Ghosties and Ghoulies with Margo Marquette

04/19/22 • 81 min

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Can you even hear the words “copper foil overlay" and not know who Margo Marquette is? I don’t think it’s possible! Usually when I mention her name it’s met with a sharp inhale and some head shaking while words are searched for to express shock at the insane detail she’s able to create. Her work reminds me a little bit of of shadow puppets, a lot of fables and folklore, and all timeless enchanted storytelling.
While speaking with Margo I was surprised and struck by how humble she is, and how she’s moved through our beloved craft with such ingenuity and resourcefulness. Keep listening and you’ll see what I mean...

Join me as I crack it all wide open!
To see more of Margo’s work her instagram is @marquette_stained_glass and her website is margomarquette.wixsite.com.
Honorable mentions from this episode:

Margo's tools:
Premium 8” Diamond Files Set
Conical tip for Weller iron
Margo's supplies:
Copper wire reinforcement (12 gauge from stripped Romex Cable)
Envirotex LITE Epoxy Resin
Upcoming class:
Delphi Class in Lansing, MI
June 17 - 19 on Openwork Overlay
Favorite Artists:
Arthur Rackum
Norman Rockwell
Charles Schultz
William Blake
Maurice Sendak
Favorite Writers:
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Jules Verne
Charlotte Bronte
Albert Schweitzer
Charles Dickens
H. P. Lovecraft
Aesop's Fables

Canfield Technologies
Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.
Youghiogheny Glass Company
Stained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.
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From Bali with Love, Lena Zaycman

Today I’m joined by stained glass designer & maker Lena Zaycman who is based in St. Petersburg, Russia. After working on large scale stained glass installations alongside her sister, she continued her practice refining her own style, where she’s focused on the idea of hassle-free installation by making absolutely independent objects that can easily be displayed anywhere. She’s created a fantastical line of little creatures called Shelly Creatures and Zoobastics which are not only whimsical and fun but also carry great personal healing work and meaning. Her Buddy line and Bali line is equally sentimental. Today we’re going to dive into her different collections and explore what their meaning is to Lena, we’ll also discuss healthy balances with social media and what some of the different products and tools are that she’s using in Russia.
Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Elena’s work, her instagram is @helloelena and her website is elenazaycman.com.
Honorable mentions from this episode:

Lena's set team:
Photographer @kate.snova
Set Designer @katryzhu

Design program
Coreldraw

Black and white speckled glass from Armstrong
black granite

COPPER FOIL
Edco or MasterFoil
3.8mm, 4.0mm, 4.37mm, 4.76mm

PATINA/FINISH
ProVetro
TOOLS
Glass Cutter"Toyo" TC-10В

+ HandleSilberschnitt Glass Cutter
Traverse Handle 2045.0 Bohle

Glass Nibbling Pliers - Zag-Zag by Bohle

PenSakura Pen-Touch 0.7mm

Grinder: Kristall 2000S
app for curbing time on IG:
apps.apple.com/us/app/screenzen
Lena's nomination:
@glas_en_glas

Canfield Technologies
Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.
Stained Glass Stuff
Stained glass supply shop, classes and restoration services located in Ottawa, ON.
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LA Story with David Judson of Judson Studios

In 1897, The Judson Studios was established in Los Angeles by the painter and professor William Lees Judson and his three sons. Helmed by Walter Horace, the eldest son and a stained glass expert, the Studios thrived from the start, beautifying the booming metropolis with works that represented the best in traditional and modern design. Today, Judson is the oldest family-run stained glass studio in America, still proudly offering an exquisite, handcrafted product made by local artisans, and continuing to serve the community that has sustained us through the decades.

Today I’m speaking with David Judson.

He’s been working hard to grow and stretch his family business into exciting new territories and has recently released Judson: Innovation in Stained Glass , a book to document the nearly 125-year history of Judson Studios. We're going to chat about that, as well as the power of collaboration, current and future projects happening at Judson and the unique impact and legacy David would like to leave with the industry.
Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of the work coming out of Judson Studios, their instagram is @judsonstudios and their website is judsonstudios.com.

Honorable mentions from this episode:

Where to find the book:
"JUDSON: Innovation in Stained Glass"
judsonstudios.com/product
(There's a 20% discount available to the Cracked Patreon members! Join here or link below.)
The waterjet used at Judson is made by Omax:
omax.com

Judson artist collaborations:
judsonstudios.com/artistcollaborations

James Jean instagram
@jamesjeanart

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