Deryn Mentock has been passionate about art, especially jewelry design, for as long as she can remember. Her designs blend unique, well-loved vintage treasures, religious pieces and faceted, semi-precious stones as well as one-of-a-kind handmade elements, combined in unexpected ways. Each composition, infused with color and texture, reveals an intuitive message of faith.
Deryn enjoys teaching nationally and online at her "Jewelry Works" site. She's a Creative Team member for Susan Lenart Kazmer and a certified Ice resin instructor. She's a designer for "Michaels" stores "Industrial Chic" line of jewelry elements. Her artwork has been featured in several books including “Mixed Emulsions” by Angela Cartwright, “Exhibition 36” by Susan Tuttle, “Collaborative Art Journals" by LK Ludwig and, most recently, Brenda Schweder's "Steel Wire Jewelry." You can also find her work in many articles and publications, including Step by Step Wire Jewelry, Belle Armoire Jewelry, Belle Armoire, Somerset Studio, Stampington's book Artist Trading Cards, and more.