Archive for October, 2008
Oct
31
A working city Palma is home to half the islands population. Palma is the capital of the Balearic Islands and is the cultural hub of the island. Despite having become a modern city Palma has retained its culture charm and its old town. Millions of visitors pass through its airport every year and is Palmas main industry and also has the largest port in Mallorca with a working fishing fleet.
Outside the tourist season Palmas streets can be peaceful. Palma livens up briefly on New Years Eve for the festa de lestendard which celebrates the end of the year. The wildest night is 23 June when bonfires and music celebrate the summer solstice. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week when hooded penitents in coloured robes representing the islands 50 brotherhoods file solemnly through the streets of Palma.
Some of Palma attraction are the castle of Bellver the Royal Palace and the Cathedral.
The Cathedral of Palma is a Gothic style building that was built over 300 hundreds years ago and it is know by the locals as La Seu. The Cathedral is a landmark of the city. The Cathedral has one of the worlds largest stained glass window containing 1236 pieces of glass.
Bellver Castle is about 3km from the city centre and is over 112m above sea level. It is the home of the history Museum and construction began on the castle in 1309 by King James 11. Palma City Council care for the castle and the surrounding woodlands. The terraces of the castle offer panoramic view over the city and bay.
The palace is opposite the Cathedral and overlooks the harbour. On visiting the palace you will find most of the rooms and corridors empty but will impressed with the gardens that surround the palace.
Art lovers are well catered for by two grand new public exhibition spaces the Palau March featuring the work of such international sculptors as Rodin and Henry Moore, and the Es Baluard museum of modern Spanish art.
The pearls of Mallorca are made from natural marine products and there produces 50 million artificial pearls every year.
Avinguda Jaume 111 is the newest street and best know street in the city for shopping.
Many of the bar are owned by British or Germans. People in Palma do not go out until 10.00pm because the bar stay open until 3 or 4am
Oct
25
Here is the latest news I have found relating to Crafting Glass, art glass, decorative glass, etc. If YOU know of an event relating to our subject please let me know and I’ll post it here. Thanks for looking…….
Jerry
1. Cleveland Museum of Art Artistic Luxury exhibit. Now through Jan 18, 2009 at the Museum. This exhibit will be featuring some of the best of artists Tiffany, Faberge’, and Lalique. The Museum is closed Mondays.
The “Getaway Girl”, Roni Taylor takes a class in glass blowing in Las Vegas. This is a great way to get out and learn something new and make a few of your own masterpieces while your at it. Great for a family activity as well. Hot Glass Works in Las Vegas.www.getawayforaday.tv
Duration : 8 min 34 sec
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Duration : 3 min 15 sec
Murano Glass beads,manufacturing and pendants
Duration : 0:2:49
Glass Lampwork Artistry by Gail Kops
Duration : 0:5:34
I love to make jewellery and would like to use Micro beads to edge / frame pieces of glass, pottery and ceramics. Which type of glue would you suggest to use for this purpose? It will have to be strong enough to adhere to glass, yet not too thick as the micro beads are barely bigger than grains of sand! Am I asking for the impossible here??!!! I look forward to hearing your ideas – many thanks for your time & help with this!
use this link it really works it's pretty cool
http://www.thistothat.com/index.shtml
I am new to the bead scene and I was wondering what the difference is, if any? Any they considered vintage?
Czech glass is made in the Czech Republic (or that area). There's a long tradition of glassmaking in the area, and they have a reputation for making very fine glass and crystal. Czech beads aren't just one style – they may be faceted and polished, pressed, or lampwork. Any glass maker can create beads using the same techniques, but that doesn't make it Czech glass.
18" strand rose red color round beads with small gold round spacer between each bead no clasp very lovely and comfortable to wear
corals are more solider to touch..those have a kinda rough edge, like rocks….glass beads are much softer….
For over 100 years Tiffany lamps and lighting have been an essential part of a luxurious home décor. These stained glass lamps are from the style and design of Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848 1933). Louis Tiffany used his creative talents to follow his love for art, instead of following in his father’s footsteps. His father, Charles Lewis Tiffany, was the founder of the silver and jewelry firm Tiffany & Co. In the 1880’s Louis turned his focus from his oil and watercolor works to interior design. The goal of Tiffany’s new passion was to elevate interior design to the same level as fine art.
During this time Tiffany began using the discarded glass pieces from his stained glass panels to create the decorative lamps synonymous with his name. These lampshades were created by carefully fitting hundreds of hand cut glass pieces into copper foil enclosures. Copper foil is extremely light and strong which enabled Tiffany to design and create large and complex shades for his lamps. Commonly Tiffany lamps use a bronze sculpture base, but it is definitely not restricted to this material.
Tiffany style lamps can be used in many rooms within your home with various applications. Tiffany ceiling light fixtures are a great lighting source for illuminating a whole room. While smaller table lamps are an excellent source for directed lighting. If space is an issue Tiffany floor lamps can provide a lot of light while taking up minimal floor space. Tiffany lamps can also be found for desks, billiard lighting, walls sconces, and accent lighting.
Tiffany lamps have always been and will always be a beautiful piece of art as well as an outstanding addition to your home. Do not wait another day to add the timeless beauty and elegance of Tiffany lamps to your home. It is something many have always wanted and now is a great time to make it happen.