Glass Geniuses

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Comment by Deborah Schran on February 25, 2011 at 5:34pm

Wind and glass do not mix well. When it gets windy, I end up taking work off displays that are elevated and get them down on my tables. Even with side walls up, the wind is destructive. What do you do when it gets windy? Am I the only one with this 'paranoia'?  I did have a major topple of work about 3 yrs ago. I think I am scarred for life.

Comment by Deborah Schran on December 19, 2010 at 10:36am

I thought the glass displays on risers and on the gridwalls looked nice. I am a natural born clutter person in my own displays. I use stand alone grid walls to attach shelves behind my tables. However, with an outdoor display, I do not always use them due to wind. I experienced a crashing loss several years ago. Therefore, I often use plexiglass risers to create levels on the tables, outside and somewhat inside. My display is in my top five of problems and have spent toooo much $$ on trying to get it right. I would love it if people could send in photos of their displays.

Comment by Mark A Cappabianco on December 18, 2010 at 9:02pm

Sorry that you are not able to see my posting, I am obviously doing something wrong. I just want to say thanks to all who commented and offered advice. I appreciate the time you took from this hectic pace of the holiday season. Hopefully this will get out to all of you.

Comment by Connie Mettler on December 18, 2010 at 6:04pm

Here's the link to Mark's query...http://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/display-tent-advise

Comment by Amy Schulz on December 18, 2010 at 4:28pm

Does anyone on here need to purchase blank (un-etched) glassware?  Due to a chronic illness and family needs, I am scaling my business way back.  I hesitate to sell all my display stuff as I have it so nicely the way that I want it, but may have to sell it in the future.  It is hard to let go of this.

 

So, if you are in need...  contact me at amy@happymagpie.com and I will make a good deal for you.

Comment by Amy Schulz on December 18, 2010 at 4:24pm

I cannot find Mark's post on here either.  Mark, are you planning to hang any of your glass on the panels that you were going to look into or was it simply for stopping the sidewalls from flapping?  I would ask, why are you using the sidewalls?   They block out the light which helps the glass to shine.

 

I do display some 2d art, so I attach gridwalls to two sides of my booth.  These are sturdy and heavy and my booth does not move like other peoples' do.

 

Good luck on finding the right solution for you.

 

Amy

Comment by Jonathan Cat on December 18, 2010 at 1:48pm

Mark, I couldn't find your post for some reason after reading of your troubles in an email.  I have successfully and happily used 'Abstracta' to display my work for several years.  It is amazingly versatile and steady in the wind.  I actually have not lost a piece since I started using it (at least from the display's fault) since I started using it. While it is quite expensive to buy new, it can be found by doing national searches on Craigslist for fairly cheap.  Feel free to comment or email at YggdrasillGlass@gmail.com with any questions.

 

Love and Light,

Jonathan

Comment by andrew shea on October 12, 2010 at 4:01pm

This weekend the studios of nationally recognized glass artists in the Mpls/St Paul metro area open their doors. Come see demos and browse their galleries filled with one of a kind blown, fused, and lampworked glass art.
October 16 & 17, 10-6 and 12-5.
8 locations 14 artists
www.theglassstudiotour.com

Comment by Bea Lilly Hatala on February 26, 2010 at 12:05pm

After over twenty five years of working with glass, I thought I better sign in here...;>) Hi y'all

Comment by andrew shea on December 22, 2009 at 12:55pm

We're having our annual Glass Blowers Party in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan 2, 2010, noon till evening at Foci Glass, 2010 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, MN 55413. Everyone's welcome.

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