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Meet Handmade Artist Gail M. Caldwell…

Location: Pacific Northwest

Handmade Specialty: I specialize in custom handmade jewelry utilizing only the finest materials, including freshwater pearls, man-made pearls, Swarovski crystal, crystal, glass, Italian glass, fire polished crystal and glass, shells, semi-precious gemstones, Tribal silver, Bali silver,silver, fine silver, copper, cord, leather and silk.

I do not use any products that have lead and nickel in them. My crystals are top of the line in cut and shape to get the very best sparkle.

Gail’s Story…
My designs are hand crafted in the Pacific Northwest by me. I have lived here my whole life. Most of my pieces are one of a kind. Sometimes I will reproduce a piece due to its popularity. However, since they are handmade, they are always slightly different. Often I buy only one strand of beads, etc. and when those are gone, they are gone. My stock changes rather quickly because once someone buys a piece, it is replaced with a different piece.

I love the time spent with friends and by myself making and designing my jewelry. I find it very relaxing and fun seeing how everyone designs differently. I am always excited to design jewelry and want to share my excitement with you. I have the great enjoyment of being completely surrounded by water, sandy beaches, and beautiful mountain vistas which inspire my designs. I feel very lucky to have the advantage of living in a multi-cultural and diverse region to influence my artwork and designs.

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A few words from glass bead artist, Diane from DkDesigns.biz…

I have to admit that I’m involved in a long term affair – - I fell in love with beading over 15 years ago – - The love affair with beads all started with rock hounding with my wonderful husband Bill.

We have travelled to Mount Ida, AR to dig quartz crystals and Herkimer, NY to mine Herkimer diamonds. We’ve made several trips to many parts of North Carolina to hunt for everything from sapphires to emeralds. After one of our trips, I was thinking, “Can I drill holes in these little stones to make beads and string them? – - hmmmm….” Well that started the beading years…..

Then my sister signed me up to take a class with her at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, and told me we had to bring a can of Mapp gas to class with us. When I saw the beautiful palette of colored glass rods that I could melt in a flame and create my very own glass beads, well, need I say more? Now, I create wonderful works of art that are treasured by many collectors and teach in my studio.

Visit my online shop and see if you find that something special you have been looking for……..Enjoy ! Diane

About Diane From DkDesigns.biz
Diane has been beading for over 15 years, and has traveled to and attended many beading conferences and workshops learning many different beading techniques. She learned the art of "Lamp Working" over 11 years ago. "Creating Glass Beads with Glass Rods and a Torch", sparked her creativity to produce varied and unique jewelry designs. Diane’s creations can be seen on her website and at shows throughout the southeast.

Education

Diane learned the art of lampworking back in 1998, studying under Deanna Griffin Dove, until 2002.

Additional studies include:

October 2005 – studied in workshops under Corina Tettinger
December 2005 – learned Holiday Bead technique with Cristie Prince
February 2006 – studied in workshops under Pam Dugger
June 2006 – studied in workshop under John Winter
October 2006 – studied in workshops under Andrea Guarino-Slemmons
January 2007 – studied in workshop under Larry Scott
April 2007 – studied in workshops under Tom & Sage Holland

Diane is proud to be a member of:

Alpharetta Arts Guild
Gilmer Arts & Heritage Association
Brookhaven Arts Alliance
Southern Flames – Former Co-President
ISGB – Business Member

Diane also contributes to:

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