I am an Alaskan/Arizonan lampwork glass artist that has always been
involved with media that allowed me to play with color; such as
weaving, embroidery, and working with fabrics.

Inspired by the Alaskan Native beadwork around me, I took up seed beadwork which sparked my interest in collectible beads and creating jewelry.
I then studied lampwork beadmaking which would allow for more originality in my jewelry designs.

Lampwork is the process of making handmade glass beads over a torch.
The result is a one of a kind, collectible little treasure. I am
inspired by the order of chaos, fractal imagery and organic patterns in nature and the Alaskan landscape.

I enjoy making components for jewelry designers that are earthy, organic and original but don't dominate the vision of the designer. In addition to lampworking I make torch fired enamel components.

I love to collect beads in my travels to Asia and find that the
use of Bali Silver Beads , Thai Hilltribe beads, and semi-precious
gemstones are compatible with my one of a kind lampwork beads.

Living near theTucson Gem & Mineral show gives access to a wonderful array of components to use in my own jewelry designs.

Currently I alternate between my two studios in Arizona and Alaska.

Designers are welcomed to post their jewelry made with my components on my Pinterest page "Designers using NuminosityBeads"