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Gloria is very fond of animals, as in these two panda canes of polymer clay. Other favorites include turtles, peacocks and llamas, especially the latter because they are a source of fiber. |
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Gloria Uptain of Phoenix AZ
Gloria is one of those people you can't help but like. She is open, generous, hospitable and lots of fun. I have the pleasure of knowing her by having stayed with her (and husband Bill) a couple of times when in the Phoenix area.
To call Gloria a beadmaker is something of a misnomer. She is an all-around artist. Weaving is her first love, beads may be second. She makes neat graphics, too.
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Gloria is very fond of animals, as in these two panda canes of polymer clay. Other favorites include turtles, peacocks and llamas, especially the latter because they are a source of fiber. |
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A motto from Gloria:
Life inspires me and I aim to play (make things) a lot!!!|
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She mixes beads and fibers, such as in this bolo tie, the official jewelry of the state of Arizona. "Sometimes all of a sudden fibers and beads come together, often purchased three or five years apart! I have had classes in bead making and weaving, color and design. I started to inlay beads into some weaving in 1989 after I complained at a Fimo workshop ‘This beadmaking keeps me from my real love-weaving’. Jamey Allen ( the instructor) replied ‘Why not weave beads into your work?’"The next vest is being threaded onto the loom (named)"Peacock". What fun I have to look forward to." |
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Holidays are extra special because a hand-made card from Gloria is sure to be delivered. "For my first cards, I used block prints I carved ( right). It takes longer to print those. For the more recent cards, I use stamps I pick up here and there. The smaller bead stamps were purchased after seeing an ad in Ornament. I don't really plan what I do. I follow a feeling. I work as the spirit moves me." |
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To contact Gloria e-mail Bill at:
buptaindux@USWest.NetFeatured Beadmaker 1 Featured Beadmaker 2
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