I have now been working with the glass medium (primarily dichroic glass) for approximately three and a half years – spending 40-60 hours per week on average in my home studio either researching or designing or creating. I have attended numerous intensive workshops to further both my technical and creative knowledge of both art glass and dichroic glass so as to further enhance my ever growing curiosity and hunger to learn all I can about this amazing medium. These workshops include fusing and slumping (working with warm glass), cold working, dichroic glass and art glass jewellery making and design, glass casting and creative mould making.  I spend my days (and quite a few of my nights – some into the wee hours of a new day) working in my studio creating either dichroic glass jewellery, art glass jewellery, fused glass and slumped plates and glass wall art, some of which is combined with metal and copper.  Basically, if it can be created in glass, then my aim is to create it – with perfection. I am blessed with a wonderful husband, Domenic, who helps me in every aspect of my life, whether it is with our 3 gorgeous children (Jasmine 16, Shenae 14 and Jacob 10) or in the studio with me. There has been many a time that we have been standing at the sink washing and reassembling dichroic glass at 1 in the morning so that the kiln can be switched on before collapsing in a state of exhaustion into bed.  The late nights and early mornings are all well worth it as it is such a pleasure to watch the expression on someone’s face as they view my creations, small or large and to receive the many compliments regarding my work. I would love to take sole credit for the beauty of many of my pieces however dichroic glass is such an amazing glass to work with, the way it shimmers and sparkles, transmitting and reflecting a myriad of vibrant colours.

Many people, who purchase a dichroic glass pendant or other forms of dichroic glass jewellery either as a gift or just for themself, are unable to stop at just one “little piece of wearable art”. Many a time has the word “addictive” come up in conversation when talking with customers about their purchases. I must also add that I have made some wonderful friends from customers that keep coming back for “just one more piece”.

In April 2007 I registered as a business and Funkee Fuzion was brought to life. After some persuasion from friends I had my first “party” which was a huge success and bookings for more parties came and still continue to flow 2 years on. I now have 2 wonderful ladies (Tracey and Sarah) that do my parties for me.  I have received many requests for a website to be developed (especially from overseas) as people have received dichroic glass jewellery as a gift and wish to view and purchase more. Now, with the help of my wonderful friend Sarah and her hubby Isaac – the dream of a website is now a reality.