** SPECIAL NOTICE**

For those who want, need or must have a Glass Fusing Kiln, we are offering for the first time ever …. $0.00 Freight charges. Pre-orders are being taken, as there is a minimum order to meet in order to get this deal. Just by talking with some of you, we were able to place our first order. It is not too late to pick what you want and take advantage of a great deal. The Kiln’s will have the necessary furniture kits included and will be discounted 15% w/ cash, check or debit OR 10% w/ credit card, off Olympics Retail Price. Call or e-mail for more info.

February 2010

Hope everyone is having a great start on the New Year! With Valentines Day just around the corner…. There are 4 different Heart Shaped 96 cutups that can be used as pendants or in a fused dish. Now for New Goodies!! You know how I love books; “Beginning Fusing & Beyond” is a fun project book for all skill levels. Molds, my second favorite…. A 16x8 Double Bottle Slumper. Oh the possibilities with this one. For Casting, the Large Butterfly and Heart shape’s are back in stock. By the way, the Heart shaped casting box mold is beyond amazing! The Green Aventurine 96 Gecko and Shamrock Cutups will be here for Sale Days!! For you jewelry fiends, there new Gold & Silver Tube Top Bails. A package of 10 contains3 different textures/styles. There will be more 96 COE Dichro and System 96 “T” glass @ 30% off, sorry N.F.D.

Calling All Fusers!!! Olympic Kilns has done it again! They have offered Free Freight & Zero Lift Gate Charges on our next order. Plus 25% or 15% (respectively) off the kiln furniture kits. This is how it will work…. I am taking Pre-Orders for all available Olympic Kilns. With cash, check or debit you will receive 15% off the kiln and 25% off the furniture kit. With a charge card you will receive 10% off the kiln and 15% off the furniture kit. I customize the kits to what is absolutely needed for your kiln. No point in getting double shelves, etc. and paying for things you don’t need. Trying to save you some hard earned cash! The following is a breakdown of two of the most popular kilns that sell very well here.

1)      Oval 2514GF w/ RTC-1000 Controller $1845.00 + kit $120.00 = $1965.00

 With cash, check or debit $276.75 off kiln & $30.00 off kit = $1658.25 + tax.

2)    186GF w/ RTC- 1000 Controller $995.00 + kit $ 35.80 = $1030.80

With cash, check or debit $149.25 off kiln & $8.95 off kit = $872.60 + tax.

Remember credit card only get 10% off kiln and 15% off kit.

Please call if you want a quote on any of the kilns. Since this is a special order, make sure you get what fits your needs.

January 2010

*NEW ITEMS IN STOCK*

Fusible 96 COE glass bails, available in Clear or Black only.

Colour de Verre Fusing Plates, 10” Round or 10” Square. These have been a great hit, along with their Casting Boxes.

The “Fused Glass Flowers” book and ALL molds are in stock. The “Stand Ups” book and ALL molds are in stock. See Februarys schedule for list of classes. These are new classes and will fill up fast! Get your name on the class list J

** COMING SOON**

System 96 Aventurine Green “Cutups”. The two new styles are Shamrocks & Geckos!!

December 2009

*NEW ITEMS IN STOCK*

Let’s here it for the NEW 96 COE Black Aventurine!! Also, the Green Aventurine is now available in Christmas Tree Cutups!!  There have been a lot of requests for Liquid Stringer, it is in stock. The newest Casting Tiles, Tooled Leather, Roses and Grid Pattern are back in stock.

For Holiday Fusing Projects, we have a good assortment of “Pre-Cut” designs. From Christmas Trees, Holly Leaves, Angels and Poinsettia Flowers. Just adorable!

There is still a great selection of Spectrum’s 96 COE “T” glass at 30% off marked price! N.F.D.

The 60/40 Solder is still on sale @ $12.95 per lb. N.F.D. The Inland “Special Grinder Pack” is in stock and more Thin Fire Shelf Paper on Special as well.

***** Due to Popular Demand…. The Mata Ortiz Pottery will be on display. *****

November 2009

Thank you to all who attended the “Open House/ Sale Days!! I t really was a blast and look forward to doing again next year. During Open House, we featured “Mata Ortiz Pots”. These original, hand made pots from Mexico are all signed by the artists. We will have them on display during Sale Days. Information about the construction and paints used will be available to view. These pots can be purchased through the dealer, as they are not inventory of Tucson Stained Glass.

Also, we will continue the “special solder” deal for up coming Sale Days!! $12.95 per lb. N.F.D.

Here’s a peek into December!! December Sale Days are the 3^rd, 4^th & 5^th. During these Sale Days, we will be doing our “Holiday Cookie Exchange”, you bring in something yummy and get something yummy to take with you. Also, if you donate an ornament for our Stained Glass Christmas Tree, you get an addition 5% discount. Last year was just a hoot!! J

Spectrum Glass has done it again…. Coming soon (and I hope before Sale Days) Black Aventurine 96COE and Christmas Tree Cutups in the Green Aventurine!! The photos of both were spectacular!!

October 2009

*NEW ITEMS IN STOCK*

“CRINKLE DICHRO” Has been a major addition to the art of fusing. Now, there are two more cool patterns to choose from, or just get both!!

