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2005 |
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BULLSEYE GLASS CO. INSTALLS LIQUID OXYGEN SYSTEM
A system that utilizes oxygen to help natural gas burn cleaner and hotter has been implemented by Bullseye Glass Co. Five years in the planning, this new system will reduce gas consumption up to 40% and reduce greenhouse gases.
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NEW CLASS SCHEDULE
Join us in the new year for skill building & inspiration! In 2006, guest artists/teachers will join our research & education staff. |
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NEW BULLSEYE ROD COLORS
With 12 new streaky, lustre, transparent, and opal styles, we now offer 94 colors for flameworking. Find out more... |
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TORCHTIPS
Bullseye rods now come with free advice, at www.bullseyeglass.com/torchtips. TorchTips include information on how to encourage special effects, striking and color reactions with Bullseye rods. |
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NEW CLASS SCHEDULE
The September-December schedule for Bullseye classes is now available for online viewing and pdf download. Click here. |
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NEW ANNEALING CHART
For those of you who like "working deep," Bullseye has posted on our website a revised annealing chart for those thicker pieces titled Annealing Thick Slabs. We strongly recommend that you replace any previous Bullseye annealing charts for thick pieces with this chart. To download the pdf, click here. |
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TIPSHEET 7: PLATEMAKING
Instructions for fusing and slumping a basic, well-crafted plate or shallow vessel. 4 pages, color photos. Available for download on the EDUCATION page. |
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2005 SAMPLE SET UPDATES
Our 2005 Update Sample Sets include the new styles introduced in Bullseye Glass for Art and Architecture: Catalog #3. |
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NEW WEBSITE LOOK
Bullseye's website is undergoing renovation. For ease of finding your way around the website, we have redesigned the top navigation bar and added "breadcrumbs" below that (example: HOME>EDUCATION>CLASS SCHEDULE). More topics are shown on a new footer navigation field on most pages. Contact information has been expanded. Happy browsing! |
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WORKING GLASS 2005
What's going on inside of Bullseye? We recently held the 2005 edition of our annual employee art glass competition Working Glass. Read more... |
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RICHARD PARRISH
Architect, designer, teacher, kilnworker. Join us as we take a look at the art and ideas of Richard Parrish as we interview him about his career in About You. |
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BULLSEYE GLASS FOR ART AND ARCHITECTURE: CATALOG #3
The printed version won't hit mailboxes until the end of April but you can view it now or print it from the website. Click here to find the pdf file. |
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DOUBLE YOUR BILLET PALETTE
In response to requests from kilncasting artists, we recently increased your choice by adding eleven sophisticated, complex billet colors. More... |
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34 NEW COLORS
New experimental rod colors received rave reviews from ISGB members at The Gathering 2004. Since then, the Bullseye production team has batched, melted, and drawn their little hearts out to offer torchworkers a standard line of 82 choices in new lustre, striker, transparent, and opal styles!. Download the chart of new colors here. |
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EDUCATION GETS HOT
Lately we've noticed a little green guy with a Fatal Attraction for Bullseye's position. We'd get a restraining order, but we thought instead we'd humor his advances with a new section in our EDUCATION pages. They're called Hot Topics. We hope he isn't easily offended. If you are, don't click here. |
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2004 |
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Bullseye vs. System 96 Litigation
Many in the art glass community are aware that Bullseye recently was involved in litigation with Spectrum Glass Company and Mr. Gil Reynolds. To prevent any spread of misinformation about the lawsuit, the owners and management of Bullseye have prepared this information page. |
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e-merge: WG@BE3
October 16 - December 11, 2004
This juried exhibition showcases some of the best kilnformed glass by
up-and-coming talents. An artists' reception, exhibition catalog, and $6000
worth of prizes highlight this ever-expanding show. Click here for the details. |
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NEW GLASS STYLES
You've seen the new sheet glass styles in Catalog #2. Now update your Master Sample Set. The 2004 Update Sample Set includes new sheet glas styles introduced in Bullseye Glass for Art and Architecture: Catalog #2 |
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Can't find your new Bullseye Glass for Art and Architecture: Catalog #2?
View it now or print it from the website. Click here to find the pdf file. |
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Tekta
Your new clear sheet glass. We traveled the world looking for the perfect clear sheet and found the only way to get it right was to make it ourselves. Click here for the details. The possibilities are huge |
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60 different styles of Bullseye Compatible glass
with dichroic coatings by CBS. Choose your favorites... |
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The culmination of an artist exchange project
with Bullseye, the Bullseye Gallery exhibition showcases kilnformed glass works by Northwest painters and printmakers:
Judy Cooke, Martha Pfanschmidt, Eric Stotik, and Mark Zirpel,
under the technical direction of Ted Sawyer. |
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Are you interested in joining the Bullseye team?
Bullseye Glass Human Resources now has their own web site to feature all of our latest job listing and how to apply. Please visit and refer any friends you think might be a good match for Bullseye Glass Co.! |
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The full schedule of all Bullseye classes
is now online!
Read all about our exciting education department offerings and sign up for your favorites! |
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2003 & earlier |
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The Bullseye Connection Glassworking Resource Center
relocates into an inspiring new space adjacent to the Bullseye factory, opening on January 5, 2003. The new space includes expanded classroom facilities with a teaching theater. Come see us! |
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Glass Craft & Bead Expo
is scheduled for March 17 - 21, 2004 in Las Vegas, NV. Register to take part in Bullseye workshops and demos or just visit with us at the Bullseye Connection booth! |
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BECon 2003
took place in Portland, Oregon from August 1 to 3, 2003.
The first-time conference sponsored by Bullseye Glass was attended by over 150 educators and artists to make the gathering an overwhelming success.
To see some BECon 2003 highlights click here |
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NEW COLORS
6 incredible new transparents!
Order now and start some colorful new projects! |
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BECon: Bullseye's first kiln-glass conference for educators.
August 1 - 3, 2003 Portland, Oregon
Pre and post-conference workshops:
July 27 - 31 • August 4 - 8< |
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BILLETS
The latest addition to Bullseye's line of compatible glass. What you asked for, what you got |
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COLOR CUES
Choosing color is one of the most exciting–and sometimes daunting–challenges to anyone working in glass. Our new COLOR CUES series suggests eye-catching color combinations from the Bullseye palette. |
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WG@BE2
Finally, a review of the competition/exhibition that Bullseye hosted in the fall with our friends from www.warmglass.com. |
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JESSICA LOUGHLIN
A young Artmaker whose work at the Bullseye factory studio over the last few years has put her at the top of her field. |
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RAFAEL CAUDURO
The Mexican master translates his remarkable graphic talent into reverse relief castings with our R&E team. |
