Glass FAQ's: Related Sites & Global Links of Interest
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Glass & Crystal Studios, Galleries, Vendors, Museums & Resources
| 1st.Glass "FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF CHOICE OF COLLECTABLE AND ANTIQUE GLASS WITH CONSISTENT QUALITY AND A PROFESSIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE" | Gosport, in the county of Hampshire, on the south coast of England |
| 20th Century Glass "Specialists in antique and collectable glass. ~ Whether you are a collector of antique glass, or looking for an ideal Christmas or Birthday gift, you are sure to appreciate our excellent range of European glass, Vaseline/Uranium glass and other types of antique glass & collectable glass for sale by 20th Century Glass. We sell glass products from all the popular periods of glass-making, such as Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco Glass, and Contemporary/Studio Glass from Scandinavia, Murano and elsewhere. " | United Kingdom |
| Aanraku Stained Glass & Hobby Workshop "Welcome to our little niche on the net." ...a stained glass studio that also offers classes. | |
| Abell Combustion, Inc. "Stephen G. Abell - Abell Combustion, Inc. - Specializing in Custom designed Combustion Systems, Control Systems, and Safety Systems for Glass Furnaces and Glory Holes." | Kimberton, PA, USA |
| Algerd Crystal Gift Store "offers finest handcrafted 24% lead crystal stemware, vases, bowls, decanters, crystal gifts from the heart of Europe" | Russia, via Sparks, NV, USA |
| All That Glass - hand blown glass knobs for cabinets. | Eugene, Oregon, USA |
| Althouse Stained Glass Studio | Kutztown, PA, USA |
| Arrow Springs "Flameworking Home Page Lampworked Beads, Marbles, Buttons and Sculpture Tools and Supplies" | Shingle Springs, CA, USA |
| Art Glass 4U large set of links to many glass art sites. | |
| Art Glass World ...a prominent World Wide Web source for listings of: Art Glass Supplies, Art Glass Magazines, Stained Glass Studios (throughout the world), List of Retail Stores, Education and Classes, Stained Glass Solutions, Downloadable Free Patterns, Glass Art Gallery and more. | |
| Artemis Glass Decorators "UK Resource for: Etched panels for Stained Glass Artists; the etched tiles we produce are made from flashed glass (clear and coloured glass fused together) which are then etched through the coloured flash; Prepared masks, Sandblast resist, Pre-cut stencils and Gluechipping supplies; Training." | United Kingdom |
| Artisan's Heart "Gel candles, glass vases, hand-painted glassware" | Eugene, Oregon, USA |
| Art of Venice "Murano glass gallery. Contemporary art glass and classic Venetian glass. Specialized in goblets, vases, vessels, sculptures, paperweights, beads." | Venice, Italy |
| A Touch of Glass (ATG) "...is a professional stained glass studio, located in Forsyth, Georgia, that combines traditional craftsmanship, excellence, and an understanding of architecture and instruction to create works of art that are of superior quality in both design and workmanship..." | Forsyth, Georgia, USA |
| Aura Lens "Protective Eyewear for Medical, Industrial, and Craft/Hobby use." | Sauk Rapids, MN, USA |
| Bellezzama "The unexpected in stained glass art work, and gifts incorporating other mediums of material, overlays and hand-finishes with value added glass seal. We don't just create a piece of stained glass ... we provide the lovers of fine stained glass, and art an option to possess something so, distinctively different. Turning pieces of stained glass into little "treasurers-of-art" for all year round gift giving." | New Lenox, IL, USA |
| Bert Weiss Glass Studio "Today, the Bert Weiss Glass Studio produces fused/slumped glass as large as 38" x 80" (roughly door sized) Some glass can be tempered for use as furniture, windows or doors." | |
| Biggers Glass Painting "Glass painting is my business. Stained glass and glass painting are part of an ancient tradition of working with raw materials to communicate and evoke wonder in light and color. My job is to help you create that magic." ~ Will Biggers | |
| Bishop Art Glass "Official web site for hot glass sculptors Jeau & Stephanie Bishop. View selected works and a full list of galleries that represent their work." | |
