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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). |
Lisa Peters
Lisa Peters' pieces reflect her continual adventure with various glazes and techniques. She has wonderful ideas in the raku technique and
that combined with edgy shapes make her unique pieces very special. She recently held an exhibition at the New York City Library
and her pottery has been featured in many galleries. She is a member of Beads of Clay and lives in New Jersey. |
Sari Glassman
More than half a world away Sari Glassman creates magic at her torch. A resident of Modiin, Israel who lives with her
husband Mike and her two wonderful children, Sari's beads are fresh, colorful and fun. Her glass beads capture your
imagination - tiny candlesticks, cocktail glasses, Dr. Seuss characters and even psychedelic palm trees can be transformed into
necklaces or funky earrings.
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Harold Cooney - Glassmaker
Harold continues to amaze with his incredible beads and pendants. He is a passionate artist -- and always experimenting with new glass
techniques. His devotion to his craft is powerful and fun. He has been featured in Masters: Glass Beads published in 2008.
Each piece is unique and the texture and opalescence make them irresistible. Whether the pendants are worn with a silk cord or the beads
are strung on leather -- Harold's pieces are avalable at bead show events. |
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. She has recently been
featured in Stringing Magazine (Summer 2008). If you are a garden lover, check out her
amazing botanical pendants at my next show (see events page). |
C-Koop Beads
Sara Lukkonen began her fascination of enamel with a propane torch, copper tubing and glass powder. Her studio was in a
chicken coop in the back of her home while her children were small. Each piece starts in a molten state and the colors
achieved make each one disk unique and now there are over 50 styles of beads, buttons and pendants. They are
available at Allene's Beads booth at bead show events on the West Coast. |
M.L. Tompkins
Meeting Mary Tompkins has been one of the most interesting experiences of the self-representing artist project. She
sculpts each piece of stoneware clay and sands them before glazing and firing. The finishing process of painting is where
the real miracle happens. Each piece takes on its own true "personality". Cats, mermaids, faces -- they are all
the creation of Mary's amazing imagination.
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New Glass Artists
Discovering new additions to Allene's Beads has been a true adventure. Each artist's interpretation using the torch and kiln results
in creative magic. Laurie Geller's fanciful multi-color free form beads, Marcia Kmack's fiesta discs and Shannon Hill's "little
works of art" -- I am continually amazed. In the past year I have added more artists such as
Karen Ovington, Kathy Hoppe, JC Herrell and Teo Ellinson. On a trip to Europe I came across a very talented designer -- Sara Lisman. Her
3-bead necklaces are fun to wear and are the basis for unique pieces. And, of course I'm always in search of more beads,
pendants and interesting components (new and vintage) for your one-of-a-kind works of personal adornment. |
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