Allene's Beads | Artists

Marsha Neal
Marsha Neal's glazes and patterns on her pendants combine to make over 70,000 distinct pieces. She is a Beads of Clay member from Delaware. Her pieces are available on her website www.marshanealstudio.com (wholesale inquiries only)

Natalie Gillihan
Natalie's whimsical pendants are truly unique -- these dainty terracotta pieces in amazing glazes represents many different subjects -- myths, animals, and the human form. They go great with silk or leather cord. Natalie is a member of Beads of Clay and works from her studio in Lake Quinsigamond, Mass. Her pieces are available at www.allenesbeads.etsy.com or at bead shows (see events page)

Golem Design Studio
This lovely collection of pendants and beads are created by Vlad and Kremena Ivanov. Their stoneware pieces are whimsical and exciting; conveying an optimistic quality that is truly unique. These wonderful pieces are made by hand by this talented couple at their studio in Bulgaria. Allene's Beads is proud to offer them at shows and online. Click on the photo above for descriptions, prices and ordering process. We are building our stock and new pieces are coming continually, so please be patient and understanding if not all are available.

Lisa Peters
Lisa Peters' pieces reflect her adventure with various glazes and the raku technique. Her pendants are truly "one of a kind". Her buttons are amazing too!! She is a member of Beads of Clay and lives in New Jersey

Mellisa Essenburg's Chinook Design
Using antique buttons, Mellisa Essenburg has created the perfect little pendant that can be used in so many ways -- as a focal with other beads or with a silk cord. There are even tiny mini-pendants to mix with other mediums. Mellisa is a member of Beads of Clay and lives in San Diego

Gaea
Gaea's goddess pendants, coffee pendants and her new Day of the Dead pendants and components make Gaea so popular!! Wonderful glazes set these pieces apart. Gaea lives near Santa Barbara, California and is a member of Beads of Clay

Tracee Dock - The Classic Bead
Tracee was discovered by a wonderful twist of fate. While in the Midwest for a class reunion I came upon her wonderful pieces in a bead shop. Being self taught, she is free to explore new textures, glazes and techniques. A silk cord or beads to match -- her pieces are fun and interesting. If you are a garden lover, check out her amazing botanical pendants at my next show (see events page)

Mike Stedman
His amazing ceramic pieces are one of a kind. Although the shape and texture are similar there will always be variations due to the raku firing technique. The kiln goddess dictates the colors which range from copper to violet and sapphire blue. Mike makes his home in Georgia and is a member of Beads of Clay. His pieces are available at bead show events

Harold Cooney - Glassmaker
Another wonderful find -- I met Harold at a bead show in the Midwest last summer. I was amazed by these wonderful glass beads, and of course by the passion in which Harold has devoted himself to his craft. Every bead is different, or course and they are truly fascinating. They make a great addition sprinkled in a necklace or as a strand separated by knots of leather -- available at bead show events

Rama
If you are lucky enough to own a strand of raku gingko leaves or a contemporary pendant from Rama's collection then you know what amazing jewelry can be made. Raku has its own whims and your imagination will carry it through to produce unique pieces. Rama is available at bead shows (see my events page)

Keith O'Connor Pottery
When I met Keith at a show in Milwaukee last summer I knew that his beads would go perfectly with other ceramic pieces that I show on my table. He and his wife Laurie produce these wonderful beads in smooth and textured surfaces -- they appear as if they are archeological treasures. They are members of Beads of Clay and their amazing beads are available at bead shows (see events page)

Helen O'Donnell (Embroidered Soul)
I was truly lucky to meet Helen last summer in Milwaukee. She has some very unique ideas -- her cracked egg pendants are fun and make wonderful focals. She is always experimenting with new techniques. She often uses real herbs as texture for pendants. Helen is a long standing member of Beads of Clay. Check out her website www.embroideredsoul.com, but feel free to touch them at my table at bead events