Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (side A)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5" h x 1.5" w (closed) / 3" w (open doors) x 1/2" d
$5,800
The Bookkeeper
Side A: Athena, Olympian goddess of wisdom and knowledge. Her symbol is the Owl.
Side B: Seshat, Egyptian goddess of writing and libraries, the keeper of books. Often featured wearing a headband with a star, notched palm leaf, leopard skin, tablet, and stylus. She is the consort of Thoth.
On the outer doors there are book shelves and on the horizontal shelving, the words of Rabbi Akiba Ben Joseph, “The paper burns but the words fly free.”
Inside the pendant there are book, scrolls, and a faux book with pendant.
Top Left: A set of 5 blank books
Top Right: “Notes” - description of “The Bookkeeper” piece including all of the above.
Middle Left: “X” - scroll with titles and authors of banned books.
Middle Right: Blank, multi-signature book
Lower Left: 2 books
(a) Book of quotes about reading or books
(b) Book of things that endanger books (i.e. fire, water, insects…)
Lower Right: Faux book “doors” open to reveal a tiny owl pendant
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (Side B)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5" h x 1.5" w (closed) / 3" w (open doors) x 1/2" d
$5,800
The Bookkeeper
Side A: Athena, Olympian goddess of wisdom and knowledge. Her symbol is the Owl.
Side B: Seshat, Egyptian goddess of writing and libraries, the keeper of books. Often featured wearing a headband with a star, notched palm leaf, leopard skin, tablet, and stylus. She is the consort of Thoth.
On the outer doors there are book shelves and on the horizontal shelving, the words of Rabbi Akiba Ben Joseph, “The paper burns but the words fly free.”
Inside the pendant there are book, scrolls, and a faux book with pendant.
Top Left: A set of 5 blank books
Top Right: “Notes” - description of “The Bookkeeper” piece including all of the above.
Middle Left: “X” - scroll with titles and authors of banned books.
Middle Right: Blank, multi-signature book
Lower Left: 2 books
(a) Book of quotes about reading or books
(b) Book of things that endanger books (i.e. fire, water, insects…)
Lower Right: Faux book “doors” open to reveal a tiny owl pendant
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (Open)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5" h x 1.5" w (closed) / 3" w (open doors) x 1/2" d
$5,800
The Bookkeeper
Side A: Athena, Olympian goddess of wisdom and knowledge. Her symbol is the Owl.
Side B: Seshat, Egyptian goddess of writing and libraries, the keeper of books. Often featured wearing a headband with a star, notched palm leaf, leopard skin, tablet, and stylus. She is the consort of Thoth.
On the outer doors there are book shelves and on the horizontal shelving, the words of Rabbi Akiba Ben Joseph, “The paper burns but the words fly free.”
Inside the pendant there are book, scrolls, and a faux book with pendant.
Top Left: A set of 5 blank books
Top Right: “Notes” - description of “The Bookkeeper” piece including all of the above.
Middle Left: “X” - scroll with titles and authors of banned books.
Middle Right: Blank, multi-signature book
Lower Left: 2 books
(a) Book of quotes about reading or books
(b) Book of things that endanger books (i.e. fire, water, insects…)
Lower Right: Faux book “doors” open to reveal a tiny owl pendant
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (Open)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5" h x 1.5" w (closed) / 3" w (open doors) x 1/2" d
$5,800
The Bookkeeper
Side A: Athena, Olympian goddess of wisdom and knowledge. Her symbol is the Owl.
Side B: Seshat, Egyptian goddess of writing and libraries, the keeper of books. Often featured wearing a headband with a star, notched palm leaf, leopard skin, tablet, and stylus. She is the consort of Thoth.
On the outer doors there are book shelves and on the horizontal shelving, the words of Rabbi Akiba Ben Joseph, “The paper burns but the words fly free.”
Inside the pendant there are book, scrolls, and a faux book with pendant.
Top Left: A set of 5 blank books
Top Right: “Notes” - description of “The Bookkeeper” piece including all of the above.
Middle Left: “X” - scroll with titles and authors of banned books.
Middle Right: Blank, multi-signature book
Lower Left: 2 books
(a) Book of quotes about reading or books
(b) Book of things that endanger books (i.e. fire, water, insects…)
Lower Right: Faux book “doors” open to reveal a tiny owl pendant
Cynthia Toops
The Gang's All Here
Brooch/Pendant. Broochh/Pendant. Polymer clay Micromosaic in a sterling silver bezel. Metal work by Nancy Bonnema.
