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Pretty in Pink: My Latest Snowman Earring Obsession!
It all started with a coworker’s delightful accessory – simple, elegant pearl snowman earrings that just radiated fun. I was instantly smitten and knew I had to try making my own! What began as a little creative spark quickly turned into a delightful obsession, and I’ve been crafting snowman earrings ever since.My latest collection has…
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Glass and Community: A Waterville Connection
Crafting glass art is a deeply personal experience, but seeing it connect with others? That’s where the real magic happens. It was incredibly touching to find my work displayed at the Waterville Public Library & Barton-Brown Observatory during a recent visit. It felt like a true connection with the community.”
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From Ink to Clay…. Turning Memories into Keepsakes: A Special Clay Dragon
Creating art with a personal story behind it is always rewarding, but bringing a cherished memory to life for a friend is truly one of the most meaningful parts of crafting. Recently, I had the privilege of making a custom polymer clay dragon as a special birthday gift for a dear friend. The piece was…
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The Best Sort of Surprise: Finding “The Head”
There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you’re deep in the “business” side of art. This morning was supposed to be about logistics—sorting through finished pieces, checking inventory, and prepping for an upcoming sale. But as I was digging through a bin of older work, I found a small, familiar face looking…
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Small Art, Big Grounding: Finding the Time to Create
For the longest time, I’ve had this vision living in the back of my mind: tiny pieces of art paired with even tinier reminders, all tucked onto simple little cards. I wanted to create something tactile—something you could hold in your palm when the world feels a bit too fast. Life, as it usually does,…
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From Heartbreak to Heritage: A Kintsugi Christmas Miracle
There is a specific kind of silence that happens when a cherished heirloom hits the floor. It’s the sound of a memory shattering. Last Christmas, that silence filled a home when a simple glass ornament broke. It wasn’t “fancy,” but it was priceless—it was the only Christmas ornament belonging to a client’s fiancé that had…
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The Emerald Haze: A Study in Atmospheric Decay
In the sprawling megalopolis of Sector 7, the firmament was no longer a void but a dense, suffocating medium—a bruised tapestry of plum and charcoal. Towering industrial monoliths exhaled rhythmic plumes of sulfurous effluent, casting a permanent twilight over the subterranean streets. Jace, a denizen of the lower tiers, adjusted the seals on his respirator,…
The Glass Artist Journey
My name is Melissa Stone, and my relationship with glass is… complicated. We first met in 2010, and at the time, I didn’t think we were a match. But some passions have a way of circling back.
In 2018, while looking for a way to stay home and raise my daughter, I picked up the torch again. This time, everything clicked. What started as a small project quickly grew into a full-scale studio—multiple kilns, various torches, and a deep dive into the endless possibilities of the medium. While life eventually pulled me back into the traditional workforce, my studio remains my sanctuary. I continue to explore diverse glass types and techniques, creating unique pieces that balance technical precision with the joy of the craft.
Sacred Lotus Glass 