Beads of Courage to Purchase Purple Hearts. Apply now. [Archive]

LoriGreenberg

2011-03-10, 10:24am

Hi Everyone.

Beads of Courage is growing rapidly and to keep up with demand and quality they are starting a program to purchase the important Purple Heart bead for completion of treatment in the oncology program.

If you would like small runs of production work making purple hearts, please see the details here:

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GlassGalore

2011-03-14, 10:34am

Oooh... off to see what purple hearts I can come up with! :)

Lara

2011-03-14, 1:13pm

I made some last week, but none turned out to be the size limit. AUGH. Oh well, can still send them in to be used.

alb6094

2011-03-14, 1:31pm

I'm working on these as well, hopefully I'll have a bunch by next week sometime.

Elizabeth Beads

2011-03-14, 7:12pm

I just packaged up some Act of Courage and some consignment beads, and there are some heart designs in the consignment lot that may work for the program. If so, I will be happy to work on more purple ones. I :love: making :love:s!

Diane Woodall

2011-03-14, 8:32pm

Just left 30 hearts with the Houston Hotties this weekend and saved out six that I think would work for this program. I'll be shipping them in this week for review.

This is a great idea and a wonderful way to insure consistency and quality in the purple hearts.

Jasio

2011-03-15, 7:22am

Cool idea! Off to draw up some designs!

Elizabeth Beads

2011-03-15, 1:15pm

I have a question. Reading the program submission form information,it says this (and I don't disagree):

What makes a good Purple Heart for the BOC program:
Vibrant, clearly purple color at least 75% of the bead (just because a glass manufacturer calls a color purple, does not make it a nice purple!)

So my question is, what are the best purples to use? Effetre 254 EDP is a purple but seems more pink or rose to me, and there is the devit factor. Is periwinkle considered a purple? The transparent purples and amethysts are not vibrant. Is CiM Thai Orchid too dark? CiM makes Plum, Eggplant, Grape Ape, but none are what I consider vibrant.

I love all the varieties of Violet, soft, bright and new, but again, they are not vibrant. What about lighter purples such as Crocus and Hefalump?

I’m wondering if I should step out of the 104 box and look at Bullseye and 96 options. I have some Gaffer Lavender that is bright, but is it purple? It is similar to ASK Lavender Fields, would that work?

I’m sure there are some good options for layering, such as transparent amethyst over white or periwinkle, but in production mode it would be nice to have a purple base color that was vibrant in its own right.

Ideas?

DreamMuse

2011-03-16, 4:32pm

I have a question too.

I made a heart that turned out to be 1 1/2" from top to bottom (because I was worried about making it too small) and I have to say, this heart is HUGE. I often make long beads, but in a heart, it's so wide in addition to being tall. It took more than a full rod of glass, and that was for a flat heart, not a dimensional one. Even so, I'm worried the transparant purple will turn out looking black.

I'd appreciate if you can confirm the size, because that seems awfully large for a child. Is there a reason they have to be so big?

MagpieGlass

2011-03-17, 11:26am

I'd be willing to do it but I can't make two exact of anything. :lol:

Mine would all end up being similar but different!!

rosemarie23

2011-03-17, 12:17pm

After making a couple of these to the spec size, I was surprised at the size of this bead also. It seems quite heavy in the hand.

LoriGreenberg

2011-03-17, 6:53pm

Hi erose. Liz? Elizabeth? :)

I guess that vibrant is a relative term. Vibrant in this case meaning PURPLE...knowing it is a PURPLE heart when you look at it. We are trying to convey the fact that some of those moretti purples are yucky...almost brown without putting it down? I think that periwinkle is more of a blue, straight off the rod however, there is probably layering that could make parts of it purple.

I use a combination of transparent dark lavender and ink blue and get a nice purple. Lavenders are ok too if they convey PURPLE heart to the viewer. We will be ordering varieties of hearts and mix them up for the hospitals in their orders. One child may not like a lavender while, for another, it might be the exact right one.

It is free to submit so why not give one a try?

LoriGreenberg

2011-03-17, 7:06pm

1.25" is indeed the size.

This is THE BEAD that every child covets. We want it to make a statement and honor their entire journey.

Here is an example of some of the ones I made that the sizing was based on, for an example:

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Lara

2011-03-17, 7:41pm

Lori, does it need to be 1.25 in both ways or just one?