2.5″ × 2.25″ × .25″
Cynthia Toops
Evening Walk
Brooch/pedant. Polymer clay Micromosaic in a sterling silver bezel. Metal work by Nancy Bonnema.
2.25″ × 2″× .25″
Cynthia Toops
Flower Child
Brooch/Pendant. Polymer clay Micromosaic in a sterling silver bezel. Metal work by Nancy Bonnema.
2.8″ × 2.3″× .25″
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Glass bead necklace: 20″ long Mask: 8.5″ long (including chain) Piggy Bank: 9.5″ long (including chain) Zoom Social Distancing/Tape Measure: 9″ (including chain) Scrapbook: 9″ (including chain)
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Glass bead necklace: 20″ long Mask: 8.5″ long (including chain) Piggy Bank: 9.5″ long (including chain) Zoom Social Distancing/Tape Measure: 9″ (including chain) Scrapbook: 9″ (including chain)
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail. 2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail. 2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail 2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail. 2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail. 2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
M is for Mobilia
Two-sided necklace. Cynthia Toops, Polymer clay mosaic inlay, sterling silver Dan Adams, Flame worked glass beads
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
M is for Mobilia
Two-sided necklace. Cynthia Toops, Polymer clay mosaic inlay, sterling silver Dan Adams, Flame worked glass beads
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Samples
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, polymer clay micro mosaics, sterling silver, and blown glass beads.
36” Long.
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Kalaloch
Neckpiece. Wood, beach stones, bone, silver, brass, suede, waxed linen, cording
29 3/4″ Total length
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Mermaid
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, glass, silver mosaic bezel (Nancy Bonnema), antique silver
24” Long
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Mermaid
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, glass, silver mosaic bezel (Nancy Bonnema), antique silver
24" Long
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Two If By Sea
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, beach stones, glass, bone, coral, shell, mother of pearl, silver, agate, carnelian, pearl, base metal chain
27" Long
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Black & White
Neckpiece.Polymer clay carved beads, mosaic inlay, mokume gane (木目金), glass beads by Dan Adams, sterling silver bezels and clasps.
Length: 23” L , Largest bead: 1” diameter
Black & White
Neckpiece.Polymer clay carved beads, mosaic inlay, mokume gane (木目金), glass beads by Dan Adams, sterling silver bezels and clasps.
Length: 23” L , Largest bead: 1” diameter
Cynthia Toops
M
Brooch. Polymer clay micromosaic brooch. Sterling silver bezel. (images include: Minotaur, man, magpie, mouse, moth, millefiore)
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (side A)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5″ h x 1.5″ w (closed) / 3″ w (open doors) x 1/2″ d
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (Side B)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5″ h x 1.5″ w (closed) / 3″ w (open doors) x 1/2″ d
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (Open)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5″ h x 1.5″ w (closed) / 3″ w (open doors) x 1/2″ d
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (Open)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5″ h x 1.5″ w (closed) / 3″ w (open doors) x 1/2″ d
Cynthia Toops
The Gang’s All Here
Brooch/Pendant. Broochh/Pendant. Polymer clay Micromosaic in a sterling silver bezel. Metal work by Nancy Bonnema.
Cynthia Toops
Evening Walk
Brooch/pedant. Polymer clay Micromosaic in a sterling silver bezel. Metal work by Nancy Bonnema.
Cynthia Toops
Flower Child
Brooch/Pendant. Polymer clay Micromosaic in a sterling silver bezel. Metal work by Nancy Bonnema.
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure.
Made for the exhibition “Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid”
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure.
Made for the exhibition “Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid”
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail.
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure.
Made for the exhibition “Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid”
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail.
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure.
Made for the exhibition “Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid”
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure.
Made for the exhibition “Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid”
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail.
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure.
Made for the exhibition “Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid”
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail.
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure.
Made for the exhibition “Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid”
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
M is for Mobilia
Two-sided necklace.
Cynthia Toops, Polymer clay mosaic inlay, sterling silver Dan Adams, Flame worked glass beads
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
M is for Mobilia
Two-sided necklace.
Cynthia Toops, Polymer clay mosaic inlay, sterling silver Dan Adams, Flame worked glass beads
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Samples
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, polymer clay micro mosaics, sterling silver, and blown glass beads.
