Glass Fusion Studios of Vermont2008-10-07T02:45:37Zhttp://weblog.glassfusionstudios.com/atom.aspxQuick BlogcastNew Worktag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-05-21:498e12bc-59d6-4b29-9bb7-1d63e584024bJoe Cardamone2008-05-19T05:56:19Z2008-05-21T05:53:32Z Well, now that Spring has arrived, people are starting to get out more and have started shopping downtown Bennington....and finding their way into my studio.
I've recently sold a number of pieces out of my display window and I've taken several orders for new customer designed and made stained glass windows.
One is for a fellow merchant, Rick and Ellen, who own the Bennington Bookshop. I'm excited about the window as it will be installed in their front door and is a Prairie design. It will have mostly clear glass with a hint of color...I know it will look great.
I'm also going to start creating more stained glass windows for my store front window, I like to keep the display full and have many different choices for customers. At the moment, I have about 15 windows hanging of all different styles....what seems to sell the most is the more traditions windows...florals, Victorians and prairie styles...so I'll probably concentrate more towards those styles....give the people what they want.
Enjoy the day!
Joe
Bennington Vermont weather.....(at 5:30 am anyway), clearing and cool....]]>New Artisttag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-05-19:138e36e2-b501-475d-b347-2be14ed91ac4Joe Cardamone2008-05-16T10:56:28Z2008-05-19T10:51:00Z Ray Bub - Oak Bluffs Cottage Pottery from Pownal, VT.
Beautiful glazed on mugs, water pitchers, hanging planters, vases, chowda pots and more.
They are a must see and a must have....incredible prices too... Come take a look, browse the gallery here at Glass Fusion Studios of Vermont...my stained glass and fused glass studio.
Enjoy the day!
Bennington Vermont is located in the Shires of Vermont ]]>New Worktag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-05-17:4b0b7b2b-18c7-4922-a772-d110ae5d9275Joe Cardamone2008-05-16T10:51:48Z2008-05-17T10:48:00Z I have new pottery from Arline Mayer, jewelry from Deb Higgins, Painting from Tony Conner, Pottery from Marie DeVito, Pottery from Ray Bub, Photography from John D. Geery, wood items from Joe Comi....
Father's Day will be upon and we have the perfect Father's Day Gift...stop in and check it all out....
Enjoy the Day!
Joe]]>New Artisttag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-05-16:1eec1d3a-eb22-4018-8893-e735095730ceJoe Cardamone2008-05-16T10:47:58Z2008-05-16T10:44:00Z I just received a large 7 foot round table, with 6 leaves and made of Sugar Maple...it's beautiful...
John also paints big....BIG, I have two paintings, each at least 6 foot by 8 foot....they are great, stop by the gallery and check them out.
Enjoy the day!
Joe
Bennington Vermont weather...overcast and cool....]]>Wholesale Worktag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-04-24:561b4ca2-e74c-4fd4-880d-ae0c337f6411Joe Cardamone2008-04-24T09:05:11Z2008-04-24T08:56:00Z I'm in the process of coming full circle when it comes to my business. When I first moved to Vermont to do my stained glass and fused glass work, I was going to work out of my basement and sell through other galleries and gift shops, both here in Vermont and through out the country. However, I wasn't quite sure what that meant or how to go about doing that, easier said than done as the saying goes. So, I went into what I did know, a retail shop.
I moved all my stained glass and fused glass equipment, tools and glass to the new location and set up shop. Now, two years later, I'm finding myself going back and examining my original idea of selling wholesale.
I moved to Vermont to slow down, enjoy life more and the beauty that Vermont offered, instead, I jumped right back into what I knew...retail. Now, my thoughts of hiking and biking, and working when I want are calling back to me and I think I may follow that call.
I've started to move all my fused glass equipment, tools and glass back to my basement studio.
This will be a summer of thinking about my business and where I see it heading. One thing is certain, that I will still be open through October for retail sales, but, I think I will start working on my wholesale side and see where that leads me.
Custom Stained Glass is a bit more difficult in a state with few people, and even fewer that appreciate or can afford a custom stained glass window. So, I must examine what stained glass will lead me and how I can make a living. More to come .....
