Jamie Hogsett

Design/Expertise-related information

What technique(s) are you particularly focusing on?
Stringing, seed beading, using colored beading wire as part of my designs.

Since when have you already been holding workshops?
I've been teaching beading classes for about seven years now.

What fascinates you about using CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements?
The sparkle and the huge range of color options.

What is your favorite CRYSTALLIZED™ color?
It's so difficult to pick just one! Indicolite is an all-time favorite and I love anything with the Satin finish.

What is your favorite CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Element?
Bicones, for sure, and all of the new shapes of CRYSTALLIZED™ Pendants.

What is your favorite design you have ever created with CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements?
My book, "Create Jewelry: Crystals", in which I created 20 crystal pieces, favorites being: Royal Tapestry, Spring Thaw, and Toujours Topaz.

Personal information

What are your hobbies?
Besides beading? Bowling, MarioKart on Wii, and spending time with family and friends.

How would you describe yourself in three words?
Creative, compassionate, and loyal.

What would you definitely take with you on a lonely island?
Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver, a Sudoku book, moisturizer and a case of Malbec.

What is the first thing at the day you usually do?
Hit the snooze alarm four or five times…

What is your motto of life?
Live what you love.