Challenge #44 – Twisties

Challenge #44 – Twisties

by | Dec 1, 2023 | Challenges

Challenge #44 “Try A Trendy Twistie”   by Janie Jones This month’s theme is “Twist and Shout” and since it’s Decemberrrrr, most glassworkers will think of making a winter hat or mittens using a twistie for the fluffy border. Or making a Christmas tree using...
Challenge #43 – Leaves with a Little Extra

Challenge #43 – Leaves with a Little Extra

by | Nov 7, 2023 | Challenges

Challenge #43 Leaves with a Little Extra   by Janie Jones In November, “Leaves” is the theme. They’re so beautiful this time of year. Here’s a link for our members to a prior demonstration on making leaves without using a press. In keeping with this month’s...
Challenge #42 – Day of the Dead/Sugar Skulls

Challenge #42 – Day of the Dead/Sugar Skulls

by | Oct 8, 2023 | Challenges

Challenge #42 Day of the Dead/Sugar Skulls   by Janie Jones The theme for October is “Day of the Dead” – Oh my!! Let’s make this an open Challenge … what might you conjure up to make, using any form of glass? Here’s an example of skull beads, made using a...
Challenge #41 – Fire Fails

Challenge #41 – Fire Fails

by | Sep 8, 2023 | Challenges

Challenge #41 Fire Fails & Kiln Klunkers!   by Janie Jones Ever spend a great deal of time on a particular glass piece – lots of layers, lots of thought, lots of time – to have it crack the following day? That’s the challenge for this month...
Challenge #40 Cube Shape Beads

Challenge #40 Cube Shape Beads

by | Aug 2, 2023 | Challenges

Challenge #40 “Cube Shape Beads”   by Janie Jones The theme for August is “Games We Play”. Hmmm … games. How about a game piece? A set of dice comes to mind so maybe try making dice, or making a cube – that’s a shape most lampworkers don’t...
Challenge #39 – Outer Space

Challenge #39 – Outer Space

by | Jul 1, 2023 | Challenges, General

Challenge #39 “Outer Space”   by Janie Jones The Dragon theme for July is “Outer Space” – how much fun would it be to make glass pieces look like aliens? That is Challenge #38, make an alien or two! The Beads of Courage kids would love them,...