Hello all, I started making beaded jewelry for myself and friends about 15 years ago, using mostly tigertail wire and plastic beads. Eventually, I wanted to make better pieces and started looking up info online, which led to better stringing materials, glass and gemstone beads, quality findings...and making my own beads with polymer clay. I also dabble in lampwork, and fusing in a microwave kiln; and have a general love of all things crafty. Happy to be here, to learn and share with others.; http://www.carliecraft.etsy.com carliecraft designs