Challenge #19 – Softer Surfaces

Challenge #19 – Softer Surfaces

Ongoing Challenge No. 19″Softer Surfaces” – Etching 101 By Janie Jones Ever etch a bead before? Etching makes the surface of glass have a soft, brushed finish, a bit like beach glass. And that is this month’s challenge – make a bead and etch...
Challenge #18- Fall Leaves

Challenge #18- Fall Leaves

Ongoing Challenge No. 18 “Fall Leaves” by Janie Jones. Fall is finally here, bringing cooler temperatures, enjoyable outdoor adventures and beautiful Fall colors. Something new to try for our Monthly Challenge – “leaves” – Fall leaves to be...
Challenge #17 – “Dots!”

Challenge #17 – “Dots!”

Ongoing Challenge No. 17“Dots!” By Janie Jones Stacked, layered, offset; surface dots or encased dots; traditional or abstract – dots offer endless applications. Tiny or big, you pretty much can’t go wrong with dots. September’s Dragon theme is “Learn Something...
Challenge #16 – Jungle Animal Beads

Challenge #16 – Jungle Animal Beads

Ongoing Challenge #16 Jungle Animals by Janie Jones Our theme for August is “Jungle Fever” and there are so many possibilities for a challenge. We’ve all seen fantastic sculptured beads of elephants and lions, comical giraffes and hippos, colorful flamingos and...
Challenge #15 Slicing Hot Glass

Challenge #15 Slicing Hot Glass

Ongoing Challenge No 15.Slicing Hot Glass By Janie Jones Focusing on a single word in our monthly theme “Pirates”, I thought . . . Pirates have sabers and they’re even curved a bit. Perfect for slicing!! Hence: “Slicing Glass”. That’s our Challenge for this month:...
Challenge 14 Summer Fun

Challenge 14 Summer Fun

Ongoing Challenge No. 14 Summer Fun By Janie Jones June’s Challenge has something for every skill level and has multiple options. HEY BEGINNERS, here’s your opportunity to learn and practice some easy sculptural techniques as well as what it’s like to ‘repurpose’...