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AWARDED BLUE RIBBON, 1st
Place 3D Medium, Roanoke, VA, 2004
AWARDED BLUE RIBBON, 1st
Place 3D Medium, Roanoke, VA, 2003
Selected for Jurying, Mount Dora
Arts Festival, Mount Dora, FL, 2005
Hello and welcome to Studio 1500. My name is Devon
Bennett and I am a lampwork artist and jewelry
designer.

So, what's a lampwork artist? In other words, I
create glass beads and creations by hand using glass rods
imported from Italy, a torch, a mandrel and a kiln. The
beads are annealed in a kiln to a hard finish (think
Pyrex). Each handcrafted bead is truly an individual
work of art. No two are ever exactly the same. The
beads are then combined with authentic gemstones and high
quality findings to create a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of
jewelry.
Why Studio 1500? Because glass
melts around 1500 degrees Fahrenheit; ergo Studio
1500.
I have had a life long love of unique
jewelry. It led me to seek the ability to create these
items myself. After learning theory and procedure, I
have honed my skills through practice, practice,
practice. The final result is a truly individual piece
of custom jewelry.
I can design jewelry for any occasion; weddings
(custom bride and custom matching bridesmaids), birthdays,
engagements, anniversaries, holidays, expectant moms, or just
because….. With
over 300 colors to choose from, I can create a special piece
to match any ensemble. Why settle for
something typical and mass produced when you
can wear a piece of art that is as individual as you
are!
Email us for a custom
order quote: beads@studio1500.com