About Molten Mayhem

There was a time when I didn't know that the world of Lampworking existed. If I needed a bead for a jewelry piece, I'd go online and buy it. Then a friend took me to a bead-making class, and that was all she wrote: I was hooked.

Ever since, I have been making focal and accent beads by hand. The way the glass flows, mingles and twists is mesmerizing — and don't even get me started on the colors.

When you're working with glass, you're limited only by your imagination. I love each new creation and can't wait for each new bead to come out of the kiln. Some people refer to this as the presents under the tree effect: you never truly know what you have until your bead is 100% annealed! For me, the excitement of creating with glass will never fade.

The backdrop for my glasswork and jewelry-making is beautiful northwest New Jersey, where a clear lake rests not even 100 yards from our front porch. It's a lovely, wooded place and my faithful and ever-present (140 lb.) Rottweiler "puppy" — Angus von Lauffen, or just plain Angus — will tell you that the walks are inspiring. My studio, lovingly rebuilt by Brian (with some help from his Uncle), is right in the backyard. Every free moment was spent working on it until it was completed. Take a look:

Currently, I fashion original beads from soft glass, including the new ASK 104, Effetre/Moretti, Lauscha, Vetrofond and Uroboros. In the future, I plan to work with Borosilicate glass, so keep an eye on the site — or even better, come visit! If you're going to be in my neck of the woods, don't bother knocking on the front door. Just come 'round back and you'll find me in the studio.