by Tammy Wolter | Oct 15, 2015 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design, Glass Beads, Glass Jewelry, Wisconsin Artist, Wisconsin Glass Artist |
You asked…..have been asking for awhile and now they are here! I posted them on Facebook last night but before I send a mass mailing here you go! They are all on the website and available for purchase…….. These super special beads are made on an...
by Tammy Wolter | Oct 13, 2015 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design, Glass Beads, Glass Jewelry, Grandma's Jewelry, icreate, Jewelry Television, PBS television, Vintage Jewelry, Wisconsin Artist, Wisconsin Glass Artist |
One of the highlights of 2015 was attending my son’s wedding to his lovely bride Morgan. While there, my sister and I had the opportunity to spend some quality time with our cousin Jennell. Long story but our family has been scattered across the county and...
by Tammy Wolter | Sep 19, 2015 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design, Glass, Glass Beads, Wisconsin Artist |
So this will be me all day today – not that usual really except for what I’ll be creating. Each and every bead that I create today will be donated! Beads of Courage is an amazing non for profit organization dedicated to bringing art to seriously ill...
by Tammy Wolter | Sep 17, 2015 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
It’s finally here – my segment is the last one of the series and it airs tomorrow on your local PBS Station! Along with the show’s fantastic host Katie, you get to watch as I create a glass bead on a mandrel…..and then – as I create a...
by Tammy Wolter | Jul 22, 2015 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design, Glass, Glass Beads, Wisconsin Artist |
Recently the Sizzix company teamed up with the talented Jill MacKay to create a line of tools designed to cut leather into fun shapes at home! I was introduced to this at this years Bead & Button show – a representative from the company happened by my...
by Tammy Wolter | Mar 2, 2015 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
I was a most fortunate woman to be able to attend the yearly retreat sponsored by my local bead society. The Loose Bead Society is based in the Milwaukee area and has a really large membership….many that come from miles away (one would be me:-) The retreat was...
by Tammy Wolter | Feb 16, 2015 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. ~Author Unknown I have had the honor to create glass pieces infused with cremains for several years now and have been encouraged to offer my services to all of you. The creation of ash infused...
by Tammy Wolter | Feb 11, 2015 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
What to do with those beautiful and really popular Handmade Glass Headpins the Lampwork Artists have been making lately? I love making earring with mine……here is what I do. Making earrings “at the same” as much as possible is key to them being...
by Tammy Wolter | Feb 8, 2015 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Handmade Glass Headpins made directly on copper wire leaves the copper pretty nasty! Once made, all glass needs to be annealed in a kiln to give it strength and stability but those high temps really make a mess of the copper. I thought I would share the clean...
by Tammy Wolter | Feb 5, 2015 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
This past weekend I had the amazing opportunity to view the work of Paul Stankard. Mr. Stankard’s work stands out in the world of glass work because of his incredible attention to detail and the mystery that the viewer wants to solve…..HOW does he DO...
by Tammy Wolter | Jan 29, 2015 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
So popular and no wonder! These make up very quickly into some very unique jewelry designs. I must admit that it took a LOT of experimenting at my torch to get my glass to apply directly to the copper wire and stick! The melting point of copper is MUCH...
by Tammy Wolter | Dec 31, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Sorry……Not for sale….Show and tell time….this is a marble that I made for my hubby for Christmas….it was one of the most difficult things I have ever made. It is pretty large approx 1 1/4 inches and is filled with wonderful little...
by Tammy Wolter | Dec 15, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Happy Monday everyone! Under two weeks until Christmas so this past weekends fun torch times will soon have to take a back seat to decorating, baking and gift wrapping. Before all of that I wanted to give a shout out to something I find very cool! Glass Expert...
by Tammy Wolter | Dec 13, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Whirlwind trip to Cleveland and back this week. Why Cleveland you say? It is where the magical recording takes place for the PBS show Beads Baubles and Jewels hosted by Katie Hacker. I was honored to be invited on the show while vending at the Bead &...
by Tammy Wolter | Nov 3, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Since I started taking my Glass by Tammy Rae handmade glass business seriously awhile back my cooking skills have suffered. Fortunately for both of us, Rick is a fantastic cook but I do miss searching for good recipes and trying different things in the kitchen. We...
by Tammy Wolter | Nov 2, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
To go along with my last blog featuring some of the different styles of earrings I make with my glass beads I just finished posting over a dozen NEW pairs into my etsy store. Rick is taking SUCH great photos of my glass which is so great as purchasing glass online...
by Tammy Wolter | Oct 18, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
New Earrings in my Etsy Store Making earrings with Lampwork glass can be a little tricky….there is often a design temptation to use lots of different beads together but the Lampwork bead often just needs to be the total focal so it doesn’t get lost....
by Tammy Wolter | Oct 16, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Chilling out in my cozy studio after a fun weekend in Door County Wisconsin at the Fineline Design Gallery in Ephraim. Old established over 40 year show…. Townline Art Fair. This was my first time at this show and everything was just...
