What’s in Your Toolbox: Ashley Bram-Johnson

http://assets6.designsponge.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ABJ-Portrait.jpg Ashley Bram-Johnson makes really, really beautiful glassworks. In fact, her glass prism boxes and terrariums have become iconic. Ashley's fresh take on traditional stained glass is elevated by her choice of environmentally friendly materials combined with contemporary designs. The result is magical, and each piece is transformed by light and the subtle changes influenced by time of day and season. Read on for more from this talented designer, and click here for more Design*Sponge articles on ABJ Glassworks ! 1. Design*Sponge: What is in your toolbox? Ashley Bram-Johnson: Scrap paper and pen. After that, my glass cutter, breakers, acoustic earmuffs (to block out the grinder noises), soldering iron, and my temperature controller so I can work at the higher temperatures needed to melt lead-free solder. 2. Design*Sponge: Fill in the blank, "When I am in my studio, I feel _____________." The interview continues after the jump . . . (more…) via Ginny http://www.designsponge.com/2012/11/whats-in-your-toolbox-ashley-bram-johnson.html tagcakedesignnews

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