BOC Info for Bead Makers

A Bit AboutBeads of CourageBead Donation In the Beads of Courage program, there are currently 300 hospitals in nine countries, and an estimated 50,000 members receive beads daily. If you have ever wondered what exactly happens to the beads we donate to Beads of...
Fall Leaves

Fall Leaves

Fall Leaves Demo by Janie Jones This is a demonstration of making Fall colored leaves. It is perfect for the lampworker who has some beginner skills but is looking for something a little more challenging. A leaf with a built in bale so it’s ready to slide on a chain...
Ice Cream Cone Bead

Ice Cream Cone Bead

Ice Cream Cone Bead by Janie Jones At our Monthly Members Meeting on June 12, 2021, Janie showed us how she makes ice cream cone beads, and in a second video she used the beads to make some fun fan pulls! She says by themselves, they would be great for Beads of...
More Glass Storage

More Glass Storage

More Tips for Glass Storage Hello dragons! Hope everyone is enjoying this lovely Spring, and doing lots of glass work. Revisiting glass storage tips, Beverly Seibenhener shared that she uses welding rod storage containers for transporting glass rods to and from...
Challenge 25 – Before & After

Challenge 25 – Before & After

Ongoing Challenge #25 – Before & After By Janie Jones This month’s ongoing members challenge is to revisit something made in the past… (a bead, a fused piece, any glass) and compare it to the present. Find a design you’ve tried previously that maybe...