About Me

I am a weaver of beads with needle and thread. My work ranges from small scale jewelry items to one of a kind exhibit pieces. My current interests are in metalsmithing and textiles with a goal of bringing creativity and innovation to my work. Occasionally I dabble in photography too. Please use the contact link above for inquiries.

For general interests in beadweaving, please see my beading news blog: beadweaver.blogspot.com 

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Photography > Southern Africa

The vast majority of these images were taken by my husband, Doug Mandel, a photographer. My husband and I begin our journey in Cape Town at the Kirstenboch Gardens...