"How did you start making beads." 

I am happiest when I am creating something.  Even as a child I loved art, color, form - anything to do with transforming an element into a form of pleasure for the senses.  I made quilts and worked with stained glass for many years.

One day, while in the stained glass supplies store, I saw a book on the counter, "Making Glass Beads," by Cindy Jenkins.  The book was full of pictures of beautiful glass beads and how to make them!  I walked out of the store that day with Cindy's book -  I've been making beads ever since.....

Now I have a studio in our home.  I love this art form, I love glass - always something new to learn or try, new people to meet, places to go, events to attend. 

Creating something that brings joy to the bearer  is so completely gratifying  - who could ask for more?

Better get back to my torch!