Inspired by the Beach. Salvaged dune fence frames decorated with wire and glass. Then it was wineglassart.com and now. . . . Larger tumbled scrap glass hanging in windows, transom tiaras, etc. I live in Manayunk. ( you had a phenomal show here as I recall) Anyway, I I hope you and your family are well. Please don’t hesitate to E me. Hoping our paths cross again. Peace. Bonnie Hauck

Comment on Contact Us by Jane Yamada

Jane Yamada — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:30:17 +0000

Dear Sirs/Madam,
Could you please tell me how to go about finding a glass artist using your website? I am a glass vase collector and am stumped on who made a particular glass vase as sometimes they aren’t signed, sometimes they have Brian or some first name?, and sometimes the signature is indecipherable. Thank you for your assistance.

Comment on Photographing Glass: Coffee Pot by Studio Job by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:39:45 +0000

Loved this blog entry!

Comment on Photographing Glass: Coffee Pot by Studio Job by Nancie Mills Pipgras

Nancie Mills Pipgras — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:07:27 +0000

What a great series of quick, concise, on points tips. Thanks so much. I’ll be sharing with the mosaic community via mosaicartnow.com. Fabulous.

Comment on Photographing Glass: Coffee Pot by Studio Job by Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:15:29 +0000

64 pounds, wow!
Thanks for showing us how much detail went in to photographing this object. Really interesting!

Comment on Photographing Glass: Coffee Pot by Studio Job by Andy Boatman

Andy Boatman — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:29:30 +0000

This is wonderful. The photography information made available to students of the Studio at Corning has been so helpful in producing better photos of our work. I love the detail of information you all provide. Education is key and Corning does it so very well.

Comment on Solving the mystery of the Lalique birds by Dan Maher

Dan Maher — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:10:42 +0000

Very interesting story and beautiful piece. Also nice to be able to see the piece with the drawing. Thanks for your work on this and the interesting article.

Comment on The bead that fell apart by Irene Davis

Irene Davis — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:53:29 +0000

As a bead maker I enjoyed the up-close photos of the broken bead, but would love to see more. Bead makers can often learn a lot more from a broken bead than from a pristine one.

If you are concerned about heat – switch to LED light sources. They produce almost no heat and are excellent for producing good color rendition.

Comment on Solving the mystery of the Lalique birds by meg richardson

meg richardson — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:21:17 +0000

I was going to say what Christine said, but thought saying it again was worthwhile- you have my dream job- I am an artist, but have a deep love of history and mystery. I am also a birder, and was ready to catch you out if the bird you ended up with did not have a finsh’s beak! I’d love to hear about more of your researches!

Thanks.

I do live in Central NY, and it is time for me to visit the Museum again…

Comment on Solving the mystery of the Lalique birds by Christine B

Christine B — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:21:39 +0000

Wow! What an interesting job you have! Good work, and thanks for writing about it for all of us who wish we’d chosen a museum career earlier on.

Comment on The bead that fell apart by Tom Hollamd

Tom Hollamd — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:23:11 +0000

We have always used this beads image in our History of Glass educational presentations , It is shown in the” History of Beads “book by Lois Sher Dubin .Its sad to know that it is no longer a complete unit , However ancient beads where not always annealed in the most thorough way . It could have taken a few thousand years for the stress to let go completely !

Comment on Contact Us by Joan

Joan — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:22:50 +0000

The blog has amazing things – I’d be interested to receive new posts by email.

Thanks!

Comment on Stories of Glass by Regan Brumagen

Regan Brumagen — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:37:28 +0000

Thanks! We are adding to collections constantly (both our online and print collections), and we are really excited about the oral histories we’ve been able to capture!

Comment on Stories of Glass by black and white photography

black and white photography — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 08:52:41 +0000

This is the reason I keep coming back to this place.

I can not believe everything you’ve put up since last time!

Comment on Contact Us by Carla

Carla — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:56:15 +0000

We went on The Celebrity Solstice Crusie from Barcelona, in June, 14th, and we just loved the HOT GLASS SHOW there. We never miss a show with your talented young artists blow hot glass.
The tree artist girls are so talent, fun, always available for questions.They stay in the studio with my small girls (4 and 7 years old). We love the Deana pices.She is very creative and my daugther bring home a beautiful green purse all made in glass. Amazing!
It was the daily basis best show the ship had, and we lucky enough to win a piece in one of the drawings.
Thank you for the show !

