Hi, I'm Candie. I've never met a craft material I didn't like. I was born in small town Indiana in one of the craftiest homes I know. My mom and I were always making stuff. I started making jewelry in about eighth grade. The first jewelry project I remember really making was for Earth Day. I glued a leaf to a flat river stone, wire wrapped it and hung it from some suede lace. If that doesn't say I was going to be a mixed media jewelry maker, I don't know what does! After high school, I headed off to Purdue University to major in Art Education and Fine Arts. I minored in Art History-what's another couple of credits?!?! It was a great experience and I had wonderful professors. I emphasized in Jewelry and Metalsmithing. Once out of school, Istarted looking for ways to live abroad. In between all that, I did a few art fairs and shows. Next thing I knew, a year or so later I was on a plane to China. I've been in shows nationally and internationally. I currently work as a project designer for various publications. Check out my new book, Metalworking 101 for Beaders! and Felted Jewelry...
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