I saw my first piece of dichroic glass jewelry on a trip to Key West several years ago, and I was captivated. My love of this glass jewelry soon became a passion, and I began creating my own designs in my home studio in Avon Lake, OH.
I work predominately with a special type of glass called dichroic. Developed by NASA to reflect ultraviolet light from the astronauts' visors, dichroic glass is used by scientists to separate and filter specific colors of visible light. Its ability to reflect color makes it a perfect material for unique, beautiful jewelry. Each piece of fused dichroic glass is unique.
Over the years, through experimentation and "happy accidents", I have developed techniques that involve layering a complex collage of dichroic and other art glass. Many are fired numerous times in my kiln. In this way I achieve vibrant colors, textures, complexity and depth. Its ability to reflect color in a beautiful way makes it a perfect material for jewelry. I am constantly learning new techniques and applying them to pieces. You will see in my gallery numerous hand painted pieces. I also use powders, mica, and special art glass to add visual and personal interest.
It is highly rewarding for me to see my jewelry enhance each person’s unique style and personality. In my collection, you will find more subtle hand-crafted dichroic glass jewelry for everyday wear and vibrant statement pieces for special occasions. When the mundane just won’t do, select a piece of wearable art from Keller Design for yourself or someone special.