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Last night, 25 May 2007, I saw SWEET MOJO, an awesome acoustic band, at Corrigidor (Rooty Hill) with my husband Anthony and my bestfriend Alma and her husband Leo.

We all listened to SWEET MOJO's fine music both in English and Tagalog and were entertained with the variety of songs offered considering they had to change their selection at a drop of a hat for the second half of the show.

Although a tough crowd, SWEET MOJO was able to get some people on the dance floor, this includes Alma and Leo. Plus, they got the crowd singing to "BONGGA KA DAY", even my husband Anthony (who can't speak Tagalog) got into the groove and joined us.

So you guys, don't miss out, you can see this band for yourself next week at Corrigidor. Here's their website for details. http://sweetmojo.multiply.com/

See you all there!

P.S. Pictures coming soon, it's too early for hubby this morning, he is still in bed hehee.

If you are looking for a friendly service and a huge variety of selection for your art glass and supplies check out Chockadoo. Founded by Cathy Charles and based in Sydney. They provide an online store and take mail orders worlwide. The studio is open for classes and for monthly meeting for artist to network and share their ideas. Check my link and click on her website.

Gearing towards sculptural work but don't know how to start? Begin, by purchasing this book. It has helped me a lot in my journey towars sculpting using hot glass.

It's full of beautiful pictures of beads handcrafted by the famous Sharon Peters and shows step by step technique on how to sculpt flat fish and lizard/dragon amongst other things.

It's available at Chockadoo.

ATTENTION: to all advanced beginners, intermediate hot glass artists/lampworkers

If you use a HOTHEAD torch and wonder if it's suitable to sculpt roses.... Don't despair. The Peraza technique is HOTHEAD torch friendly. I know this for a fact. Because I used my HOTHEAD torch to sculpt my very first rose. I'm amazed at the ease in sculpting roses using the Peraza technique. I made a perfect rose the first go. It's really quite addictive. Once you start, you can't stop!

Marilyn used a minor burner torch in her DVD but I followed her technique as presented on the DVD just using my hothead torch and no worries. The Peraza technique is so easy to follow and I'm able to sculpt roses the first go with awesome results and just by using my HOTHEAD torch.

I recommend you use ITALIAN glass when sculpting as it's easier to manipulate.


If you are in Australia, See chockadoo for supplies. Cathy sells this DVD there and has a whole range of ITALIAN glass at competitive prices.

If you want to purchase original sculpted roses direct from the author. Please check out Marilyn Peraza's beads on www.perazabeads.com (click on LINK on top of the page) Of course, you can grab a copy of the DVD there as well. Don't miss out!