Sandra Lupo

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Country: USA

Design/Expertise-related information

What technique(s) are you particularly focusing on?
Bead and wire manipulation in making elegant jewelry.

Since when have you already been holding workshops?
2001

What fascinates you about using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
The quality of the cut, the innovative shapes, and the variety of colors of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS color?
This is not so easy - I am a green person, so Erinite. In addition, my designs often include the warm colors, Fuchsia, Siam, and Padparadscha.

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENT?
I have two - Art. 6010, Faceted Teardrop and Art.6100, Teardrop Pendant.

What is your favorite design you have ever created with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
My 2006 original-design Chandelier Earrings with formed semi-precious wire and various shapes of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS beads.

Personal information

What are your hobbies?
Cooking and gardening.

How would you describe yourself in three words?
Patient, professional, enthusiastic.

What would you definitely take with you on a lonely island?
Music, pliers, beads, wire, books, wine.

What is the first thing at the day you usually do?
Observe nature in my back-yard while drinking coffee.

What is your motto of life?
Appreciate life, seek adventure, embrace creativity, laugh and love (a lot).