by Eileen Robbins | Oct 31, 2021 | Tips
Removing the Mandrel from the Bead (without bending it!) Happy Fall y’all! Hope everyone is busy making pumpkin and witch beads, or perhaps buttons for the upcoming button swap. Last month we talked about bent mandrels. This month I thought we should discuss how to...
by Eileen Robbins | Oct 31, 2021 | Speakers Series
An Afternoon with Ann Wierbinski Murrini Madness Thursday, November 18, 2021 Hi, my name is Ann. I’ve been working with glass since I took my very first class in November of 2011. My first few years I spent pretty much every Wednesday at the Lorton...
by Eileen Robbins | Oct 31, 2021 | Challenges
Ongoing Challenge No. 19″Softer Surfaces” – Etching 101 By Janie Jones Ever etch a bead before? Etching makes the surface of glass have a soft, brushed finish, a bit like beach glass. And that is this month’s challenge – make a bead and etch...
by Eileen Robbins | Oct 31, 2021 | Spotlight
Spotlight on Carol Routh Where to begin? Glass has transformed my life. More specifically, the people I have met through glass have transformed my life. I’m a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none. I have no personal style or claim to fame. I have freed myself...
by Eileen Robbins | Oct 31, 2021 | Tech Talks
All About Dichroic Glass with Lori Riley Lori Riley, from Riley Designs Dichroic Glass, is going to be the guest speaker for this Tech Talk, which will be hosted by the Virginia Firebirds. Zoom in and get your sparkle on with Lori! See what dichroic glass products...
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