About the Fire Divas

We are a group of glass bead artisans promoting the use of handmade lampwork beads. We believe that by promoting one another's work, we all benefit. Feel free to look around and check the links on the right to view our shops and photos. There is some tremendous talent in this group and we hope you visit often to check out our latest work!

Visit the Fire Divas Glass Market on Facebook to bid on and purchase our beads and jewelry direct from the Divas.

Fire Divas Glass Market

To ask a question for our Ask the Divas posts, email us at firedivas{at}gmail{dot}com.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Diva of the Month - Lauren Mazursky Part 4

Today, we conclude our interview with Diva of the Month, Lauren May Mazursky of Maybeads.

Gottlieb the Green Owl

Which of your secrets do we not know… is there something else you would like us to know about you or your work?

I don’t know that I have any secrets. I’m still learning. I’ve been making beads for just over two years. There is still a ton I don’t know. I’d still love to make beautiful beads, but I think my calling was for turtles and penguins. I’ll live with that.

Jeff the Turtle

How has your work changed since you began?

I think my critters have evolved and developed more of a personality. Aside from the penguins, who have vacant stares no matter how I make their eyes, I’ve been able to give my animals (I’m most successful with dogs) some feeling behind their eyes. I like that.

Ella the English Springer Spaniel

What is the biggest challenge you want to accomplish in the next few months?

I’d love to get really good with stringer and making flowers on beads. Imagine the turtle shells I could make with flowers and stems!

Bardo the Blue Mouse

What do you like about being a Fire Diva?

I love the support I get from my teammates. I appreciate so much the help I receive from everyone when I’m looking for a certain color glass or have some other question. Everyone is so quick to help. And to have more experienced lampworkers to bounce ideas off of or get help from is truly priceless. But I especially love all the friends I’ve made – current and former Fire Divas.