I make all of my glass beads by lampworking with a torch using propane and oxygen in my studio. They are then all kiln annealed for durabilty and fully cleaned for your use. I use Moretti, ASK, Satake, CIM, Lausha, Bullseye and other "soft" glasses. Recently I am mainly using boro (borosilicate-Pyrex) "hard" glass, all made in America.
The pearls in my jewelry are all very good quality and culled for irregular sizes, shapes and colors. I use only Swarovski crystals.
I find working in glass to be relaxing, and yet, at the same time, energizing. I am a member of WC, LE, ISGB, the Boston Chapter, Northern New England Group in Maine and ASGB in Arizona. I have shown and sold my work for 3 years at The Best Bead Show in Tucson and this year at the Bead Expo in Phoenix. For the last 4 years I have taught beading techniques at The Bead Museum in Glendale, AZ. I also participate in the Beads of Courage program by making and donating Purple Hearts and Butterflies. My beads have been seen in The Flow magazine and a Corina Tettinger supplement.
I guarantee all of my work. If you are not fully satisfied, notify me asap and I will accept the item for a full refund, minus shipping.
I would love to fill any special orders- just let me know!
