Glassblowing Blog

  • What Happens During Cremation?

    by Daniel Bourgeois
      Cremation has become an increasingly popular choice for dealing with human remains due to its simplicity, affordability, and environmental consid...

  • Can Cremation Ashes Be Shipped?

    by Daniel Bourgeois
    When a loved one passes away and their remains are cremated, many families wonder: can cremation ashes be shipped? Whether for personal reasons or ...

  • Are Cremation Diamonds Real? The Truth Behind Memorial Diamonds

    by Daniel Bourgeois
    The concept of cremation diamonds has gained popularity in recent years as a way to memorialize a loved one in a unique and lasting form. But are c...

  • Are Cremation Ashes Toxic? Debunking the Myths

    by Daniel Bourgeois
    Cremation has become a popular choice for many families looking for a respectful and cost-effective way to honor their loved ones. However, questio...

  • How Opals Are Formed

    by Daniel Bourgeois
    Opals, with their captivating kaleidoscope of colors, have mystified and enchanted humanity for centuries. These gemstones, unlike any other, posse...

  • How Are Pearls Formed

    by Daniel Bourgeois
    How Do Oysters Form Pearls The process of pearl forming is actually remarkably similar to how we form blisters. Some kind of irritant like a piec...

  • Are Unicorns Real

    by Daniel Bourgeois
    To some this may seem like a silly question. Are Unicorns Real? Of course not. But that's not a very scientific attitude. We should carefully consi...

  • What Should I Do With My Loved One's Ashes?

    by Daniel Bourgeois
    My father died about 5 years ago. After he died, I was the one chosen to hold on to his ashes.For a while I just held on to the ashes, not really s...

  • How it's Made: Art Glass Flower Marble

    by Daniel Bourgeois
         So, you want to make a flower marble. But you don't know anything about anything when it comes to glass. Well I've got the guide for you! (And...

  • Opal Jewelry, Art and Artists

    by Daniel Bourgeois
    Opals offer a whole universe of possibilities to the creator: from traditional opal jewelry, to lab made opals, to opal carving, and beyond. I have...

  • More Unique Glass Arts

    by Daniel Bourgeois
    After writing that last blog I started to remember all the other glass artists I'd seen making unique glass art pieces. I don't want to leave any s...
    Posted in glass apparel, glass gloves, glass instruments, unique glass art

  • New Glass Arts to Discover

    by Daniel Bourgeois
    I've been having fun exploring other blown glass artists' work, so I hope you've enjoyed it too. I remember what another glass artist said, which i...