About The Artist

I have been crafting jewellery and products of the highest quality and standard since late 2003. I individually select and quality check each bead and component to ensure the resulting product meets top standards.

Beginning as a hobby, I began selling my handcrafted jewellery to friends and family, and in 2005 I began retailing via eBay auctions where many sales were conducted. Making jewellery was great, but I always felt that I needed something else that would make my work stand out from the rest... and making my own lampwork beads made perfect sense.

I have been lampworking since December 2005 - a hobby which was discovered and is deeply admired. I love playing with fire and molten glass, and the designs that come into my head are endless... playing with lampwork is great because each individual bead is unique - Each one has its own story behind it and no where else in the world will you find another one like it.

During my first 3 years of lampworking, I was entirely self-taught with the help of books, lots of practice and patience. I worked on a single fuel hot head torch for 4 years before moving onto a dual-fuel GTT cricket torch.

I primarily use a variety of soft glass types which include Italian Moretti/Effetre and Vetrofond, and American CIM, Double Helix and Bullseye glass just to name a few. I also work with other mediums such as cubic zirconia(s), gold and silver leaf/foil, fine silver wire, frits, enamels and mica powder to achieve different textures and effects. All of my lampwork pieces are kiln annealed for durability and long lasting beauty.

Artists whom I have taken classes with include:

Akihiro Ohkama - May 2008
Bernard Stonor - July 2009
Loren Stump - July 2010
Corina Tettinger - April 2011

In early 2011 I discovered another love of soap and candle making, using the traditional methods of cold processed and melt-and-pour soap. I love playing with different essential and fragrant oils to make luxurious soaps and candles. I look forward to expanding my range of products sometime in the near future beyond lampwork and jewellery to handmade luxury items for the body, as well as the home and soul.

I completed my Bachelor's degree in June 2008 at Sydney's Macquarie University, and am currently working full time in the IT industry as a Web Designer and Developer. Outside of full time work and working on "Veeanca", I enjoy sewing and playing with different fabrics for their colours and textures. I also enjoy all things food - fine dining, cooking, and baking. Trying to master the perfect macaron is my latest challenge!

If you want to find out more about me or just 'get to know me' then feel free to check out my blog :) anything else? just ask me!