Hi, my name is Hiromi! I was introduced to lampwork in the spring of 2005 while I was taking metal clay instructor course in Japan. From the moment I saw my instructor making glass beads, I knew it was going to be my lifetime passion! Since then, there has been no days that I don't make beads, talk about beads and dream about beads!! My husband and I moved to the United States in February 2006, and I began using different type of torch and glasses here. I'm so excited to learn more about lampwork here in the United States where there are so many talented artists!! I'm only a baby in this lampwork world, but I'm determined to improve my skills and be an artist who can create beads that make others smile. Don't forget to visit my website http://www.rommybeads.com My beads are also sold at "You've Got to be Beading" in Mystic, Connecticut.