Talia Rutenberg

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Design/Expertise-related information

What technique(s) are you particularly focusing on?
Stitching with seed beads and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS in the off-loom techniques - herringbone, peyote, right angle weave, ladder, square, albion etc.

Since when have you already been holding workshops?
I have been teaching since 1999

What fascinates you about using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
I love the high quality of the beads and the colors and style. SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS sparkle when the light hits and it shines so beautifully.

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS color?
Really hard to choose, all the colors are beautiful, but especially I love the AB x2 colors

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENT?
Swarovski Round Stone art. 1122 (Rivoli Chaton) and XILION Bead art. 5328

What is your favorite design you have ever created with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
My favorite design is a necklace called Pentagon Pendant Necklace.

Personal information

What are your hobbies?
Creating jewelry, crafts, books, music

How would you describe yourself in three words?
Creative, patient, professional, enthusiastic

What would you definitely take with you on a lonely island?
Family first and then all the bead components, chocolate and wine

What is the first thing at the day you usually do?
Spent my time with my family, then checking e-mails and start my day with jewelry designs

What is your motto of life?
Smile to the world and it will smile back to you.