Astrid Christine

Astrid Christine was born and raised in Germany. Astrid worked as a Technical Laboratorist and studied sculptural work at the The Academy of Fine Arts in Munich before she turned to her true calling: glass.

Astrid was initially a self-taught lamp work bead artist and worked at this while still living in Germany. It was after moving to New Zealand several years ago with her partner Rud, that she found the time and inspiration to do full time lampworking and to develop her present skills. Rud helps with the beads and does most of the jewellery design and making. Astrid says she is gleefully consumed with the drive to create small, intimate objects in glass. Manipulating hot glass is an exciting, joyful process. The possibilities are endless and there is not a day where she does not learn something more or try something new.

The couple hand make their beads and jewellery in their studio with an oxygen-propane surface mix torch using glass from Italy, Germany, the USA, and New Zealand. The beads are properly kiln-annealed and hand-cleaned. The earrings, bracelets and necklaces we list here also feature Swarovski crystals and sterling silver charms.