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NGlassworks Pendant Giveaway!

Congratulations to #5, jan, I love the dischroic glass autumn afternoon pendants! sammiejanL40 at aol dot com

October 16, 2010 9:59 PM

NGlassworks combines dichroic, iridescent, and sheet glass to create one of a kind jewelry where light fuses with color and bends to the artistic will of Nancy Giere, fused glass artist!  I found it interesting to learn a little bit more about dichroic glass.  It comes from the Greek word, meaning two colors, although each piece of dichroic glass has at least 3 colors--the color of the glass itself, the color that reflects from the glass and a second color refracted from the glass that can be seen at a 45-degree angle. One of the artist's jobs is to coat the glass with different chemicals that cause reactions.  The reactions are what create the different looks.

I love my pendant.  I can wear it with casual clothing, or dress it up. You can lower or lenthen the look with the adjustable clasp.

Nancy has graciously agreed to give one of my readers a sassy slide pendant, like the one I have!  In addition to gorgeous, one-of-a-kind pendants, NGlassworks also sells designer bags, bracelets, earrings and distinctive gifts!


Here is what I need for your mandatory entry for this great giveaway!  First, make sure you follow me on Google Friend!  Next, go here.  Tell me what state you're from and a shop where you can buy NGlassworks jewelry!  There are a few states that aren't presently selling this jewelry.  Just let me know. 

Additional Entries: (Do as many or few as you'd like, leaving a comment for each entry point):
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Giveaway ends on November 5, 2010 at 11:59 pm MST!  Winner will be notified by e-mail and will have 48 hours to respond back!  Thanks to Nancy at NGlassworks for the opportunity to work with her!  As always, good luck and thanks for participating.  Giveaway open to US and Canada!

Great Cookware Giveaways!

Here are some great cookware giveaways I found around the net:

• Win a 10" Extrema Skillet at BabyGearToday!  Ends 11/15/10!

• Win a 3-piece set of nano-ceremic pans from Bialetti at Momstart! Ends 10/25/10!

• Get cookware at CSNStores.com with a $75 Gift Code!  Go to Cuckoo For Coupons!  Ends 10/19/10!

• Win 3 yummy 30-minute meals delivered to you from Schwan's!  Go to Kitchen Bellicious and find out the details! (No end date)

• Win a grater that grates and measures all at once at Mr. Food!  It's the Good Grips Container Grater!  Ends 10/31/10!

Very Glassy Indeed!

 From jewelry to stained glass windows, glass artwork is some of the most visually appealing art on the planet!  Yet, all that is required to make glass is a little sand, a little soda, a little lime and a lot of heat.  But not anyone can turn glass into art.  The glass artisan has to have a great eye for detail, color and line.
 Enter Nancy Giere founder of  NGlassworks! She is such a talented lady who has always had an eye for color.  As a toddler, instead of carrying a baby blanket, she carried around a tangled and colorful array of  yarn from her mother's knitting basket.  Nancy started creating for herself, family and friends in a variety of mediums until she found what she loves best and established NGlassworks because of the many requests for her work.  She combines dichroic, iridescent and sheet glass to make unique works of art!  Here are a few examples of what she does!

 Based out of  Williamsburg, VA, Nancy's art is sure to please even the most discerning of tastes. You can be sure that every piece will be original and lovingly made by Nancy.  The main color schemes are in jewel tone or red/bronze. 

"Each piece is inspired by colors, shapes and patterns I've observed in my back yard and in my travels throughout the world.  Different sizes and shapes of glass are stacked in unique designs and fired in a kiln.  During the fusing process the glass comes alive and takes on a whole new character.  After the first firing each piece is cold worked and fire polished in the kiln until I'm satisfied with the overall design and quality." --Nancy Giere

 I received a jewel toned Sassy Slide pendant and I think it is absolutely gorgeous!  It has pink, turquoise, dark blue, gold and green in it and I can wear it with many things.  It makes a feminine yet fun statement where I work at a local high school!

You can find Nancy's jewelry in selected shops across the country and at Art Shows and Exhibits.  Her pendants retail for about $35.00, her handbags run about $1000.00 and her bracelets are $50.00.  Personally, now that I own one of Nancy Giere's unique fused glass pieces, I think that a gal needs....at least one beautiful NGlassworks piece.  They are beeeeautiful! 

Disclaimer:  I was provided product for an honest review.  The opinions here are mine and mine only!