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Kalaloch
Neckpiece. Wood, beach stones, bone, silver, brass, suede, waxed linen, cording
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Mermaid
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, glass, silver mosaic bezel (Nancy Bonnema), antique silver
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Mermaid
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, glass, silver mosaic bezel (Nancy Bonnema), antique silver
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Two If By Sea
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, beach stones, glass, bone, coral, shell, mother of pearl, silver, agate, carnelian, pearl, base metal chain
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Black & White
Neckpiece.Polymer clay carved beads, mosaic inlay, mokume gane (木目金), glass beads by Dan Adams, sterling silver bezels and clasps.
Black & White
Neckpiece.Polymer clay carved beads, mosaic inlay, mokume gane (木目金), glass beads by Dan Adams, sterling silver bezels and clasps.
Cynthia Toops
M
Brooch. Polymer clay micromosaic brooch. Sterling silver bezel. (images include: Minotaur, man, magpie, mouse, moth, millefiore)
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Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (side A)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5" h x 1.5" w (closed) / 3" w (open doors) x 1/2" d$5,800
The Bookkeeper
Side A: Athena, Olympian goddess of wisdom and knowledge. Her symbol is the Owl.
Side B: Seshat, Egyptian goddess of writing and libraries, the keeper of books. Often featured wearing a headband with a star, notched palm leaf, leopard skin, tablet, and stylus. She is the consort of Thoth.
On the outer doors there are book shelves and on the horizontal shelving, the words of Rabbi Akiba Ben Joseph, “The paper burns but the words fly free.”
Inside the pendant there are book, scrolls, and a faux book with pendant.
Top Left: A set of 5 blank books
Top Right: “Notes” - description of “The Bookkeeper” piece including all of the above.
Middle Left: “X” - scroll with titles and authors of banned books.
Middle Right: Blank, multi-signature book
Lower Left: 2 books (a) Book of quotes about reading or books (b) Book of things that endanger books (i.e. fire, water, insects…)
Lower Right: Faux book “doors” open to reveal a tiny owl pendantCynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (Side B)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5" h x 1.5" w (closed) / 3" w (open doors) x 1/2" d$5,800
The Bookkeeper
Side A: Athena, Olympian goddess of wisdom and knowledge. Her symbol is the Owl.
Side B: Seshat, Egyptian goddess of writing and libraries, the keeper of books. Often featured wearing a headband with a star, notched palm leaf, leopard skin, tablet, and stylus. She is the consort of Thoth.
On the outer doors there are book shelves and on the horizontal shelving, the words of Rabbi Akiba Ben Joseph, “The paper burns but the words fly free.”
Inside the pendant there are book, scrolls, and a faux book with pendant.
Top Left: A set of 5 blank books
Top Right: “Notes” - description of “The Bookkeeper” piece including all of the above.
Middle Left: “X” - scroll with titles and authors of banned books.
Middle Right: Blank, multi-signature book
Lower Left: 2 books (a) Book of quotes about reading or books (b) Book of things that endanger books (i.e. fire, water, insects…)
Lower Right: Faux book “doors” open to reveal a tiny owl pendantCynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (Open)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5" h x 1.5" w (closed) / 3" w (open doors) x 1/2" d$5,800
The Bookkeeper
Side A: Athena, Olympian goddess of wisdom and knowledge. Her symbol is the Owl.
Side B: Seshat, Egyptian goddess of writing and libraries, the keeper of books. Often featured wearing a headband with a star, notched palm leaf, leopard skin, tablet, and stylus. She is the consort of Thoth.
On the outer doors there are book shelves and on the horizontal shelving, the words of Rabbi Akiba Ben Joseph, “The paper burns but the words fly free.”
Inside the pendant there are book, scrolls, and a faux book with pendant.
Top Left: A set of 5 blank books
Top Right: “Notes” - description of “The Bookkeeper” piece including all of the above.
Middle Left: “X” - scroll with titles and authors of banned books.
Middle Right: Blank, multi-signature book
Lower Left: 2 books (a) Book of quotes about reading or books (b) Book of things that endanger books (i.e. fire, water, insects…)
Lower Right: Faux book “doors” open to reveal a tiny owl pendant![Bookkeeper-detail-1-2023]( "Bookkeeper-detail-1-2023")
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (Open)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5" h x 1.5" w (closed) / 3" w (open doors) x 1/2" d$5,800
The Bookkeeper
Side A: Athena, Olympian goddess of wisdom and knowledge. Her symbol is the Owl.
