This guest blog comes from Layne Freedline, the 2011 winner of The Halstead Grant. Read how the grant affected her and her business last year. The deadline for the 2012 grant competition is June 9th.
Tag Archives: Layne Designs
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Posted by halsteadbead on February 21, 2012
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Soggy Fun at Bead Fest Philadelphia
Posted by halsteadbead on August 23, 2011
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Despite record breaking rains and a venue move this year’s Philly Bead Fest seemed to go off without a hitch. The vendors and students I spoke with were thrilled with the event. Popular trends at the expo included cabochon stones, found object items, and hand stamped jewelry products. I took two classes at the event. [...]
Layne Jewelry Designs Wins the 2011 Halstead Grant
Posted by halsteadbead on August 3, 2011
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Philadelphia-area designer Layne Freedline of Layne Designs is the winner of the 2011 Halstead Grant for jewelry entrepreneurs.
Gliteratti from the City of Brotherly Love: Layne Designs
Posted by halsteadbead on November 3, 2010
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The burgeoning Philadelphia craft scene is home to Layne Freedline of Layne Designs. Freedline’s heirloom jewelry is made with traditional bench techniques and trendy lapidary cut stones like druzy and cabochons. This black druzy piece is my favorite. It is gorgeous! Freedline is an accomplished jeweler who can boast an impressive resume of education and [...]
