Philosophy:
My architectural background has led to a love of clean, colorful and modern styling. I am currently working to translate this aesthetic into the fluid medium of glass. One of my favorite comments about my work is that my beads are like 'liquid color.' I am thrilled by the combination of pure color and clean design with the transparency that glass affords me.
Glasswork:
I strive to produce the highest quality modern lampwork glass beads and jewelry. I use Effetre and Vetrofond glass from Italy, Reichenbach glass from Germany, and Bullseye, Double Helix, R4 and CIM art glass from the United States. I currently teach intermediate and begining lampwork classes at a local studio, Brea Bead Works.
Metalwork:
Most of my metalwork is sterling silver except for some of the pre-made spacers I include with your beads at no extra charge. I use fine silver (99.9% pure) on some of my beads as stated in the description. All of my silver cored beads are smithed by hand, providing you with a finished looking bead that is gentle on your stringing material and ready-to-wear.
Background:
I have a Masters in Architecture, design custom homes in Southern California by day, am a mom of twin 11-year-old girls by afternoon and evening, and try to fit all of the rest of this in between.
Policies:
I ship USPS First Class Mail in a padded envelope. If you would like upgraded shipping, insurance or delivery confirmation, I will be happy to add any additional costs to your shipping fees.
Unless requested otherwise, I always ship to the paypal address. I print my shipping labels through paypal, so you must contact me if you require a different shipping address than is in paypal.
Please note that if you are in a country that adds either customs or VAT, I am not able to account for those fees, and you will be responsible for any fees incurred. Please note that I do charge tax for those of you in California, and it will appear on your Paypal invoice.
Custom orders other than those specified in a specific listing will be billed 50% non-refundable deposit prior to creating your item, with the final 50% due prior to shipping.
Should an item not meet your expectations, you may return the item in the same condition it was sent to you, at your expense, within 10 days for a refund of the purchase price (or 50% of price on custom orders), less shipping.
Please consider purchasing insurance and delivery confirmation for your return, as I cannot be held responsible for the loss of uninsured returns.