3Fine Design® Jewelry Artist & Leatherworker Tracy Behrends

My name is Tracy Behrends and I'm a jewelry artist, designer, beadweaver and leatherworker currently located in Minneapolis, MN (USA).

For several of my designs I use a hand stitched bead weaving technique called embellished right angle weave. I particularly enjoy the intricacy and challenges associated with tiny seed beads, needles and various beading threads. It's a very time consuming process with an abundance of love and gratification woven into every stitched piece.

In addition, a few of my other passions include designing beaded cabochons (using bead weaving and bead embroidery techniques), creating wire sculpture pendants and hand carving leather. It's my fascination with detail and the beauty of the finished product that make the stitching, wrapping and tooling process particularly captivating. I consider each and every new design an exciting adventure.

My past experience and love for graphic arts significantly influence my jewelry designs. My affinity for symmetry, texture, geometric shapes, bright colors, simplicity and rhythmic patterns is readily apparent in the pieces that I create.

It's not only the completed product that brings a sense of joy and personal satisfaction but the entire creative experience. From concept to the finishing touches, each individual journey compels me to stretch and grow. It's within the maturation process and facing the challenges along the way that I find artistic fulfillment.

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