Lola By Design is the manifestation of a life-long dream.


I have always been fascinated with glass. The nature of working with this material through the element of fire to re-arrange the molecular structure thereby creating colour, shape, and texture before suspending that moment in time is something that holds a special allure for me. Very few creative endeavours rely on having a tactile feel for the material while remaining wholly untouchable while in a workable state. Indeed, the final pieces are as wonderful to explore tactically as they are to behold visually.


The main sources of inspiration for my glasswork come from nature - the oyster and cthulhu series of work reflects my fascination with sea-life, while the granite series incorporates an alchemy of fine silver and copper to create the muted, organic colours and forms which create the tiny encapsulated worlds trapped within the glass. I also enjoy exploring the iconography of the human heart, as can be seen in  the hearts aflight, hot hot heart, and sacré coeur body of work.


It is my commitment to continue to grow as an artist so to be able to offer new designs unlike any to be found elsewhere. I enjoy working closely with my clients to create custom pieces and can offer consignment and/or wholesale prices to registered businesses. All of the handmade glass you will see in this site is also available as individual beads should you choose to design your own jewellery.


I hope you will enjoy my glasswork as much as I enjoy sharing it with you!

Lola By Design

Fine Handmade Jewellery & Flameworked Glass

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Artist’s Statement    

Jewellery

As an artisan, I will only offer the very highest quality work. Each of my jewellery pieces and individual beads are one-of-a-kind works of art - even with repeated colour pallets, no two pieces will ever be alike. All of the glasswork is kiln-annealed, creating an incredibly durable piece of wearable art. Jewellery is constructed using only the finest materials, including sterling silver, polished gemstones, Swarovski crystal, and freshwater pearls. You will never find any plastic, imitation gemstones, faux pearls, low-grade crystal, or nickel in my jewellery pieces. Necklaces, bracelets and anklets are all strung on either 49-strand 20-40lb test-strength nylon-coated stainless-steel wire or sterling silver wire/chain as noted. Given proper care, these items may be passed down for generations to come.


Sterling silver can be kept tarnish-free by placing a small piece of chalk in the bag or box it is kept in while not being worn. Should the silver need polishing, I recommend using toothpaste rather than a chemical or cream polish. Gently rub the silver with the toothpaste using your fingertips or a soft bristle brush - a toothbrush works perfectly to keep your silver as shiny as your teeth! Rinse the toothpaste off under lukewarm running water to remove any residue.


All of my glass is kiln annealed to ensure durability, but care should still be taken when putting the pieces away - it is possible for glass to develop cracks or chips from hard concussions, so it is best not to drop the pieces when putting them on, nor slam them down on the dresser when you are done wearing them. Hanging up pendant necklaces or keeping them in a box or soft bag are the best storage options.


Should you ever experience any trouble with your Lola By Design jewellery, I will do my best to repair or replace the piece. However, please be aware that I can not be responsible for damage due to improper handling.