by Eileen Robbins | Sep 1, 2020 | Tips, Tutorials
Want To Push Beyond Bead Making? Making Glass Pens Did you know that pre-made nib stock is available from suppliers?The secret is to not overheat the glass and pull it kind of cold. This will keep it from losing the grooves. The groves are what hold the ink. There is...
by Eileen Robbins | Sep 1, 2020 | Beads of Courage
FGD Beads of Courage September Challenge September is challenge month for bead artists in the Beads of Courage Summer of Fun. This is the twelfth year of the challenge. Unfortunately, this year we cannot hold in-person events, but we can still pull together as...
by Eileen Robbins | Aug 24, 2020 | Swaps
Bead Swap #3 DEADLINE TO ENTER: September 5th. If you have questions, you can contact Alice Henry at beadswap@theglassdragons.com *This swap has ended. ABOUT THE BEAD SWAP: This is a fun way to build relationships in our group and see what fellow glass artists make....
by Eileen Robbins | Aug 19, 2020 | Challenges
Dragon Challenge Corina made the suggestion a while back to have a Dragon Bead Challenge. Everyone thought that was a great idea, so here it is! Make a Dragon, folks! Then share it on our Members Only Facebook page on the Dragon Challenge post (or email it to us!) To...
by Eileen Robbins | Aug 1, 2020 | Challenges
Ongoing Challenge #4 “Using Metal” By Janie Jones There is no end date for this challenge, there’s no pressure for posting something immediately and it’s never a competition. Feel free to participate in any Member Challenge at any time. Show us...
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