My name is Linda Podkova, and I am a self taught lampworker/bead artist. I must say though, books were a great help and inspiration to me. I've been making beads for almost 8 years, and it's the best addiction I've ever had.
I live in Florida with my significant other, Don and two of my three beautiful grandchildren, Kalyssa and Gabriel. And that is why I am not a full time bead maker, but my life is never dull and I still sing ABC, and the Itsy Bitsy Spider. And when I *can* make beads, I DO!