I was surprised by the response I got in my email inbox about yesterday's mention of glass stars. Perhaps not really surprised--because they are gorgeous little things--but pleased.
As I mentioned before, these stars are the creation of Kurt Knudsen, a craftsman/artist and Provo native. If I remember correctly, they were originally made to sell in Sundance.
Kurt and his wife Becky (an artist in her own right) are currently serving an LDS mission in Korea. Obviously he's not in his shop making things out of colored glass and metal. But thanks to a tip from Olivia (Kurt's daughter-in-law), we now know that his daughter (and wonderful human being--might I add) Ashley is carrying on the tradition of star making.
So, this means you can email Ashley at rashreyk @ yahoo.com
or, you can contact Katie D (our crafty cousin--who does fantastic work as well)
at kpow_23 @ yahoo.com
Both ladies live in Provo but will probably ship if needed.
(I'm guessing.)
Thanks Kurt for your genius!
*photo from nie
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Another one of his daughters, Jordan Mangum, also makes the stars -- but she is currently in NC. They are beautiful!
with the talent that occurs in that family, i would not be surprised if all the children made stars along with quilts, paintings and fabulously designed crafts.
i am a fan of the knudsen clan.
c jane,
I tried emailing Katie and hotmail said that was not a correct email....???
never mind.... my mistake:)
ooops... but the area i live in you must not put colored class in your window.. it means your.. swingers.
A belated thanks Courtney for the props and the star info expansion. And go Katie. Provo still rocks. I can't believe I forgot to mention an extra shout out for the Smith Field House. Do they still let kids play on the old track mats? I was relishing the childhood memories as it became clear that their track was probably the only healthy place to go jogging in Provo right now. Anyway, it was a great idea to point out in Provo.
Oh, and good thing Anonymous doesn't live in Provo...?
LOL.... olivia... I should maybe further explain. Apparently its a common sign.... I was admiring some window displays of colorful glass... and then I was inlightend to the meaning... WHOA.... I am from the Prova area and wouldnt call my self niave.. but I was soo unaware. No color glass in my window seals.
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