by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Feb 11, 2022 | Jodi's Projects
A look at what being a full time glass artist is like. Sometimes it’s cool, but sometimes you have to mop the floor. It’s been a while since I did one of these posts, mostly it feels like I’ve been surviving, but without much breathing room. So, some...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Feb 3, 2015 | Fusing, Kiln Carving, Kiln Carving Patterns, Other Recycled Glass
After a month of hearts, I decided to go with something a little less holiday specific. We have a lot of hummingbirds in Utah during the spring and summer, so we’ll work on a flock of those for the month of February. Materials needed: Free kiln carving pattern...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Jul 15, 2014 | Bottle Glass, Kiln Carving, Kiln Carving Patterns, Tutorials
As hard as it is to motivate myself to fire up the kiln and add to the already excruciating heat, I was inspired by this gorgeous thing: We have about a million Allium bulbs in the back yard, I’m not sure whether I like the flowers or the dried seed heads...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Jul 1, 2014 | Float (Window) glass, Fusing, Tutorials
June was an interesting month, we had student workshops every Saturday for four weeks straight. The students in all four workshops produced amazing work. Pebble Vessel Workshop: The first two workshops were Pebble Vessels, made with recycled tempered glass and...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Feb 24, 2014 | Bottle Glass, Glass Info, Tech Tips
Well, th e Monday’s keep marching on by don’t they? I have to admit, Monday’s aren’t my favorite, but I’m trying to reframe them as a positive experience! Maybe as a new start in the studio? Meanwhile, you all have questions, and I may...
