| Tracy Behrends |
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Born in Minneapolis, MN USA
Business Name: 3Fine Design®
3FINE DESIGN® (Home):
www.3finedesign.com
3FINE DESIGN® (Promo Video):
www.youtube.com/3finedesign
3FINE HOTLINE (Blog):
www.3finedesign.blogspot.com
3Fine Design®: Art that adorns you.
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| About the Artist |
Welcome to 3Fine Design®.
My name is Tracy Behrends & I'm an independent jewelry artist & designer currently located in Minneapolis, MN USA. My business name is 3Fine Design®.
For several of my designs I use a handstitched technique called embellished right angle weave. I particularly enjoy the intricacy & challenges associated with tiny seed beads, needles & various beading threads. It's a very time consuming process with an abundance of love & gratification woven into every jewelry piece I create.
In addition, a few of my other passions include designing beaded cabochons (using bead weaving & bead embroidery techniques), creating wire sculpture pendants & hand carving leather. It's my fascination with detail & the beauty of the finished product that make the stitching, wrapping & tooling process particularly captivating. I consider each & every new design an exciting adventure.
My past experience & love for graphic arts significantly influence my jewelry designs. My affinity for symmetry, texture, geometric shapes, color, simplicity & rhythmic patterns is readily apparent in the pieces that I create. It's not only the completed product that brings a sense of joy & personal satisfaction but the entire creative process. From concept to the finishing touches, each individual journey compels me to stretch & grow. It's within the maturation experience & the challenges along the way that I find artistic fulfillment.
3Fine Design®: Art that adorns you.
© 3Fine Design®
***Photography, graphic, web & jewelry design by Tracy Behrends***
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3Fine Design® Autumn Beauty
2005 |
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Handstitched choker composed of Swarovski Topaz AB crystals & multi colored seed beads. The earrings are a combination of Venetian glass, seed beads & matching crystals. A tribute to the golden hues of my favorite season. |
3Fine Design® Ethiopian Copper Clusters
2006 |
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Trios of pink, red & orange seed beads complement Ethiopian copper trade beads. |
3Fine Design® Purple Haze Tapestry Choker
2007 |
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The pendant is composed of Swarovski bicone crystals, 11/0 Japanese seed beads, a teardrop pearl & sterling silver findings. Created using a technique called embellished right angle weave. Made to resemble a wall tapestry. |
3Fine Design® Butterfly Kisses Tapestry Necklace
2007 |
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This handstitched pendant is comprised of Swarovski 6mm Fire Opal AB crystals, Japanese 11/0 seed beads & antique copper findings. The pendant is suspended from an 18" antique copper chain . The color combination in this piece includes bright orange, copper, red, yellow, bronze, gold, purple & green. The end bars have lovely raised daisies. A beautiful solitary copper butterfly with outstretched wings & a gorgeous patina dangles from the bottom. |
3Fine Design® Black Isis Necklace
2007 |
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A beautiful fused glass black cabochon hand wrapped with tinned copper & topped with a bright red acrylic jewel. The pendant is suspended from an 18" chain with a lobster claw clasp. |
3Fine Design® Howlite Beaded Cabochon
2007 |
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A dyed howlite cabochon in a spectacular blue surrounded by handstitched gold colored 11/0 Czech seed beads, multi colored Japanese 6/0 seed beads & framed with fire polished faceted beads. The backside is finished with Ultrasuede®. This piece can easily be made into a pendant or brooch.
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3Fine Design® Golden Fused Glass & Black Onyx Choker
2007 |
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A beautiful golden fused glass cabochon hand wrapped with heavy gauge gold colored copper artistic wire & topped with a dyed 10mm black onyx cabochon. Flecks of red & black can be found within the glass. A layered look that’s designed to be eye catching from every angle. Vibrant, warm & inviting. |
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| Education and biography |
BA International Relations from the University of Minnesota, USA
Graphic Design training from the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul, MN USA & the School of Visual Arts NYC, USA
Self taught Jewelry Designer
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Website: www.3finedesign.com |
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