Enjoy the day.
Bennington Vermont weather today...Sunny, warm!
]]>Stained Glass Inventory Reduction Saletag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-04-01:85e87807-a760-400c-a220-8d7c078a75c9Joe Cardamone2008-04-01T10:00:58Z2008-04-01T09:53:00Z Well, I've decided to clean out my inventory of stained glass glass.
I have DRASTICALLY reduced the prices on over 100 pieces of glass.
I have all colors, styles, shapes, textures and even have some Spectrum Baroque and Iridized glass and pinks (one of the more expensive colors!)
It's a sale that's not to be missed.
You can save a ton of money by not having to purchase on line, you'll save on "boxing" charges, Higher glass prices on line, and you don't have to pay for "Shipping and handling"....a hugh savings.
Bennington Vermont Weather - Warm! with showers ]]>For Sale Page on Websitetag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-03-20:0b9dddd6-f68a-4edf-bac9-983887d522a2Joe Cardamone2008-04-01T10:04:58Z2008-03-20T10:01:00Z Well, I will be adding my work to my "For Sale" page on my website.
I hope to have my stained glass items on with the week and I will also be adding some of my fused work also.
I currently don't have a lot of fused glass work remaining in my shop as it's mostly been sold, and I haven't turned my kilns on in a few months as I've focused on stained glass orders.
Once my kilns are back up and running I'll add more product to my website!
If you are interested in any of my work, email or call me and we can go from there.
Thanks,
Enjoy the day!
Joe
The Shires of Vermont]]>New Jewelrytag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-03-09:18ae21c0-43be-45bb-ab37-3fdd071fa188Joe Cardamone2008-03-09T07:59:12Z2008-03-09T07:53:00Z
One of my exhibiting artists, Deb Higgins, has just brought in some new jewelery with a slant towards St. Patrick's Day. Stop in and see the new earrings, necklaces and bracelets all made with green glass, findings and crystals, they are beautiful, functional and adds the right touch for St. Patty's Day, or any day.
And don't forget that I create custom stained glass windows here in my Bennington Vermont Studio. I can work with your design, or custom create something that is one-of-a-kind, just for you.
Colors are endless and in the end you'll have a functional, beautiful and special piece of art.
Enjoy your day.
Todays weather in Bennington Vermont.......partly sunny and windy]]>Congratulationstag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-03-08:0ca2d941-dcfe-4fcb-8f73-208cbc26548bJoe Cardamone2008-03-08T21:42:52Z2008-03-08T21:33:00Z I want to congratulate a friend of mine, Anna Croyle of Catonsville Maryland who just had her second stained glass pattern book published.
It's called "Doorways, Windows & Transoms" Stained Glass Pattern Book....it's available at on line stained glass business as well as on Amazon.com It's a great book with some beautiful patterns. I can't wait to make a few of them myself.
Congrats Anna!
Enjoy the day folks!
]]>Stained Glass Windowstag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-03-08:e546fe5f-ce4e-4627-bd64-fefc9fdf5c09Joe Cardamone2008-03-08T21:30:40Z2008-03-08T21:11:00Z I've recently been doing some research on how to expand my business into the Capital District of New York State, which includes the Albany & Troy areas. These are two older cities with great turn of the century architecture and stained glass windows.
I'd like to somehow tap into the restoration of damaged stained glass windows & creating new custom stained glass window to replace long lost windows and add a touch of history to these old homes and buildings.
I'll be taking a trip over to Troy, NY to visit, walk around, get to know the historic district a bit and get a feel for where I should advertise and or make some connections to drum up some stained glass business.....I'm excited and looking forward to learning more about the city, as it's only 40 minutes away and this trip is long overdue.
I hope to walk away some business!
Take care,
Joe
Bennington Vermont's weather ---- I'll have to look out the window.]]>New Gallery Websitetag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-03-06:f96ed5fe-43a8-4976-9e6d-8d0ccef61f25Joe Cardamone2008-03-08T21:10:00Z2008-03-06T20:51:00Z I've recently become busy with some custom stained glass window orders that I've received and they've taken my time and energy. I hope to return to the gallery website soon.
