Modern beadwork, made in anchorage, alaska
Some of my most exquisite pieces include walrus ivory.
This beautiful necklace is Ivory Pendant No. 6 of 8, which is a series of 8 ivory cabochons cut by my sibling, and then beadwork added by me. I used a variety of seed beads, crystals, and an advanced beading stitch to bezel the cabochon. It’s dimensional design and reflective crystals are most appreciated in person. This is a one-of-a-kind piece.
Please note that I am a Silver Hand artist.
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For this dazzling design, I used a vivid blue Swarovski rivoli, and surrounded it with a variety of seed and shaped beads. The black opaque triangles are called Kheops Par Puca, and the blue metallic beads are called Superduos. For seed beads, I used olive green to tame the contrast. As a special touch, purple niobium ear wires were called for.
A scale of mint triangle beads bezel this polished stone. I used a special herringbone stitch to create the bezel, and then embellished with Czech fire polished beads and seed beads in metallic brown and champagne gold. The bail is beaded, and the ribbon is made of silk for adjustable length.
These festive Flare Earrings have white triangle beads with a Halo finish - a slight gold glow. Inside are blue Swarovski pearls, as well as rainbow blue Swarovski crystals for accent. These earrings are small, yet festive and elegant.
This cuff bracelet has a beautiful herringbone weave. I used green Superduos and speckled it with rusty brown and ivory Superduos. For metallic accent, I used antique gold seed beads. The sliding tube clasp has a magnet inside to create a satisfying click when used.
These earrings have a starburst shape, in a vintage colorway. I used a magenta Czech fire polished center bead, and created the outlining burst using seed beads, bugles, triangles, and Superduos. These earrings have a lacy design, and a beautiful silhouette.
One of my signature earring designs, the Forget-Me-Not Hoops were inspired by Alaska’s tiny state flower. While the natural flower is blue or lavender, I like to make these in a variety of colors. These feature seed beads in bright red, baby blue, and metallic green. The hoops are made using an advanced beading stitch called Cubic Right Angle Weave.
Many of my pieces are one-of-a-kind, including this Wanderlust Pendant. I created a beaded circle, and embellished it with DiamondDuos, triangle beads, Czech fire polished beads, and a variety of seed beads and Delicas. The rope is Cubic Right Angle Weave in matte black and metallic rainbow. The rainbow colors, pastels, and gold tones were the inspiration for the Wanderlust name.
This earrings are small but pack a lot of beaded detail. I used pink Kheops Par Puca (triangle beads), bugles (long cylinder beads), and seed beads with metallic and transparent finishes. The result reminded me of fancy pillows.
This coral bracelet has two layers of beads, with a threadpath spanning across the bracelet many times. I used coral red DiamondDuos, blue Superduos, and green seed beads. As with all my bracelets, I used Fireline thread for maximum durability, and to withstand continuous use of the convenient magnet clasp.
A note about my beadwork.
While beaded design is my focus, I also use quality findings and thread to compliment my beadwork. I source findings from trusted manufacturers, and use only specialty beading thread in my work. I also offer solutions for sensitive ears, such as niobium ear wire, and easy to use magnetic bracelet clasps convenience. I stand behind the quality of my jewelry.