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I am a glass artist whose creative journey unfolded in unexpected ways.
From a young age, I felt a deep pull toward creativity, but throughout school, I struggled to find a medium that truly resonated with me. I always knew that working with my hands brought me joy, I just hadn’t yet discovered how that joy would shape my path.
After many years in the restaurant industry, everything shifted with the sudden loss of my mother. Grief led me to reevaluate what truly mattered, and I found myself craving work that felt meaningful and inspiring. I enrolled in a stained glass class at my local community college and began working alongside a local jewelry artist, assembling glass jewelry. The pay was modest, but the work gave me something I hadn’t felt in a long time, purpose, peace, and a creative spark.
What began as a temporary layover turned into a newfound creative calling. Soon, I was set up and working in my home studio, giving me the creative freedom to explore my own designs. I started selling at craft shows, and before long, I officially formed a business centered around this unexpected passion.
In 2010, I began experimenting with discarded glass bottles and took my work in a new direction. With the skills and equipment I had, along with a background in bartending, transforming used bottles felt both natural and necessary. I couldn’t ignore how much usable glass was being thrown away, and I saw an opportunity to give it new life.
Every piece I create goes through a detailed, multi-step process of cutting, separating, cleaning, and kiln firing. It’s a labor of love that transforms what would be trash into meaningful, beautiful treasures.
Today, my work is not only about creativity. It’s about sustainability. In a time when environmental consciousness matters more than ever, I’m proud that my art is eco-friendly, handcrafted, and infused with purpose.

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Melissa Joy Williams
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