Irina Miech is an artist, teacher, and the author of five popular Kalmbach how-to books on jewelry design for beaders. She also oversees a 6,000-square-foot retail bead supply business and classroom studio, where she teaches classes in beading, wirework, and metal clay. The metal clay certification program she designed is recognized by the PMC Guild. Her previous books are Metal Clay for Beaders, More Metal Clay for Beaders, Inventive Metal Clay, Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders, and Metal Clay Rings. Her jewelry designs also have been featured in Bead&Button, BeadStyle, and Art Jewelry magazines.
