Lilian Chen

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Country: USA

Design/Expertise-related information

What technique(s) are you particularly focusing on?
Wire, metal, weaving, fabric cord knotting,and string.

Since when have you already been holding workshops?
I have taught weekly workshops at local community center since 2003.

What fascinates you about using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
Unique shinny colors, sizes and shapes.

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS color?
I love them all. For designer we need more choices, and you offer all these incredible unique color effects, such as Crystal AB Satin; Crystal 2xAB; Crystal Silver Shade; Crystal Golden Shadow; specially one kind of bicone "Centelote" which changes color between indoor and outdoor.

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENT?
I love them all. Different shapes & different colors could create a lots of different exquisite designs. My favorite is any kind of your big-sized crystal.

What is your favorite design you have ever created with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
2008 - CREATE YOUR STYLE ---semi-finalist--- Two of my favorite pieces got in the 2008 - CREATE YOUR STYLE semi-finalist.

Personal information

What are your hobbies?
Interested in any kind of craft, music, movies, trip, computer game and search new stuff.

How would you describe yourself in three words?
Creative, positive and talkative.

What would you definitely take with you on a lonely island?
Computer, cell phone, craft book, snacks, wire, cord, cutter, pen, matches, and pliers.

What is the first thing at the day you usually do?
Open the computer to check e-mails.

What is your motto of life?
Never give up, do my best as I can.