Carla, Ema Anita

Comment on Uniting the worlds of glass and racing: Corning Museum crafts trophy for Watkins Glen International by Penni Hollis/Oscar Velasquez

Penni Hollis/Oscar Velasquez — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:56:53 +0000

We are extremely impressed by the incredible work Erik Meek has created for Watkins Glen and Cooper-Hewitt. It has been many years now that we have enjoyed watching his magic while creating in glass. He certainly is the reason why we have returned to the museum for many years. Watching this genius of an artist is one of the most incredible moments we have ever spent.

Comment on See the Hot Glass Show in a new light-filled theater, open this summer by Penni Hollis/Oscar Velasquez

Penni Hollis/Oscar Velasquez — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:37:21 +0000

We have been members for some time now. We come every year and this trip should be our 9th. Our visit is about five days and most of that time is spent at the museum. We have made friends with a few gaffers there and try to stay in touch throughout the year. It is extremely exciting to see them as well as the museum!! Our visit is planned for Aug. 30- Sep.5 for this year. Our reservations have been set since last year as we usually do! So it looks like we’ll be seeing you real soon! Can’t wait to see the changes….and our dear friends!!

Comment on Industrial designer turned glass convert: Josh Owen at GlassLab by Institute of Design

Institute of Design — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:47:48 +0000

He makes an awesome design on glass. People never think this type of design. This kis called as a mind of a good designer.

Comment on Making History in Glass: Bee, Fifinella, Women Airforce Service Pilots and the Hot Glass Roadshow by Marie Spear

Marie Spear — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:55:58 +0000

I know WASP Bee Haydu and I have seen her glass Fifinella! It is beautiful and she is very proud to own it. I was a bit reluctant to hold it when she handed it to me but, I decided to seize the opportunity. You truly have created a work of art! I am a volunteer with the National WASP WWII Museum and I am always on the lookout for things to enhance the museum. What would be the possibility of creating another Fifinella to display at the museum or a small number of them that could be used as fundraising/silent auction items? I am certain that many people who know the WASP and their story would love to own such a beautiful Fifinella! Thanks for what you have created for Bee!!!

Comment on Glass of Columbus by Brian Withrow

Brian Withrow — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:47:23 +0000

Megan,
I was one of the lucky excavators to find some of the possible “Columbus” items including one of these green glass beads. I was studying under the mentorship of Dr. Charles Hoffman at Northern Arizona University in the 1980’s and he convinced me to participate in two of the summer archaeological field schools on San Salvador. I was web searching for a paper Dr. Hoffman wrote when I came across your post. I was thrilled to see the picture of those green glass beads after holding one so many years ago… brought back many great memories.

p.s. My wife’s family is from Painted Post, so I’ve been blessed to visit the Corning Museum a few times.

Best Regards,
Brian Withrow, Lt Col (ret)
Stafford, VA

Comment on Making History in Glass: Bee, Fifinella, Women Airforce Service Pilots and the Hot Glass Roadshow by Andy Hailey

Andy Hailey — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:56:36 +0000

From above: “There were 1,074 female service pilots flying every type of plane in the US Airforce’s arsenal during WWII, and Bee had flown all of them.”

When you include the 28 pilots for the Womens Auxillary Ferrying Squadron started by Nancy Love, there were 1,102 women pilots that served during WWII.

No one WASP flew “all of them.” There were only two, DeDe Johnson and Dora Dougherty, who flew the B-29 under the watchful eye of Col. Paul Tibbets.

Comment on John Miller in the Celebrity Solstice house! by Katie Katz

Katie Katz — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:54:59 +0000

Wonderful story about the Celebrity Cruise ship, heard many wonderful things from friends and neighbors. Now if only I could get my husband Bernard Katz to try his glassblower hand as a guest glass artist…would be wonderful for him!