Side B: Seshat, Egyptian goddess of writing and libraries, the keeper of books. Often featured wearing a headband with a star, notched palm leaf, leopard skin, tablet, and stylus. She is the consort of Thoth.
On the outer doors there are book shelves and on the horizontal shelving, the words of Rabbi Akiba Ben Joseph, “The paper burns but the words fly free.”
Inside the pendant there are book, scrolls, and a faux book with pendant.
Top Left: A set of 5 blank books
Top Right: “Notes” - description of “The Bookkeeper” piece including all of the above.
Middle Left: “X” - scroll with titles and authors of banned books.
Middle Right: Blank, multi-signature book
Lower Left: 2 books (a) Book of quotes about reading or books (b) Book of things that endanger books (i.e. fire, water, insects…)
Lower Right: Faux book “doors” open to reveal a tiny owl pendant![C-Toops-6x9-11-21_3628]( "C-Toops-6x9-11-21_3628")
Cynthia Toops
The Gang's All Here
Brooch/Pendant. Broochh/Pendant. Polymer clay Micromosaic in a sterling silver bezel. Metal work by Nancy Bonnema.
2.5″ × 2.25″ × .25″
![C-Toops-6x9-11-21_3649]( "C-Toops-6x9-11-21_3649")
Cynthia Toops
Evening Walk
Brooch/pedant. Polymer clay Micromosaic in a sterling silver bezel. Metal work by Nancy Bonnema.
2.25″ × 2″× .25″
![C-Toops-6x9-11-21_3618]( "C-Toops-6x9-11-21_3618")
Cynthia Toops
Flower Child
Brooch/Pendant. Polymer clay Micromosaic in a sterling silver bezel. Metal work by Nancy Bonnema.
2.8″ × 2.3″× .25″
![Flower-Power-2021]( "Flower-Power-2021")
![Covid-chatelaine-alt]( "Covid-chatelaine-alt")
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Glass bead necklace: 20″ long Mask: 8.5″ long (including chain) Piggy Bank: 9.5″ long (including chain) Zoom Social Distancing/Tape Measure: 9″ (including chain) Scrapbook: 9″ (including chain)
![DSC02423-copy]( "DSC02423-copy")
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Glass bead necklace: 20″ long Mask: 8.5″ long (including chain) Piggy Bank: 9.5″ long (including chain) Zoom Social Distancing/Tape Measure: 9″ (including chain) Scrapbook: 9″ (including chain)
![Covid-chatelaine-detail-6]( "Covid-chatelaine-detail-6")
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail. 2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
![Covid-chatelaine-detail-1]( "Covid-chatelaine-detail-1")
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail. 2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
![Covid-chatelaine-detail-2]( "Covid-chatelaine-detail-2")
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail 2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
![Covid-chatelaine-detail-4]( "Covid-chatelaine-detail-4")
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail. 2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
![Covid-chatelaine-detail-5]( "Covid-chatelaine-detail-5")
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail. 2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
![C-Toops-re-do-6x9-8-18_8755]( "C-Toops-re-do-6x9-8-18_8755")
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
M is for Mobilia
Two-sided necklace. Cynthia Toops, Polymer clay mosaic inlay, sterling silver Dan Adams, Flame worked glass beads
![C-Toops-re-do-6x9-8-18_8787]( "C-Toops-re-do-6x9-8-18_8787")
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
M is for Mobilia
Two-sided necklace. Cynthia Toops, Polymer clay mosaic inlay, sterling silver Dan Adams, Flame worked glass beads
![C-Toops-6x9-12-19_0797]( "C-Toops-6x9-12-19_0797")
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Samples
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, polymer clay micro mosaics, sterling silver, and blown glass beads.
36” Long.
![Kalaloch]( "Kalaloch")
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Kalaloch
Neckpiece. Wood, beach stones, bone, silver, brass, suede, waxed linen, cording
29 3/4″ Total length
![DSC_0288]( "DSC_0288")
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Mermaid
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, glass, silver mosaic bezel (Nancy Bonnema), antique silver
24” Long
![DSC_0289]( "DSC_0289")
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Mermaid
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, glass, silver mosaic bezel (Nancy Bonnema), antique silver
24" Long
![DSC_0286]( "DSC_0286")
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Two If By Sea
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, beach stones, glass, bone, coral, shell, mother of pearl, silver, agate, carnelian, pearl, base metal chain
27" Long
![Driftwood]( "Driftwood")
Cynthia Toops
Driftwood
Brooch. Polymer clay, silver (Nancy Bonnema), wood, shell.