NEW BOOKS… 1) Door Décor – Stained Glass Wreaths for all occasions 2) Horses in Leaded Glass 3) Square Lamps 4) Water Works – Stained Glass Fountains 5) Witchcraft – really cute patterns for Halloween! PLUS 3 more titles coming soon!!

MOLDS – Deep Wave fusing tile, Egyptian fusing tile back in stock & the 15” Bottle Slumper back in stock. GLASS – The 3 new 96 COE streakies on clear are amazing! The new 96 Caribbean Blue & Medium Green is in and looks so nice even before firing! There is still a great selection of Spectrum’s 96 COE “T” glass at 30% off marked price! N.F.D.

Okay – more fun notables for October. As many of you know, we do our Annual “Open House” Sale Days! Dates are October 22^nd, 23^rd & 24^th. Of course there will be junk food galore and a “FREE Lunch Coupon @ Luke’s for a Hamburger w/ fries or Hot Dog w/ fries and a small drink. We will also have “Sale Days” and “Smokin’ Deals” through out the store. One of those deals will be on 60/40 solder, regularly priced @ $18.95 per lb. The Open House Special will be …. Are ya ready??? $12.95 per lb. – limit 6 per purchase – No Further Discount. Don’t even ask! J That’s almost double the Sale Day discount! This Solder Sale will be while supplies last and ONLY during Open House. We also got more Inland Wiz CG Special Grinder Packs! All kinds of goodies included. They will have 25% off w/ cash, check, debit or 20% off w/ credit card. There will be other specials @ 40% off, while supplies last and again, NO Further Discount on items already discounted.

A Quick Reminder About Class Policy… Due to the number of people on waiting lists, we must now (regrettablyL) have to enforce pre-payment of class fees. Due to the increase of no shows, this policy must be strictly enforced. Please call at least 48 hours ahead of class time, so that we may contact those on the waiting list. No need to rush in on sales days to get supplies for class. The first day of each class we will sell you the supplies you need at SALE Day prices. J

September 2009

More New Goodies!!

Finally…. Gold Bails in the NEW medium size. The medium silver bails have been a great hit!

Books, Books, Books…

1) Elegant Lamps 4, this one is awesome! We actually have one style made and on display and I love it!! Thanks to “Fireman John” (as most of you know him by) was kind enough to amuse himself and put together one amazing lampshade. Thank you, John J

2) Bead Chain Boxes, Mirrors & Displays – WOW!! I love this one too. Gotta see it!

3) Fused Glass Flowers by Creative Paradise, if you thought those “Stand Ups” were a blast… wait until you take on these projects. All the fusing & slumping molds are in stock for every single pattern idea. So, let’s get busy!! Brass Stampings are in. We have 8 different styles and two styles of Brass Banding. Easy to use as decorative elements for boxes or whatever else you dream up.

Two More System 96 Fusing Colors Medium Transparent Green & Caribbean Blue Transparent!! (the new fusing colors will be here by Sale Days)

Last, but no way least, we got a special buy on some beautiful German New Antique Glass. (aka GNA) This is on sale for 30% off listed price. There are still some great $40% molds to choose from. They are going fast. There are also some selected books, bevel clusters and soldering tips on special as well.

August 2009

**NEW BOOKS**

“The Joy of Coldworking” – Great instruction on fine grinding, beveling and etching for fused glass and other glass objects.

“Illuminated Art Glass” – This has some amazing ideas for creating fused lamp shades and other lighted fixtures using pre-casted pieces and frit. I actually got one fused the other day and should have it slumped to show. I love it so far!!

Do you know we carry Kiln shelf paper by the roll? And we still have an amazing sale price on the rolls. Rolls come in the following sizes.

41 inches wide by 33 feet long OR 41 inches wide by 250 feet long.

These rolls can easily be put on the wall. Purchase two closet brackets and a Dowel Rod. See our set up in the store.

 **NEW GLASS** Yeah!!!!! J

Three of the four new System 96 Wispy Colors are here!! 1) Black on clear 2)Cobalt Blue on clear 3) Amazon Green on clear & coming soon, White on clear.

**NEW MOLDS**

Flower Slumpers-8 different styles to choose from. This garden will never need water!

Fusing Leaf & Line Leaf/ Branches, Bamboo Fuser &Vine Fuser. Another cool bowl, a 14” round w/ a 6” drop slumping mold. Can be for small sinks or lamp shades. Coming soon….. an Egyptian Symbol Fusing Tile.(Maybe in time for sale days)

**NEW FRIT**

In Stock Now… System 96 Water Clear Frit. We have powder, fine & medium. This particular Water Clear has the ultimate in clarity for the kiln casting projects. No more cloudiness.

Come see the new Dual Media Oval Kiln. With 10 cubic feet interior space. This kiln will satisfy those who work in both ceramics and glass.

With still the best deals to date! Zero freight & Zero lift gate charges, means Big Time savings for everyone. All in stock kilns have 15% off with cash, check or debit, or 10% off with credit. The furniture kits have the best deal ever with 25% off with cash, check or debit, or 10% off with credit.

For all classes check the web site. www.tucsonstainedglass.com.