About the Artist

Lynn Smythe, Founder of The Creative Cottage, enjoys learning new skills, which can be incorporated into her work. She is the former owner of a bead store, where she taught classes in various fiber art, beading and fused glass techniques. Prior to writing for various online sites, she used to write articles for print publications including Beadwork, Lapidary Journal and the now defunct Jewelry Crafts magazine.

A few years ago she became interested in fused glass, after admiring the work of glass artists online and at local craft shows. She went out and bought a few supplies, including her first kiln, and taught herself the technique of fused glass. Later, Lynn outfitted a large glass studio complete with two kilns, glass grinder, diamond band saw, jewelry tumbler, Dremel moto tool and a jeweler’s torch.

She uses the larger of her two kilns to create fused glass home décor items like plates, bowls and vases. The smaller kiln is used to create fused glass pendants and cabochons, which are used in some of her beaded jewelry pieces.

Lynn Smythe’s Qualifications

Level 1 Certified Art Clay Silver Instructor.
Teacher of various beading, fused glass and fiber art techniques.
Former bead store owner.
Former craft and bead show vendor – selling both finished craft and jewelry items along with bead and jewelry making supplies.
Freelance writer of bead, jewelry and craft articles.