Elizabeth Beads

2011-03-17, 7:44pm

Those are great Lori. I think mine may be too dark. I am going to pull out some lavender blue tomorrow, pastel and transparent, also some CiM Eggplant, and see how those work out.

Liz ;)

alb6094

2011-03-17, 8:02pm

I love those Lori! I'm relieved to see green and red and orange on those. Those are colors that I'm using and I'm like, wow, that's bright! :lol: I love it and I'm hoping kids will. It's just nice to see someone else is using those colors. :D

Marcy

2011-03-18, 5:10am

Is there a deadline in which to have this application in by?
ps I think this is cool!

pierces*designs

2011-03-18, 5:44am

Can the hearts be the kind with the hole on a lobe with a jump ring? This is boro.

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DreamMuse

2011-03-20, 1:41pm

Thanks for the clarification, Lori, and for the picture. That helps immensely. My bead is much bigger and much wider than yours. I can see your style/shape would be much more wearable than mine, since it's far more narrow along most of it's length. I'll have to give your shape a try.

MagpieGlass

2011-03-20, 5:13pm

I had an email convo with Lori about the specs. It is 1.25" in either direction ... does not need to be both.

If you pull down the application paperwork there is a lot of info there. My understanding is that they cannot be pendants (pierced lobes or loops) but must be beads made on a 3/32" mandrel either vertical or horizontal hole.

Also it can be more than just purple (I think the number was like 75% purple) and can have other color decoration. No surface metal or reductions.

They are taking apps continuously. This is just the first round of selections to get started.

If you are looking for quick responses ... I recommend emailing Lori at her address in her first post. She doesn't make it here everyday.

I'm playing with a few ideas for designs myself but because of work commitments probably won't be able to submit anything for jurying until May.

LoriGreenberg

2011-03-21, 11:19am

Thanks Laura!

Just one more clarification....Debbie, your hole style will work. It can be pierced it just can't have a loop or extended hole like a lot of the boro hearts do. We want to make sure that they're as sturdy as possible.

We know that boro is sturdy but feel that the loops won't give the longevity that we want these to have when it comes to kids and for the rest of their lives to help tell their stories. (I know that I drop beads on the glass tile all the time...solid ones hold up much better!)

Loops not only protrude but have another point of contact/joining of the glass that can often be a point of breakage. While I know this and you know this, I will not always be the one doing quality control and inspection so, to play it safe we are requiring a full-on hole/pierce through the bead.

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the question being asked here so that all can see and search for it but yes, contacting me directly via email is always best if you need a quick answer!

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pierces*designs

2011-03-21, 11:49am

Whew, because I just bought a bunch of the purples I need to make this style, regardless of whether I am picked or not. :D

Melinda

2011-03-25, 9:03pm

ooh, I've been working on an easy to produce heart shape for the program. I'll have to get my butt in gear and play with purple.

DesertDreamer

2011-03-27, 10:13pm

Dangit, mine are all coming up to 1", not 1.25. I seem to have a 1" instinct. Back to the drawing board.

Fine Folly Glassworks

2011-03-29, 7:59am

Is there a deadline in which to have this application in by?
ps I think this is cool!

Marcy, the PDF says there is no deadline, but they start ordering from the first submissions in March, so the earlier the better. The PDF also says they will keep Artists on file for consideration throughout the year.

I made Critter Heads on Purple Hearts, but now I'm thinking of ways I could embellish the hearts... they seem boring to me now. Why can we ALWAYS rework and make it better? I just sent my samples, and OF COURSE made them to small... I missed the size requirement in my excitement as I read the PDF. But they will be made to size if BOC decides they like the design.

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It would be wonderful to see the designs you all are creating and submitting.

LoriGreenberg

2011-03-29, 11:04am

Hi everyone.

We need to have the 1.25" size in hand to be considered. Actual samples are what our sometimes non-bead-world volunteers need to work from.

Fine Folly Glassworks

2011-03-29, 11:27am

Hi everyone.

We need to have the 1.25" size in hand to be considered. Actual samples are what our sometimes non-bead-world volunteers need to work from.

Thank you for this heads up. I for one will have to resend my samples. Mine were undersized :cry:[-(:-? That will teach me to read SLOWLY when I get excited! I hope what I sent can be used elsewhere.

Puddy Tat Glass

2011-03-29, 11:57am

I like doing hearts and don't get much opportunity to use my BE purples, so I'm not sure if any of them will be appropriate. I think I'll spend the day experimenting and see if I can come up with something that'll work.

