Challenge #51 – Implosions

Challenge #51 – Implosions

Ongoing Challenge No. 51“Implosions” By Tanya Layton Implosions are created when glass is manipulated into a 3d image using a compression technique. Let’s use simple dots and lines on a maria to make our best compression implosions. I can’t wait to see yours! When you...
Challenge #50 – Bubbles

Challenge #50 – Bubbles

Ongoing Challenge No. 50“Bubbles” By Tanya Layton Who doesn’t love bubbles? Picture all of the different ways to interpret a bubble in glass. Did you leave air in an ocean bead to emphasize the underwater look? Did you add foam to a beer mug or seafoam to the shore?...
Challenge #49 Articulation

Challenge #49 Articulation

Ongoing Challenge No. 49“Articulation” By Tanya Layton Pull out those thinking caps. This month’s challenge is articulation. I am not talking about our vast and verbose language skills. I mean let’s get wiggly. Create pieces where the components are connected in a way...
Challenge #48 – Explore Masking and Dots

Challenge #48 – Explore Masking and Dots

Ongoing Challenge #48 “Explore Masking and Dots”   by Tanya Layton  Let’s break out our stringers and rods to work with dots and masking techniques this month. Some of my favorite designs are simply done using dots. I love the repetition of colors and...
Challenge #47 – Celtic Treasures

Challenge #47 – Celtic Treasures

Ongoing Challenge #47 “Celtic Tree of Life -!”   by Tanya Layton  In early Irish literature, the four treasures of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a mythological Irish race, there are four magical items which are described in the Legend of Four Jewels. These...
Challenge #46 – Masking it Up!

Challenge #46 – Masking it Up!

“Masking it Up!”   by Tanya Layton  Mardi Gras masks come in all shapes and colors, and they will include beads, rhinestones and feathers ~ or maybe not. Some are mounted on a hand held stick, some are tied around the head, and I have even glued one...