GrantDiffendaffer's Profile

Bio

Grant Diffendaffer has been making and selling things since the early 90's. His work has been shown in galleries, museum's, and fine craft exhibitions across the United States, and is notable for it's elegant design, techno-organic styling, and meticulous craftsmanship. There is no glue here.

Today, Grant lives and works in his wooded wonderland studio in Canyon California, where he creates jewelry and sculptural items. He is well known for his handmade beads, which he crafts from polymer and silver.

Grant's first book was published in January 2008. It is titled "Polymer Clay Beads: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration," and is available from Lark Books now. He travels the world teaching his unique techniques and spreading his enthusiasm for craft. Read more on his blog, "Many Parts," at www.diffendaffer.com

Male, Born on May 9

Favorite Materials

Clay, metal, glass, fiber, wood, stone, leather, bone