However, I plan on putting my work on my "Sale" page on this website. I have many stained glass windows that are hanging in my store front. I've also made over 50 of my popular stained glass "Vermont Maple Leaf" sun catchers to put on the site. I've turned some of my stained glass maple leafs into night lights, they are fun and put a new take on a utilitarian item. I look forward to peoples input, but I think they will be a hit, and they are priced right at $20.00.
I'll also be putting some of my fused or kiln-formed glass on my site....I haven't made any new fused glass items in several months, as I've been focused on stained glass, and I've sold most of what I had in my gallery, but I'll turn the kilns on again soon and build up my inventory, and have some beautiful items on this site.
Until next time, enjoy!
Joe
Bennington Vermont weather today....RAIN!...but no snow ]]>Work is Progressingtag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-02-18:fd85d3f4-3994-4644-ab87-7695a0c3e3ccJoe Cardamone2008-02-18T12:12:03Z2008-02-18T12:02:00Z Well, work is moving along on my website. I'll be offering all the items in my current store location/gallery, which is located in Historic Downtown Bennington Vermont, located in the Shires of Vermont.
I'll be offering my stained glass windows, both leaded and copper foil, for folks to purchase. Most of my windows are 10" x 10" or a bit larger. I find this is the best size for most people as it makes my stained glass windows affordable and easier to ship.
I also do Custom Designed, Heirloom Quality, One-of-a-Kind, stained glass window. You can check out some of my work on this website.
I'll also be adding my fused glass or Kiln-formed glass work. I offer more utilitarian items for sale, such as soap dishes, sushi dish sets, platters etc.
I also make custom glass tiles in any size you would like along with custom cabinet knobs and handles. Contact me for retail and wholesale information.
One of my best selling items in my Gallery are my Nite-Lites of fused glass. Another best seller are my Vermont Maple Leaf sun catchers....a steal at $16.00. These are also available for wholesale orders. I hope to have a photo up soon.
Speaking of photos, I just purchased a photo tent on ebay, it' arrives this Thursday and I can't wait to put it to use and get my photos on the new website. www.craftedinvermont.com
Check back soon for more updates on my Bennington Vermont Stained Glass - Fused Glass and Vermont Artists Gallery information and updates.
Enjoy the day.
Bennington, Vermont's weather today is: Warm, partly sunny and in the 50's....]]>Stained Glass Classestag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-02-10:3302f110-fff8-4e87-93fb-579588040f8cJoe Cardamone2008-02-10T14:05:44Z2008-02-10T13:59:00Z Hello,
Well, out February Stained Glass Classes have just ended and what a fun time. We had 6 students in two separate classes and all the project came out beautiful, (Pictures to be added soon).
Our next set of stained glass classes will take place here in my studio at 423 Main Street Bennington, Vermont.
Classes start Saturday, March 15th, 9 am - Noon for 4 straight Saturdays. Check out my "Classes" link on my website for more information about the class.
I teach the copper foil method, just perfect for the beginner.
Have a great day,
Enjoy,
Bennington, VT weather today - Sunny and cold.
The Shires of Vermont Welcome you!]]>Coming Soontag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-02-09:50c02302-695e-45de-bfa7-ef971a755564Joe Cardamone2008-02-10T14:13:56Z2008-02-09T14:10:00Z
Well, I've been working on my new Vermont Artist Gallery - www.craftedinvermont.com and hope to have the site up by April.
You'll be able to view, and purchase artwork, exclusively from Vermont Artist.
As you can expect, gathering all this information and photographing everything in the gallery is a hugh undertaking, but once done, www.craftedinvermont.com will offer some of the best artwork in Vermont from committed and talented Vermont Artists.
Please check back soon for more updates as the launch of our new website www.craftedinvermont.com !
Enjoy your day.
Joe
Welcome to the Shires of Vermont - Bennington!]]>More Artiststag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-02-01:716284ce-dda3-45d4-8a92-6f1db8677b98Joe Cardamone2008-02-06T20:58:24Z2008-02-01T20:02:00Z I owe a big apology to Deb Higgins, who is a jeweler here in my gallery.
