I have been of fan of Michele Gabriel’s beads and pendants since I first found etsy. Michele’s work has a unique feel of mystery and story-telling conveyed in each little creation. I love her mix of painterly and sculptural effects, … Read More ...
Artist Spotlight: Grant Diffendaffer
Grant Diffendaffer’s beads tap into the primordial influences of moculuer structures and hidden organism of the sea. His work is other worldly yet deeply rooted in the minute details of the natural world.Â
I’m eagerly awaiting the release of his … Read More ...
Artist Spotlight: Christi Friesen
Award-winning artist Christi Friesen has sparked our imagination with her fantastic creatures, other-worldly designs and her openness to share her work and techniques. Christi has won numerous awards, published 4 books and graced many magazine pages with her wonderful and … Read More ...
Artist Spotlight: Emma Ralph
UK artist Emma Ralph has branched off into many mediums in her beadmaking explorations over the years, but she is still best known for her work in polymer clay. Collected by jewelry designers around the world, Emma’s work has appeared … Read More ...
Lindly Haunani – Artist Spotlight
Polymer clay pioneer Lindly Haunani has been teaching across the country for over 10 years, exploring the endless possibilities of this versatile medium.  A founding member of the National Polymer Clay Guild, Lindly’s work has recently appeared in … Read More ...
Artist Spotlight – Janice Abarbanel
Janice Abarbanel’s mosaic beads are making a splash in the world of polymer clay. Her work was recently recognized in the Bead Dreams 2007 competition. Janice was kind enough to answer a few questions about her creative process and journey … Read More ...