In 2005, I was working several weekends out of the late summer and fall,
doing tarot-card readings for the Mystics of Avalon at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. I had my own jewelry and craft business, called Crystal Moon, which was basically just doing a few craft shows and flea markets here and there, but not really growing at any significant rate.

While having a conversation one day with one of my fellow Tarot readers, it became clear that I would benefit from having my own tent at the Faire. It was a daunting thought, but we met with the merchant coordinator at the end of that season, and a year later, Elemental was born.

Elemental consists primarily of my jewelry and craft creations, but it doesn't stop there. Elemental could not and would not exist in its current form without the help and support of my fellow crafters and closest friends.

Elemental is, in no particular order:

Myself (Lori Cluelow), Element of Fire,
entity owner and Jewelry creator
(a.k.a, "Boss Lady")

Richard Cluelow, Element of Earth
my husband, financier and (mostly) silent Elemental partner.
Without him, we wouldn't exist.

Denise Pede, Element of Air
Owner and co-operator of JND Products
creator and perveyor of handcrafted silk flower head wreaths and barrettes,
hand-turned wooden hairstyx, essential oils and other aromatherapy products.

Jennifer Massey, Element of Water,
owner of her own jewelry and craft business,
Freya's Fire,
who provides painted plaques and boxes, crocheted items, hand-grown herbals
and various hair adornments.

Maggie Patzuk, Element of Water
who offers more than her share of emotional (and sometimes financial) support,
and is the "organizational brains" of Elemental.
She is our anchor.

Shauna Edstrom, Element of Water
who keeps fun, laughter and sexiness flowing in our group,
and this year is the creator and purveyor of Heathen Hemp.

Amy Hoffman, Element of Fire,
Newest addition to the Elemental family
creator of sexy shiny chain mail jewelry
and another firey personality to keep me sane.
(its about time)

Other Elementals include

Julie Murphy (Earth)
my original partner in Elemental crime,
who provides lovely hand-wrapped rings

Tessa Cluelow (Earth)
my mini-me, my doppleganger, and
part-time helper.

Morgan Edstrom (Water)
Shauna's sister and hopefully soon to be Elemental crafter.

Phil Ely (Earth)
Muscular Male Mega Minion.
Every Merchant wants him, we got him. :)

Lucian Hoffman, (Water)
At age 5 months and counting,
the youngest member of Elemental,
also known as our Mini-Minion in training.

There are other individuals who offer their crafts, their time, and their support, they know who they are. :)