Comment on John Miller in the Celebrity Solstice house! by Rachel Helman

Rachel Helman — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:31:05 +0000

We shared in many of the above mentioned experiences and enjoyed them immensely. We were awed by John and the CMOG crew and the work they produced. It made our cruise even more special. Like you, we found John and Daniella to be such fun and so special. Rachel and Steve

Comment on Surprise Valentine’s Day Proposal by Charlene McCloud

Charlene McCloud — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:14:56 +0000

Congratulations, you two! How exciting. Your Mom just called me to tell me where to look. I will call you soon. Love, Grandma

Comment on Surprise Valentine’s Day Proposal by Tami

Tami — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:23:40 +0000

Congratulations to Gian and Christine! What a beautiful location for a proposal. Wishing you a lifetime of smiles and hearts!

Comment on Surprise Valentine’s Day Proposal by Judia

Judia — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:23:04 +0000

Congratulations! How romantic!

Comment on Checkmate by kelli g

kelli g — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:57:47 +0000

the skill required here is mind-boggling. really impressive work.

Comment on Surprise Valentine’s Day Proposal by Gian Mastroianni

Gian Mastroianni — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:54:14 +0000

We had a fantastic time! I am quite sure we will return with special memories.

Comment on John Miller in the Celebrity Solstice house! by Daniella Barroqueiro

Daniella Barroqueiro — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:11:34 +0000

What a lovely write-up! Thank you Ryan!

Comment on Surprise Valentine’s Day Proposal by Maria Luden

Maria Luden — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:42:22 +0000

How sweet..*sigh* and romantic lucky girl.

Comment on Surprise Valentine’s Day Proposal by Kristy

Kristy — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:52:49 +0000

Happiness and Congratulations to the Happy couple. Very nice choice indeed for the proposal. My home town and glass center.. May they come back and visit often…

Comment on Glass from Christmas Past by Bret

Bret — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:30:54 +0000

Thanks, Regan,
Mainly looking for Opelle series.
Bret

Comment on Glass from Christmas Past by Regan Brumagen

Regan Brumagen — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:48:15 +0000

Dear Bret: I will e-mail you a list of books and articles on collecting and valuing Christmas Ornaments. Many of these will be available at your local public library or through their interlibrary loan dept. Let me know if you have questions!

Comment on Glass from Christmas Past by Bret

Bret — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:28:11 +0000

I have a dragon”glass lace” christmas ornamant and a few more and was wondering about collecting, valueing etc. Is there a book or site that I can look at?
Thanks,
Bret

Comment on Checkmate by Jen Stevenson

Jen Stevenson — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:08:22 +0000

Love this work by Gianni Toso. The expressions on the faces always make me chuckle. Then I think of the amazing skill with the torch it must take to create these sets and I am in awe.

Comment on Glass of Columbus by megancmog

megancmog — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:25:28 +0000

If you want to learn more about the excavation, see Hoffman, Charlie A., Jr. “Archaeological investigations at the Long Bay Site, San Salvador, Bahamas.” The article is found on pp. 237-245 of this library resource: http://rakow.cmog.org/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?BBID=24548

Comment on Glass of Columbus by megancmog

megancmog — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:07:32 +0000

If you’re curious, scientists were able to determine that the lead in the glass came from Spain by using a technique called lead isotope analysis. Even though atoms of a particular element always have the same number of protons, the number of neutrons in the nucleus can vary, and these variants are called isotopes. Lead mined from different parts of the world contains different isotope “signatures” – the ratios of isotopes in lead from different mines are not the same. Thus, isotope analyses can give scientists a pretty good idea of what region was the source of the lead ore used in glassmaking. The chemical analyses and lead isotope analyses were conceived and conducted by the Museum as part of the Scientific Research Department’s research program.

Comment on Carder Steuben: Color Cut to Clear Tableware by mkritzeck

mkritzeck — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:04:03 +0000

Thanks for your question, Kelley. No, unfortunately we do not have them in our collection. The drawings were done for a special order for someone in the Milwaukee, WI area.

Comment on Carder Steuben: Color Cut to Clear Tableware by Kelley

Kelley — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:00:21 +0000

What a beautiful collection of drawings! Are any of these actual glass pieces in the Corning Museum’s collection?

Comment on George & the Big Blue Bottle by A conversation with Corning Museum of Glass incoming executive director Karol Wight | The GLASS Quarterly Hot Sheet

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:54:39 +0000

[...] been setting up at design fairs and academic programs; the recent renewal of the contract by Celebrity cruise lines, where three vessels feature a working Corning hot shop with live glassblowing activities to [...]