| Blenko Glass, Inc. "Blenko Glass Company is America's foremost glass art company. Blenko supplies to Presidents, movie stars, astronauts, and many major international architectural installations. Over 103 years old, its museum outlet and lake attracts tourists from all over the world, as seen on CNN and FOX national television. Blenko Glass Company is a member of the Society for Glass Science and Practices , the Stained Glass Association of America, and the Art Glass Suppliers Association." | |
| Block House " We are wholesale suppliers of Pristine optical crystal and functional glass and lead crystal items from ARC International and Mikasa." | |
| Blue Water Shops "This image directory has quality arts and crafts presented by individual artisans from $2.00 - $250,000.00. They are listed under the Studio area and sorted by state, country and category. Click on an image for a larger view, or link to their site. We also showcase galleries that sell wares from their local crafters. The shop area is new and we invite small retailers, especially in resort areas, to become listed. Treasures from around the world are presented here. All of the listings link to their own personal site but be sure to return here and check out our gift shop. New items will be added weekly." | USA |
| Bradley Base Products ...lamp bases | |
| Breckenridge Glass Studio "We design and produce elegant glass items. Dichroic, iridescent, radium and art glass are used in fabrication. We specialize in jewelry, glassware and decorative pieces for your home, both inside and out. New designs are frequently added, so bookmark this page and check back often." | |
| Bullseye Glass Co. "Manufacturers of colored glass for art and architecture." | |
| Chameleon Art Glass "We specialize in stained glass, have a large Art Gallery with lamps, etchings, stained glass, blown glass, paintings and mosaics. We offer classes in stained glass, intermediate stained glass, mosaics, bead making, lead came, fusing tiles, kaleidoscopes, heirloom boxes, silver clay and morton system techniques. We have supplies..." | Little Rock, Arizona, USA |
| Chantal's Stained Glass "...offers a nice variety of stained glass patterns, for free and for sale. Finished pieces also available." | |
| Chicago Art Glass and Jewels, Inc. ..."Chicago Art Glass & Jewels has found a powerful niche for itself in producing (and reproducing) the kinds of classical glasses found in the most treasured of art glass creations from the turn of the century and early twentieth century glass artists and studios. Well known for their Tiffany styled hand rolled varieties of flat glass, Chicago Art Glass builds on that reputation with glasses that match the beauty and quality of those used in works by Frank Lloyd Wright, and cast glass items, such as tiles, jewels, pinchbacks, scarabs, icebergs, and turtle backs." | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Chihuly "Dale Chihuly (b. 1941) is an American artist renowned for his mastery of the ancient material of glass. His work is fresh, innovative, and distinctive combining European teamwork in the hotshop with a unique color sensibility and a profound understanding of the properties of molten glass." | |
| CloudGlass.com "The Ultimate Reference Source for Cloud Glass" | United Kingdom |
| The Corning Museum of Glass "You're invited to embark on a different kind of journey, to experience the wonders of a marvelous material--glass." | |
| Cousette Copeland's Lampworked Glass Beads ...I hope you enjoy the wonderful variety of beads that I make. I love glass and glass bead making, and hope these beads bring you some of the joy I had in making them! | |
| Crafty Links Mall A World Wide Arts and Crafts Mall | |
| CrystalALaCarte "Online Shop specialized in cased, hand-cut, mouth-blown, 24% lead crystal glasses, bowls, decanters, vases, trophies, lamps, eggs and crystal gifts." | Budapest, Hungary |
| Crystal Art USA "Crystal Art USA is the leading source of crystal awards and trophies. We specialize in engraved recognition awards, golf trophies, award plaques, service awards, crystal and glass paperweights. Secure on-line shopping and free engraving." | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Crystal Awards Supplier Crystal Awards Supplier is a UK supplier of fine quality crystal awards, incentive gifts and presentation items. Our range of engraved crystal and incentive gifts includes classic achievement awards such as decanters, tankards, bowls and vases. We offer a choice selection of Stuart crystal, Edinburgh crystal, Shire crystal and special presentation awards from leading glass designer Mario Cioni. | Glasgow, United Kingdom |
