July 2008
Hello Streakies !

Slumpy's is pleased to welcome a new collection to our glass family. Its the System 96 Streakies Glass. New glass colors are Colbalt Blue and Clear, Chocolate and White, Grenadine and White, and Wispy White on Clear.

June 2008
Slumpy's is getting hot!

Slumpy's is getting hot, with their new line of Armored Kiln Gear (AKG) Pot Melts. Slumpy's offers several Stainless Steel options to create unique designs for your melt. Also, there are several AKG Grids for creating texture on your glass. See the "How To" Guide!

April 2008
Slumpy's 2008 catalog is out!

Slumpy's has released their fourth catalog. This catalog focuses on mold design and creation that Slumpy's is so well known for. Plus, on almost every page Slumpy's provides tips and tricks on how to work with molds, fusing prducts, and more. Also new, you may view the catalog online and download a .pdf version. Click here to see it now.

February 2008
Slumpy's Buffalo Chips are Here!

This month Slumpy's introduced in new category of glass frit affectionately called the Buffalo Chips. These large sized glass frit pieces provide glass artists an additional option for color creativity and a great price. The Buffalo chip frit is produced using COE 96 fusible art glass and come in all the popular colors glass artists find in sheet, rods and other firt sizes. Check out Slumpy's new Buffalo chips and find the chip frit just right for your next glass art project.

November 2007
Slumpy's is going green.

Slumpy's Art Glass Supply has changed their packaging to 100% recyclable, 100% renewable, 100% biodegradable packing material. With your order get ready to see our new brown paper cushioning system.

October 2007
Slumpy's Innovation - Armour Kiln Gear!

Slumpy's introduces our line of stainless steel grids affectionately known as Armour Kiln Gear. These grids allow for creative designing and texture on glass. They can be used in slumping and fusing application and are also moldable so that the glass artist can create interesting molds will little difficulty.

September 2007
Slumpy's Introduces Our Tarheel Tools Line!

In our continued effort to bring you, our glass art customer, quality products at fantastic prices, Slumpy's introduces our new line of glass cutting tools - Tarheel Tools. Being from the great state of North Carolina, Slumpy's loves the tarheels and we know you will love these tools. The current line of Slumpy's Tarheel Tools include glass cutters, grozer and running pliers, mosaic cutters and even drill bits. Check out the Tarheel Tool glass tool line by clicking the Tarheels to the right.

August 2007
Slumpy's Now a Distributor for Morton Glass Works Products!

Slumpy's is excited to announce that Morton Glass Works has set us up as a distributor for their outstanding cutting and glass working tools and supplies. Everybody knows the great name that Morton has built in the art glass industry. Slumpy's is honored to be able to bring these fantastic products to our customers. To view the selection of Morton Glass Works products that we now carry click on Mr. Morton to the right.

July 2007
Slumpy's has Boron Spray!

After months of research and testing, Slumpy's has found a new spray on primer that works wonderfully with stainless steel and ceramic molds in glass slumping applications. We are now able to provide to our customers a boron nitrite spray manufactured by the Advanced Materials division of GE (tm). This boron nitrite spray is durable, not preheating of the molds is required and the finished glass piece has a smooth finished surface. This is a great product for all you stainless mold users.

June 2007
The NEW System 96 Glass Pebbles are In!

Slumpy's Art Glass Supply is now offering Spectrum System 96 Glass Pebbles in its fusible are glass line. System 96 Pebbles are versatile and can be used to create individual art glass pieces or to create decorative additions to art projects. All pebbles are compatible with Spectrum System 96 sheet glass, rods, stringers and noodles! Check them out today.

May 2007
Slumpy's is Now Carrying Kaiser Lee Board.

Slumpy's is excited about the addition of Kaiser Lee Board to is product line. This product is available in 12 inch square at 1" and 2" thickness. Kaiser Lee Board is easy to cut, carve, and shape! It has no waste because even Kaiser Lee Board scraps can be used. It does not need mold hardener. Kaiser Lee Board is pre-fired - eliminating organic binders. Releases no unpleasant fumes when firing and can be fired without kiln wash. Plus, Kaiser Lee Board is re-usable countless times!

April 2007
Slumpy's exhibits at the 2007 Annual Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas, NV

Slumpy's brought their biggest Crew out to the 2007 Expo and had a blast visiting with customers and selling stuff! We thank everyone who visited our booth. The Slumpy's Crew is looking forward to seeing everyone again in 2008!

