Delphi Featured Artisan

L.A. Glass Studio/Lidia Anderson has been featured on ArtFire
as the Delphi Featured Artisan for the month of January 2010.

Please take a moment to browse through my ArtFire Shop where you will find gifts for every occasion, including windows, sun catchers, Moravian Stars, new jewelry pendant collection, and much more.

My passion is designing and making glass which I have been happily creating for 30 years. All designs are original and my own unique expressions. Each piece is meticulously hand crafted in the "Tiffany" method of stained glass, also known as the copper foil technique.

I am a native of Sydney, Australia, and it was here that I began my formal education in art. In my second year of college I moved to the United States and received my B.F.A. from B.G.S.U. in Ohio. I spent the next 10 years as art director in the field of television. Recognizing the stresses of the advertising world, I took the opportunity to find other forms of artistic expression. My love of glass was born and I allowed this creative energy to guide me. What evolved were works of art that integrated into our more common understanding of functional living.

My larger body of work is represented by some of the finest art galleries in the nation.

I had the privilege to exhibit with the world renowned artist, Dale Chihuly and also completed a restoration of 18 stained glass windows at a chapel in Ohio.

I hope you enjoy my work as much as I enjoy creating for you.

Season's Greetings

Season's Greetings
Peace on Earth

From my house to yours

Which is your favorite Etsy Lux Gift?

Well, I certainly hope it is my glass room divider "Rain"

Please take a moment to VOTE for "Rain"

This is a three panel stained glass room divider. It is constructed entirely with clear bubble and architectural glass to simulate raindrops. I also incorporated antique clear mouth blown roundels from the early 1900's and clear glass nuggets. The glass panels are independent of the metal framing.

"Rain" is an award winning art piece, Best of Crafts award at the Mansfield Art Center, Ohio, 2008.

Good Things Come in Glass.

~HAndcRafTEd for the HOLIDAYS...
locally made arts, crafts, + jewelry THANK YOU FOR MAKING US THE THRILLING THREE! As a show of our appreciation for your support of handmade, local, fine crafts we're throwing a champagne celebration with an additional sweet treat for you! PLEASE join us THIS FRIDAY evening, December 4, from 5pm to 8pm to toast our BIG 3! ENJOY bubbly, chocolates, and a special to help you add more to your handmade collection and find the perfect gifts for that special someone. You'll recieve 10%off your entire purchase of three or more artfully crafted lovelies- Thank you so much for sharing our 4TH hOLIDAY sEASON with us! We look forward to toasting with you! With artists still dropping off their handcrafted works daily- you're sure to find something for everyone! We're 3! deal: Our thank you for 3 years of support of our local artists. Buy 3 or more pieces, get 10% off your entire purchase. All day Friday. Previous purchases excluded, just mention the THANK YOU special. locally made arts, crafts, + jewelry handcrafted holiday ornaments ~ handcrafted, always the right gift artfully crafted 150 local & regional artists handmade ~the perfect holiday gift arts, crafts, + jewelry from more than 150 local + regional artists locally made arts, crafts, + jewelry One more BIG, DON'T YOU DARE MISS event to celebrate with indigenous before the new year- OUR THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! That's right THREE thrilling years of fabulous artists, amazing hand-made work, and you, our terrific customers. Please toast with us on Friday, December 4 to help us celebrate three years of promoting the rich tradition of local, hand-made arts and crafts! Shop seven days a week - Monday through Saturday from 10 to 8, Sundays from 12 to 5. Enjoy the season! Diane, Jenn, Bethany, Leslie, Sarah, & the Heathers - oh, + Juniper too! indigenous, a handcrafted gallery *For more crafty updates, become a fan of indigenous on facebook - just click our photo
indigenous, a handcrafted gallery Happy handcrafted Holidays!

FREE U.S. SHIPPING ON ArtFire

Now through Cyber Monday I am offering FREE U.S. Shipping on every item in my ArtFire shop. You can shop directly from this blog, just go to the Artfire on my side bar.
There is no limit, and no account needed.
Choose from any of my stained glass windows, sun catchers, pendants, or ornaments.
This special will end at midnight on November 30.
Many of my pieces are one of a kind, so don't miss out on this great deal.

Gorgeous butterflies, Moravian stars, candle holders, and gifts for everyone.

Good Things Come in Glass

Spectacular Cheese Bread

This recipe is courtesy of Greg Neal Pottery.
This bread bowl is a fantastic ceramic bowl that the bread bakes inside.
I have personally known Greg for many years and we do a lot of art shows together. His work is amazing. I encourage you to visit his web site and contact him about purchasing this wonderful bowl.
It measures about 5” high and about 6” diameter and comes with an awesome recipe booklet, including the following.

Cheese Bread Recipe

Solid shortening
½ pkg. dry yeast
¼ Cup water (120-130 degrees F.)
1tsp sugar
1Tbs honey
1/2tsp. salt
1 lg egg
¼ tsp. baking powder
1 egg white
½ c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 3/4C all purpose flour 1 egg yolk, beaten
poppy or sesame seeds

Lightly grease large bowl, set aside
Combine water, butter, honey in mixing bowl. Beat in 1 egg and 1 egg white, 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt, mixing until thoroughly combined. Continue to beat 2 minutes, then add baking powder and additional flour, ¼ cup at a time, beating constantly until soft dough is formed. Quickly mix in cheese.
Turn dough onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in prepared bowl, turning to coat entire surface. Cover with plastic wrap and hot damp towel and let stand in a warm place until double in volume. Punch down and let rise again until doubled.
Punch dough down once more and turn out onto lightly floured board. Knead 2 minutes, and then separate into 7-10 balls of dough in well-greased bread baker, placing last ball in the center. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow dough to rise in a warm place to top of baker.
Brush bread with egg yolk and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Place bread baker in cold oven. Bake bread at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees and bake until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped; about 25-30 minutes. If top browns too fast cover with foil. Cool bread on rack for 15 minutes, then carefully remove bread and let cool. Enjoy.

All you need is this, and a little black dress.

Some of my favorite pendants.

Unique Expressions In Glass.

Funky, reversible stained glass pendants for the young at heart. Original designs between layers of glass. Hand painted, graphics, textiles, and other cool embellishments.

Each pendant is a one of a kind, and can never be duplicated.
In between the glass I have incorporated hand painting and fabrics to create a layered 3-D image.


All these and more available in my Etsy shop.