| Custom Glass Etching | San Gabriel, CA, USA |
| DELPHI Stained Glass "YOUR INTERNATIONAL SOURCE FOR STAINED GLASS" Delphi Stained Glass is a fast, friendly, customer oriented organization, comprised of people who know and work with stained glass. | |
| Diamond Tech International manufactures quality tools for stained glass and crafts. | Tampa, FL, USA |
| E & E Stained Glass Studio Stained glass art studio, Tiffany-style lamps, angels, custom stained glass windows, crosses, panels, suncatchers, military emblems, and nightlights. | Clarklake, MI, USA |
| East Carolina University Glassblowing Services "East Carolina University Glassblowing Services is located within the Chemistry Department - 217 Flanagan - Greenville, NC. Glassblowing Services offers fabrication, design consultation, instruction in scientific glassblowing, and technical and material resources to all components of East Carolina University, the North Carolina University System, public and private schools, state and local agencies and the general community of East Carolina." | 217 Flanagan - Greenville, NC, USA |
| East Falls Glass Works "We are a new public access glassblowing studio located in Philadelphia, PA. We offer classes in glassblowing as well as a small gallery with work on display by local glass artists. Thanks!" | Philadelphia, PA, USA |
| Etch World Please visit their EtchWorld site for many fine Glass & Mirror, etching and decorating supplies. | |
| FavoriteImports.com "We have a unique collection of Bohemian Art Glass including Czech glass buttons, vintage jewelry, jeweled filigree perfume bottles & more. In addition to our Bohemian Art Glass gallery we offer some free helpful tips and links for glass collectors." | Riverhead, NY, USA |
| Firearts "A Glass, Ceramic and Enameling Studio" | Friday Harbor, San Juan Islands & Washington State, USA) |
| Firejewel "Crystal Gift Ideas, Romantic Jewelry Gifts and Unique Gift Ideas" |
Rockville, MD, USA |
| Fossilfly Imports "...is a direct importer of Murano Glass. Choose from the finest Murano art glass, vases jewelry, figurines, tableware, accent pieces and more! We also offer Murano glass chandeliers custom made to your specifications." |
Hempstead, NY, USA |
| Fox Studio Glass Gallery "All the works are one-off originals. Each one is signed and dated..." | Karridale, western Australia |
| Gibson Holders " Wire display stands and acrylic plate stands from Gibson Holders. Made in the USA." | Eugene, OR, USA |
| Glace Yar Stained Glass Designs "Nestled in the quiet hills of Southeastern Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine, the timeless art of stained glass is being transformed into decorative knobs, pulls and wall tiles. Each design is an exquisite piece of stained glass art, hand-crafted to meet the personal style of each customer." | southeastern Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine |
| Glass Artistry by Glen Small studio working in glass torch work . | |
| GlassArtists.org Vast glass art photo gallery with many glass community links. | |
| The Glass Art Resource Center ...by Chris Kersey | |
| Glass Cat Jewels by Laura Dawson "Wearable Art Jewelry created from Fused Dichroic Glass" | |
| Glas Haus Wertheim "Studioglas, fusing, lampenglas, seminare..." | Germany |
| Glashuette Lamberts Glass "Commitment to the tradition of glass-making is the foundation of Glashütte Lamberts, Waldsassen. Our genuine antique glass enables us to contribute to the enhancement of man´s environment." | Waldsassen, Germany |
| GlassMosaicTiles.com "Mosaic Borders. Get the exclusive range of glass mosaic tiles from India" | Jaipur, India |
| Glass Planet "Glass Planet is a glass art gallery, created to promote and bring the glass art of Jeau Bishop and Stephanie Mandel together with collectors, galleries & enthusiasts worldwide." | |
| The Glass Studio "Stained glass gifts, windows, doors, or mosaic garden stepping stones are offered in our collection. Just look around you and you can't help but notice the revival of interest in the ancient art of stained glass. Most of the beautiful masterpieces you see are not coming out of factory production lines, but the studios of the masters of this craft. They are being skillfully created one by one by those that have spent the time to learn their craft over time." | Chippewa Falls, WI, USA |
