World Artisan Gems

Name: Gabriele Servayge

Website Link: www.gabrieleservayge.com

Where are you from? Germany

Tell us a bit about yourself:  I am a Belgian, but I was born in Germany and I am living in Germany most of my time. My original profession was social work and  I did this for several years.
For my future I am interested in art therapy education. But at the moment I am very satisfied with creating glass beads.

When and why did you begin designing jewelry/art? I started making glass beads 5 years ago. Before this, I was looking for a method in which make it possible to paint and form beads with different colors and shapes. Then I saw glass beads on Ebay and I was so fascinated with them that I knew that is what I wanted to do.

What do you make? I make glass beads.

What materials and methods do you use? Mainly I make not round glass beads, but squeezed beads, so that I can use this surface for my ideas. I like to make shells on a waterground in green/blue colours. But I also like to make some flowers an murrinis.

Where do your design inspirations come from? My inspirations come from signs in nature, especially from the water.

What is your best working environment/where is your studio? I have a nice place at home, I have there the best feeling for making glass beads. By walking in a beautiful park I always get some new inspiration.

Where can your products be seen?  My website and Ebay

Who are you a fan of? I like artistry, which is made by American and Australian natives. I like how they put the spirit of nature in their symbols.

Tell us  a little about one of your favorite creations: I mostly  make glass beads with shells on a ground of green blue oceancolours, I love the colours and the round spiral form of the shells, it let me feel the spirit of the ocean.