Slumpy's News
New Arrivals to Armored Kiln Gear™ Line! - July 2009
As the world’s leading innovator and supplier of glass slumping and fusing molds, Slumpy’s is very pleased to announce the addition of several new shapes and sizes to our Armored Kiln Gear™ Line. Slumpy’s new stainless steel collections include everything from tall cylindrical forms to square vases and sleek contemporary shapes. These new molds range in size from 8 to 18 inches tall and create very dramatic finished pieces.
Slumpy's Joins the Fighting Fish! - May 2009
With the help of Slumpy's customers, the Fighting Fish were able to raise $20,000 for the walk teams! Thanks for being a part of the 2009 GREAT STRIDES walk! Colin Fish appreciates all the help!
See pictures and read more about the walks and Colin at www.colins65roses.org
Slumpy's Scientific Sticky Serum™ - January 2009
Slumpy's is pleased to annouce their own brand of adhesive! Slumpy's Scientific Sticky Serum™ is a two part adhesive that when placed together creates the strongest of bonds between glass and metal. Now you can hang glass on the wall effortlessly without worries.
Slumpy's Jazzy Jars™ - December 2008
Slumpy's is pleased to welcome Jazzy Jars™, 4 ounces of dichroic glass goodness. With this 4 oz. assortment you can receive individual dichroic colors on black or clear glass, textured dichroic surfaces, or dichroic patterns on glass. Amazing, and such a good deal!
Slumpy's featured in the Glass Craftsman - July 2008
Amanda Haas has written an article titled "Mold Evolution and Innovation" to celebrate Slumpy's many years with creative mold designs, especially in our stainless collection for 2008. Amanda speaks about the new Lock-n-Mold and U-Form-It ™ Series molds plus, about new finds such as, Boron Nitride Primer. Check it out and pick up a copy, Glass Craftsman issue No. 208, Jun/Jul 2008. (Amanda's article is on page 21)
Hello Streakies® - July 2008
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.
Slumpy's is getting hot! - June 2008
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.
Slumpy's 2008 catalog is out! - April 2008
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.
Slumpy's Buffalo Chips™ are Here! - February 2008
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 frit sizes. Check out Slumpy's new Buffalo Chips™ and find the chip frit just right for your next glass art project.
Slumpy's is going green. - November 2007
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.
Slumpy's Innovation - Armoured Kiln Gear™ - October 2007
Slumpy's introduces our line of stainless steel grids affectionately known as Armoured 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.
Slumpy's Introduces Our Tarheel Tools™ - September 2007
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.
Slumpy's Now a Distributor for Morton Glass Works Products! - August 2007
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.
Slumpy's has Boron Spray! - July 2007
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™. 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.
The NEW System 96 Glass Pebbles are In! - June 2007
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.
Slumpy's is Now Carrying Kaiser Lee Board. - May 2007
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!
Slumpy's exhibits at the 2007 Annual Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas, NV. - April 2007
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!
Decorate great with NEW System 96 Glass Cut Outs! - February 2007
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!
Announcing the addition of Dichroic Glass to Slumpy's Fusible Art Glass line. - January 2007
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!
Four new mold packages available from Slumpy's - December 2006
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. 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!
Slumpy's releases a new line of Glass Art Decals - November 2006
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!
Slumpy's releases over 90 new Fusing Molds. - November 2006
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!
Slumpy's exhibits at the 2006 Bead & Art Glass Fest in Orlando, FL - November 2006
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.
Slumpy's releases it's third product catalog - November 2006
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!
Slumpy's sectional molds in November 2006 issue of Fired Arts & Crafts - November 2006
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
Slumpy's begins carrying 3M Diamond Sanding Blocks - October 2006
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!
Slumpy's announces the release of a new product line, The Belmont Series. - October 2006
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!
Slumpy's offers four kiln packages from Paragon - September 2006
We're excited to announce that Paragon has teamed up with Slumpy's to offer you four kiln packages for glass fusing and slumping.
Slumpy's begins design and production of new line of Stainless Steel Molds - July 2006
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.
Slumpy's becomes a distributor for "Hang Your Glass" hardware and standoffs - June 2006
"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!
Slumpy's announces the addition of an online Art Glass Gallery to showcase artist's work - May 2006
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!
Slumpy's exhibits at the 2006 Annual Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas, NV - April 2006
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!
Slumpy's releases it's first apparel line with three specialty T-shirts - April 2006
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.
Slumpy's expands the tool selection to include cutting tools, grinding tools, and flameworking tools. - March 2006
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!
Slumpy's releases two custom-built Olympic Kiln packages. - March 2006
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!
Slumpy's begins carrying jewelry making accessories, including bails, beads, and wire. - February 2006
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!
Slumpy's becomes a distributor for Spectrum System96 Fusible Art Glass. - February 2006
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!
Slumpy's releases it's second product catalog. - January 2006
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!
Slumpy's releases a new line of Fusing Molds, including Decor Molds, Rod Pods, Cube Trays, and Character Pods. - January 2006
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.
Slumpy's becomes a distributor for PEBEO - January 2006
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!
Slumpy's appoints Gail Randolph as Operations Manager - January 2006
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!
Slumpy's begins selling Lucy brand kiln accessories and slumping tools - December 2005
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.
Slumpy's becomes a distributor for Hotline Fusing & Slumping Products - December 2005
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.
Slumpy's releases version 2 of www.slumpys.com - November 2005
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 incorporating molds, fusing tools, and a limited selection of fusible art glass! 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!
Slumpy's sectional molds in the Oct/Nov 2005 issue of Glass Craftsman Magazine - October/November 2005
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."
Slumpy's becomes a distributor for Uroboros Glass offering Glass frit, noodles, and stringers - October 2005
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.
Slumpy's adds drop-out molds to the product line - July 2005
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.
Slumpy's releases it's first product catalog - May 2005
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!
Slumpy's becomes a distributor for Unifrax Fiber Products - February 2005
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.
Union Standard launches the initial Slumpy's website (www.slumpys.com) offering Studio Series Molds and fusing supplies - January 2005
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.
Union Standard Ceramics formally begins marketing Glass Molds and Kiln Forms - October 2004
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!
