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Glass friends,

This is a post from Paula McCoy . Paula owns Colors for Earth. She has shared so much of her knowledge freely to the glass world! I consider Paula a friend. She is more than deserving of our help! If you are able to donate even a small amount, please do. If you can not, please pray for Paula and her medical team as she fights this fight.
Linda

Hi friends,

This isn’t something I ever imagined I’d be sharing, but I want to be honest with those of you who have been part of my life for so many years.

I was recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma (a form of bone cancer), along with severe osteoporosis. For a long time I’ve been dealing with back pain without really knowing why, and now I finally have some answers… but they come with a difficult road ahead.

I’ll be starting treatment on April 13th, and the next 4–6 months will include weekly treatments, ongoing care, and eventually a bone marrow transplant using my own stem cells.

If you know me, you know I’m not someone who easily asks for help. I’ve always tried to take care of things on my own. But this is a season where I simply can’t do that.

The medical costs, treatments, and everyday expenses are adding up quickly, and while insurance is helping some, it doesn’t come close to covering everything.

A dear friend has set up a GoFundMe to help during this time. If you feel led to give, share, or even just pray, it would mean more to me than I can put into words.

Here is the link:

Donate to Supporting Paula McCoy, Artist & Teacher, Through Cancer, organized by Shelley Long Many of you know Paula McCoy — the heart behind Colors for Earth… Shelley Long needs your support for Supporting Paula McCoy, Artist & Teacher, Through Cancer

This class is this Saturday and Sunday. There are three spaces left. Fun, fun class!!

A friend is needing to downsize and is selling her kiln. Evenheat GT 14-6. $300.00.

Message if interested with your contact information and we will have her get in touch with you.

Update: This kiln has sold.

Do you know someone who wants a beginning stained glass class?

Happening tomorrow!!
Tell your friends and family to go visit Sandy, Pat and Wren.

Another beautiful creation by Patricia Phillips!! Such talent!!

Good morning! As many of you are doing your holiday shows, the rush to get your pieces ready and balls on and cured can sometimes be a problem.

So, you don't have the time for your E6000 to cure. You can cure it by putting your pieces on a cookie sheet or silicone mat in your cold oven. Turn your oven on to heat to 200 degrees. Once your oven reached 200 degrees, turn your oven off. Leave your pieces in the oven until they are cool.

We wish you the best of luck on your sales!

Please post pictures of your set ups etc. For others to see and learn from.

Much love to you all!!

Adam's stained glass piece hanging on display at the airport. So many talented artists work is in this display. As glass artists and/ or crafter, Mark says it is worth a drive out to see this amazing display of art. If you get a chance to go, let us know what you your thoughts are.

This was one of my first mosaic pieces I made many years ago.

I hope you are all creating and having fun!

Show me what you are working on. I miss you all!

Linda

This is the piece that Adam designed and made that was accepted into the airport exhibit for November and December. Crazy proud of this young man!!!

If you are traveling in November or December or you just want to see the beautiful work of New Mexico Glass artists, The new GANM show is on display at the Albuquerque Sunport! The artwork can be seen in the cases at level 1 parking garage entrance. Stop by to view this impressive display featuring a variety of glass techniques. Many thanks to all the artists who contributed and those who helped pull it all together yesterday❤️ This exhibit will run through the end of December. Adam and I have been blessed to each have a piece in this exhibit with some amazing, talented artists!!