Marian Crane

Meet the Designer-Artist

Where do you live?

I live in central Arizona.

What inspires you as a designer-artist?

I've been obsessed with beads since about age 4, and as a 50-something woman I find I can be inspired by history, culture, mythology, politics and science.

What medium do you work with mostly?

I generally work with glass and stone beads, fibers, cloth, wood, bone and leather.

Why did you become enchanted with this style of jewelry-making?

I don't just make jewelry; I'm better known for my book art fiber-and-bead sculptures.

Where and how do you sell your jewelry?

I sell pieces through my Etsy site (https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraneHanaDesigns) and through Vamp and Tramp Booksellers (www.vampandtramp.com).

What is the name of the piece you submitted with your success story?

Rain Season

How did it come together?

Rain Season came together over a pair of thrift-store sandals, my admiration for the costuming in Marvel’s 'The Black Panther' movie and living in a desert.