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Bullseye Glass Co. has something up it’s sleeve…

Kirstan — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:39:17 +0000

I can’t reveal much yet, but yours truly has been behind the scenes assisting in the creation of something spectacular from Bullseye Glass Co. It’s coming soon, and I can assure you, it’s worth the wait!

Here is a clue…

I’ve also been stewing in ideas and suggestions for the next I See… Animals book about Dinosaurs. It’s still in progress so you have time to comment and enter to have the dedication written to your child (or you!) HERE

Share the Love! Giveaway

Kirstan — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:46:56 +0000

Congratulations! Kelby Carr (@typeamom) of TypeAMom.net has won our giveaway… stay tuned for future contests!

Hey there! Are you on Facebook? Now, so are we! Come “fan” our DKGraham page and I will enter you in a drawing for one of my handmade glass pendants.

*Update* I will be including all my new February Twitter Followers (@DKGrahamNW) in the drawing too! If your on both, you get two entries!!

I’ll announce the lucky winner all over the blogOSphere March 1st so don’t procrastinate too long

DKGraham Showing at the Salty Teacup

Kirstan — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:51:09 +0000

That’s right folks! Mark those calendars because you don’t want to be late… For this very important date!

Come see my work in person, meet a group of interesting artists, pick up that last minute Valentines gift or just show up for the free drinks. If your in the Portland Metro area this will be worth the trip:

From Salty Teacup
“Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in Wonderland”

February 5th thru 14th
11am to 5pm

COCKTAIL PARTY
Saturday February 6th
5-8pm
Come meet the Artists & Designers, festive attire encouraged

Featuring New Work By:
Aaron M Vandergraeff
A new collection of paintings incorporating collage & acrylics
X-Rayted – Cass & Alecia
Couture Millinery & Jewelry
Jen Bodendorfer
Recycled frames embelished with vintage bits-n-bobs
DK Graham – Kirstan Graham
Hand made glass pendants, art glass lamps & plates
Free Lauren Marsella – Lauren Marsella
Shrinky dink jewelry, handpainted recycled art wear & accessories

We will also be showing lots of new work by our other artists & designers. Valentines day is coming up so there will be lots of creative alternatives to the standard flowers, candy & I love you balloon (check out our other photo albums for a sneak peek). Have a friend with a birthday coming up, there’s something for every occasion & every style.

Free reusable cotton tote bags filled with goodies for customers…while supplies last

Collaboration Station

Kirstan — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:16:52 +0000

A Christmas present collaboration. My Mother-in-Law commisioned me to create the central focal piece of kiln fused glass then had some matching beads created by my Brother-In-Law Alex (whom also torches some killer earings with Cala Lilies and Leaves if your looking). The resulting bracelet she wove together came out rather elegent. The best gifts are those made together!

DKGraham on Etsy!

Kirstan — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:36:14 +0000

We are officially up and running! It’s been a long road getting to this point. I’ve spent, I don’t know how many, hours fusing glass, creating graphics and writing copy to get the site in shape. Now the last phase is complete and all that hard work has paid off.

You can now peruse and buy many of my glass pieces right online in our Etsy Store right in time for the Holidays! What better way to spread the love than giving unique handmade gifts. Not only that, but in the spirit of giving I am dedicating 20% of the proceeds (sales – materials, shipping & tax) of each pendant sale to local greyhound rescue. See our Pendants for Pooches page for details!

Black Friday Launch!

Kirstan — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:32:29 +0000

The pendants are finished, the display errected and Project Pendants for Pooches is officially launched! This is the first, of hopefully many, such displays to be put up in local animal rescue facilities. The display holds 10 small and 10 large pendants and includes the display insert explaining my vision for the program. Pendants sell at retail: $25 for small and $35 for large. 50% of the proceeds (sale price -materials/shipping) of each sale will be donated to the Long Beach Humane Society which is hosting this fundraiser display. That is roughly $10-$14 per pendant sold that goes straight to the animals!

If you are part of an animal rescue organization and would like to host a similar display, check out the Pendants for Pooches page for details or contact me for more information…

Edible Glass? Oh Yeah!

Kirstan — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:19:34 +0000

Yummmmmmmm...

Well, ok, it’s not quite edible, but it sure does look YUMMY! A set of our signature “brain plates” made its way into a delectible edible strawberry display crafted by my brilliant Brother-In-Law Chef Alex for a recent wedding reception. The plates just happened to fit PERFECTLY in this existing iron dessert stand. And wouldn’t you know, they just happened to be chocolate strawberry colors? It must be kismet!

Wait… why didn’t I get a strawberry!

Carved Pendants…

Kirstan — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:35:16 +0000

A diamond carved Tree pendant...

A diamond carved Abstract glass pendant...

Both of these pendants were created as holiday gifts from 1″ by 1″ full fused glass blanks. I then used a Dremel rotary tool and a few new diamond bits I found at ACE hardware to carve out the designs revealing the backing color through the french vanilla cap. For a final touch I fire polished both pieces along with a slump I had going into the kiln. I like the effect and I think with a little practice I could increase the complexity of design for some magnificent pieces!

Carrie Iverson @ BE

Kirstan — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:48:32 +0000

Carrie Iverson on glass...

Once again the brain trust at Bullseye has brought an amazing artist in to demo and discuss unique works in glass. Carrie Iverson presented her beautiful images in print at the more than packed BE resource center this weekend which I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend. As someone who works in the printing industry I was extremely excited by Carrie’s litho background and her innovative techniques for utilizing simple xerox prints to transfer images. And as always, the artists who speak at BE seem to defy the modern stereotype of aloof gallery folk, never ceasing to amaze me with their openness and friendly demeanor. To see more of her amazing work please visit her site, and if she happens to teach a class or do additional demos here in PDX she is definitely not to be missed!

Pendants are HERE!

Kirstan — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:49:14 +0000

DKGraham Pendants

What had started as an attempt to maximize kiln shelf use, has now turned into a lovely side project I’m falling quit head over heels with. I started assembling little pendant sized pieces of part sheets as a way to utilize the edge of my shelf while working on larger pieces. I figured if they turned out neat they would be good reference tiles or make x-mas presents. This particular piece caught my fancy so I looked into necklace findings and ordered a few pieces to play with. After wearing this piece around for a few days it’s become clear… these pendants are AWESOME! The feedback has been more than I ever expected and to meet the growing demand I have plans to expand the pendants into a few lines of styles and am working on launching an e-com section to the parent site.

If your not lucky enough to be on my present list, but would really like to get yout hands on one of these unique little art pieces, keep an eye on the glass page of the main site for updates or drop me an e-mail kirstan@dkgraham.com. The pendants range from Large 1″x2″ to Small 1″x1″ on either a choker or chain. All findings are silver plated as well as the necklaces. Since I’m just starting out, pricing is negotiable, and if your interested in carrying a number of pieces in your own shop let me know and I’d be interested in working out a volume arrangement.