About the Studio

Jewelry Magic colorful reflections of blended glass like abstract impressionist paintings, Markels’ flameworked glass pendants are combined with sterling silver, and some shown here on bead strands.
Pendants Markels’ jewelry is sophisticated and fun. These flameworked, colorful wonders are made with Markels’ flameworked glass beads linked with hand formed sterling silver.
Glass Beads Each Markels glass bead is hand made, flameworked over a gas fueled flame of propane and oxygen, using the same techniques employed for over 1,000 years in Murano Italy.
Pottery and Birds Sculpted in earthenware, red clay, stoneware, or porcelain Markels’ birds sing a whimsical note, while Markels’ creatures are rich with character