Hi! My name is Kay Gray-Shiver. I have had my hands in some kind of crafty project since I was a child, but I was always drawn in by the depth, color, and brilliance of stained glass. In 2000 I finally took a stained glass class and have been expanding my pursuits in art glass ever since. In 2002 I purchased my first torch for making lampwork beads and was mesmerized by the glow and texture of the molten glass and the beauty of the resulting beads. Primarily self-taught, I have been lucky enough to take a few weekend classes to glean valuable tips and tricks from artists such as Larry Scott, Jen Geldard, Leah Fairbanks, and Andrea Guarino. I pair my one-of-a-kind beads with sterling silver, Swarovski crystals, and natural stone to create wearable works of art.