She wanted to learn how to make the jewelry so she took a mold-making class and some basic ceramic classes then set to work making holiday jewelry and ornaments.
Beaux's designs inlude Christmas tree earrings, angel earrings and a light bulb necklace, which was among her very first pieces.
She uses standard glazes to color her work and fires it several times throughout the process.
Bonnie's work sells from between $5 and $35. It's available from her Web site and from craft fairs.