My work centers on taking what is old and forgotten and making it new and relevant. I love vintage and antique components such as: maps and dictionary words and images, glass beads, lockets and metal settings, chains, skeleton keys, charms and trinkets, and findings. I combine these elements with new components, my handmade glass beads, resin, gemstones, and found objects to create one of a kind wearable art.
I create my own lampworked glass beads from effetre/moretti glass using a simple hot head torch. I integrate these new beads into jewelry designs with old components.
I also incorporate wire wrapping into some pieces. I work in sterling silver, brass and copper.
I create my own lampworked glass beads from effetre/moretti glass using a simple hot head torch. I integrate these new beads into jewelry designs with old components.
I also incorporate wire wrapping into some pieces. I work in sterling silver, brass and copper.
"Each piece is a unique one-of-a-kind work of wearable art."
