I can't remember if I've posted here or not (I have attention "issues," LOLOL), but here goes.

I'm Chris(tine) Hansen and I live on the wet side of the Cascades, dangerously close to Frantz Art Glass.

I've been lampworking for about a year and a half now; I run a Minor on natural gas and an oxycon. I've been doing soft glass beads mostly, but am eagerly awaiting some clear and amber purple boro (it should be here TODAY!!!!!) so I can start learning to work boro.

I also design and create mixed media jewelry using my lampwork beads - you can see examples of my work here: http://hansens.smugmug.com/gallery/1...99858043_kvKjY

I'm also a freelance writer - most of my writing is advertising copy/public relations stuff, but once in a while I get to write about something more interesting than cars - you may have seen the profile I did of Gail Crosman Moore in the current issue of The Flow. (Gail, if you're reading this, rest assured, you're waaay more interesting than cars!)

My other recent work includes getting the Art Glass Color Database wiki up and running. Here's the link: www.glasscolors.wetpaint.com

When I'm not melting glass, or thinking about melting glass, I'm raising my two high-maintenance kids (can't live with them, can't sell them for glass money, LOLOL), working on our organic veggie garden, or watching anime. You may remember hearing about my DH Jerry, the Super Hub who built me the Most Amazing and Incredible Torch Booth for my birthday last summer and who finances my glass habit, LOLOL.

I'm grateful for this forum and the opportunity to play with fire on a regular basis.

Peace,
Chris in OlyWA