Hi and welcome. I thought I’d take a moment to re-introduce myself. I still love this photo taken in my studio in 2018. Not much has changed, except my hair is a bit pinker these days!
I’m Julie, and I make glass beads. I’ve been working with glass for a long time now (let’s just say I first learned around 2001). Since my daughter was born in 2009, I’ve been using recycled glass, feeling more and more drawn to creating in a way that’s thoughtful and sustainable.
Over the years, my work has been part of many exhibitions and featured in various magazines, but what I love most is still the same: experimenting, trying new things and getting completely mesmerised by the flame. When I’m at the torch, ideas seem to arrive out of nowhere, it feels a bit like meditation.
Last year I began making flower sticks, and they’ve opened up a whole new world of possibilities. I have so many ideas I’m excited to explore this year.
I’ll be doing regular one-off releases on Etsy, with T’Arts as my main brick-and-mortar home. I also love creating custom pieces, so please reach out if you’d like something made especially for you.
Here’s to a creative, generous year ahead 🌿
