SPOTLIGHT: Beadiful World

Name:  Debbie Bruce
Etsy shop name:  http://beadifulworld.etsy.com
Website:  http://www.beadifulworld.biz
Blog:  http://beadifulworld.blogspot.com
Location:  Aiken, South Carolina
1. What kind of materials do you use in your creations? 
 I originally started out primarily focusing on stringing with lampwork beads.  The details that a lampwork bead artist puts into a gorgeous bead really speaks to me.  I am in awe of their talent.  When [...]

SPOTLIGHT: Beads of Heaven

Name: Lisa
Etsy shop name: Beads of Heaven
Website: www.beadsofheaven.etsy.com
Blog: www.beadsofheaven.blogspot.com
Location: Bethlehem, PA
1. What kind of material do you use in your creations?
I love smooth stones, sparkling crystal, sterling silver (when possible) and cast pewter. I don’t like to use crystal bi-cones because of the sharp edges.
2. How did you get into this form of art?
A few [...]

SPOTLIGHT: CSERPENT

Name:  Susan Estrada
Etsy shop name: http://cserpent.etsy.com
Website: http://www.cserpentDesigns.com
Blog:  http://cserpentDesigns.blogspot.com
Location: San Diego
1. What kind of materials do you use in your creations?
I use a variety of materials but mainly sterling silver, gold filled and copper metals, artisan lampwork beads, semi-precious and some precious gemstones, swarovski crystals (gotta have some BLING!), czech glass, seed beads and whatever else [...]