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Yesterday was an assembly kind of day,and alongside cleaning the critters, they all were blinged up ready to hit the online outlet. 😁 I need to see if the weather is better to get some nicer photographs, and you've seen the Jingle Robins before, but you get a sneak peek at what else is in the pipeline. 😂😂 #flamework #LampworkGlass #jinglerobins #justagift #SmallBiz #Handcrafted #HandmadeinWales #Dragon #laughinggnome #DragonArtGlass🐲 (at Dragon Art Glass) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ-sJNrAz2m/?utm_medium=tumblr

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It's a stock building, getting ahead of yourself kinda day here. Making a start on the Jingle Robins. I was also asked for tiny dragons and tiny bees for lacemaking bobbins, and I'm always up for a challenge - swipe to see them 😁 do you think they're cute? 🐲 🐝 #FlameworkedGlass #flameworkbeads #LampworkGlass #SmallBiz #JingleRobins #ChristmasPrep #ChristmasInJuly #StockMaking #CantStartTooEarly #Handcrafted #HandmadeinWales #MadeWithLove #MadeByHand #DragonArtGlass🐲 (at Dragon Art Glass) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQyXf0ZLQNv/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Having emptied the kiln of the pieces made in the class that I held on Tuesday, I thought I would begin getting myself seasonally organised, then got distracted by the loud ping on my phone telling me to sort out my new order 😊. So now I'm doing a happy dance around the studio 😁, before I go and make more Rainbow hearts. Have you had chance to check out the fabulous stuff on the Visibility Fest hashtag from microbusinesses? It's worth taking a look. On, and can someone PLEASE tell me if bluebirds, pumpkins and sheep would go okay on the tree with robins? ( I've started on toadstools and dragons too, so watch this space...) #FlameworkedGlass #LampworkGlass #DecorationIdeas #SeasonallyAdjusted #RobinsOfInstagram #SheepOfInstagram #Pumpkins #FusedGlass #SmallBiz #JustAGift #JustASuncatcher #JustACard #VisibilityFest (at Dragon Art Glass) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQgN1YWAd0p/?utm_medium=tumblr

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It's been a bit of a cobweb day today. I've dusted the cobwebs off my car, getting ready to put it back on the road. Yesterday I posted a silver finish cobweb made of the same glass as this copper coloured one, and it arrived safely this morning. The recipient was thrilled, and so was the person who commissioned it... and I was doing a happy dance as they left a lovely review. Then, this afternoon I managed to list the iridised ripple copper effect cobweb. Did you know that small business owners do a happy dance with every sale or review? If you don't believe me, look up #JustACard #SmallBiz #CopperFoiled #GlassArt #Handcrafted #Handmade #MadeInWales #DragonArtGlass🐲 (at Dragon Art Glass) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP3t0GwgPgu/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Finally my latest floral panels have made it to the webshop. I really enjoyed making this small series of panels, and I'm quite pleased with how good the garden one looks in amongst the foliage. It's given me ideas for a few more - watch this space... #FusedGlass #Floral #FloralPanels #Suncatcher #SummerVibes #Handcrafted #MadeInWales #Tulips #Poppies #DragonArtGlass🐲 (at Dragon Art Glass) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPDthHOgoqB/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Stars look fabulous hanging in windows, on walls 🌟, or even in the garden. Over the years I've been making them, they have been a popular gift choice throughout the year. Iridised glass ✨ seem to be more popular than coloured, but I offer both, as I enjoy making them. You can even get a kit to decorate your own at home! I've put a few links on the photos just incase you want to have a closer look, or purchase. From what I remember, this will be my first order going to Sweden. It will also be the first Etsy order I've sent out of the UK since Brexit 😬 🤞it all goes well. #FusedGlass #Suncatcher #StarSuncatcher #MakeAtHome #SmallBiz #GlassArt #LetterboxFriendlyGifts (at Dragon Art Glass) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPBBbzBgXL9/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Vinyl test piece - hangers for #bridalparty http://bit.ly/2vYg1gt

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Spring has sprung! #gosling #roathpark http://bit.ly/2Glwq4D

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I'm gradually building up a stock of kilnformed pieces ready to shape into different forms. The latest is the strip cut central piece - I'm not sure what to do with that yet. Some of the others have been kicking around the studio for a while, waiting for me to build up courage and patience enough to try a drop out again - (or perhaps until I find where I wrote down the kiln program I used for my last successful drop out piece 🤔). In the meantime I'll carry on with my big studio sort for when I'm able to offer workshops - did I tell you I now have nearly electricity (just finishing off the wiring)and nearly a working toilet( no tank yet)? But it's progress. #kilnformedglass #fusedglassart #whatshallimake #DragonArtGlass #smallbusiness #madeinwales https://ift.tt/2U685Iy

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Back to work today after an extended break, and a few frit paintings and graduated colour bar samples going into the kiln for their first firing this afternoon. Now to find the correct kiln program, and fire it up for the first time in over a month! #glassartist #fusedglassart #bullseyeglass #fritpainting #smallbusiness #handcrafted #handmadeinwales #dragonartglass🐉 https://ift.tt/2UxQRQg

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M&M banana cake . . . . One of our 5 aday? #usingupbananas #gbbo? https://ift.tt/2H0pVF1

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Happy Valentine's day from @dragonartglass #valentinesday #giftidea #didyouforget ? http://bit.ly/2Gt4rks

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This says it all! . . . . . #DragonArtGlass #ontour #timeoffwork #travellingourplanet #feelingblessed #offonmyjollies http://bit.ly/2IiHhiq

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Hmm... With or without? . . . . I'll do both I think. #feathers #suncatchers #fusedglassart #glasscrystals #glassbeads #giftideas http://bit.ly/2GehpTp

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Customising an Etsy order for Valentine's day today. My standard multi heart suncatcher is shipped on a card with either 'with love' or 'cariad' cutout at the top, but I had an order with a request for gwr (which I'm pretty sure is husband). I'm always happy to customise if I possibly can - it makes everything that little bit more personal. #valentinegiftidea #etsysale #customised #justacard #smallbusiness #handcraftedglass #handmadeinwales #hearts #suncatchers #Cavetsy #gwr #cariad #withlove❤️ http://bit.ly/2WDCTxK

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@Regran_ed from @driertim - My story is nothing special, my Dad picked up a library book on flameworking in 1970. He was an accountant/engineer looking for a hobby. I was 5, so myself, my brother & Dad began our adventure with glass on a hand torch in our basement. I went to Salem Community College right out of high school, then started Drier Glass, a scientific glass business with Dad, 3 years of giving it a go, didn't have the volume of work we hoped for. Joined Eastman Kodak's research center 7 person glass shop in NY, three years later (89) joined Dow Chemical Company's 8 person glass shop and I am still there today , with only 2 of us left. I have been extremely fortunate to be surrounded by the most amazingly talented glassblowers in the world. Them SHAREING there skill set & knowledge freely with me has enabled me to in turn SHARE with everyone reading this.🙂🌱 ❤ . . . I've been following this gent for only a short while, but he is so free with sharing videos of how he makes his fabulous glass. I'm biased, as a former chemistry person and a glass addict I find his work fascinating and I'm sure I'm learning a huge amount. @glassbeadsuk If you haven't already found him, @driertim Is well worth following! Thank you Mr Drier, and Seasons Greetings from the other side of the pond! #driertim #share - #regrann http://bit.ly/2SgtEAU