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Tracy Behrends
 
 
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

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

Trios of pink, red & orange seed beads complement Ethiopian copper trade beads.

3Fine Design® Purple Haze Tapestry Choker

2007

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

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

3Fine Design® Black Isis Necklace
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

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.

3Fine Design® Golden Fused Glass & Black Onyx Choker

2007

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.
 
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
 
Website:  www.3finedesign.com
 
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