ISGB Education/Beads of Courage Tutorial Inspiration FREE

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Beads of Courage Tutorial Inspiration FREE

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Contents

ISGB Free Beads of Courage Inspirational Tutorials.
Preview
Bead Guidelines for Donation
Preview
How To Donate:
Preview

Jelly Fish Bead - by Juliet Page

Shared during the 2025 ISGB Chapter Fall Harvest celebration for Beads of Courage and the perfect inspiration to add your sea life collection for the kids.

Check our Juliet's you tube channel to see more of her Beads of Courage tutorials.

Juliet Page - Jellyfish Lampwork Tutorial

Fast Fish - by Janice Peacock

Not only FAST to make, these Fish are sure to be a hit with the kids and are so fun to make.

This Video has been updated from the 2023 version! Enjoy

Visit Janice's website to learn more about her talents.

Janice Peacock - Fast Fish

Axelotl by Jeri Warhaftig and Lorry Harwin

Jeri's Granddaughter Lorry creates this adorable Axolotl, dressed up in a bow tie and ready to make a new home. A special bead for your Beads of Courage donations.

4 Jeri Warhaftig - Warhaftig BOC.mp4

WoolyBooger by Chris Haussler

Every child has a little imagination and can appreciate a woolybooger. Chris shares his whimsical side with the creation of a woolybooger that has been in his family for years.

Chris Haussler.mov

Rocketship by Jordan Fitzgerald

Every kid loves a Rocketship. Jordan is a new beadmaker that brings such vibrancy and joy to his creations that you will absolutely be seeing more of his work in the future.

Jordan Fitzgerald - My Movie.mov

Shinyy S-s snake by Diana Spiller

This is an adorable shiny snake created by Diana Spiller using double helix glass that is encased to ensure the safety of the bead for the kids.

Diana is a huge supporter of Beads of Courage and has been a Gold sponsor Donate 1501-2000 beads for many years.

Diana Spiller Shiny Snake

BOC Letter Beads by Jeri Warhaftig

Jeri Warhaftig shares her skill with lettering on beads. The perfect special bead for Beads of Courage.

BOC Letters by Jeri Warhaftig

Making a little Monster by Irenes Kralen

Irenes shares her tutorial for creating this adorable little monster from her studio in the Netherlands.

Making a little Monster - Irenes Kralen

Flower Bead Demo by Kris Schaible

Originally shown at our Creators and Makers Series, this demonstration shows you how Kris Schaible creates her flower bead. These beads would be treasured.

Flower Bead by Kris Schaible

Happy Heart by Bronwen Heilman

Everyone loves a Happy Heart!  These hearts are grinning and will bring a smile to any child in the Beads of Courage Program.  Donated by Bronwen Heilman a long time supporter and glass artist.

Happy Heart.jpg
Happy Heart Tutorial - by Bronwen Heilman

Triceratops - By Marcy Lamberson

A fun Whimsical Dinosaur that is sure to be a hit with the kids. 


How to make a triceratops by Marcy Lamberson

Avocado Bead - by Lisa Hanley

Super cute Avocado Bead tutorial to donate for Beads of Courage.
by ISGB member artist Lisa Hanley,  an avid Beads of Courage supporter.
How to Make an Avocado Bead - by Lisa Hanley

Snow Cone Bead- by Diane Woodall

Here is a fun snow cone bead tutorial by Diane Woodall of Soda Lime Times. Diane is a long-time supporter of Beads of Courage and the creator of the Hot Glass for Cool Kids e-book series. Each issue is a collection of lampwork tutorials designed by contributing artists especially for Beads of Courage.

How to Make a Snow Cone Bead by Diane Woodall
ice cream sundae.pdf

Octopus Bead - by Juliet Page

This is a super cute tutorial that will teach you how to make an adorable Octopus perfect to donate to Beads of Courage.
Created by Juliet Page  a lampworker who is an active supporter of Beads of Courage, creating fun tutorials and sharing them with the community.
How to Make an Octopus Bead - by Juliet Page

Car Bead - By Bronwen Heilman

This is a super fun inspirational tutorial that will teach you how to make a car perfect to donate to Beads of Courage.
Created by Bronwen Heilman a full-time studio artist and flame-work glass instructor.

The Finished Car Bead
Car Bead Materials list.pdf
Car Tutorial - by Bronwen Heilman - Final

Brain Bead - by Marcy Lamberson

This is a fun inspirational tutorial that will teach you how to make a brain bead perfect to donate to Beads of Courage.
Created by Marcy Lamberson a whimsical sculptural glass artist and instructor.

