Welcome to The Flow® Summer 2024 issue. This issue celebrates glass in the round as artists from around the world showcase their Marbles and Paperweights. Glass master Gordon Smith talks about his journey from an inspired youngster to a renowned artist. The Paperweight Collectors Association introduces their organization to our readers and describes the glass treasures at their 2024 convention. Canadian artist Mike Astral Walker Moore pans his own gold and demonstrates how to use it in a galaxy glass marble. Photographer Diego Rodriguez shares a Q&A about his journey as a glass photographer, and he offers tips on how to photograph your own glass. Read about Humboldt Marble Weekend and the festivities in this California town celebrating marbles. And finally, make your own spider compression marble with Florin Voicu, courtesy of Bandhu Dunham. Be sure to subscribe today at www.theflowmagazine.com so you won’t miss a single issue!