Comment on Antiquity? Or Contemporary? by copywriting service

copywriting service — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:43:59 +0000

That was very academic article!!!

Comment on Washing Glass by Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:01:25 +0000

This was a fascinating blog!

Comment on 2011 Hot Glass Roadshow: Glass Art Society, Seattle – Alex Stisser by Cliff

Cliff — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:15:21 +0000

art…

amazing):…

Comment on Metaproject 02 by Metaproject 02: Behind the Glass // R.I.T. Industrial Design

Metaproject 02: Behind the Glass // R.I.T. Industrial Design — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:57:29 +0000

[...] Behind the Glass full article [...]

Comment on Metaproject 02 by LookingAtGlass

LookingAtGlass — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:26:27 +0000

What a wonderful collaboration! Looking forward to reading about all of the completed projects. I hope this endeavour will inspire other schools to offer similar programs for their students.

Comment on Antiquity? Or Contemporary? by الربح من الانترنت|الربح منجوجل أدسنس | الربح من كليك بانك|

الربح من الانترنت|الربح منجوجل أدسنس | الربح من كليك بانك| — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:36:46 +0000

An all ’round good post…

Comment on Glass Corrosion: Weathering by Dave Blevins

Dave Blevins — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:20:52 +0000

Astrid,

Thank you for your help. These links will give me a chance to see genuine pieces. The more you see the more you understand. Glad know I was wrong…better that than stay wrong.

Dave

Comment on Greetings from Valetta, Malta! by Greetings from Valetta, Malta! « Corning Museum of Glass | BESTTOPIC | It's a News site

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:35:29 +0000

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Comment on Filling losses with Paraloid B-72 by Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:15:18 +0000

That is so cool that you could create a fill that has a similar look as the weathered glass. Very clever!

Comment on Glass Corrosion: Weathering by avangiffen

avangiffen — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:14:58 +0000

Hi John,

When metal corrodes it starts on the surface and the corrosion products mainly build up on top of the surface. So the corrosion products can often be removed to reveal the original surface. The metal itself can also be altered and the surface can be destroyed. But the main difference with glass is the build up of corrosion products on top of the surface.
With glass, no corrosion products build on the surface. Instead the glass is altered (and becomes the silica-rich corrosion product) from the outside in. This means that is if the corrosion is removed the original surface is lost.

As for the bust of Amenhotep II, this is an unprovenanced object. So we do not know its burial history. But it has a very thick corrosion layer of a type that indicates prolonged exposure to wet and dry cycles. Water, some times just in the form of moisture in the air, is the primary factor in all glass corrosion. The other factor is the composition of the glass itself. There are some examples of very stable glasses found in tomb in dry environments, but most buried glass will show some signs of deterioration.

I hope that answers your questions. If you have any more, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Astrid van Giffen, Assistant Conservator

Comment on Glass Corrosion: Weathering by Robbert

Robbert — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:22:11 +0000

I love your blog, it is always so interesting. You are awesome =)

Comment on Glass Corrosion: Weathering by John Kohut

John Kohut — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:26:02 +0000

Couple of things:

1. About corrosion of glass vs. metals, I don’t think you meant to imply that metals corrode from the inside and proceeds outwards. I believe what you meant to say is that corrosion in most metals starts on the outside, but destroys the surface as the corrosion proceeds inward?

2. What caused the weathering on the bust of Amenhoptep II in the Ancient Glass primary case at CMoG? Was it really water? Was it buried in a wet location? My impression was that it was buried for centuries in his tomb in the arid deserts of Egypt. Hardly a wet environment?

Thanks in advance for your response.

John

Comment on Glass Corrosion: Weathering by gaffergirls

gaffergirls — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:23:41 +0000

thanks … x000x mona & the girls

Comment on Glass Corrosion: Weathering by Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:50:56 +0000

This is blog that I found extremely interesting!

Comment on About This Blog by sydferret

sydferret — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:02:03 +0000

When I was in primary school in the 60s, we were told it would all be metric by now.

never underestimate British Imperialism!

or the Spanish Inquisition, it just goes by other names now…..

