Cynthia Toops’ brilliant technical skills are evident as she reinvents and transforms the potential of micromosaic inlay. The artist approaches polymer clay with the sensitivity of a painter, mixing it to create limitless hues of color and texture. She then rolls the polymer into delicate threads, slicing and forming minuscule tile beads for inlay. Each work is a meticulous labor of precision and imagination, resulting in intricate brooches, beads, and necklaces that are truly “miniature marvels.” Through her innovative process, Toops expands the expressive possibilities of an ancient technique, merging craftsmanship with contemporary artistry.

Cynthia frequently collaborates with her husband, Dan Adams, whose expertise in lampworked glass, woodworking, and metalsmithing complements her own mastery of micro mosaic design. Together, they create visually rich and texturally layered pieces that balance color, form, and materiality. Their joint creations demonstrate an exquisite harmony of disciplines, blending the refined intricacy of Toops’ mosaics with the bold visual rhythms of Adams’ glasswork and structural craftsmanship.

Cynthia Toops and Dan Adams' works have earned wide recognition and are housed in numerous public collections, a testament to their artistic impact and enduring appeal. These include the Cincinnati Art Museum in Ohio, the Kobe Lampwork Glass Museum in Japan, the Mingei International Museum in California, the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, among others. Through these collections, Cynthia Toops and Dan Adams continue to inspire new generations of artists and admirers of fine craft around the world.