Joan Boyd, Lampwork Bead Jewelry

Artist Statement

“My jewelry focuses on my Handmade Glass Beads, which are combined with freshwater pearls, Austrian crystal and sterling silver. The beads are formed with a torch from molten glass and are annealed in a kiln for strength. I use Italian Glass and often include precious metals in my designs. The designs for both my jewelry and my beads are strongly influenced by decades of summer on Martha’s Vineyard. I love the transparency of glass and find it a wonderful medium to convey the joy of summer on the island.”

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