Magic is looking for a new home.

Let me introduce "Magic", my coin operated horse.  He has been in my studio and at shows for a number of years.  I am trying to make more room for the card and gifting side of my business, so he needs a new home.  Could it be you?

Details can be found on the link below for Craigs List.  He will be available for rides and or sale during my sale May 2-4th.

Pat Deere

Links:  Craigs List info for Magic

A nice addition to a red kitchen!

Kitchens can get a quick lift with just a few things.  My customer, Bev, has a beautiful kitchen with red highlights.  She wanted her corner cabinet to match the rest of her decor, be see through but still hide what is behind it, and add a decorative touch to what she already had.

The design has simple lead lines, copper foil soldered and left natural, and has been siliconed into the cabinet door they had routed out for this purpose.Preparation of the panel for stained glass was only $25 at their kitchen supplier.

The glass we used is a clear, double glue chip glass.  The red highlights are from Spectrum Glass, and it is a red Artique (152A).   The 30 mm red jewels in the center add a lot to this simple design.

Want to know what I can do for you?  Give me a call to see what we can come up with together.

Pat Deere

Links:  For more information on custom glass work, check out my website.

If you are going to have lamp shades, you have to have bases... and cherubs!

Some of these bases I am having a hard time parting with.  You know how artists can be.  Sometimes we see those things we "Have To Have", only to have them sit around forever because we still have good intentions to use them.

I even had some blown glass roses made for the bases in the front.  I guess if they don't sell they were meant for me to keep and make shades for.  Otherwise, adios and I'll free up my shelves for things I really need.

This was a funny piece.  It started because I had a beautiful oak frame and needed something to put in it.  I love using mirror cityscapes and that is what you see at the bottom.  Can't remember where the rest of the design came from but it was important at the time!!!  This has a few character flaws I didn't like but a lot of people love it.  Maybe you will too!

That's it for now.  More as I keep sorting.

Pat Deere

Lamps, Lamps, and More Lamps

Some old and some new but they are all on sale.  All 1/2 off or make an offer during my sale!

What you see here is a collection of lamps made by myself, customers who had lamps on consignment before my studio fire in Adrian, one imported lamp, and a collection of other bases.

The lamps in the background on the shelf are either mine, or works in progress for customers and not for sale.

Will be a fun sale for sure so come out early!

Pat Deere

$ For ME = Savings 4 U

Round 2 of purging.  For a long time I planned on having an auction, had the auctioneer out, and did everything but sign the bottom line.  Instead, I am having a 3 day studio sale.  Pretty much, anything not covered with a tarp is 1/2 off, or negotiable. 

For example, what you see here are my glass bins.  I buy a lot of Uroboros, Youghiogheny, Bullseye and also Spectrum, Kokomo and others.  My goal is to sell everything on the left bin and keep my own supply limited to the right bin.  My studio needs more space and the custom work I am doing most often, requires specific glass that I order for each job.

On top of the bins is scrap glass I will be giving away for service groups, those who do mosaics, etc.  This will be given away free on a first come, first serve basis.  And, I will limit it to one 12"x12" (approx.), box per person so I can share the wealth a bit.

When is the sale?  Thursday - Saturday, March 2, 3rd and 4th.  Most likely no charge cards.  Cash or check only.  I am beginning my separation of what I am keeping and what I am giving away today so watch this blog for more photos!

Why am I doing this?  Because I need more space for my card and gifting company items.  I'll share that with you when you come so be prepared!

Pat Deere

A Violin From Childhood

Another fun project!

 

 

When I was asked to take the violin of my customer and mosaic it for her - it was a little intimidating.  She did let me know it would not be ever played again because of the shape it was in.  This was her daughters when she was very young.

 

So, I came back to the studio and started pulling out colors and playing with designs.

 

The sides, that I just realized I didn't photograph, were all dichroic strips which helped to pull the orange from the front and back together.  The rest were an arrangement of colors she liked.

 

Yesterday I was able to deliver it to a very happy customer.  What do you do with items laying around the house that you can no longer use, but just can't throw away?

Keep in mind - during my sale on May 2, 3, and 4th I will be giving away another bunch of glass for mosaics.  If you want any, you probably need to grab it right away, bring boxes, and it goes fast!

Pat Deere

Customers Like This Can Come To My Studio Any Day

What a fun project.  I have to honestly say, these are the kind I like to do best.

Linda called and said she wanted some glass for the space above her bathroom shutters to help block visibility from outside.  She currently had curtains and wanted something more artistic that still allowed a lot of light to enter the room.

So, I started laying out pieces of beveled glass, a beautiful end piece from Kokomo that was highly textured, and melted glass baby jars.  BAM - this is what we came up with.  Adding a little dichroic glass and a few glass globs (my term), gave it some additional interest.

Although I forgot to get a photo of both pieces together, they were finished in a set of two, complimentary in design, but not exactly alike.  I let the Kokomo end piece drive the design.  Linda was happy.  I was happy.  And I think I have acquired a new friend in the process. 

Thank you so much for your trust in me!

Pat Deere

LINK:  For more information on getting your own custom designed glass, feel free to check out my web page or give me a call!