Carol Martin

Sculpted Glass Jewelry, using the Pate de Verre and Cast Glass methods, is labor intensive and rare in jewelry design. The ability to design and sculpt unique shapes with unlimited colors, however, makes the effort worthwhile. Along with my glass technique, I fabricate and forge the settings in precious metals to not only enhance the design, but to make the piece enjoyable to wear. Making things is as natural as breathing to me. I love being able to create unique special pieces. The glass I make has a gemstone as well as an organic quality to it and is consistently mistaken for stones. I grew up in a family of artisans and have always worked with my hands. My motivation is in creating jewelry unlike anything seen before. From my home in the Rocky Mountains to visits in Caribbean waters, I collect ideas that I can translate into contemporary jewelry design. Clients who have supported my work are appreciative of the uniqueness of these creations and the process involved to make these wearable sculptures.