![]() Cynthia Toops and Dan AdamsDan Adams and Cynthia Toops are a husband and wife who collaborate in thedesign and fabrication of extraordinary jewelry, combining Dan's lamp-worked glass beads with Cynthia's polymer clay art. Dan has developed a number of new techniques incorporating glass and polymer clay, while Cynthia is especially admired for her mosaic work. Hundreds of hair-fine threads of clay are inlaid to create minutely detailed designs on beads, brooches, and other objects. Both Dan and Cynthia draw their inspiration from ancient artifacts and folk crafts. Together they create jewelry that is exuberant, witty, and unique. All silver fabrication is done by Chuck Domitrovich. |
