JG Beaded Jewelry is pleased to introduce our “Featured Artist" -- Bette Luksha-Gammell, owner of GemsCrystalsAndWire.com from North Port, Florida.
At only five years old, Bette embarked upon her journey in the art of jewelry making, inspired by her mother who encouraged her creativity. Her mother would have her choose and order materials from catalogs. Bette liked to work with cabochons and cameos that she would cement into vintage settings.
At only five years old, Bette embarked upon her journey in the art of jewelry making, inspired by her mother who encouraged her creativity. Her mother would have her choose and order materials from catalogs. Bette liked to work with cabochons and cameos that she would cement into vintage settings.
She was taught about the value of money at an early age and was raised knowing that handmade gifts were the best, as a part of yourself was in the making! Bette used her allowance to purchase supplies, and her mother started a Christmas club account. In November when the check came in, half went into savings and the other half was spent on gift-making supplies.
Later on, Bette's work evolved into stringing beads, working with seed beads, wire, chain maille and micro maille. Her favorite materials are Argentium Silver, gold-filled wire and Austrian Swarovski Crystals, but she can still be found using stunning cabochons, her original element of choice. While creating chain maille pieces, Bette prefers to use Artistic Wire, allowing her the ability to add color to the designs.
GemsCrystalAndWire.com can be found in several places on the web. Check out Bette's ArtFire store which has the largest stock of her creations, and her Blog for an 'interchangeable' earring tutorial. You can also find Bette on Etsy and Facebook.
GemsCrystalAndWire.com can be found in several places on the web. Check out Bette's ArtFire store which has the largest stock of her creations, and her Blog for an 'interchangeable' earring tutorial. You can also find Bette on Etsy and Facebook.
Do you have what it takes to be the next "featured artist"? Go to JG Beaded Jewelry or our Facebook page and use the contact form to submit your site - be sure to include your name, company name, website, email, something about yourself and your work. All submissions will be considered for publishing!
2 comments:
Thank you for the opportunity to be a "featured artist" on your blog! I feel honored !
It was a pleasure! Best wishes!
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