Making Holes and Hangers in Glass

Published: Tue, 10/08/24

Updated: Wed, 10/09/24

Heading into the holiday season, project planning has become a thing, and one of the things that I'm working on is how to complete projects, everything from jewelry to outdoor art. One of those aspects is how to hang thing. I've done quite a few projects in the last 20 years, so here are a few things I've learned:

Drilling Glass, Drill Press vs. Dremel Tool

Which is better? Well, it depends on what you are doing and what the desired outcome is

Fused in Loops

Is fusing in hanging loops an option? This article looks at nichrome loops as well as solid brass chain link loops

How to help

As I watch the news about the catastrophic flooding from a large part of our country and a hurricane bearing down on another part, I hope that all of you and your families are safe. It's hard to know what to do from afar, other than worry, pray and hope that things will improve.

These are the two funds I have donated to to help our artist friends get back into their studios once the rubble has cleared. These are both organizations giving relief grants directly to artists. If that is something you are also interested in, I've included the links here (as always, do your own research):

Donations to CERF+ are a powerful way to provide direct support to craft artists and can continue to provide stability and relief to the craft community nationwide.

Craft Futures Fund for North Carolina Artists

The Center for Craft is reactivating the Craft Futures Fund grant program for emergency relief so that we may direct essential resources to support and care for the artists and community of Western North Carolina.