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Fused Glass vs. Resin: Important Facts to Know Before You Buy
Resin has its place — fast, affordable, good for a few years, and trendy. But if you want something that looks just as good in 20 years as it does today, choose glass. People have been making fused glass objects and art for roughly four thousand years — it's one of the most enduring materials humans have ever worked with.


One Piece, Endless Uses (And Who'd Love It as a Gift)
Every piece we make was designed with a real spot in your home in mind, and — just as often — with someone specific who'd love it as a gift. Here's a few ideasfor some of the pieces we make.


It's Here! Our 2026 Fall & Holiday Show Schedule
We’re taking Blazing Star Arts Fused Glass on the road! If you’ve been waiting to see and shop our work in person, join us at one—or all—of these fun events. Read more to check and save the dates


The 4 Questions We're Asked Most About Fused Glass
We welcome questions about our fused glass work — it's one of our favorite parts of sharing what we make. Here’s are some honest answers to our most frequently asked questions. 1. "How did you get started?" With a Groupon, honestly. I bought a class on a whim, had a great time, and coaxed my best friend into taking more classes with me . One class turned into several, and several turned into buying our own kiln — going on 14 years ago now. Since then it's grown into nearly 7,


From Sand to Shine: The Origins of Fused Glass Art
The origins of fused glass art: From lightenin strikes and early Egyptian art to European stained glass and fusing today. Discovering and creating delicate beauty.


April and May Shows 2026
See Blazing Star Arts fused glass at our studio in April and at the Moorpark Apricot Festival in May.


It's Back — and Better Than Ever: Blazing Star Arts Open Studio Show & Sale
🎉 The Blazing Star Arts Open Studio Show & Sale is returning this spring — and this year, we're taking it up a notch. We've been invited to join the City of Thousand Oaks Open Studio Tour , a self-guided art adventure featuring talented artists from throughout the Conejo Valley. It's the perfect pairing: a community-wide celebration of local art, with a private, personal shopping experience waiting for you right here in our studio. Shop in Peace 😎 This isn't a crowded art


Lights, Glass, Action
The studio is lit. The glass is ready. Time for action.


Building the Pieces Behind the Pieces
FEBRUARY 2026 · STUDIO JOURNAL Most people see the finished bowl or artwork and think, "wow, how'd they make that?" What they don't see is all the work that happened before it ever touched a kiln. A huge part of what we do at Blazing Star Arts is building up a library of glass components — the individual pieces and shapes we sometimes use to create both our fine art and our fused glass serveware. It's prep work, pure and simple, and honestly? We love it. It all starts with


One Simple Price: A Smoother Shopping Experience with Blazing Star Arts
At Blazing Star Arts, we’re always looking for ways to make your direct shopping experience easier and more enjoyable—whether at a local craft market, an art show, or browsing our work online. With that in mind, we’re excited to share a small change that will make a big difference. Starting in 2026, all prices at Blazing Star Arts will be tax-inclusive. That means the price you see is the price you pay—no added sales tax at checkout. Why We’re Making This Change Over the year
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