In 2009, while visitng Panama I was introduced to a woman who 'actually' created her own Glass Beads.... I was instantly hooked. When I returned home, I purchased a Beginner's Kit from Wale Apparatus, bought Mapp Gas Tanks and I was melting glass and making round beads before I knew it.

I purchased my Kiln from The Glass Hive along with an Oxyen-Concentrator and BobCat Torch from ABR......... there was no stopping me.
I've since met many other wonderful Lampworkers who are willing to share their techniques and ideas. I am constantly learning and expanding my Glass Art.
In April of 2016 I opened my Glass Studio ~ The Glass Wisteria. You can come visit me here and see Lampworking in progress or follow me on FB at LoveNiniBeads.
www.loveninibeads.com