Tammy Rae Wolter - Owner - STUDIO #3

Lamp work and Blown Borosilicate Glass, Jewelry, and Keepsakes. 

My days are literally filled with a kaleidoscope of amazing glass that when layered is nothing less than magical.  Any day that includes melting Borosilicate glass is a great one for me.  "Boro" is known for its spectacular colors and enduring strength so while it is beautiful it is also perfect for my jewelry designs.  Most of the time I have a vision for what I want to create but there are many times my glass has a mind of its own and goes a different direction - usually better than what I had originally intended.  The surprises offered when working glass keep my passion for it alive.  The possibilities are endless.  

A Touch of Glass was "born" in 2018 in a former saloon built in 1886 in the beautiful historic town of Waupaca in central Wisconsin.  Only a few miles from the Chain "O" Lakes community it is a great place to live and work.  I purchased an old church in early 2021 and moved the working studio and gallery.  Complete with stunning stained glass windows, the former site of St Patrick's Catholic Church was built in 1888 and provides me with so much more space...especially for classes!  

I have been active in artisan shows throughout the United States. In addition to appearing on PBS Television and “Waupaca Now”, my work has has been published in several books including Lark Publisher’s “1000 Beads”, Kalmbach Publishing’s “Irina’s Inspirations for Jewelry” by Irina Miech, “Collaborate: Friends in the Making” by Brenda Schweder, "Inspired Bead Embroidery:New Jewelry Designs" by Sherry Seraphini as well as numerous magazines. 

Email: tammyrae@glassbytammyrae.com