I’ve been designing & creating jewelry for over 7 years, adding fused recycled glass to my work in late 2007. All of the pieces, made from a variety of recycled bottles, are hand-cut & kiln-fired in my studio in Colbert, Georgia.
My eco-friendly line of necklaces, earrings & pendants has an organic yet elegant feel, with natural variations making each truly unique. Their beautiful colors echo the earth, sky, water & foliage.
Creating jewelry from recycled glass appeals to me on so many levels:
I believe in recycling today for a more beautiful tomorrow! Recycled glass is an environmentally conscious choice. It’s readily available yet it’s an uncommon alternative to traditional materials.
I love being inventive & getting lost in the artistic process. Working with recycled glass has made me think outside the box, developing specialized firing & finishing methods. Returning to my childhood passion for creativity has been wonderfully liberating.
My parents encouraged my creativity at an early age. An endless supply of paints, markers & paper kept me busy. I was a bit of a tinkerer too, trying to figure out how things worked. Nothing was safe from my little hands with tools: Grandma’s washing machine, a clock radio & a vacuum cleaner just to name a few.
After years of making a living in the corporate world, I’ve embraced my inner tinkerer & artist again. My tools of choice these days are a bit larger & electric, but I still get same thrill I did as a kid when I make something.