March 2007
Announcing the Appointment of Amanda Haas as Glass Artist & Graphics Designer.

Slumpy's is excited about Amanda becoming part of the Crew and working with mold design, website development and product testing! Amanda come to Slumpy's with experience in various forms of art (of course including glass). We look forward to seeing her new mold designs!

February 2007
Decorate great with NEW System 96 Glass Cut Outs!

Start fusing now with exciting glass cut out shapes from System 96! The glass you love and trust in intricate designs. An assortment of color choices for each design gives you the creative freedom you need to make wonderful glass art creations. View the selection and find just what you've been waiting for!

January 2007
Announcing the addition of Dichroic Glass to Slumpy's Fusible Art Glass line.

The addition of 21 vibrant Dichroic Glass colors elevates Slumpy's Fusible Art Glass line to a whole new level! That's just the beginning of a selection you're bound to go wild for. The Dichroic Glass selection features assorted colors on COE96 smooth clear and black sheet glass, noodles, and stringers, plus a Magic Box variety pack with crazy colors and textures. Dichroic Glass adds style and class to your fused art glass!

December 2006
Four new mold packages available from Slumpy's

Now artists of all levels can save on Slumpy's molds and products with the addition of four packages. Two beginner's packages will get you started slumping and fusing in no time - and you can decide your level of commitment. The Intermediate and Professional Mold Packages are the perfect way to try out Slumpy's favorite mold shapes! Browse the options and see if something sparks your creative interest!

November 2006
Slumpy's releases a new line of Glass Art Decals

With 12 inviting designs, you can easily add color and whimsy to your fused or slumped glass art! Large 14" x 20" decorative decals allow you to cover your glass with one continuous design or cut the decal to the size of a smaller section. Try on assorted colors of glass for varying effects!

November 2006
Slumpy's releases over 90 new Fusing Molds, including Cube Trays, Drawer Pulls, and Character Pods

43 Holiday Character Pods for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Winter, Hanukkah, and New Years! Plus, 49 Cube Trays & Drawer Pulls that are perfectly sized for creating glass knobs, drawer handles, and pendant necklaces! Fusing Molds are easy to use and great for adults and children alike!

November 2006
Slumpy's exhibits at the 2006 Bead & Art Glass Fest in Orlando, FL

Slumpy's would like to give a special thank you to all our customers who came out to the 2006 Bead & Art Glass Fest in Orlando, FL. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you in the future.

November 2006
Slumpy's releases it's third product catalog

We've doubled! With the addition of over 100 slumping and fusing molds, system 96 sheet glass, plus assorted fusing tools and accessories, this year's product catalog features 73 full-color pages. We know you'll love what's inside, so we're making it easy for you to get a copy TODAY! >>Click here to Download Slumpy's Catalog!

November 2006
Slumpy's sectional molds featured in November 2006 issue of Fired Arts & Crafts

See how Michael Harbridge, artist and publisher for FAC, creates a Glass Chips-N-Dip server using Slumpy's SM-528 Mold. >>view the article

October 2006
Slumpy's begins carrying 3M Diamond Sanding Blocks

This polishing tool makes touching up the edges of fused glass sheets or pods easy! The 200 Grit Diamond works wonders. We're glad to add this tool to our line and continue to help bring more essential fusing products into your studio!

October 2006
Slumpy's announces the release of a new product line, The Belmont Series.

Belmont Series Molds are the hottest thing at Slumpy's right now! These molds feature key elements that will help improve slumping quality and extend the life of the mold. Side walls and a thick and heavy clay body add strength and durability to the form. Large holes on the sides of the molds increase air circulation in the kiln, ensuring heat is evenly distributed throughout the mold and glass. Channels along the base of the form also assist in the circulation of air and heat distribution. In addition, holes are created in the mold during production, decreasing any tension caused by drilling into the hardened body. With over 50 exciting mold designs to choose from, you'll be happily fusing for months to come!

September 2006
Slumpy's offers four kiln packages from Paragon

We're excited to announce that Paragon has teamed up with Slumpy's to offer you four kiln packages for glass fusing and slumping. >>Click here to see specifics on each of these kilns!

