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I started in my creative
career with clay sculpture
and this led to Watercolor painting, Mosaics and Jewellery design. I have been
making and selling my jewellery pieces fulltime via Ebay for the last 6 years.
Guided by a longterm love affair with glass
(having collected Art Blown glass for 10 years) it was only a matter of time
before I became involved in the art of molten glass. This desire
was explored further after a trip to Venice. A lampwork beginner class in April
2005 was the catalyst for igniting the passion. I have since studied under world renowned lampwork artists, including Corina Tettinger, Leah Fairbanks, Bernard Stoner and Kathryn Wardill.
I
use Soda Lime glass imported from Italy and the USA for their color
vibrancy. My torch of choice is a dual fuelled Carlisle Mini CC torch and I
use a computer controlled kiln for correctly annealed beads.
As a jewellery designer, I create One of a Kind jewellery pieces using the
highest quality sterling and/or pure silver, genuine Gemstones, Swarovski
crystals, Freshwater pearls and of course, my own Lampwork glass beads.
I gladly accept custom orders but mainly work s on a "what comes naturally"
process which encourages experimentation. Custom work will take approximately
one week to finish. Any bead sets purchased can be designed into a jewellery
piece using quality findings at a small extra charge.
I have been married for over 11 years and have one Princess daughter.
Exhibitions
"Glass On Flame" Kirra Gallery, Federation Square, Melbourne. www.kirra.com September 13-17 2007The Johnston Collection Museum. www.johnstoncollection.org. November 2007 - February 2008.
Publications
"Beads Etc...." Australian beading magazine printed by Pride Publishing.Issue 1 "Fiesta Ole" Issue 4 "Ocean Shimmer" Issue 6 "Dreamcloud" Issue 7 "Lilac Garden" Issue 11 Front Cover
Future articles are in the making. TelevisionMy jewellery was featured on the Australian Travel television program, "Postcards" in May 2007.In 2004, USA Dietician author Nancy Barnes, wore one of my jewellery designs on the Oprah Winfrey show. To Purchase
My eBay auctions
here.
And my ETSY shop
here.
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