I've been on a lifelong search to express my love of color and texture in as many mediums as I can get my hands on. Along the way dabbling in glass bead lampworking, wet and needle felting, silk painting, bead weaving, many forms of jewelry design, rubber stamping and mixed media, beaded art dolls, papercutting, Zentangle and so much more. My formal education in Culinary Arts lead me on a path expressing my creativity through food as a Chef, Baker and Pastry Chef. Crafting highlights include national features on HGTV and The DIY Network on episodes of "That's Clever" and "Uncommon Threads" as well as inclusion in ReadyMade and Quiltmaker Magazines and many local publications.
I have participated in numerous arts & crafts events throughout the years including Craftland in Providence, Bazaar Bizarre and the BUST Holiday Craftacular in Boston and Handmade Arcade in Pittsburgh.
I live to travel and explore visiting many tropical locales with my husband including Akumal and Tulum, Mexico, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, Eleuthera | Exuma | Abaco, Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Martinique, Saint Martin, and Guadeloupe. I currently live in the quiet country community of Charlton, MA with my engineer husband, gamer son and two cats.
I have participated in numerous arts & crafts events throughout the years including Craftland in Providence, Bazaar Bizarre and the BUST Holiday Craftacular in Boston and Handmade Arcade in Pittsburgh.
I live to travel and explore visiting many tropical locales with my husband including Akumal and Tulum, Mexico, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, Eleuthera | Exuma | Abaco, Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Martinique, Saint Martin, and Guadeloupe. I currently live in the quiet country community of Charlton, MA with my engineer husband, gamer son and two cats.
ADDITIONAL INFO ABOUT MY STAINED GLASS
All my pieces are handmade in my home studio using the traditional copper foiled stained glass process. All patterns are unique and created from my original designs. Stained glass solder contains 40% lead and should not be handled by children. Wash your hands with soap and water after contact. Do not ingest food that has come into contact with the solder and do not grow consumable foods in stained glass terrariums.
Some pieces using re-purposed glass may have slight scratches on the glass surface which add to the patina of the piece.
There is no guarantee that 3-D vessels will be 100% watertight - test this before filling with soil and water.
Stained glass pieces should be displayed in dry areas; bathrooms or outdoor areas may speed up the aging process of the solder patina and the ball chain will show signs of rust.
General care for glass: the solder patina may dull in luster or may have a dusty white residue over time - gently wipe the surface with a paper towel dampened with glass cleaner. Periodically check the adhesion of suction cups - dampen the inside of the suction cup to create the tightest vacuum seal.
Please contact me with any questions you have!
All my pieces are handmade in my home studio using the traditional copper foiled stained glass process. All patterns are unique and created from my original designs. Stained glass solder contains 40% lead and should not be handled by children. Wash your hands with soap and water after contact. Do not ingest food that has come into contact with the solder and do not grow consumable foods in stained glass terrariums.
Some pieces using re-purposed glass may have slight scratches on the glass surface which add to the patina of the piece.
There is no guarantee that 3-D vessels will be 100% watertight - test this before filling with soil and water.
Stained glass pieces should be displayed in dry areas; bathrooms or outdoor areas may speed up the aging process of the solder patina and the ball chain will show signs of rust.
General care for glass: the solder patina may dull in luster or may have a dusty white residue over time - gently wipe the surface with a paper towel dampened with glass cleaner. Periodically check the adhesion of suction cups - dampen the inside of the suction cup to create the tightest vacuum seal.
Please contact me with any questions you have!
