Stringer Sweet Spot

Stringer Sweet Spot

Finding the Stringer Sweet Spot By Janie Jones   The purpose of this lampworking video is to offer a new perspective on gaining stringer control, finding that spot in the flame that softens the glass enough for application but not so much that control is lost....
Lisa Daigle – Holiday Icicles

Lisa Daigle – Holiday Icicles

An Afternoon with Lisa Daigle Holiday Icicles Monday, December 14, 2020 Continuing our wonderful winter theme, Lisa Daigle will be demonstrating how she uses simple lines and techniques to make her beautiful  glass icicles.  She will share the importance of heat...
Snowman Bead/Plant Poke

Snowman Bead/Plant Poke

Snowman Bead/Plant Poke by Janie Jones   This video offers a slightly different idea of a Snowman. It’s a plant stake, which could easily be made as a bead – just a small change in the location of the top hat – and since there are no protruding parts,...

Dec 2020 BOC thoughts

Beads of Courage December 2020, What a Year! In the blink of an eye, we are in December!  What a strange year it has been.  We have definitely had some difficult times, and some good times too!  The kids in the Beads of Courage program face situations that require...
Tips and Tricks for Newbies and the Forgetful

Tips and Tricks for Newbies and the Forgetful

Tips and Tricks for Newbies and the Forgetful: Use a craft scissor holder to store tools on your table, or an old poker chip holder found from an attic sale –               they rotate! Boro requires different strength didymium lenses than soft glass. Never melt...