~Ethereal Fire Creations~
*Redefining Jewelry... One Bead at a Time!*
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~About Me~ 
 
I am a natural-born, but also formally trained, artisan / crafter / designer! I love all things iridescent, sparkly and colorful. I often combine striking color palettes and unusual textures because it adds visual interest and unique style to my work. My jewelry can be classified as upscale costume jewelry-art of uncompromising quality and craftsmanship.
 
Please browse through my Design Gallery to see what pieces I currently have for sale. 
I hope you find something there that you will enjoy owning as much as I loved making!
 
Peace & Blessings!
 
Rachel M. Walaskay
~Customer Testimonials~
 
"I proudly wear my necklace and earrings,
I can feel warmth and energy coming through them.
I can't stop looking at them--they are so beautiful. 
More than jewelry, they are works of art!
I love the color, design, and uniqueness of them." 
 

 
~Jessica Bautell~
 
~How I got my start as a Jewelry Designer~
 
Jewelry design was a natural progression for me. You see, I have been an artisan / crafter my whole life. I started sewing at the early age of seven, and just kept going from there.  As an adult, I found my way to beading as a means to unwind after a stressful day at the office. Over the past couple of years, while my daughters worked on their homework, I would sit on the sofa making beaded jewelry.
 
At first, I spent most of my time experimenting with techniques and learning my craft; however, as I got better, my designs became more refined and more elaborate. I knew I was hooked when I started getting compliments on the pieces I would wear out in public. People would say, "Oh...what a beautiful necklace! Where did you get it?" And, I would reply, "Actually, I made it myself." The big Aha! moment came when a woman who was visiting the Interior Design showroom I worked at, responded "Boy, are you in the wrong business! You should be a jewelry designer!" And the rest is, as they say, history.