About Me
Environmentally friendly glass art is my passion, and has been for more than 20 years.
Combining Art & Recycling
Glass With a Past is owned by Jodi McRaney Rusho, a noted teacher and artist working in recycled glass. In the past 10 years, Glass With a Past has expanded to include online education, molds and tools for other artists working in recycled glass. I also have an extensive (more than 150) free educational articles and tutorials in our knowledgebase to teach others how to combine art and recycling.
My Story
I have a deep love of re-use and recycle, as well as a driving need to find a use for literally EVERYTHING! My recycled glass adventure started way back in 2002 when I bought my first kiln and then couldn’t afford any fusible glass…I probably should have budgeted better. It all worked out for the best though, because what I did have was bottles and a whole batch of window glass fresh from my own home.
After years of experimentation, careful note taking and so much testing it would make your head spin, I decided to teach other people to do the same.
My Mission
My mission is to make recycling glass easy. I want you to love recycling your glass into something new and beautiful.
Swope
“Swope” – Recycled Window Glass Sculpture
Ancestors
“Ancestors” – Recycled window glass sculpture
Tower
“Tower” – Recycled Window Glass Sculpture
Carved Modern Vessel
Carved Modern Recycled Glass Vessel
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Address
82 W. Louise Avenue
South Salt Lake City, Ut 84115
Open by Appointment only
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sales@GlassWithaPast.com