In this modern age of environmentalism and a growing sense of importance in adhering to certain environmental principles, glass work has entered the mix of products that are turning to the green movement. The topic itself can cover an enormous amount of groundwork, from the products being used to the techniques to the final creations themselves. Let's touch briefly on each of them here.

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Ergonomics is, essentially, the creation of a comfortable workplace that suits the individual worker or, in this case, artist. Each artist is different and unique and his or her personal requirements will differ. As such, there is no such thing as a "one size fits all" workstation or desk, and there will not be a particularly right or wrong way to approach a glass artwork station - especially considering all the different glass art forms you might undertake. The key is to understanding one's own personal preferences, the amount of time you will be spending creating your art work, and the size and shape of your body. Another important consideration when designing an ergonomic environment for glass art work is to understand the type of art that you will be creating.

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The electrical data plate, which is mounted to the side of the switch box on most kilns, lists the kiln's rated amperage. As the heating elements age, they pull fewer amps. Measuring the amps is one way to determine if the elements are beginning to age.

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Photographing glass art can be quite challenging, especially for the amateur, but there are some basic techniques that can be employed to achieve fantastic results with the most basic experience, and with limited effort. Photographing glass doesn't require expensive equipment for backdrops or even cameras themselves; it simply takes a basic understanding of how light disperses through glass and the best techniques for capturing that light in the most flattering way possible.

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