I used to make art jewelry and small sculptures using art clays. I have been using polymer clay for over twenty years, and began using metal clays in 2000. I use fine silver, copper, and bronze metal clays. I incorporate gem stones, pearls and other beads into my work. Several of my designs have received awards, and my work has appeared in Polymer Cafe and been featured in Fire Mountain Gems and Beads’ advertisements and their large annual catalog.
In 2024 someone broke into my storage unit where I kept my vending supplies, including a good portion of my stock. I lost a lot of pieces in that theft.
Awards and honors include:
- First Place 2012 Cool Tools Antique Molds Design Contest
- Finalist 2012 Metal Jewelry-Making Contest Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
- Finalist 2011 Organic Beads or Clay Jewelry-Making Contest Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
- Silver Medal Prize Fashion Accessories 2010 Pearl Jewelry-Making Contest Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
- Second place professional sculpture Chattacon 2010
- Advanced judging Firemountain Beads Polymer clay and Organic Beads competition 2010
- Finalist Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Polymer clay 2009
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