Comment on 2011 Hot Glass Roadshow: Glass Art Society, Seattle – Keke Cribbs and Ross Richmond by Harry Guenghis

Harry Guenghis — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:02:17 +0000

Es casi magia , este arte …..y las tecnicas tan creativas .,cada vez me sorprendo y disfruto de la genialidad de estos artistas un saludo de PERU CUSCO.

Comment on Conservation of an Islamic Jug by FannyF

FannyF — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:38:07 +0000

oops, Good job!

Comment on Conservation of an Islamic Jug by FannyF

FannyF — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:36:55 +0000

Goog job!

Comment on Conservation of an Islamic Jug by DMBY

DMBY — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:13:00 +0000

The new version looks amazing!!

Comment on Conservation of an Islamic Jug by Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:50:58 +0000

You had to completely disassemble it and pur it all back together? Wow!

Comment on Dung-Core Vessel Making: Explained by mkritzeck

mkritzeck — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:49:10 +0000

Thanks for asking, Tom! The rods that these cores are attached to would be too short to introduce into a furnace (they are only a foot long or so). The core forms were made for the Explainer carts that we have in the galleries to help show the different historical processes of glassmaking, which include the cores being dipped, wound, or coated with several layers of frit. However, these cores will only be used as teaching tools.

Comment on Dung-Core Vessel Making: Explained by Tom Kies II

Tom Kies II — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 03:44:58 +0000

Just out of curiosity, were these to be dipped or wound? I know both can be done, and I know CMOG has a video up showing the crucible dip. I’m a part time lampworker, so I’m more interested in them being wound, but I suppose if you have access to the pots it’s much quicker to just poke them in.

Comment on 19th Century Chinese Glass Rod Panel by D. F. van Giffen

D. F. van Giffen — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:17:19 +0000

wat mooi en interessant! (en wat leuk om dit zo te kunnen lezen en die hand met spuug bezig te zien).

Comment on 19th Century Chinese Glass Rod Panel by Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:02:12 +0000

This is really very interesting work. Thank you for posting this blog.

Comment on Contact Us by PAOLA MENEGHIN

PAOLA MENEGHIN — Sun, 29 May 2011 20:16:30 +0000

Dear Madams and Sirs

On the occasion of my ” Conference ” of the ” Glass History :” The magic shapes of the Glass during the Centuries “ / “ The bottle shapes the Art History “ and my presence at the International Glass Biennial 2010 , I ‘m very delighted to introduce myself , hoping you will be pleased to know something about my cultural and artistic activity in Italy .
My name is Paola Meneghin , I live and work in my Family Home called “ La Piccola Venezia “in the countryside in the Northern Italy .
I began to dedicate my life to all aspects of Art ten years ago .
At first I followed my natural artistic sense by experimenting with various techniques , then studying Italian Art History at the University of Udine .
I felt it was very important to take up again the ancient hand crafted traditions, so I began working in this way , teaching people to discover and develop the value of the human resource of our own natural manual skill and our native sense of art .
I ‘m personally leading researches of ancient glass , I write about historical places in Italy , some almost unknown , some very well known , I sketch artistic picture and take photographes .
I also do have a unique collection of big blown glass particular of this areas ‘900 ( one of these masterpiece will be held at the Museum of the Exhibition- on the photo )

I ‘ m a you disposal for any further information you may need to get in contact with me if you will take the opportunity to develop this first contact to start a cooperation and a cultural exchange .
( Allow me to enclose the materials I’m working out for the next 2011 )

Looking forward to hearing from you very soon , best regards

Paola Meneghin
Via Mizzeri , 27 – 33093 Meduno ( Pn )
0039 – 347 – 3904459
” LA PICCOLA VENEZIA ”
http://www.friuli.net/

Comment on Medieval biconical bottle by Sandra Pena

Sandra Pena — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:45:15 +0000

Very, very good work!!

Comment on Prunted Beaker Restoration by Sandra Pena

Sandra Pena — Thu, 19 May 2011 17:28:14 +0000

not an epoxy but some adhesive…paraloid B72?

Comment on Prunted Beaker Restoration by Sandra Pena

Sandra Pena — Thu, 19 May 2011 17:25:49 +0000

not an epoxy and adhesive, is it paraloid B72?