1 1/4” x 1”
![20200407_152907-1]( "20200407_152907-1")
![CynthiaToops_Back]( "CynthiaToops_Back")
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Black & White
Neckpiece.Polymer clay carved beads, mosaic inlay, mokume gane (木目金), glass beads by Dan Adams, sterling silver bezels and clasps.
Length: 23” L , Largest bead: 1” diameter
![CynthiaToops_Front]( "CynthiaToops_Front")
Black & White
Neckpiece.Polymer clay carved beads, mosaic inlay, mokume gane (木目金), glass beads by Dan Adams, sterling silver bezels and clasps.
Length: 23” L , Largest bead: 1” diameter
![M]( "M")
Cynthia Toops
M
Brooch. Polymer clay micromosaic brooch. Sterling silver bezel. (images include: Minotaur, man, magpie, mouse, moth, millefiore)
![Mesmerized]( "Mesmerized")
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (side A)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5" h x 1.5" w (closed) / 3" w (open doors) x 1/2" d
$5,800
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (Side B)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5" h x 1.5" w (closed) / 3" w (open doors) x 1/2" d
$5,800
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (Open)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5" h x 1.5" w (closed) / 3" w (open doors) x 1/2" d
$5,800
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (Open)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5" h x 1.5" w (closed) / 3" w (open doors) x 1/2" d
$5,800
Cynthia Toops
The Gang's All Here
Brooch/Pendant. Broochh/Pendant. Polymer clay Micromosaic in a sterling silver bezel. Metal work by Nancy Bonnema.
2.5″ × 2.25″ × .25″
Cynthia Toops
Evening Walk
Brooch/pedant. Polymer clay Micromosaic in a sterling silver bezel. Metal work by Nancy Bonnema.
2.25″ × 2″× .25″
Cynthia Toops
Flower Child
Brooch/Pendant. Polymer clay Micromosaic in a sterling silver bezel. Metal work by Nancy Bonnema.
2.8″ × 2.3″× .25″
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Glass bead necklace: 20″ long Mask: 8.5″ long (including chain) Piggy Bank: 9.5″ long (including chain) Zoom Social Distancing/Tape Measure: 9″ (including chain) Scrapbook: 9″ (including chain)
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Glass bead necklace: 20″ long Mask: 8.5″ long (including chain) Piggy Bank: 9.5″ long (including chain) Zoom Social Distancing/Tape Measure: 9″ (including chain) Scrapbook: 9″ (including chain)
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail. 2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail. 2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail 2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail. 2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail. 2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure. Made for the exhibition "Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid"
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
M is for Mobilia
Two-sided necklace. Cynthia Toops, Polymer clay mosaic inlay, sterling silver Dan Adams, Flame worked glass beads
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
M is for Mobilia
Two-sided necklace. Cynthia Toops, Polymer clay mosaic inlay, sterling silver Dan Adams, Flame worked glass beads
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Samples
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, polymer clay micro mosaics, sterling silver, and blown glass beads.
36” Long.
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Kalaloch
Neckpiece. Wood, beach stones, bone, silver, brass, suede, waxed linen, cording
29 3/4″ Total length
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Mermaid
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, glass, silver mosaic bezel (Nancy Bonnema), antique silver
24” Long
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Mermaid
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, glass, silver mosaic bezel (Nancy Bonnema), antique silver
24" Long
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Two If By Sea
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, beach stones, glass, bone, coral, shell, mother of pearl, silver, agate, carnelian, pearl, base metal chain
27" Long
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Black & White
Neckpiece.Polymer clay carved beads, mosaic inlay, mokume gane (木目金), glass beads by Dan Adams, sterling silver bezels and clasps.
Length: 23” L , Largest bead: 1” diameter
Black & White
Neckpiece.Polymer clay carved beads, mosaic inlay, mokume gane (木目金), glass beads by Dan Adams, sterling silver bezels and clasps.
Length: 23” L , Largest bead: 1” diameter
Cynthia Toops
M
Brooch. Polymer clay micromosaic brooch. Sterling silver bezel. (images include: Minotaur, man, magpie, mouse, moth, millefiore)
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (side A)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5″ h x 1.5″ w (closed) / 3″ w (open doors) x 1/2″ d
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (Side B)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5″ h x 1.5″ w (closed) / 3″ w (open doors) x 1/2″ d
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (Open)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5″ h x 1.5″ w (closed) / 3″ w (open doors) x 1/2″ d
Cynthia Toops
The Bookkeeper (Open)
2023
Reversible pendant. polymer clay mosaic inlay
and bound books (Cynthia Toops), silver (Nancy Bonnema).
