About...

I am entranced by the movement and flow of the molten glass and the effects one can achieve.  I have been making glass beads for 11 years and a few years ago started to feel very limited that I could not do anything with them other than string them.  I took a weekend silversmithing  class from my friend Kristin Diener to figure out how to set a ring with a bead.  A few days after the class, I purchased my own torch, saws, etc.  I was so taken with the possibilities!!

So, here I am with two VERY distinct styles of jewelry – and loving it! On the bead side, I am able to indulge my love of color, texture and humor – and of course my love for making glass beads!  On the silver side I am able to indulge my love for quirky Victorian cutouts, small advertising knik knacks, vintage prints, photos, costume jewelry and the wonderful attention to detail of anything manufactured 100 years ago – and now I have justification for buying them!!!- and something to do with them!!