Wow! click on this link to see what can happen to a evil eye bead in the hands of a talented goldsmith: Wishseed! What absolutely stunning jewelry!
Hello, and welcome to my aboutme page. I started selling my handmade art glass beads on eBay in 1999 but had to quit in 2003 due to complications from an undiagnosed brain tumor, a meningioma (see below). Most of it was removed during a bifrontal craniotomy in 2007 and the rest was fried with radiation in 2008. I have been blessed with a successful recovery, and the tumor has stopped growing. I was strong enough to return to selling my work here in July 2008.
eBay is my only sales venue and I don't do custom orders, so I hope you find something you like by searching on Jinx Garza, then saving the search. You can set it up to have eBay email you whenever I list new auctions, usually every 5 days. You can see some of my past work at GlassArtists.org/JinxGarza.
If you've won any of my beads, I'd love to see what you've done with them! Send pix!
Also, check out my blog, where I write about my adventures as a brain tumor survivor and glass bead artist: Jinx's Blogspot.
Fellow eBay Sellers: Please consider donating to the Meningioma Mommas non-profit organization, which is dedicated to finding a cure for the type of tumor I have. When listing your auction, check the box for eBay Giving Works, then type in "meningioma". Fellow eBay shoppers: Check this link to see which auctions are supporting meningioma research: Auctions for Meningioma Mommas Thank you!
Meningioma Facts
In individuals ages 35 and older, meningiomas are the most common type of brain tumor diagnosed. They most often occur in people between the ages of 40 and 70.
Meningiomas are more common in females than in males. Among middle-aged patients, the female: male ratio is nearly 3:1.
The majority of meningiomas are benign; however, undiscovered these tumors can grow slowly until they are very large, and in some locations, can be severely disabling and even life threatening.
Although meningiomas are the most prevalent primary brain tumor in existence, there is very little funding for research, emotional support and financial assistance for the victims because of the benign classification.
Even though 90% of meningiomas are classified as benign, they are not without their deficits. They can cause permanent brain damage, massive disability, and life-long seizures. The treatment of these "benign" tumors is the same as for malignant tumors: craniotomy, spinal surgery, radiation or chemotherapy. Each treatment introduces additional risks, such as blindness, necrosis, paralysis, oncogenesis, and death.
While you're shopping for handcrafted wearable art on eBay, Check out my friend Dawn's auctions. Her beads are gorgeous! Art Insomnia.
For your evil eye needs, check out Jill Matheson's beads!.
My friend Lynne just opened an eBay store with truly unique items: Green Feather Studio!
A great source of inspiration for me is my sister Doreena’s paintings. I just love her style! She sells her work at shows and galleries in the Detroit area. Click on an image to enlarge.
| Feedback |
|
Praise: Great to do business with |
|
|
|
Praise: good ebayer, highly recommend |
|
|
|
Praise: With Jinx its always like Christmas! Spectacular work~Wonderful person~10 stars! |
|
|
|
Praise: Wow~so cool~love the color & the swirls~each piece is SO beautiful~THANK YOU! |
|
|
|
Praise: Talk about stress relief~I'll love & cherish these forever~they're spectacular! |
|
|
|
Praise: Stunning ... absolutely beyond words beautiful, Jinx!!! |
|
|
|
Praise: Fantastic earrings, absolutely awesome! Speedy fast delivery, wonderful artist! |
|
|
|
Praise: Wow, Wow & more Wow! ~Eye #16 is now another favorite~Wonderful~ 10 1/2 stars!!! |
|
|
|
Praise: ALWAYS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME - it just doesn't get any better!!! thanx Jinx ;0) |
|
|
|
|
To see all feedback for this member, go to the Member Profile page.
|
|
)
)
) 