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Susan's back story
In 1989 I resided in Hawaii where I owned a art supply store . I had the opportunity to study art with amazing artists in paradise . 1991 I moved to Yachats Oregon a small artsy town on the Oregon Coast. I built a ocean front B&B /gallery . In 1995 a client introduced me to glass work and it was love at first try.
After 5 years running the B&B by myself, I downsized and spent more time working hot glass. My friend Valeria suggested I open my own gallery bead shop as I was amassing quite a collection of handmade glass beads. So Heartsong Glass Gallery became a reality in April of 2000, I rented a 600 sq foot space in Seal Rock, and began my new adventure. In the beginning I created my glass beads in store, made jewelry and carried a selection of artworks from local artists and national companies. 5 months later I purchased a funky old falling down 1900 sq ft building , after years of fixing the building and focusing on developing my lampworking skills the store became Heartsong beads a full service bead shop . in 2018 I decided to downsize my shop so I could be more creative ,I am blessed to be doing 'what makes my heart sing' . My shop Heartsong is open Thurs to Saturday .
In 1989 I resided in Hawaii where I owned a art supply store . I had the opportunity to study art with amazing artists in paradise . 1991 I moved to Yachats Oregon a small artsy town on the Oregon Coast. I built a ocean front B&B /gallery . In 1995 a client introduced me to glass work and it was love at first try.
After 5 years running the B&B by myself, I downsized and spent more time working hot glass. My friend Valeria suggested I open my own gallery bead shop as I was amassing quite a collection of handmade glass beads. So Heartsong Glass Gallery became a reality in April of 2000, I rented a 600 sq foot space in Seal Rock, and began my new adventure. In the beginning I created my glass beads in store, made jewelry and carried a selection of artworks from local artists and national companies. 5 months later I purchased a funky old falling down 1900 sq ft building , after years of fixing the building and focusing on developing my lampworking skills the store became Heartsong beads a full service bead shop . in 2018 I decided to downsize my shop so I could be more creative ,I am blessed to be doing 'what makes my heart sing' . My shop Heartsong is open Thurs to Saturday .
Glass Cremation Memorials
Losing a loved one is never easy. When people experience loss, they need a strong support network to provide comfort and offer encouragement.
I want to honor their memory and preserve their physical remains in a respectful way.
My first memorial bead was created in 2009 when a close friend's sweet Bichon passed. She wore the bead always, it gave her a small amount of relief from her grief .
Since then I have created many memorial beads, each bead created as a one of a kind work of art encapsulating a small amount of ashes in the molten glass.
My website is www.heartsongbeads.com
Email heartglass@actionnet.net
Hand made glass cremation memorials are the perfect way to preserve your loved one’s ashes forever.
Handmade glass memorial pendant is the perfect way to keep a loved one close to your heart.