| Global Stained Glass Supply "" | Peachtree City, GA, USA |
| Glow Glass Company "Materials for making glass glow in the dark. For hot work, kiln-casting, Lamp work, etc." | Cottonwood, AZ, USA |
| His Glassworks, Inc. " ...for a multitude of diamond tools to make your glassworking life even easier." | Asheville, NC, USA |
| Hollywood Art Glass "Custom Carved and Etched Glass" | |
| Hot Glass Bits "Mike Firth's Revised Glassblowing Home Page" | |
| Chris Heilman Hot Glass Studio & Art Glass Gallery "An On-Line Gallery of Hot Glass Sculptures and Blown Glass Vessels. " | Portland, ME, USA |
| Hub Consolidated, Inc. ..."is the complete source for your hot shop. HUB offers many services to the glass industry from design, construction and maintenance of glass shops to consultation on the process and production of glass. HUB fabricates furnaces, glory holes, ovens, benches, color ovens, marvers, yokes, pipe turners, pipe warmers, pipe coolers, blowpipes, puntis, ladles and more. Custon orders are welcome! We sell refractory, torches, WEMSWEL tools, Laclede Christy crucibles, optic molds, combustion and safety systems." | |
| IBgifts: Fine Gifts From Ireland "Fine gifts by Tyrone Irish Crystal, Belleek Parian China, Swarovski, Hummel figurines, Lilliput Lane cottages and fine Irish art prints." | Cloughmills, N.Ireland |
| James Alloway Art Glass "James Alloway combines superb craftsmanship and vivid imagination with an artistry not describable in words. His work speaks volumes. To fully understand this statement one must see his creations first hand." | Portland, Oregon |
| John Beirs: The Studio of "John Beirs combines dynamic stained glass techniques with an artist's design sensibility to create extraordinary stained glass applications for today's architectural environments...." | |
| Kathie Jordan Design - Custom Stained Glass "With pride and impeccable workmanship, Kathie Jordan has been creating stained glass projects and creations since 1985 – from tiffany style lamps to church windows to her trademark piece – the stained glass dome." | New Hamburg, ON, Canada |
| Kiln Mfg. Inc. ...Hot Kiln manufacturers. | Aston, PA, USA |
| Kloning Kloning was founded in 1982, and is located in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, The glass capital of Mexico. Kloning is a leading provider of awards, corporate awards, desk accessories, medals, sports, paper weights, 3D artistics and sports, artistic specialties, promotional items and ornaments in glass, jade glass, colors glass and marble. Every artwork are handled using digital production techniques including laser engraving, sandblasting (sandcarving), and computerized engraving capable of carving. Kloning offers more than 400 different art pieces. In Kloning we can design your best recognition awards. In January, 2001 was working in Kloning, 55 people in the production department, 5 Professional Designers and administrative personal. | Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico |
| Kokomo Opalescent Glass | |
| Leatherbarrow Glass Studio We ..."specialize in contemporary art glass bowls, and plates. This work is characterized by unique and distinctive textures which change character depending on lighting conditions. You are invited to see recent work on the pages of the virtual galleries, and to learn more about the studio by flowing the links listed below." | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Lightwave Research "Photo Lithography and Thin Film Web Pages." | |
| Linea Valentina di Murano "L'isola di Murano è nata sia per un'esigenza dei veneziani che avevano paura degli incendi che le fornaci potevano causare, ma anche per poter tenere ancora più gelosamente custodito il segreto del vetro. L'arte del vetro ha origini antichissime. Abbiamo infatti delle testimonianze greche e romane." | |
| M&M Stained Glass "The best piece of stained glass for your money." | Ft. Meade, Maryland, USA |
| Marble-4U ...helpful website dedicated to marble. ...has HUGE resource and links lists. | USA |
| Matkow Pedras do Brasil "Na Matkow você encontra tudo o que procura em pedras. Contando com uma equipe de atendimento interna experiente para oferecer a você não somente as melhores oportunidades de negócios, mas também segurança na compra e garantia de sua total satisfação." | Brasilia, Brazil |
