Smoky Mountain Beads is a small, home-based business located in upper East Tennessee between Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. All jewelry is handmade and handcrafted with superior quality supplies. I travel to Tucson, AZ, Las Vegas and Albuerque, NM to search the best gemstones and findings to create my designs.
Being nestled in the mountains has always provided a serenity for me that sparks my artistic creativity. While the annual show of leaf colors create a spectacular display, spring is also an inspiration with all the blooming flowers. I use leaves and other natural elements in some of my fine silver creations.
I am a Senior Certified Art Clay™ instructor teaching classes/workshops using metal clay techniques. I am a member of the Art Clay Society which is a group of metal clay artists and enthusiasts, dedicated to the continuing education and inspiration. The versatile, organic nature of metal clay allows for a freedom of design and I enjoy introducing artists to the techniques of creating fine silver jewelry.
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