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Founders of "Art Bead Divine Jewelry"

Glass Artists & Artisan Jewelry Designers

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Artbead Divine Jewelry Market founders, and members alike, are dedicated to offering incredible jewelry ~ handmade by designers ~ showcasing artisan-made lampwork beads ~ combined with stone ~ pearls ~ gems ~ sterling ~ copper ~ crystals ~ unexpected ~ creative ~   The most beautiful, inspiring combinations of quality elements available and imaginable.

Cheryl Cantwell

Liberty Originals

Liberty Originals is artisan jewelry created with stones, gems, pearls, and amazing glass artbeads.  Cheryl Cantwell designs and meticulously handcrafts jewelry using quality materials and artisan lampwork beads made by and purchased directly from talented lampwork artists.  "My rural lifestyle and nature right outside my door keep me close to earth.  My jewelry is made for your enjoyment to wear and last through real life." 

 

 

Linda Inhelder

Must Haves

Linda Inhelder is the creator of Must-Haves jewelry located just outside of Seattle, Washington.  She has studied metalworking, glass fusing, lampworking and has taken a certification class in PMC.  Her designs are evolving as she perfects new techniques.  She uses a variety of materials, such as fine silver, artisan lampwork , precious metal clay, fused glass and gemstones.  Most pieces are unique and one of a kind.

Must-Haves has been featured in Step By Step Wire Magazine and is a two time winner Of the Rings And Things "Mostly Metal" contest. And a third place winner in Connie Fox's Spring Zing design contest. 

 

 

Vonna Maslanka

Just Vonna




Vonna Maslanka is dedicated to creating pieces of art to wear of the highest quality and distinction.  She is a jewelry artist by nature and a lampwork glass beadmaker.   Vonna believes that learning is a process and enjoys the challenge of perfecting a technique.  She puts her own spin on her designs, which many call "magical."  

Vonna is a proud member of the International Society of Glass Bead Makers (ISGB), Self Representing Artist - SRA #M70, Self Representing Artist Jewelry Design - SRAJD #45, the Vice President of Programming & Events for the Bead Society of Greater Chicago.

 

 

 
 

Mary Peterson

Sandcastle Jewels


Mary Peterson, of Sandcastle Jewels lives & works near Fort Worth, Texas. She specializes in jewelry made with lampwork, Sterling Silver and gemstones. She started out creating pieces for herself, as gifts, and then for orders from co-workers, and was able to pursue jewelry design full time in 2006.  She says" Prior to that time I was aware of art glass but really didn't know there were so many different types or so many incredible glass artisans...I have torch envy. But I recognize my own limitations.

Mary frequently writes the Artbead Divine Jewelry Market Blog and has written posts about Boro, Raku and plunged floral beads.

 

 

 

Marilyn Peraza

Peraza Glass Studio

Marilyn Peraza, has been making jewelry since a child.  Just over 10 years ago, she picked up a mandrel, lit up a torch, and made her first lampwork bead.  She has never looked back, and in March 2004, she went full-time with her glass art beads and designer jewelry (Peraza Beads & Jewelry "PB&J").    Marilyn is also an instructor, and is planning to open her own lampwork teaching studio in 2010.  She also teaches the art of micro macrame, silk ribbon embroidery, and wire wrapping.

Marilyn is a member of The International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB), Self-Representing Artist, Self-Representing Jewelry Designer, and is the founder of The Annealer Magazine.

 

 

Sharon Palac

Bijoux Jardin

Sharon Palac is an English literature teacher and jewelry designer.   Her passion is creating sterling silver jewelry combined with beautiful lampwork beads inspired most by her natural surroundings, art, and literature.   She has been creating wearable art for over a year, has studied lampworking, PMC, glass fusing and pottery. 

Sharon has written blog articles for ADJ featuring jewelry designers and lampworking.  

 

Please visit Artbead Divine Jewelry for information on other founding members and to view all members' wearable works of art.

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