2004. I had spent the previous 5 years working part
time ( I still had a full time job to pay the bills) as a
handbag designer, but felt that I was losing my passion.
I began to look around for another craft. I also was
beginning my retirement years at the same time. I
somehow stumbled on to glass beads and was just
intrigued with the colors and patterns. One of my
favorite things about being a handbag designer was
choosing fabrics - and combining colors and patterns
in my bags.
I took an afternoon lampworking class at a local glass
studio and I knew that this would be my next venture.
Because I would be working with oxygen and propane
tanks, I had a small studio (Amish shed) built behind
my house. I began learning my new craft by reading
books by well known lampworkers and practicing for
hours and hours.
My goal is to make well crafted glass beads, combining
interesting colors and applying unique surface
decorations. To then use these beads in an artfully
designed piece of jewelry which is a joy to look at and
wear, completes my vision for my work.
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