Debra Saucier
Debra Saucier was introduced to the beauty and intricacy of beading during her biennial visits to Japan. Her summers spent there as a child with her grandmother helped cultivate an appreciation and admiration for the importance of all art forms in Japanese culture. That undeterred respect has influenced her throughout her youth and into the present. Debra specializes in wire and off-loom stitching and is continuously striving to better herself as both a student and teacher. The classes she teaches at the local bead store she owns with husband David, The Bead & Wire Shop, caters to everyone and includes wire, off-loom, chainmaille, PMC and much more. She obtains great satisfaction in demystifying projects and techniques for the all levels of students as well as offering people of every skill level an artistic outlet. Debra continues expanding her repertoire as well as, taking every opportunity to step into a classroom or seminar to further advance her skills.
An admitted and addicted fan of the ‘bling’, Debra incorporates SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS into just about all of her designs. She has been recognized as a CREATE YOUR STYLE Ambassador and teaches at the CREATE YOUR STYLE with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Event in Tucson, AZ, The Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee, WI and now Creativ Festival as well! www.debrasaucier.com
Debra is the creator of Crystal Clay™, a two part epoxy clay that is easily mixed and formed into any shape. It comes in many colours and can be custom blended to suit your colour palette. Working time is approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours after clay has been mixed. Clay is fully hardened in 14 to 16 hours without heat. Add SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, stones, findings and more to create endless possibilities. www.crystalclayonline.com
Stay tuned for details on Debra’s fall 2012 classes tomorrow…