| Media Blast & Abrasives, Inc. We are the manufacturer of a complete line of abrasive blast cabinets. Media Blast & Abrasives has been building blast cabinets for over 23 years. MBA is the most diverse manufacturer in the industry with over 100 standard models and sizes of high quality blast cabinets. | Brea, California, USA |
| Melting Pot Glass Studio "The Melting Pot is situated in Margaret River, in the south-west of Western Australia. It is here that glass artist, Gerry Reilly, creates his beautiful glass objects. Visitors are always welcome to the studio to watch Gerry and other glass artists at work, or to view our collection. Please browse our pages and remember to drop us a line." | |
| Meredith Stained Glass Center, Inc. | |
| Metamorphosis Glassworks Steve Ackman's highly informative glass site. | |
| MuranoNet artistic Murano glass on line. | |
| Mike's Stained Glass -Tips and Observations "There's More Than one Way To Tin A Cat" (Mike Savad's company.) | |
| National Museum of American Art | |
| North Lights Stained Glass | Hertfordshire, UK |
| National Torch "...manufacturer of the National Torch brand of glassworking torches. We also manufacture gas regulators for propane,oxygen, hydrogen etc." | Blaine, MN, USA |
| OnlineGlass.net "...We are a great source for stained glass windows, panels, lamps, picture frames, boxes, and suncatchers. We offer premade items, as well as custom work." | Menomonee Falls, WI, USA |
| Paned Expressions Studios Custom-made "Fine Art in Stained Glass". Also sells patterns. | |
| Peter Greenwood Hand-Blown Art Glass Connecticut glass artist creates hand blown art glass vessels, goblets, wall sculpture, dining room tables, lighting, furniture, chandeliers.... | Farmington, CT, USA |
| PhotoBrasive Systems "Your Total Solution Sandblast Source." | |
| Prodigy Stained Glass Bulletin Board "The members of the Prodigy Stained Glass Bulletin Board invite you to see their work and share their knowledge in this medieval art form." | |
| Professional Glass Consultants "Our Goal: To provide information, training services and products that will help people get involved with glass etching, for fun or for profit!" | |
| PromoteMugs.com "Ceramic Coffee Mugs, Glass Mugs and More. We offer a large collection of all kinds of mugs. These glasses, steel and ceramic mugs carry attractive colorful decals. You will also find many other related promotional items like ceramic plates and wine glasses here." | Miami, Florida, USA |
| Rayzist Photomask, Inc. "Your complete sandcarving supply company." | |
| Relief s.c. Engraving Services Workshop Hand engraver extraordinaire, and workshop in Poland. | Poland |
| Renaissance Studio: Artistry in Glass stained glass: 188 Imperial Ave., Westport , CT 06880 . Ph: 203 226 9674 | CT, USA |
| Riordan Artistry, Inc. "Premium Sandblast Etching in Crystal, Glass and Marble. Fine Art, Awards, Custom Wedding & Anniversary gifts. Commercial logo and photo sandcarving. Door & cabinet panels. Lighted sculptures." | Villa Park, IL, USA |
| Royal Glass Design "Royal Glass Design specializes in one-of-a-kind glass dinnerware and decorative art work in fused glass. In their Prince Edward Island studio on the east coast of Canada, artisans Sergio Golod and Marcela Rosemberg create each piece as a fine handcrafted original. Featuring bright colours and patterns, the Royal Glass Design collection includes dinnerware, serving pieces, accessories and more!" | Stratford, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| Salesco: Blast Cabinets | |
| Sandblast Equipment and Blast Cabinets A sandblast equipment manufacturers directory including sand blasting equipment, blast cabinets, blasting media, abrasive blasting, blast cleaning, shot peening, blast cabinet, abrasive blast equipment, sand blasting equipment, sandblasting cabinets, sand blast cabinet, sandblast cabinets, blast cleaning equipment, and shot blasting. | Grand Rapids, MI USA |
| S L Firpo "My work focuses on original pieces and adapting historic architectural ornamentation found in well known buildings ( such as wall patterns, floor patterns, ceiling ornamentation, etc,) and turning them into stained glass windows." | Portland, Oregon |
| SomethingIrish.com popular Irish Gift Site featuring Galway and Heritage hand-cut crystal from Ireland. | Dublin, Ireland |
| Spectrum Glass Company | |
| Stained Glass Artists "The Stained Glass Artists group is a fellowship of glass artists who value traditional hand crafted art work. We take pride and maintain our integrity as artists and celebrate our individual creativity. All members work in the glass field and construct each piece of art themselves." | |
