In the year 2000, after about 10 years of making jewelry, I became frustrated when I couldn't find glass beads in color combinations I desired, so I took a class, acquired a torch and began making my own. I named my company Ranchorita because the idea of a little farm very much reflects my organic approach to beadmaking and jewelry design: I enjoy letting colors and forms lead me in unexpected directions, and I've discovered sometimes an odd twist turns out to be much better than the outcome I'd imagined, and happily so. My philosophy is everything matches or can be made to match. My sense of composition and lyricism is informed by my training in classical music performance. I hope you like the results.
I'll be posting jewelry pieces here for sale in some cases, and some pieces that I just love and will not be selling. Thanks for stopping by! Items available for purchase will be duly noted, and one may contact me via the email link on this page.
I'll be posting some information on bead manufacture and on purchasing hand-made beads from an artist. My lampwork beads are all made by me in my studio in Dallas, and have been brought gradually to room temperature overnight in a kiln. Kiln-annealing of glass beads tempers them to be more shock- and shatter-resistant. I guarantee all my bead and jewelry work, and will replace or repair any piece that should break or crack in the course of normal, gentle wear. Shipping within the USA is included in the sales price of all pieces.
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