LAJewelryDesigns

Location

Plainview, NY, United States

Quick Blurb

Watching a rod of glass turn molten before my eyes and become a small work of art is my favorite part of this artform.

Interests

beadmaking, jewelry design, knitting

Skills and Techniques

lampwork glass beadmaking, including soft glass and boro.

Find me online @:

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Get to Know

ABOUT ME Glass is my passion and has been for several years now. It started several years ago when I took a class in lampworking and was hooked from that moment on. I use Italian, German and specialty American glasses in my designs as well as borosilicate (boro) glass.

I am a Self Representing Artist (SRA #13). As an SRA, I have a standard to uphold. Each and every one of my lampwork beads is handmade by me in my New York studio and properly annealed in a digitally controlled kiln. The beads are properly cleaned and inspected before leaving on their journey. Most importantly, my beads are not mass produced.

IN THE PRESS My work can be seen in the following publications:

Winter 2011 The Flow, Women in Glass
December 2010 Bead Trends
2010 Glass Bead Calendar
September 10, 2009 JewelryandBeaders' Artist Spotlight
May 2008 Softflex Spotlight Designer of the Month
March/April 2008 Bead Trends
November/December 2007 Bead Trends
September/October 2007 Belle Armoire
June 2007 Bead and Button

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Seller's Information

LAJewelryDesigns

United States
Items Sold: 159
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