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Learn the basics of glue chipping as well as some tips on how to vary the style of chip that you get. Written as a step by step tutorial, this article looks into some aspects of glue chipping that can help you to understand how to create your own textures.

A fun and intuitive look into warm glass with Mary Kersey as she gives a look into the art of draping glass. In this article, she steps the reader through the process of making a draped table top, which has the folds of a table cloth and some rather stunning colors and effects!

Sand carving requires a decent environment in which to work. It also requires the proper tools. Sacrificing any of these will affect your potential for growth in the art. Stephen Kersey begins this series on Sand carving techniques with a look at his own studio setup, tools and choices in grit selection.

This is the second tutorial in the sand carving series. We continue by investigating some of your choices in masking materials. In this article, I talk a little about the masking materials we use in our studios as well as compare two photoresist products.