How to Make a Brain Bead by Marcy Lamberson

Howz it Goin Cat Bead - by Patty Lakinsmith

Patty Lakinsmith - Kitty Tutorial for BOC.mp4

Contents

ISGB Free Beads of Courage Inspirational Tutorials.
Preview
Bead Guidelines for Donation
Preview
How To Donate:
Preview

Jelly Fish Bead - by Juliet Page

Shared during the 2025 ISGB Chapter Fall Harvest celebration for Beads of Courage and the perfect inspiration to add your sea life collection for the kids.

Check our Juliet's you tube channel to see more of her Beads of Courage tutorials.

Juliet Page - Jellyfish Lampwork Tutorial

Fast Fish - by Janice Peacock

Not only FAST to make, these Fish are sure to be a hit with the kids and are so fun to make.

This Video has been updated from the 2023 version! Enjoy

Visit Janice's website to learn more about her talents.

Janice Peacock - Fast Fish

Axelotl by Jeri Warhaftig and Lorry Harwin

Jeri's Granddaughter Lorry creates this adorable Axolotl, dressed up in a bow tie and ready to make a new home. A special bead for your Beads of Courage donations.

4 Jeri Warhaftig - Warhaftig BOC.mp4

WoolyBooger by Chris Haussler

Every child has a little imagination and can appreciate a woolybooger. Chris shares his whimsical side with the creation of a woolybooger that has been in his family for years.

Chris Haussler.mov

Rocketship by Jordan Fitzgerald

Every kid loves a Rocketship. Jordan is a new beadmaker that brings such vibrancy and joy to his creations that you will absolutely be seeing more of his work in the future.

Jordan Fitzgerald - My Movie.mov

Shinyy S-s snake by Diana Spiller

This is an adorable shiny snake created by Diana Spiller using double helix glass that is encased to ensure the safety of the bead for the kids.

Diana is a huge supporter of Beads of Courage and has been a Gold sponsor Donate 1501-2000 beads for many years.

Diana Spiller Shiny Snake

BOC Letter Beads by Jeri Warhaftig

Jeri Warhaftig shares her skill with lettering on beads. The perfect special bead for Beads of Courage.

BOC Letters by Jeri Warhaftig

Making a little Monster by Irenes Kralen

Irenes shares her tutorial for creating this adorable little monster from her studio in the Netherlands.

Making a little Monster - Irenes Kralen

Flower Bead Demo by Kris Schaible

Originally shown at our Creators and Makers Series, this demonstration shows you how Kris Schaible creates her flower bead. These beads would be treasured.

Flower Bead by Kris Schaible

Happy Heart by Bronwen Heilman

Everyone loves a Happy Heart!  These hearts are grinning and will bring a smile to any child in the Beads of Courage Program.  Donated by Bronwen Heilman a long time supporter and glass artist.

Happy Heart.jpg
Happy Heart Tutorial - by Bronwen Heilman

Triceratops - By Marcy Lamberson

A fun Whimsical Dinosaur that is sure to be a hit with the kids. 


How to make a triceratops by Marcy Lamberson

Avocado Bead - by Lisa Hanley

Super cute Avocado Bead tutorial to donate for Beads of Courage.
by ISGB member artist Lisa Hanley,  an avid Beads of Courage supporter.
How to Make an Avocado Bead - by Lisa Hanley

Snow Cone Bead- by Diane Woodall

Here is a fun snow cone bead tutorial by Diane Woodall of Soda Lime Times. Diane is a long-time supporter of Beads of Courage and the creator of the Hot Glass for Cool Kids e-book series. Each issue is a collection of lampwork tutorials designed by contributing artists especially for Beads of Courage.

How to Make a Snow Cone Bead by Diane Woodall
ice cream sundae.pdf

Octopus Bead - by Juliet Page

This is a super cute tutorial that will teach you how to make an adorable Octopus perfect to donate to Beads of Courage.
Created by Juliet Page  a lampworker who is an active supporter of Beads of Courage, creating fun tutorials and sharing them with the community.
How to Make an Octopus Bead - by Juliet Page

Car Bead - By Bronwen Heilman

This is a super fun inspirational tutorial that will teach you how to make a car perfect to donate to Beads of Courage.
Created by Bronwen Heilman a full-time studio artist and flame-work glass instructor.

The Finished Car Bead
Car Bead Materials list.pdf
Car Tutorial - by Bronwen Heilman - Final

Brain Bead - by Marcy Lamberson

This is a fun inspirational tutorial that will teach you how to make a brain bead perfect to donate to Beads of Courage.
Created by Marcy Lamberson a whimsical sculptural glass artist and instructor.

How to Make a Brain Bead by Marcy Lamberson

Howz it Goin Cat Bead - by Patty Lakinsmith

Patty Lakinsmith - Kitty Tutorial for BOC.mp4