Marian Crane Meet the Designer-Artist
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?
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.