I forgot to mention her as a new gallery artist and she has been for almost 5 months.
Stop in and check out her work.
Sorry Deb!
Have a great one.]]>New Gallery Websitetag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-02-01:5143c938-fe27-47e6-882e-01ccf6e79f98Joe Cardamone2008-02-06T19:27:26Z2008-02-01T19:20:00Z I have some exciting news....I will be starting a new website and it should be up within a couple of months.
It will host all VERMONT ARTISTS and their work. You will be able to purchase directly from this site and will allow Vermont Artists, including myself, great access to the rest of the web community.
Stay tuned for more news as I work on the site.
You'll be able to purchase Oil, watercolor, pastel paintings, photography, blown glass, kiln formed glass, stained glass, pottery, handmade cards, wood, fiber & metal artwork, plus candles from the Bennington Candle company.
ALL PRODUCTS ARE VERMONT MADE FROM VERMONT ARTISTS!!
If you have any questions, let me know.
Enjoy the day!
Bennington Vermont Weather Today - Dreary and cold]]>Looking for an Artisttag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-01-25:9c65bf2c-e408-4c2f-8f37-944f5169747dJoe Cardamone2008-02-06T21:08:12Z2008-01-25T21:04:00Z Hello,
Joe]]>Quick updatetag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2008-01-20:fe2f801e-1297-4152-9114-a021e0bb9d84Joe Cardamone2008-02-06T21:03:55Z2008-01-20T21:00:00Z Well Folks,
I haven't had a chance to get back to my lamp project...it's been a year, but I've told myself to start working on it more soon!
I'll get some new pictures for you soon.
Joe
]]>More New Artists added to our Vermont Made Gallerytag:weblog.glassfusionstudios.com,2007-12-03:969a7a3e-16c6-4cf4-8e46-66c45c1e00c0Joe Cardamone2007-12-03T15:24:35Z2007-12-03T14:57:00ZHi Folks,
It's been a while, but I have to let you know that our Gallery of Vermont made Artwork and Artists has just added several new exciting Artists and their work.
New Artists include:
Barbara Ackerman - Original Pastel paintings and offers packaged cards of her work as well as giclee prints.
Doug Bradshaw - Gorgeous Digital Photography mostly of Vermont scenes, a must see!
Linda Fairclough - Jewelry - Linda takes old jewlery, findings, odd bits etc and creats beautiful earthy earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
Archie Roth - Jewelry, necklaces/bracelets.
Betty Loftus - Hand sewn quilted Checkbook Covers and Gift card holders, perfect for holding a gift card, license, cash, hotel room key, etc... They are a hugh seller.
Janice Campbell - Prints of here pencil drawings
Linda Cone - Dichroic Jewelry
Marie DeVito - In addition to here brightly colored ceramics/potter, Marie has added her photographs and has a beautiful line of "Harvest Scarves" hand sewn of all different fabrics/colors/textures...and each is named after a fruit or vegetable....hence the "Harvest Scarves" name...they are another hot seller here in the gallery.
Tim Adams - Glass bracelets, pendents and Rings...fun items for woman of any age!
Glass Fusion Studios, now located at 423 Main Street is the Stained Glass and Fused GLass studio of Joe Cardamone. Joe has added a gallery of exclusively Vermont Artists, with work ranging from Handmade Cards to Fine paintings in oil and watercolor.
Joe invites you to visit his gallery while you are in the Souther Vermont area. Joe's gallery is a short drive from, Albany, NY, Williamstown, MA, The Berkshires (Western Massachusetts). It's also only a short 3 hour drive from New York City, Montreal and Boston.
Well, I've decided to go ahead with a new set of Stained Glass Class, which will start sometime in early 2008.
I teach the copper foil method of stained glass and each student takes away a finished 10"x10" window ready to hang in their home or office.
You can check out our "Classes" link in the website (to be updated in a week or so) or send me an email and I'd be happy to tell you all about the stained glass classes.
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