| Stained Glass Biz | |
| Stained Glass by Steve | |
| StainedGlassers.com "We are dedicated to bringing you the very latest stained glass info. Free stained glass patterns, stained glass windows, stained glass patters, pictures, maps, tutorials, screensavers." | outlets world wide |
| Stained Glass Guild, Ltd. The Stained Glass Guild is part of a small group of businesses centered around traditional stained and leaded glass. As well as the school the group includes a retail outlet and a workshop. | |
| Stained Glass Studio | Metairie, Louisiana, USA |
| Stained Glass Treasures "Stained Glass Treasures - a unique gift for those care about." | |
| Studio LX "...specializes in the importing of the finest European porcelain and glass works to the US. Our products originate from more than the century-old factories of Czech Republic and Poland. All products are hand-made and hand-decorated and will definitely make an impression with their esthetic and practical qualities." | Lincolnshire, IL, USA |
| Sundance - West Coast's Art Glass Center Glass Blowing, Fusing, Neon, Flame Working and Glass Bead Making, Stained Glass. | |
| Sunshine Glassworks Ltd."Sunshine Glassworks Ltd. is a full line supplier of colored glass, tools & materials used in the production of stained glass." | |
| Tempsford Stained Glass "The first UK stained glass co. on the web." | |
| Tiffany, by Margaret Holland ...Articles and pictures from Glass Collector's Digest. | |
| Topmost Designs "The Engravable Blank Supplier You can Rely On." | |
| Trophy 4U Site has many types of trophies, including crystal and glass. | |
| Two Lasses Glass Classes "Sharing Our Passion For Glass Fusing by offering The Very Finest In Materials, Tools, And Supplies!" | |
| Uroboros Fine Art Glass "Uroboros Glass Studios, Inc. is a specialty glass manufacturing company. It was founded in 1973 by glass artist Eric Lovell, and is located on the west coast of the United States, in Portland, Oregon. In the years since its founding, Uroboros has developed a reputation as a leader for developing the unique and most artistically inspired glass available in the decorative sheet glass market. Uroboros Glass products (...) are found in top quality finished products and installations around the world." | Portland, Oregon, USA |
| Visions by Olivia "From her stained glass studio in Phoenix, Arizona, Olivia will transform your vision into a unique custom designed stained glass piece of art for your home, office or work place." | Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
| Wale Apparatus, Co., Inc. "scientific and artistic glassworking equipment and supplies." | Hellertown, PA, USA |
| Warm Glass "A comprehensive quide to glass fusing, slumping, and related warm glass techniques." | |
| Warner-Crivellaro Stained Glass, Inc. "Since 1971, Warner-Crivellaro has dedicated itself to offering its customers the most complete selection of stained glass products and supplies. Our extensive inventory and well-stocked showrooms provide a mecca for stained glass hobbyists from all over the United States, Canada, and abroad." | |
| Whittemore-Durgin Stained Glass Supplies "In this, our 71st year, we are now proud to offer selections from our catalog on line, showing certain elegant things for the perpetration of Stained Glass Artistry." | |
| The Williams and Byrne Stained Glass Studio "Williams & Byrne Limited is an independent and professional stained glass studio that designs, makes, paints, restores and conserves fine stained glass in the UK and abroad. Our stained glass studio’s conservation and restoration work is accredited to the United Kingdom Institute of Conservation..." | Shropshire, UK |
| Wissmach Glass Company Paul Wissmach Glass Online - Manufacturer of quality stained glass for over 90 years. | |
| Youghiogheny Home Page | |
| Ysart Glass "This site is about the glass made by a Spanish family, the Ysarts, in Perth, Scotland, beginning in 1922." | United Kingdom |
Books, Magazines and Periodic Publications
- ArtGlassInfo "Monthly periodical. We are a mag-e-zine, published by Wardell Publication, a PDF download of 30 to 60 pages per month, printable or storable according the reader's needs. We have no display advertising, but that is the only thing that separates us from a traditional magazine. Our subscribership is worldwide."
