by Eileen Robbins | Jul 30, 2026 | Challenges
Challenge #76 Silver Glass! Theme: Silver Glass – Creating many effects with flame chemistry Challenge: Use at least one silver glass color and intentionally push its reactions. Try different flame chemistry, heat cycles, or layering techniques, and observe how...
by Eileen Robbins | Jul 1, 2026 | Challenges
Challenge #75 Bling! This month, we’re playing with sparkle and shine — but with intention. Your challenge is to create a lampworked or fused piece that incorporates reflective elements like dichro, lusters, goldstone, aventurine, CZs, mica, or anything that catches...
by Eileen Robbins | Jun 1, 2026 | Challenges
Challenge #74 Special Finishes Theme: Special Finishes – Electroforming, various etching methods, cold workingChallenge: Finish a piece using a surface or post-process technique such as electroforming, etching, cold working, or layered finishes. Let the finish...
by Eileen Robbins | May 1, 2026 | Challenges
Challenge #73 Organic Challenge: Design a piece inspired by organic forms, textures, or natural processes. Use materials or techniques that encourage softness, irregularity, and movement—shards, bubbles, reactions, or controlled chaos. Organic work often emerges when...
by Eileen Robbins | Aug 5, 2025 | Challenges
Challenge #64 Camping & National Parks by Lilli Berry “Ah, the Great Outdoors…”. This month’s theme is Camping & National Parks. It’s a favorite summertime activity and a popular choice of family vacations, kid’s sleep away...
by Eileen Robbins | Jul 7, 2025 | Challenges
Ongoing Challenge No. 63Dog Days of Summer by Lilli Berry Bead by Marcy Lamberson The beginning of July ushers in the appearance of the night sky’s brightest object, Sirius, the Dog Star, which coincides with the hot, sultry days (& nights!) of summertime,...
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