by Tammy Wolter | Oct 7, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Saturday, October 11th & Sunday, October 12th – Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4 Fineline Designs Gallery, Ephraim, WI I have been looking forward to this weekend for months! Rumored to be a great show and as a bonus, I get to hang out with two of my favorite...
by Tammy Wolter | Sep 23, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
A juried art show is a show where all the artists must submit money and professional photos of their work months prior to the show. Show applications are being filled out, dreams of summer while snow is still deep on the ground. Then, wait on pins and needles to...
by Tammy Wolter | Sep 16, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
I don’t actually hear this question very often – perhaps people are shy about this as they might think a handmade glass bead seller might be insulted by being asked. I am not insulted tho…..it is an opportunity for some education to take place. So...
by Tammy Wolter | Sep 9, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
We came back home early last week after 2 weeks on the beautiful Spencer Lake! After a very busy summer in the studio it was high time! Sweet little cabin on an amazing lake in Waupaca County. As my bead enthusiast peeps will understand…..I packed beads and swim...
by Tammy Wolter | Sep 4, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
This weekend is the Wausau Festival of Arts – you can find me in Booth 724! The show runs Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-4. This is the first time for me at this show and I have heard great things about it. Bonus……I get to spend time with some...
by Tammy Wolter | Aug 26, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Bead Design Studio magazine has just released its last issue…..it makes me sad. I have always loved the eclectic nature of the magazine featuring every aspect of beads and beading. There was something for everyone……beautiful jewelry designs, beaded...
by Tammy Wolter | Aug 22, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Art Street in Green Bay Wisconsin this weekend! I can’t make it but it is a great show – go visit Joy Kruse at Wild Prairie Silver….her stuff is amazing!
by Tammy Wolter | Aug 22, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Fran & Judy, two of my favorite gals and one of my favorite vendors Class Act Designs – such beautiful silks….silk ribbons and now silk scarves! They coordinate with my glass so perfectly I swear they must have a go pro camera hidden in my shop to...
by Tammy Wolter | May 31, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Print off as many copies as you need and please stop by Booth 1258 and say hi! GREAT event Friday night 8:30-10:30pm June 6 Here is a photo from the 2013 event….come and watch glass melters from all over the world create for the Saturday evening auction to raise...
by Tammy Wolter | Apr 19, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Easter – bright green, vivid pinks, corals & yellows, orchid – set aside the winter grays & browns. Tho studio work must cycle before the seasons arrive (orders for spring must be ready by spring – therefore created on dark winter days) it...
by Tammy Wolter | Mar 3, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
The Milwaukee Bead & Button Show 2014 is right around the corner….really….and the snow WILL be gone here in Wisconsin by then! That is…unless The Game of Thrones prediction “Winter is coming” has come true. If so – we all have...
by Tammy Wolter | Mar 2, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
I have always mistakenly thought that Celtic themed items were Irish. Well…they are but they are also Scottish, Welsh among others also. Most of us connect the color green to the Irish but did you know that Blues and Purples are colors most popular for the...
by Tammy Wolter | Jan 23, 2014 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Literally hot from the kiln this morning…..juggled them a bit as they were over 150 degrees when I needed to pack them. Absolutely new item for me……ring holders. Really fun to make…..these are really special. A % of sales will go to cancer...
by Tammy Wolter | Oct 12, 2013 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
I very often “see” glass rod colors when observing things around me – for instance food in this particular post.This past Monday we spent a delightful day with my Mother and Father-in-Law over in Warrens, Wisconsin. It is cranberry harvesting season...
by Tammy Wolter | Sep 4, 2013 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Many of us try to do it all ourselves. While it is of great value to learn and even try different methods…. have certainly tried to do that being a huge class junkie myself…..I also make a huge effort to remind myself to “stick to what you...
by Tammy Wolter | Dec 5, 2012 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Fabulous day with Joy………..and Erika & Kristina (my bonus daughters). Play days in the studio are always fun! Thank you so much for sharing with us Joy!
by Tammy Wolter | Oct 2, 2012 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
October 2012 Newsletter (link)
by Tammy Wolter | Sep 15, 2012 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Here are some rolled paper beads made by my mother in the early 1980’s. I was raised by her Mom so I had just started getting to know my Mom during that time…..then she died unexpectedly in 1987. Wonder what fun we could have together these days with beads...
by Tammy Wolter | Sep 10, 2012 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
Fun with canning, rustic tomato pie, grilled chicken wings and of course glass!
by Tammy Wolter | Sep 6, 2012 | Borosilicate lampwork glass and jewelry design |
A Blog – I’ll give it a try – perhaps more than anything it will be a form of “therapy” to help collect my thoughts and to keep my glass business on task. I hope to post pics of my work as well as random items from life in general as...
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