SadiesJewels

2011-04-01, 9:45am

I've been through a heart making kick recently and just seen this! What a cool idea. Think I'll make some with this end in mind!

I have a hard time making anything under 1 1/2" so is there a maximum size I should stick with?

Diane Woodall

2011-04-01, 2:54pm

Bonnie, BE Violet Striker is a perfect purple for BOC hearts. I love that color! Makes me want to go out to my studio and make some purple hearts right now.

Elizabeth Beads

2011-04-04, 10:25am

I have a question. If we submit beads, how will we be notified if they are not chosen? What is the time frame for a decision? What happens to those bead samples that are not chosen? If our hearts are not chosen, do we have the option to offer them for sale on consignment?

OK, I guess I had more than one question. ;)

Thanks!

Liz

alb6094

2011-04-04, 10:42am

Liz, my understanding was that those beads not selected still become part of the program (donation beads). I think I read that in the PDF?

Elizabeth Beads

2011-04-04, 1:27pm

You are right Astrid, it does say that in the file, twice actually. I now see that all of the hearts will be used as end of treatment beads for children in the program and BOC will buy more of the designs it selects, and also, some beads not initially chosen may be held on an alternate basis for possible later consideration.

I never was very good about reading the directions. ;)

alb6094

2011-04-04, 2:07pm

You are right Astrid, it does say that in the file, twice actually. I now see that all of the hearts will be used as end of treatment beads for children in the programin the program and BOC will buy more of the designs it selects, and also, some beads not initially chosen may be held on an alternate basis for possible later consideration.

I never was very good about reading the directions. ;)

I'm trying to work my way through Diane's fishie tutorial, you should see ME, it's comical.

I do OK once I get it, it's the getting of it that's a pain. I have that selective reading where I get step 1 and step 4 and completely miss everything in between. :lol:

One fishie has been water annealed, we'll see what happens later tonight.

Puddy Tat Glass

2011-04-04, 3:27pm

Bonnie, BE Violet Striker is a perfect purple for BOC hearts. I love that color! Makes me want to go out to my studio and make some purple hearts right now.

I think the violet striker is beautiful too, but I couldn't get it to work for my hearts. Maybe if I used it for encasing over white...or in stringer form it would work, but when I made a heart with it I couldn't get it to strike. I thought maybe it was because it was so thick because I never have that problem when using it in stringer form.

Diane Woodall

2011-04-04, 7:13pm

Oh Bonnie, I should have mentioned that it needs to be used over white or a pale pink or lavender. You can also case over clear if you want a transparent heart. But alone, Violet Striker would be too dark. Strange about it not striking though.

BTW, I love your cat beads!

kissmyglassjackie

2011-04-04, 10:39pm

I love to make hearts, and I am all about the purple. Evil queen is my favorite. Thanks for the ideas Lori, yours are so playful. They are treasured for sure. I will try to send some submissions. What a good way to keep your stock consistent, and support bead arts

audrafields1979

2011-04-08, 12:05pm

Can the hearts be the kind with the hole on a lobe with a jump ring? This is boro.

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what tool do you use to put the hole in the glass like this i think it would be much better than a loop and i love making hearts like this. Thanks :)

Marcy

2011-04-09, 9:53am

Hi Audra, there are a variety of tools that do this, but I use Jodie Ruskin's bail biter. Here is a link to what I use. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

For me, it's very easy.

Good luck,
Marcy

glassymom

2011-04-14, 8:35am

Elizabeth Beads

2011-04-14, 10:17am

Lori,
I sent you an email a few days ago but haven't heard back and was wondering if you got it or not. I had a question about the purple hearts. Maybe someone here knows.......

Do we send a bunch of different hearts so BOC can choose if they want a peticular style?
I did have another question but I can't remember and it hasn't been asked here yet...LOL
sue

That is what I did - sent a variety of styles. If BOC wants more of a certain style, they may order a small production run of that style. All the hearts we send may be used in the program, even if BOC doesn't place an order for more, as I understand it. So, chosen or not, the hearts we send are going to a good cause. :)

LoriGreenberg

2011-04-17, 10:35am

Hi Sue.

I didn't get your email. Hmmm.

