Lyn Wagner-Ditzhazy
funky beadz original jewelry designs
Born native to Buffalo, New York, I relocated to Michigan in 1987. I hold degrees in Metallurgy and Industrial Technology, and am full time employed in the “Motor City”.
Having always been interested in jewelry and gemstones prompted me to complete studies through GIA for a Gemologist diploma. Now, designing jewelry is a wonderful creative outlet and am I very pleased to be able to share my love with so many.
Since childhood I have been attracted to all aspects of art . I enjoyed being an “arts hobbyist” with clay sculpting and oil painting. Once I discovered lampworked glass beads, I was hooked! I began to design jewelry for myself that was one-of-kind, and quite unique. People began to place custom orders then I started doing shows. I named my designs funky beadz.
I enjoy experimenting with new ways to combine lampwork with vintage glass, sterling silver, natural gems, handmade porcelains, polymer clay, and Swarovski crystal to create one-of-a-kind pieces that can reflect the individual wearer. Recently I have expanded to include wirework, fused fine silver and polymer clay into my designs.
I like to term my style as “funky eclectic”. My design goals are to create pieces that are fun to wear, make a statement and are never boring or common!
I share my Plymouth home with husband Tom, three cats (Ziggi-Pop, Jasper, Katie Rose) and Shelly the box turtle.
Jasper Agadore Spartacus & Ziggi-Pop Stardust
and new addition Katie Rose Monroe !