- Art Glass World Sponsored by Delphi Art Glass.
- Eaton's Glass Books on the Web This site offers books on the subject of glass, as well as a growing list of glass-related dealers and WWW sites.
- Glass Line Newsletter ...Glass Blowing
- Glass Patterns Quarterly
- Lark Books "At Lark Books, we publish how-to craft books in a variety of fields: basketry, weaving, woodworking, ceramics, knitting, jewelry (including beadwork and polymer clay), paper, needlework, sewing, and general crafts from wreath making to rug hooking, and from soap making to handmade Christmas gifts."
- Stained Glass Quarterly
Newsgroups & Chat Rooms
Health & Safety Issue Resources
Schools
- Pilchuck Glass School
- Public Glass "San Francisco's center for creation and education in glass."
- Red Deer College, Alberta, Canada: Hot Glass Course Guide
- Resnik Thermal Labs (glass blowing school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina) "Sally Resnik Rockriver generates chemical reactions in blown glass and ceramics, allowing geological laws to determine the content of her work..."
- Southern Illinois University: Southern Glass Works
Software (for glass design, etc.)
Associations, Organizations, WWW Directories, Search Engines & Utilities
- AltaVista "The most powerful and useful guide to the Net"
- Art-Bridge.com "Art Directory, Art Portal, Art Links"
- Arts & Crafts .tv "Find a unique local artisan.... ...near, or far away!"
- Ask Jeeves / Ask.com Very popular web search site. "What can I help you find?"
- Buyer's Index "-- The best search engine for Web and Catalog shopping"
- The Crafts Report: Show Listings "To find out about shows in your area, click on the map or the areas listed (on our site). "
- The CraftWEB Project "...online community creates the opportunity for professional craftspeople, craft organizations and people interested in crafts to meet, share information and promote fine crafts worldwide. CraftWEB seeks to maintain the highest possible standards of workmanship. We welcome aspiring and experienced craft artisans to our site. Please click on the stained glass window below to learn more about us. Come join us!"
- Ebay "your personal trading community ©" Ebay.com is the largest online auction site in the world. Many people in the glass industry sell their wares on this site.
- Excite A very large, powerful and popular Internet search site.
- EUROPA Yellow Yellow Pages of Europe and beyond.
- Frety.net Specialized site of art links, including glass art.
- Glass Art Association of Canada "To provide a focus for individuals and organizations involved in glass art, craft and design hot and warm glass processes. Our membership includes artists, craft persons, collectors, galleries, suppliers related arts organizations and individual interested in the studio glass movement. Annual membership is $35."
- The Glass Art Society
- Google Rapidly becoming one of the very biggest and best web search sites, searching over 2 billion web pages.
- International Guild of Glass Artists has a mission: "To facilitate communication among glass artists, to encourage education and promote excellence in the glass arts."
- Lycos "Your Personal Internet Guide"
- Netscape Netcenter One of the best search sites in existence.
- NorthernLight Highly rated search engine: "Northern Light's new Internet search engine enables you to search the World Wide Web and information from 5,400 premium sources."
- The Storefinder - Retail Stores
- Through The LOOKING GLASS "A reflection of art glass on the web." This site has many listings of wonderful glass artists, museums, and exhibits.
- World Wide Arts Resources "We provide the largest and most comprehensive gateway to the arts on the Internet - from happening, groovin' art events to traditional planar exhibitions and museums to way out 3-D cyber galleries - you'll find it here! "
- Yahoo! Simply the world's most widely used search site.
Disaster Relief Organizations
- American Red Cross
- AmeriCares Foundation
- Help.org They have links to all major charities plus the following smaller ones: International Association of Firefighters; New York Fraternal Order of Police WTC Fund; National Organization for Victim Assistance; Catholic Charities USA
- The Salvation Army
- The United Way of America