Idle Creativity
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My name is Kristin Anderson. I began working with fused glass several years ago as an outlet to my daily analytical work as an Engineering Director. Up until now, I have focused on sharing my glass with friends and family offering them pieces I made.
Idle Creativity
2y ago
One of my galleries, Backstreet Gallery, holds special exhibits every so often and this time we were asked to create something showing warmth for Valentine’s Day. I didn’t want just your typical heart and came upon a graphic showing hands holding a heart. Of course, I am always behind and this time was no exception. And ..read more
Idle Creativity
2y ago
I would love to be a painter, but I think I had better stick with glass. I never like my attempts at painting, but recently decided I may be improving as while I don’t like the end products, other do. Here are two examples. The first plate was for a challenge called “Spring Glorious Spring”.  ..read more
Idle Creativity
3y ago
As we all do, I have been known to change my mind. In a recent post, I shared a tapestry piece (based on work by Richard Parrish) and said I wasn’t sure I was patient enough to do another. Two things changed my mind. First, that piece sold and I was sad to see it ..read more
Idle Creativity
3y ago
Several years ago I was very fortunate to take a screen printing class at Bullseye Glass Studios in Portland OR. It was awesome. I learned so much about all the different tools and techniques as well as mixing colors as the two instructors were great. The above are my creations from the class and I ..read more
Idle Creativity
4y ago
I have written in the past about people’s preferences for a glossy finish versus a matte finish on fused glass. I always let the piece tell me what it wants after its first firing in the kiln. I usually start off assuming glossy, but then after that first fire you can just tell if the colors ..read more
Idle Creativity
4y ago
I didn’t plan on getting obsessed with stringers, but it happened. My original goal was just to create something different and bold for a wedding present. I found a tutorial using stringers and made my first obsessive plate. It ended up exactly as I had hoped and wanted. Sorry, but I can’t explain the how ..read more
Idle Creativity
4y ago
Last year I was given a commission to make quite a few drop vases for a wonderful older woman. Over time, her requests changed often and so for quite some time I continued to make them in many colors and schemes to meet her needs. Of course, I couldn’t help throw some tests into the ..read more
Idle Creativity
5y ago
I love the Creative Paradise texture molds and since I live on the West Coast, the mold with a lighthouse and sailboats is quite popular. My typical way of using some of these texture molds is to put a piece of Bullseye Iridized Glass face down on the prepared mold, sift some clear powder on the ..read more