I have been making glass beads since 2005, after searching for new ways to save money on jewelry supplies. I found a wonderful book, read it cover to cover and went and bought myself a hothead torch. I worked with glass when I could, which wasn't very often since my son was a baby. I took about a year and a half off to have my youngest, now 14 mos.
After upgrading to a minor torch and bead kiln, I went crazy and have really exploded into the craft. I love t and truly cannot imagine not being able to make glass pieces of art!