Kristin Mickelson (Rainbow Glass Designs) Profile

Kristin Mickelson (Rainbow Glass Designs)'s Profile

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I am a full-time professor and a part-time glass artist from Scottsdale, Arizona. I have always loved the way that light plays off of glass and was hooked the first time I took a stained-glass course. A fellow artist subsequently encouraged me to take a fused glass course, which solidified my passion. I only use the highest quality opalescent and translucent glass in my pieces. I tend to choose brilliant colors with eye-catching shading, textures, and patterns, and I experiment with different techniques to capture light reflections. Many of my pieces reflect my love of the natural environment from the desert to the ocean. My work includes jewelry, functional items, and decorative pieces. I also have many Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired stained glass panels. I have sold my work to clients from New York to Colorado and have received a number of commissions for custom works.

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Stainless Steel Napkin Ring Mold

Item# 425715

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Needs Instructions for Use, September 30, 2025 5 stars

Pros
Great idea for a mold

Cons
No instructions are included - so I have no idea how to use this mold. I figured out thru a process of trial and error.

Glass Jump Rings 20 Pack - 96 COE

Item# X94696

Good Solution for Ornament Hooks!, September 30, 2025 4 stars

Pros
These are a great way to attach jump rings to fused glass ornaments! Super easy and sturdy!

Cons
I wish the ends were actually not so close together as I cut them to put on either side of the top of a tip of an ornament (think top of a Christmas tree).

Drop Circle Pendant

Item# 9389

Perfect Way to Show Off Glass Jewelry!, September 30, 2025 5 stars

Pros
This pendant is so stunning and the perfect way to show off a piece of fused glass jewelry - have sold a number of these at art shows!

Cons
Would be great if there was a gold or black option as well.

3" x 23-1/2" Rectangle Garden Stake

Item# 63900

7 of 7 found the following review helpful:

Showstopper Garden Stake!, September 30, 2025 5 stars

Pros
I bought one of these for myself to make for my backyard and took it to a show and posted on my Etsy shop - it has since become a top seller! It is the perfect size for a garden. And, for those who sell - it is easy to ship to with a completed piece of artwork.

Cons
I do wish they had one additional larger size - 6" wide by 24" high.

Cutter's Mate Strip Pro Kit

Item# 5118K

6 of 7 found the following review helpful:

Perfect for Cutting Long Strips!, September 30, 2025 5 stars

Pros
I already have the Mini Beetle Bits Cutting System but sometimes I need to cut strips that are longer than 12"-14" and did not want to have to buy the whole Cutter's Mate system - this was perfect! It fits on the waffle boards I have and cuts my long glass strips beautifully up to 36"!

Cons

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joined:	Aug 23, 2020
location:	SCOTTSDALE, AZ US
display name:	rainbowglassdesignsaz3103210506