Comment on Prunted Beaker Restoration by Sandra Pena

Sandra Pena — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:34:48 +0000

Lovely work!! Glass is amazing and so difficult to work with. What epoxy is Stephen using in this video? Thanks

Sandra

Comment on Why do I find beads interesting? by Joi

Joi — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:58:34 +0000

Adrienne,

do it! I did a week long beadmaking class with Alex Hamilton at the Studio at CMOG two summers ago, and it was one of the best things I have done for my understanding of how glass behaves. Definitely a must try!

Comment on George & the Big Blue Bottle by Danielle at Steuben

Danielle at Steuben — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:56:32 +0000

Great wine in a hand-blown bottle, professional glassblowers, live demonstrations… all on a cruise ship. Can’t think of a better way to spend some time.

Comment on In the conservation lab by Danielle at Steuben

Danielle at Steuben — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:46:05 +0000

So many small pieces to put back together. This must take a tremendous amount of patience and diligence. Truly impressive.

Comment on In the conservation lab by D.F. van Giffen

D.F. van Giffen — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:04:20 +0000

wat een prachtig nieuw lab en wat een leuk idee om zo iets van je werk te laten zien. Keep up the good work !!!
V.L.

Comment on My introduction to CMoG by Danielle at Steuben

Danielle at Steuben — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:31:30 +0000

Must be wonderful to dig into the history of these collections. Sounds like every day is an exciting adventure.

Comment on Introducing “Gemini” by corningmuseumofglass

corningmuseumofglass — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:59:00 +0000

Thanks, Danielle! It’s very exciting!

Comment on Introducing “Gemini” by Danielle from Steuben

Danielle from Steuben — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:00:35 +0000

This sounds like an exciting project – looking forward to seeing the finished piece. It’s great that you were able to salvage the combustion system from the original furnace. Any plans for the dismantled bricks?

Comment on Teens: Explainers, Jr. Curators and Tour Assistants by Danielle at Steuben

Danielle at Steuben — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:33:02 +0000

Sounds like a great program and the name, Explainers, is so clever. Being able to engage verbally, visually, and tactilely makes gallery visits a full experience.

Comment on How to Construct a Glass Wonderland Tree by corningmuseumofglass

corningmuseumofglass — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:15:29 +0000

Thanks, Danielle!

Comment on How to Construct a Glass Wonderland Tree by Danielle from Steuben

Danielle from Steuben — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:14:33 +0000

A work of art – love how the colors and patterns play off of one another.

Comment on How Do You Make the World’s Largest Glass Pumpkin? by Sharon Lewis

Sharon Lewis — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:27:07 +0000

Awesome.. hope to be there in October to see it!

Comment on Restoration of Prunted Beaker (Part Two) by Allaire Collection of Glass

Allaire Collection of Glass — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:46:31 +0000

Steve you are a true master to make it look so easy.

John

Comment on Contact Us by Teresa Vise

Teresa Vise — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:00:34 +0000

I went on The Celebrity Crusie lines First glass aristists cruise In January of this year and watched your talented young artists blow hot glass. It was wonderful, i was even lucky enough to win a piece in one of the drawings.
Thank you for the show !
Teresa Vise
Santa Rosa, Cal

Comment on About This Blog by ysterbenk

ysterbenk — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:14:09 +0000

We refer to temperature using Farenheit. Hope that helps and thanks for your kind words!

Comment on Contact Us by ysterbenk

ysterbenk — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:13:24 +0000

Absolutely. We’d love it!

Comment on Contact Us by Alvera Brault

Alvera Brault — Fri, 14 May 2010 22:47:48 +0000

Hi there may I quote some of the content here in this entry if I reference you with a link back to your site?

Comment on About This Blog by Fernando Svagusa

Fernando Svagusa — Sun, 02 May 2010 00:02:20 +0000

hello.
i saw a few videos of yours ( specially one about chunk casting) and played attention to the temperatures the speaker said abut melting the optical glass but i dont know if that temperature is in ªCentigrades or ª farenheith.
if you can halp mi with this thing i ll be thank full.
thanks for all you show about glass, its been a grat help for me and gave me lot of ideas that soon will put into practice. thanks .
fernando.
tvs@utenet.com.ar

Comment on Making it to be Broken by Freddy Cofone

Freddy Cofone — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 02:46:47 +0000

awesome! nice post. I’ve been telling me friends about this blog. They love it!