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Does Size Matter? – Glass Sculpture Size Perception

Bernard Katz — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 17:36:28 +0000

“Wow, it’s bigger than I expected!” I hear people say this all the time… They say this after seeing some of our glass sculptures in person for the first time. Why is the perception of an object’s size often different from the object’s ‘actual’ size, or ‘actual’ dimensions? Does size matter? I have some thoughts and tips to better visualize the actual size of an object.. Because size does matter.

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Cleaning Glass Artwork

Bernard Katz — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 15:12:56 +0000

Cleaning glass artwork can be simple and straightforward. However, I have some tips to consider to help prevent possible damage while cleaning hand blown glass art. There are many different types of glass. The types of glass can include window glass, optical glass, bottle glass, and even cookware glass.

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Repairing Glass Tips

Bernard Katz — Thu, 30 May 2013 22:10:40 +0000

People contact us often about repairing glass. They figure since we make hand blown glass, repairing glass would be a simple thing for us to do. This might be true for certain types of repairs… However, most repairs are rarely simple and straightforward as people assume. Fixing broken glass by melting it back together may seem like a logical thing to do… But believe it or not…

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Potato in Glass

Bernard Katz — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:56:26 +0000

Dipping a potato in a hot glass furnace may seem like an odd thing to do. This is actually an old glass factory trick. This little known trick helps with melting clean, bubble-free glass… And there is some actual science to back this up.

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Custom Hand Blown Glass

Bernard Katz — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:27:26 +0000

Custom hand blown glass is something we do. Creating custom work can be fun and interesting… And at times, the creative process for custom work can lead to other ideas to explore in our glass sculpture. There can be a lot of misconceptions in what is involved when making custom hand blown glass. People and clients sometimes say to me, “You blow glass so you should be able to make anything, right?”…

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Shipping Art Glass Sculpture

Bernard Katz — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:04:45 +0000

Packaging and shipping hand blown art glass sculpture may seem like an afterthought to some. However, making sure your art work has arrived unbroken does take some special care. We are often asked by customers about how we will ship their newly acquired glass sculpture. They may express concern about possible damage during shipping… After all it is glass and glass can be fragile.

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3 Ways To Tell If Glass Art Is Valuable

Bernard Katz — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:42:26 +0000

3 ways to tell if your glass art is valuable… There may be more ways, but most likely there are less. Attaching a value to art in general is very tricky. The price of art compared to its value can be very different. Things people collect, whether it is art, antiques, or something rare and unique, are generally valued at what someone is willing to pay. There are many factors involved in…

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Keep Your Art Glass Secure from Falling – Interior design tips

Bernard Katz — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:44:14 +0000

When it comes to interior design, tips are always welcomed. The video below from Bernard Katz Glass offers some practical interior design tips on a common question. We are often asked at our studio, “How can I keep my glass art from being accidentally knocked over?”…

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Stand Placement video

Bernard Katz — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:01:14 +0000

Quick video instructions for stand placement of selected glass sculptures, the Avelino, the Caladesi, and the Montara. Proper placement of the glass on the custom made metal stands is easy, but important to insure the work is secure. If you have any questions about stand placement, please contact us.

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