Sacred Lotus Glass

Author: sacredlotusglass

  • From Glass Shards to Stars: My Stained Glass Workshop

    From Glass Shards to Stars: My Stained Glass Workshop

    I spent the day at a stained glass class, and it was such a rewarding experience! Here’s a quick look at how I built my 8-point star: ​It was a lesson in patience and precision, but seeing it all come together was worth every minute.

  • When the Wind Blows: A Lesson in Resilience

    When the Wind Blows: A Lesson in Resilience

    Last Saturday, I was all set up at the Hamilton Farmers Market, ready to showcase my latest glass art creations. The wind, however, had other plans. It was a blustery day, and I found myself battling against gusts that threatened to sweep my delicate pieces right off the table.Then, disaster struck. A particularly forceful wind…

  • Crown of Thorns

    I made a crown of thorns a while ago.  I hung on to both of them for a while.  I never showed anyone.  Then one day I brought the biggest one to a show.  After a few people tried it on, the most perfect customer bought it.  I sold the small one a couple months…

  • Small Gems, Big Memories: Making Earrings with My Daughter

    Small Gems, Big Memories: Making Earrings with My Daughter

    There is something incredibly special about sitting down at a messy table with my daughter, a pile of supplies, and no plan other than to create something beautiful. This weekend, we decided to dive into jewelry making, and the result was more than just a new pair of earrings—it was an afternoon I’ll cherish.

  • Wearable Art Earrings: The Glass Collection

    Wearable Art Earrings: The Glass Collection

    Caught in the light: our latest collection of handcrafted glass earrings. This project has been a collaborative effort between my daughter and me—she’s actually the creative lead behind several of these designs! Each pair is a little piece of wearable art we made together.

  • Feeling Blue (in the Best Way!): Crafting Cool Snowman Earrings

    Feeling Blue (in the Best Way!): Crafting Cool Snowman Earrings

    Remember those adorable pearl snowman earrings I mentioned, inspired by a coworker? The ones that sparked a crafting frenzy and led to “many many pairs” of my own? Well, while I’ve certainly enjoyed playing with pretty pinks, my heart has also been drawn to the cooler side of the spectrum with my newest creations.This time,…

  • Pretty in Pink: My Latest Snowman Earring Obsession!

    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…

  • Dichroic Glass

    Dichroic Glass

    Pieces I made a while ago.

  • Red Coral Earrings

    Red Coral Earrings

    Red coral is believed to offer benefits for vitality, health (especially blood, bones, and immunity), courage, and protection, linked to its association with the planet Mars and root chakra, boosting energy, confidence, and resilience against illness, with historical uses in amulets for luck and warding off evil. 

  • The Colonel, The Physicist, and the Glass from 1861. 

    The Colonel, The Physicist, and the Glass from 1861. 

    I hadn’t dated in nearly a decade. For ten years, my heart had been a quiet house with the lights turned low. I wasn’t looking for a spark; I was looking for a “forever”—the kind of man who would never leave. Then came the Colonel. We talked on the phone for hours before we ever…