Lorretta Anderson

http://www.greengeckobeads.com/

Compiled by Cathy Charles with special thanks to Lorri for sharing her time and knowledge.

Passionate and down to earth, Lorri is a great role model for beaders. She happily shares her knowledge and actively promotes glass beading within Australia and overseas.

Lorri's interest in glass beads stemmed from her first beading hobby in polymer clay.

As most people do, Lorri started out on the Hot Head over 18 months ago. Not just any Hot Head, as the previous owner was Marie-Claude Chapman. After approximately 10 hours of torch time over 3 months teaching herself, Lorretta sought out a mixed fuel torch (Nortel Minor). Having seen Lorri at the torch, she definitely likes it a very hot flame - even on a minor!

"Good to learn about marketing and photography if interested in selling beads " Loretta Anderson July 04

In a household of five children all under 10, you would expect Lorri to have no time for beading. However, she has taught herself using the internet and books and is now considered among our top Aussie beaders with her increasing fan base both here in Australia and overseas.

Lorri's other passion is her family. After the trauma of a caesarean with her third child, Lorri found herself investigating and developing an interest in attachment parenting and alternative birthing. Having seen Lorri's kids, I can attest to the fact they are well adjusted and beautifully behaved!

Loretta's Favourites

Colour: Ink Blue (Purple Blue) and Smokey Topaz (Chocolate Brown)

Bead Style: Encasing - anything. Loves the magnifying effect and depth created.

Bead Artist: Kim Neely - specifically her attention to presentation of her work, in terms of colour collaboration, photography and marketing. She presents an entire package not just beads.

September 2004

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