You can either send them all or just the ones you want considered. The ones that aren't used are used for donations for the kids.

glassymom

2011-04-22, 9:50am

Thanks Elizabeth and Lori. Yes, I figured the ones not chosen would stay with the kids anyway which is fantastic! I have a small amount of beads already (not hearts) that I have been meaning to send in for SO long and I just keep adding to it.
I do need to find a nice purple, I really like a grape color......is there such a thing in glass? LIke fanta grape. LOL
Thanks for the info!!
sue

Elizabeth Beads

2011-04-22, 12:50pm

Effetre 591039 is a really nice grape purple but you have to use it over clear or white or it is too dense. Diane Woodall first suggested that color.

Reichenbach Lilac and Lauscha Blue Violet are the closest to grape-purple pastels I've yet found.

Now Bulleye, there are lots of great purple purples. Gold Purple Opal is one and there are a lot of Purple Odds in my stash but I don't know the names, maybe someone else can help.

Diane Woodall

2011-04-22, 7:52pm

Hi Liz and Sue, My favorite Bullseye purple is Violet Striker. It is transparent, so use it over white. The rods may look like they are blue, but they will strike to an awesome rich purple.

Uroboros has a grape purple called...Grape. It's transparent and can be used over white and it's 96COE.

Lauscha also has a beautiful royal transparent purple, but since Moretti has some for a lot less money, I usually stick with Moretti instead of Lauscha for the 104COE.

PaulaD

2011-04-23, 7:07pm

I think the Lauscha Transparent Purple (which is the transparent version of opaque blue-violet) is perfect for the hearts. Really nice program!

ThatFritGirl

2011-04-25, 12:39pm

Bullseye had a beautiful opaque purple called Gonzo Grape that's also great for hearts!

LoriGreenberg

2011-04-28, 9:04pm

I use dark transparent lavender with dark purple enamel for some nice purple! Just don't boil it or it doesn't look so nice.

LoriGreenberg

2011-05-18, 9:36am

Always looking for more purple heart artists! We are in the process of putting out a 500 purple heart order to artists and we need some variety! Here is the original call:

Beads of Courage is growing rapidly and to keep up with demand and quality they are starting a program to purchase the important Purple Heart bead for completion of treatment in the oncology program.

If you would like small runs of production work making purple hearts, please see the details here:

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LoriGreenberg

2011-05-18, 9:38am

PS: To avoid confusion, please make sure that hearts are mailed to ME at BOC North.

Lori Greenberg
34522 N. Scottsdale Rd, #D8453
Scottsdale, AZ 85266

The Headquarters address in Tucson is for donations and we don't want your submissions to end up there! (If you include donations with your submission, I will make sure they get to HQ).

Fine Folly Glassworks

2011-05-18, 1:23pm

LoriGreenberg

2011-05-22, 9:25pm

Any child that is seen on a pediatric ward...up to 18 years old and possibly a little older if they run over in the length of their treatment.

Fine Folly Glassworks

2011-05-23, 4:27am

Any child that is seen on a pediatric ward...up to 18 years old and possibly a little older if they run over in the length of their treatment.

Thank you Lori, that helps to think of older designs too.

carolinesbeads

2011-11-27, 9:56pm

Is this program still going on?

Caroline

RSimmons

2011-11-28, 10:20am

No, unfortunately we had to suspend this program due to a shortage of funds to support it. We always need hearts, though, and would really appreciate any that you would care to send in.
Thanks for all you do to support Beads of Courage!

Robert

Eileen

2011-11-28, 10:34am

Robert,
I had put a hold on trying to make hearts because when I read the criteria for this program, I realized my hearts weren't quite big enough to fit the guidelines.
Now that it has been suspended, I'm wondering if my hearts being a little bit smaller will disqualify them, or if they'll be used anyway. If so, I will go back to making one or more when I have the urge.
If they really do have to be that size (1 1/4" or larger) then I still may may make some of my BOC beads as hearts, but won't necessarily make them purple.

RSimmons

2011-11-28, 10:39am

We've also suspended the size requirements, so any just about hearts you make can find their way out to the kids. We still want heart makers to refrain from using hanger loops (these break off, even with boro) and try to keep the points from being long and thin as these also tend to break.
Thanks
Robert

Eileen

2011-11-28, 10:51am

Thanks for the info, I'll be making some hearts soon!

DesertDreamer

2011-11-30, 9:47am

Oh yay!!! I was going to try to submit hearts for this program, but I just couldn't seem to get them big enough (and manageable at the same time). I have a bunch on the sidelines, so I'll gather them up and send them along. :D