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. I am entirely self-taught with the help of books, lots of practice and patience. I work on a hot head torch (hopefully upgrading to the 'big girl' torch (mini cc) soon) and I primarily use a variety of glass types which include Italian Moretti/Effetre and Vetrofond, Chinese Creation-Is-Messy, and American Double Helix and Bullseye glass. 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.
I completed my Bachelor's degree in June 2008 at Sydney's Macquarie University, and am currently working full time in the IT industry. Outside of full time work and working on "Veeanca", I enjoy bargain hunting, and you can quite often find me at the local markets searching for the perfect vintage outfit, accessories, shoes, antiques, and BAGS! I love bags! 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!