July 2006
Slumpy's begins design and production of new line of Stainless Steel Molds

Stainless Steel Molds have gained popularity in the fusing market due to the long-lasting durability of the metal forms. Slumpy's has developed new exciting shapes for our Stainless Steel line that are sure to bring a flash of energy into your studio. This new product line is just beginning, so keep checking back to see the newest shapes and designs.

June 2006
Slumpy's becomes a distributor for "Hang Your Glass" hardware and standoffs

"Hang Your Glass" is created for all mediums of artistic glass, and can be used in small to large projects. The adhesive set is weather-proof and easy to apply. Try attaching the knob backs or drawer pull hardware to fused glass for functional glass art! Or, pick up the starter kit for a variety of stand-offs, directions, and adhesive set. This is THE WAY to show off your work!

May 2006
Slumpy's announces the addition of an online Art Glass Gallery to showcase artist's work

The Art Glass Gallery is an easy and FREE way to show off your work! Slumpy's understands how difficult it is to know what a final piece will look like once it's slumped into a mold. That's why we created the Art Glass Gallery! The gallery allows you to see finished works formed in a variety of Slumpy's molds. Some of the work is created by the Slumpy's Crew, and others are created by our customer's! The Art Glass Gallery is a tool for decorating ideas, a guide for mold selection, and best of all FREE ADVERTISING for you!

April 2006
Slumpy's exhibits at the 2006 Annual Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas, NV

The 2006 Glass Craft & Bead Expo was a wonderful success for Slumpy's! We enjoyed meeting many of our customers, and we look forward to serving you in the future! If you missed this years Expo, be sure to catch us at the 2007 Annual Glass Craft & Bead Expo!

April 2006
Slumpy's releases it's first apparel line with three specialty T-shirts

We found a definition of "slumpy" that we love!
"slumpy: the feeling you have after changing into your favorite comfortable clothes"
So get "Slumpy" in our cozy tees! Youth and Adult sizes available.

March 2006
Slumpy's expands the tool selection to include cutting tools, grinding tools, and flameworking tools.

We're adding more products to our selection in order to become your one-stop shop for all your slumping and fusing needs! Currently offering molds, glass, and now an expanded line tools... Slumpy's is the only supplier you'll need! Plus, our prices are competitive and our customer service is the best!

March 2006
Slumpy's releases two custom-built Olympic Kiln packages.

We're teaming up with Olympic Kilns to bring you two great kiln packages for glass fusing and slumping. >>Click here to see specifics on these two kilns!

February 2006
Slumpy's begins carrying jewelry making accessories, including bails, beads, and wire.

Some glass art isn't quite complete without the right accessory! Now Slumpy's offers a wide selection of beading wire, cording, jewelry findings, decorative glass beads, and Aanraku bails! Finishing your work is easy with help from Slumpy's!

February 2006
Slumpy's becomes a distributor for Spectrum System96 Fusible Art Glass.

System 96 glass is tested compatible with a rating of 96 COE. Slumpy's offers a wide selection of COE96 glass in opalescent, translucent, and iridescent colors. Pre-cut sizes make assembling and firing your glass easy! >>See our entire selection of Fusible Art Glass!

January 2006
Slumpy's releases it's second product catalog

We're proud to announce the release of our second product catalog! With the introduction of Fusible Art Glass and an expanded selection of molds and tools, this 30-page full-color catalog is a must have!

January 2006
Slumpy's releases a new line of Fusing Molds, including Decor Molds, Rod Pods, Cube Trays, and Character Pods.

We're branching out of the ordinary with our addition of Fusing Molds to our mold selection. Slumpy's Fusing Molds vary in form and function. We offer decorative fusing molds for creating tiles and 3D glass pieces, rod pods for firing concentric glass shapes, cube trays for perfectly formed rectangles, triangles, squares, and ovals, and character pods for exciting relief figures.

January 2006
Slumpy's becomes a distributor for PEBEO

Pebeo Glass Paints offer a new dimension for fused glass. Vitrea 160 Markers, Liquid Colors, and Relief Outliners allow you to decorate or sign your glass after slumping is complete. Easy to use, once baked they are permanent! Dishwasher safe and UV resistant!

January 2006
Slumpy's appoints Gail Randolph as Operations Manager

With years of experience in sales, customer service, business management and being an all around great person, Gail adds to Slumpy's over the top attitude of service to our customers and direction for all aspects of operations here at our North Carolina facilities. Gail's exciting personality is noticeable to all who work with her and meet her at shows or over the phone. We welcome Gail to the Slumpy's staff!

