I love to work with glass...I discovered this medium in 2002 after making beads with polymer clay.
I had never heard of "LAMPWORKING" and through internet searches exploring clay beads, came upon artisan lampwork beads.
I decided I had to give it a try and taught myself through books and videos and a very basic beginner's class at a local bead shop. I have been making and selling my beads now since 2002 and have a studio in my garage. This is my fulltime job and I am so lucky to be able to make a living doing what I love. I hope in the near future to begin venturing out to some bead shows and perhaps teaching some classes in my home, for now I sell my beads here, on eBay and on Etsy.
I am a proud member of the Etsy Glass Street Team, Wet Canvas, Lampwork Etc. and SRA ( Self Representing Artists).