By Darlene Mansue

Darlene is the owner of D7 Studio, were she spends her time traveling the Northeast working various bead shows showcasing artist made beads and unique stinging products. She exclusively represents Nolly’s Folly hand made glass beads made by artist bead maker Nolly Gelsinger, as well as Marsha Neal Studio Pendants made by ceramic artist Marsha Minutella.
 
Darlene’s first involvement in art started as a child watching her father develop his own photography. As she grew her interest in art led her to study and graduate from the University of Delaware with Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics. After graduation she went on to take Jewelry Making classes at Delaware College of Art & Design and then beading classes at her local bead shop.
 
Her love for jewelry and anything handcrafted has developed into a passion and love for helping her customers succeed with whatever beading project they’re working on.
Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - Video on Demand

Level: Beginner

Prerequisites: Beginner Kumihimo Class

Description: After learning basic Kumihimo braiding you'll want to learn to add beads to embellish your braided necklace and transform it into an elegant piece of jewelry with lots of sparkle!!


Our price: $10.97
Beginner Kumihimo: Rounded Braid Necklace - Video on Demand

Level: Beginner

Prerequisites: Basic Bead Weaving Course

Description: Try this fun and easy kumihimo braiding technique that will make a beautiful addition to your focal beads for a finished necklace!! Once you get this ancient Japanese technique down it will leave you feeling very zen....


Our price: $10.97
Macrame Bracelet - Video on Demand

Level: Beginner

Prerequisites: Basic Bead Weaving Course

Description: Create this beautiful macrame bracelet.


Our price: $10.97