CHANGING THE WAY I THINK (AND SPEAK)
By Janet Parkhurst
Shoplifting becomes a topic of conversation often in a retail store. We think we have something in inventory because our computer data says we do, but when we are looking...
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HEARST CASTLE--Big Breaks in Glass
By Janet Parkhurst
The picture below is of the Roman Pool at Hearst Castle. The tiles were inspired by mosaics in the 5th-century Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna, Italy, and some...
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From Problem to Solution!
By Janet Parkhurst
July 20 is the anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing which was in 1969. That is the historic moon landing with Neil Armstong and Buzz Aldrin being the first...
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Pricing Equation to Start a Home Based Craft Business
By Janet Parkhurst
Stained Glass Express is ready with wholesale discounts, should you go into business. Pricing your stained-glass work effectively is crucial for running a successful home-based business. To determine the right...
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No Bad Luck Here!
By Janet Parkhurst
BROKEN MIRROR!!? Don’t think of it as seven years bad luck, think of it as an opportunity to be creative. If you are worried about the seven years of bad...
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Mind the Gap!
By Janet Parkhurst
How close should your glass pieces be? They should be close enough so that you are comfortable with how heavy a solder line you will end up with. To help...
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YOUGHIOGHENY GLASS
By Janet Parkhurst
Manufacturing the World’s Finest Art Glass since 1976 In 2018 Stained Glass Express became the Northeast Distributors of Youghiogheny Glass. In the sales world there are generally end users, retailers,...
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GLASS MANUFACTURERS - At This Point in Time
By Janet Parkhurst
This is not a complete list. It does not include the rod manufacturers and overseas. These are our major supplies at this point in time. Since May of 2016 it...
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LITTLE HANGERS
By Janet Parkhurst
When doing jewelry or small pieces there are several ways to hang. What you don’t want to do is ruin the looks! One of the cleanest looks is a jewelry...
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BUBBLES? DO YOU SEE BUBBLES?
By Janet Parkhurst
There has been talk that the glass manufactured by Oceanside has more bubbles in it than when it was manufactured at Spectrum. The following is from the Oceanside's FAQ. In...
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FOOD SAFE ISSUES
By Janet Parkhurst
I think I have not researched an issue and come up with less concise data ever. Here are some things I did find. FUSING The causes of concern when fusing...
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SAFETY GLASSES FOR FLAME WORKING
By Janet Parkhurst
Safety Glasses for Flame Working The bottom line is these glasses are important. You are protecting your eyes from radiation, sodium flare and flying glass. It is crucial. Burning hydrocarbons...
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