Elephant Bead Tutorial

Elephant Bead Tutorial

A Sturdy and Adaptable Bead Suitable for Beads of Courage by Eileen Robbins I must have been dreaming about making beads one night, because when I opened my eyes in the morning, this elephant bead was front and center in my thoughts. After my morning “wake up and get...
Found Frit Holders

Found Frit Holders

Everyday Items As Frit & Enamel Holders Who in this group doesn’t love creative re-purposing ideas? That being said, let’s talk frit! Or more precisely frit holders. Of course you can buy something made specifically for holding frit but where is the fun in that?...
Bead Swap #2

Bead Swap #2

Happy Beads! ABOUT THE BEAD SWAP: This swap has ended. This is a fun way to build relationships in our group and see what fellow glass artists are up to. Each participant makes a specified number of beads that will be sent out to all the other participants. Our last...
Challenge #3 Favorite Beads

Challenge #3 Favorite Beads

Ongoing Challenge #3 “Most Commented on Bead – Favorite Bead”   By Janie Jones   THIRD CHALLENGE – for those who wish to participate. There is no end date for this challenge, so no pressure – keep ‘em coming! Show a photo, (or...
Brass Shavings

Brass Shavings

Making Bubbles with Brass Shavings If you have never played with brass “frit” (technically brass shavings) then you are in for a real treat! A few of us were perusing the Lampworketc website and came across this post started by Dawn Ceccacci.  Here are...