Sailorgirl Jewelry – Catherine Winter

Hi! I am a Toronto based flamework artist and jewelry designer. Drawing inspiration from my love of the ocean, travel and time on a small white sailboat in a blue world, I spin my stories into wearable glass art using the ancient art of lampwork.
Lampwork uses a gas/oxygen torch to melt rods of glass that are spun around a thin steel mandrel, shaped and decorated with more liquid glass. There is no paint on my beads, just layers upon layers of glass. Many of my beads have pure silver encased in them.
At the heart of my work is a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and originality. I infuse each design with a sense of adventure and fun resulting in a collection that tells a story of exploration, passion, and the joy of discovery.