December 2005
Slumpy's begins selling Lucy brand kiln accessories and slumping tools

Lucy brand products fit perfectly in the slumpy's line. Kiln posts work well with Slumpy's drop-out rings or to elevate kiln shelves. Quality brushes are essential for working with glass frits, powders, paints, glues, and for applying primer to slump molds! The selection of glass accessories is perfect for finishing your fused glass creations.

December 2005
Slumpy's becomes a distributor for Hotline Fusing & Slumping Products

With the addition of Hotline Fusing Solutions and Primers, Slumpy's is able to offer glass artists and studios an even broader range of fusing and slumping supplies. Hotline Mold Primers are essential for glass fusing, and the chemicals and glues offered will assist you in a broad range of warm glass applications. >>Find what you need here!

November 2005
Slumpy's releases version 2 of www.slumpys.com, incorporating additional molds, fusing tools, and a limited selection of fusible art glass

Slumpy's continues to grow as we add new molds and products to our line each month. Our website is now the best place to go to see the latest additions! We continue to provide our customer's with the best selection of slump molds on the Web, and we're only going up from here!

October/November 2005
Slumpy's sectional molds featured in the Oct/Nov 2005 issue of Glass Craftsman Magazine

Brad Walker, author of Contemporary Warm Glass and founder of www.warmglass.com, provides a detailed article using Slumpy's SM-500 Veggie Tray Mold titled "Time, Temperature, and Span: secrets of successful slumping."

"One of the most difficult things for the beginning fuser to learn is the correct temperature for slumping. Slump too fast or too high and a project is liable to shift or distort. Slump too slow or too low and your patience wears thin before the piece is done. Finding that middle ground - the exact temperature and time that Goldilocks would describe as "Just right!" - is a big part of what separates the novice from the expert." >>view entire article

October 2005
Slumpy's appoints Rebecca Fish as their Glass Artist and Graphic Designer

Slumpy's welcomes Rebecca on board as our Glass Artist and Graphic Designer. Rebecca brings her creative spirit to Slumpy's by designing new innovative mold forms, continuously testing Slumpy's molds and products, regularly updating our website, and creating our product catalogs.

October 2005
Slumpy's becomes a distributor for Uroboros Glass offering Glass frit, noodles, and stringers

Uroboros Glass provides an extensive selection of System96 Compatible glass in the form of Frit, Powder, Noodles, and Stringers. Slumpy's is glad to incorporate fusible glass into the product line, and excited to represent System 96 Glass. Our initial color selection offers a wide range of both translucent and opal colors to suit your fusing needs.

July 2005
Slumpy's adds drop-out molds to the product line

The addition of seven drop-out rings brings a new level of slumping to our customers. Our basic shapes in multiple sizes allow for use in many sized kilns and with many sizes or thicknesses of glass. Drop-out rings require elevating the mold with kiln blocks or posts and slumping into the opening in the mold form. >>Click here to see these molds now!

May 2005
Slumpy's releases it's first product catalog

We're excited to announce the release of our first product catalog! This 14 page full-color catalog contains a great selection of slumping molds, kiln tools, slumping gear, slumping tools, and accessories!

February 2005
Slumpy's becomes a distributor for Unifrax Fiber Products

We're proud to announce that Slumpy's is an official distributor for Unifrax Corporation, the leading producer of high temperature insulation products. We are now offering a selection of Fiberfrax refractory products including papers, blankets, and boards.

January 2005
Union Standard launches the initial Slumpy's website (www.slumpys.com) offering Studio Series Molds and fusing supplies

Slumpy's is ready to serve all your slumping and fusing needs! Our new website is home to the largest selection of glass slump molds on the Web! Slumpy's designs and produces custom glass slumping forms, and now we're bringing them to you.

October 2004
Union Standard Ceramics formally begins marketing Glass Molds and Kiln Forms

Union Standard has released several shapes for use in the art glass industry.  The new shapes include popular plate, platter and bowl slumping forms.  With over a decade of experience in design and production of ceramic forms, we will strengthen the slumping and fusing portion of art glass by providing an ever increasing number of new forms and designs for glass artists and by developing new ways of using ceramics in the glass industry.  We look forward with great excitement to the opportunity of working with glass artists around the world!