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
2d ago
I have long wanted to try glass combing. I actually bought the combing rod at a Glass Convention probably in like 2012. But some projects always seem to get pushed to the back burner especially if they include any uncertainty as did glass combing. For good reason, there are many warnings with glass combing ..read more
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