Challenge #24 – April is for Springtime

Challenge #24 – April is for Springtime

by | Apr 1, 2022 | Challenges

Ongoing Challenge #24 – April is for Springtime! By Janie Jones April’s birthstone is a diamond – that’s how this month’s theme came to be “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend”. But April is also the month when Spring should appear for a great many of us and...
Challenge #23 – Dragonflies

Challenge #23 – Dragonflies

by | Mar 1, 2022 | Challenges

Ongoing Challenge No. 23 – “Dragonflies” By Janie Jones In some cultures, dragonflies are considered lucky. The Irish have tales of dragonflies in their folklore and they are thought of as a sign of good fortune too.In keeping with the theme for March, “Luck of...
Challenge #22 – Flowers

Challenge #22 – Flowers

by | Feb 1, 2022 | Challenges

Ongoing Challenge No. 22 – “Flowers” By Janie Jones Our theme for this month is “Raindrops on Roses” and the current bead swap considers another line in that famous song, “these are a few of my favorite things”. This month’s Members Challenge will focus on (drum...
Challenge #21 – Mythical Creatures

Challenge #21 – Mythical Creatures

by | Jan 1, 2022 | Challenges

Ongoing Challenge No. 21“Mythical Creatures” By Janie Jones “Mythical Creatures” is this month’s theme and that’s where we’re going.Red Riot shared with us a tutorial of a mythical creature in March of 2021 – a leprechaun! That demo may be seen on Red’s YouTube...
Challenge #20 – Twists

Challenge #20 – Twists

by | Dec 3, 2021 | Challenges

Challenge #20 Let’s Twist Again By Janie Jones This month’s challenge is for all skill levels. Make a ‘twist’ on hot glass, using glass as your tool. No doubt it’s a design technique many members have used frequently. Share your images with us please, on our...
Challenge #19 – Softer Surfaces

Challenge #19 – Softer Surfaces

by | Oct 31, 2021 | Challenges

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...