Free standing on feet. Head Rotates.
Pendant: 3.5″ h x 1.5″ w (closed) / 3″ w (open doors) x 1/2″ d
Cynthia Toops
The Gang’s All Here
Brooch/Pendant. Broochh/Pendant. Polymer clay Micromosaic in a sterling silver bezel. Metal work by Nancy Bonnema.
Cynthia Toops
Evening Walk
Brooch/pedant. Polymer clay Micromosaic in a sterling silver bezel. Metal work by Nancy Bonnema.
Cynthia Toops
Flower Child
Brooch/Pendant. Polymer clay Micromosaic in a sterling silver bezel. Metal work by Nancy Bonnema.
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure.
Made for the exhibition “Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid”
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure.
Made for the exhibition “Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid”
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail.
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure.
Made for the exhibition “Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid”
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail.
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure.
Made for the exhibition “Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid”
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure.
Made for the exhibition “Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid”
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail.
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure.
Made for the exhibition “Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid”
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Life Left Dangling Neckpiece
Detail.
2021. Neckpiece. With Four interchangeable hanging elements. Polymer clay micro mosaics, lamp worked glass beads, sterling silver, wood, steel paper, elastic, a metal strip, needle, thread, pin cushion, and tape measure.
Made for the exhibition “Upended Lives: Jewelry in the Age of Covid”
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
M is for Mobilia
Two-sided necklace.
Cynthia Toops, Polymer clay mosaic inlay, sterling silver Dan Adams, Flame worked glass beads
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
M is for Mobilia
Two-sided necklace.
Cynthia Toops, Polymer clay mosaic inlay, sterling silver Dan Adams, Flame worked glass beads
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Samples
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, polymer clay micro mosaics, sterling silver, and blown glass beads.
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Kalaloch
Neckpiece. Wood, beach stones, bone, silver, brass, suede, waxed linen, cording
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Mermaid
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, glass, silver mosaic bezel (Nancy Bonnema), antique silver
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Mermaid
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, glass, silver mosaic bezel (Nancy Bonnema), antique silver
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Two If By Sea
Neckpiece. Polymer clay, beach stones, glass, bone, coral, shell, mother of pearl, silver, agate, carnelian, pearl, base metal chain
Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams
Black & White
Neckpiece.Polymer clay carved beads, mosaic inlay, mokume gane (木目金), glass beads by Dan Adams, sterling silver bezels and clasps.
Black & White
Neckpiece.Polymer clay carved beads, mosaic inlay, mokume gane (木目金), glass beads by Dan Adams, sterling silver bezels and clasps.
Cynthia Toops
M
Brooch. Polymer clay micromosaic brooch. Sterling silver bezel. (images include: Minotaur, man, magpie, mouse, moth, millefiore)
Cynthia Toops and Dan Adams have been collaborating since 1986, inspired by The History of Beads by Lois Dubin. In 1990, after attending glass classes at Pratt Center in Seattle, Adams specialized in fabricating glass beads while Toops focused on the potential of Polymer Clay.
Cynthia Toops received her BA in Biology from Drake University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1979. She studied Printmaking at the University of Washington in Seattle, graduating with a BFA in 1983. Throughout her career, Toops has experimented with many different techniques in polymer clay, from inlay and onlay to micromosaics. The versatility of the material allows Toops to borrow from ancient techniques resulting in works that combine both the modern and traditional.
Dan Adams works full time in a hospital laboratory and creates his wonderful glass beads at night and on weekends. Having received his BA in Anthropology in 1988 from the University of Washington in Seattle, Adams is intrigued with the history of glass and the use of beads throughout many of the world’s cultures. He was orginally inspired by Chinese Warring States beads but since he has incorporated tribal pattern, contemporary design, and natural history into his beads.
Museum Collections
Kobe Lampwork Glass Museum, Japan
Mingei International Museum, CA
Museum of Arts and Design, NY
Museum of Contemporary Craft, OR
Museum of Fine Art Boston, MA
Newark Museum of Art, NJ
Philadelphia Museum of Art, PA
Racine Art Museum, WI
Tacoma Art Museum, WA
Toops and Adams have been exhibiting their work at Mobilia Gallery since 1995.