Thomas Grimmett
Hi Everyone – Happy New Year!!I hope you all had a relaxing and joyful holiday break. It is now 2020, which means this is Glass Alchemy's 20th Anniversary year!! As most...
Thomas Grimmett
Hi Everyone – I am so happy to let you all know that our Crayon Colors are back!!!!! It has been a long journey since we were thrown a curve...
Thomas Grimmett
Hi Everyone - Our new First-Gen Transparent line has received a great response and we are stoked to be able to bring you these colors at old school prices. I’m super...
Thomas Grimmett
Hi Everyone - In my last blog post I told you big things were in store for 2019 and Phase 2 of our Artist Direct program was coming soon!! Well,...
Thomas Grimmett
Happy New Year!! I hope you all had festive celebrations as 2018 came to a close. As we ring in the New Year, I am extra grateful as 2019 marks...
I have been working closely with Jodi and Thomas for over a decade and we just finished a new version of the Glass Alchemy Color Palette Poster. In the last...
Thomas Grimmett
Hi Everyone - I would like to send a big thanks to everyone who came out to our annual Open House last week. We had record attendance at our event...
Thomas Grimmett
Hi Everyone - It has been a while since the last blog. Things have been really busy here at Glass Alchemy and we are gearing up for our annual Open...
There have been many articles written over the years about how to choose the right glass blowing torch; this article, which was originally written by Henry Grimmett and published in...
Hi Everyone - We get a lot of phone calls here at Glass Alchemy asking about glass blowing classes. I thought I would take a minute to provide some information...
We have had a few people ask about our numbering system lately. We thought it would be a good idea to re-share this information. You will notice that each...
When I tell people I make glass, they generally think of soft glass, more specifically, they think about off-hand soft glass work. This is totally understandable given that glass blowing...
Thomas Grimmett
Hi Everyone - It's hard to believe the Vegas trade shows are behind us and it is almost the end of February!! Jodi and I attended AGE and Glass Vegas...
Hi Everyone - I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe 2018 is right around the corner! This has been a busy year for us here at Glass Alchemy. ...
Welcome back! This is our third and final look at the glassmaking process at GA. I hope you were able to check out parts one and two. In part one,...
Hey guys. I’m Thomas Grimmett from Glass Alchemy. Today I want to talk to you about our latest color called Antidote and the science behind our new pastel palette....
Hey everyone! Welcome back to The Formula. As I mentioned, we are spending a few posts explaining and illustrating our glassmaking process here at GA. In last week's blog, I...
Hey guys. I’m Thomas Grimmett and I make the color here at Glass Alchemy. Today I want to talk to you about a neutral flame A neutral flame will keep...
If you’ve read this blog in the past, you can probably guess that nothing gets me more stoked than making and melting glass. I have been doing it for many...
What’s up guys, Thomas here. I make the color at Glass Alchemy. Today we’re going to be talking about your kiln and how to make sure it’s working for...
Thomas Grimmett
Hi Everyone - This is a very special update. This summer, we announced the first ever, Glass Alchemy Artist Grant Program and I am excited to let you know that...
Thomas Grimmett
Making glass is in my DNA and imagining what glass could be and making it a reality is an important part of my artistic process. I am always listening to...
Thomas Grimmett
As you know, we are always working to give you the best possible product while pushing the envelope on what is possible in glass manufacturing. And while we are continually...
My heart and mind are overflowing with inspiration and admiration because of all the wonderful people who came together to support this year's Michigan Glass Project!! The attendance from the...
We had the opportunity to head out to Detroit and attend the Michigan Glass Project a few weeks ago. We have sponsored this event since it started and love getting...
The entire GA crew is inspired every day by artists who take our glass and turn it into spectacular works of art. But we got to thinking, what if there...
I don’t know about you, but even when the munchies kick in, a snack of OJ & ketchup doesn’t sound too appetizing. But a combo that might not sound that...
A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to attend the 5th annual Armadillo Art Glass Initiative (AAGI) in Austin, Texas. Thomas, Alex and I were all in attendance and...
Hi Everyone - Event season is in full swing, and we are excited to host another summer Open House at Studio Alchemy! This year's event on Thursday, July 6th will be the...
You have been keeping us busy and it has been a while since I was last able to post a blog. I always wonder what our glass will be made...
Thomas Grimmett
We always hear that life is a journey, and I think glass-making is, too. Throughout my career making glass, some of the best inspirations and ideas have come to me...
I have been appointed to Co-chair the Glass Alchemy Makers Alliance Board of Directors, along with Thomas Grimmett, since I have the longest working relationship with Glass Alchemy as an...
Thomas Grimmett
The Neo-Cad™ Party at Studio Alchemy was lit! Salt rolled in hard with a new body of work featuring the newly reformulated cadmium colors!! He truly outdid himself. Over the...
This past summer, Thomas and I went to Detroit for the Michigan Glass Project. When we got to the Russel Industrial Center, we were blown away. The Michigan Glass Project...
Hey everyone - I have some exciting news for the boro scene. Its bittersweet for me, but super sweet for all of you. Over the past few years, Glass Alchemy...
Thomas Grimmett
Hello everybody - Since the start of this year, you have been able to get your hands on some colors named "Thomas' Transparents". I want to take a little time...
Hi! My name is Alex and I am your Glass Alchemy shipping coordinator. After working here for a little over a year, I am sure many of you have seen...
We are so sad we wont be there this year! We have attended every Glass Roots Art Show, since the event started during a monumental snow storm. For those of you...
The Third Annual European Functional Flameoff is right around the corner!! From September 30-October 2nd, lampworkers from across Europe will gather in Barcelona to showcase their talent and compete...
We are happy to announce that after multiple requests from customers, gift cards are now available through GlassAlchemy.com! With the holidays right around the corner, what better way to usher...
Jodi Grimmett Ozen
If you weren't able to attend our Open House earlier this Summer, now is your chance to check out Tonic!!! Tonic is the newest Small Batch color by Glass...
Earlier this year we launched a new GlassAlchemy.com. We are excited about this next generation website since we are a next generation business!!! Glass Alchemy was founded in 2000 by...
This year was the 4th year of the Armadillo Art Glass Initiative (AAGI) in Austin, TX. Organized by Craig Lewis, Sarah Hauser and Aymie McKesson, this event has become one...
Jodi Grimmett Ozen
Serum is now in season!!! Here is your chance to get your hands on this highly sought after Small Batch color by Glass Alchemy. Small Batch colors are handcrafted...
Jodi Grimmett
As many of you know, there have been community concerns regarding detected levels of toxic metals in some parts of Portland, and what if any connection there might be to...
Event season is in full swing and the summer headliner is right around the corner!! If you have ever considered attending The Michigan Glass Project, this is the year to...
We are wrapping up an epic class with Banjo and Phil Siegel at Studio Alchemy. The fun continues, because tonight Banjo & Phil will be joined by Brandon Martin, 2...
Save the Date for our 3rd Annual Open House - Thursday, June 23rd from 4-8pm. This year's Open House will feature demos by Banjo, Phil Siegel and more!!! This is...
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