Unlike precious stones and fine metals, personal glass adornment falls within a price range that makes it affordable to most people. The variety of colors, textures and designs can be surprising, and the work is always delightful.
Linda Steider’s beautiful jewelry and buttons aren’t the most elaborate work she does, but they are fiery baubles of accessible art made to wear.
This talented artist also makes home accessories and fine art decorative pieces. Some of her work uses recycled materials. One particularly popular and practical item is a cheese tray made from a wine bottle.
Steider’s work reflects her careful attention to detail and inspired sense of color. The unique landscape of the Columbia River Gorge, her exposure to the Yakima Tribe, and the glitz of Hollywood have all influenced her art. She teaches and lectures throughout the U.S. and was instrumental in founding the Gorge Chapter of the Oregon Glass Guild.
More of Steider’s work can be found on her website and in entries on her blog.
Handmade Glass Jewelry
Linda Steider's Kiln-Formed Art Jewelry and Buttons
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Glass Jewelry - The growing demand for affordable jewelry creates opportunities for artists to create unique, handmade glass jewelry pieces.
2. Recycled Material Art - The use of recycled materials in artwork is becoming more popular as people seek environmentally conscious options for home decor and fashion accessories.
3. Personalized Home Decor - Consumers are looking for personalized, one-of-a-kind home decor pieces, creating opportunities for artists to create unique glass home accessories and decorative pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Crafts - The art and crafts industry can harness the growing interest in unique and affordable glass jewelry pieces and glass decorative pieces.
2. Fashion Accessories - The fashion accessories industry can diversify by incorporating handmade glass jewelry, offering customers a new and unique option for accessories.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can offer customers personalized, unique home decor pieces created by artists like Linda Steider who use recycled materials and innovative techniques to create glass home accessories and decorative pieces.