Have you ever watched a lampwork artist at work? They make it look so easy, but I'm here to tell you that to create the level of glass artwork you see in these pairs of earrings it takes a lot of practice and focus. Years ago when I was first starting out in jewelry making I took a few classes from the internationally known artists Kim Osibin and Leah Fairbanks. I learned from that experience that either one is a master at art glass beads or one buys these little treasures. Since I am also in love with stones and combining all sorts of things into artisan jewelry it was an easy choice. I'm a buyer of these little treasures. I hoard some for awhile (ahem, maybe forever on some) until my muse speaks and says it's time to go out into the world and be worn.
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Before Pandora charm bracelets there were way cooler charm bracelets. Some were gold, but many were sterling silver. When I was a teenager I received mine with a couple charms. Over the years I collected more and more from places I visited like a Mickey Mouse charm from Disney World and a Cypress tree from Carmel, a clarinet because I played it, knitting charm, and of course a bee. I stopped wearing the bracelet quite a few years ago, but I've never stopped collecting charms. I especially like finding vintage ones that articulate.
The next best thing to having a client fall in love with one of my pieces is to be published!
If it weren't for the editor of Belle Armoire Jewelry reaching out to me there is no way I would've had time this year to seek out opportunities like this! Life has just been too overwhelming this year. In fact I've not had a lot of studio time either. I'm so happy to share this good news though!
I'm excited to share that my Lavender Sea artisan necklace and Lavender Mocha lampwork earrings have been featured and published in this summer's issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry! They did such a fabulous job of photographing them against what looks to be an antique white lace chamise. You'll have to buy the issue to see what I mean!
Blue Gem turquiose, fossilized coconut shell, sterling silver