Artist Statement:

I create jewelry in various mediums. I began making jewelry about 12 years ago, starting out with simple beaded designs. My work is always evolving and currently I am focusing on precious metal clay/pure silver in many of my designs. I use precious metal clay to create pendants, charms and beads. Clay is hand-worked then kiln fired at 1600 degrees. Pieces are then tumbled, a patina applied, then polished. Some pieces are finished with a hand-set semi-precious gemstone. The precious metal clay pieces are accented in the necklaces, bracelets and earrings with a variety of materials such as semi-precious gemstones, pure silver beads, and pieces of sewn leather.

I also enjoy making jewelry in fusible glass. I create pendants and earrings using multiple layers of fusible and dichroic glass.