New from the Kiln

Things have been so hectic here with My LuckyGirl working out of town and me still learning to fill the role of full-time wicked stepmother that I haven't been able to list many new things in my shops. I've been making new things, but most are stuck somewhere in the line-up of taking photos, cleaning up photos, and writing descriptions.


So you get to see some of my new favorites here first! The incense burner and the plates will make it into my Etsy shop soon, but if you're interested in something before then just let me know.

Hot--and Green!--From My Kiln

Not really hot, temperature-wise--I always let the kiln cool down slowly to room temperature before I unload it so that the glass doesn't suffer from cooling stress. Hot as in new and now!

I love this business card holder! I used a layer of clear glass with an iridized coating and iridized stringer over a layer of translucent green. The glass with stringer attached is really difficult to work with, but absolutely worth every bit of struggle!


This 7" plate began with the same glass as the card holder, but I added frit and confetti (paper thin bits of glass). After several rounds in the kiln it developed some tiny, beautiful air bubbles. I hadn't planned on the bubbles, but they add a nice touch to this plate!


This cute little plate is about 5" square, with a recessed area in the center. It would work as an appetizer plate, a candle holder, or a coaster. I'm really happy with the way the blue and the green complement each other.

New Fused Glass Plates

Things have been hopping in my studio this week, and I've got some new plates that came out beautifully! The two above are about 7 inches square, perfect for serving sushi or snacks, or displaying a candle or other treasure.




I've got two new small smiley face plates ready--these just make me smile! These are about 4.5 inches square and cute as can be! I've also got a blue one that didn't make it to picture day, but should be available later today or tomorrow.

You can get all the details on these plates at Lucky Girl Trading on Etsy. I've got more exciting things to share over the next week or two, so check back often to see what's interesting here. Or use one of the buttons in the right column to subscribe to this blog and you'll never miss a beat!

My Plate for the Local Animal Rescue

Recovering my my thumb joint replacement surgery has taken a lot more of my energy than I expected. My days have gone something along the lines of shower, nap, get dressed, nap, eat something, nap. I'm starting to take a few less naps, but I still can't do much without some assistance, and I'm getting really bored. Not being able to make anything is getting to me, so the most constructive thing I'm doing now is learning to be a bit more patient.

I did manage to get some help taking photos of things I made last month. I love this plate, it's a beautiful band of green sandwiched between two bands of blue, fused with a layer of clear, and then slumped in a mold to create a nice curve. It's going to a local animal rescue organization as a donation for their fundraiser. I hope they make a nice bit of cash for it!

I Made a Smiley Face Plate

I had so much fun making this plate! I smiled the entire time I was working on it, and now that it's finished I can't help but smile every time I see it. It's about 4.5" square, with a gentle slope, the perfect thing for anyone who needs a bit of good cheer! Just listed this one in my etsy shop, and have more planned in a few weeks. I can't wait!