My name is Roxanne. I currently live in Northern Indiana, and also have a CPA practice where I specialize in business valuation and strategic advisory services. I moved here many years ago from Shanghai, China, which is where the inspiration for the name of my business came from, and also the inspiration for many of my designs (in addition to nature.) I brought lots of pearls when I moved here, so I learned how to make jewelry from them. One day I saw a shiny metallic-looking dichroic bead. Being the ADHD person that I am, I wanted to learn to make them. I accidentally took a fusing class instead of a lampwork class and I have been fusing ever since. Next, I discovered metal clay, which is clay made out of actual microscopic bits of metal: gold, silver, copper, bronze, and more. I later became certified in metal clay and bought a small jewelry kiln, which is how I make all my fused glass and metal clay components. In addition, I like to do wire wrapping, beading, and some basic metalsmithing.
