This process removes stress from the glass giving it strength and durability, making it possible for Schroeder to guarantee all of her beads for life. The point is that you will have a piece of original art that should be around
forever. Schroeder said she loves to wake up in the morning and check the kiln to see what Christmas goodies are there.
Lampworking is something that can be done at home and costs roughly $1000.00 to set up a good studio. Schroeder taught herself the art of lampworking in about three months by reading a book and later watching a video. Much of her craft has been learned through the process of trial and error. I wish that lessons had been available in my area. The students that I am teaching are light years ahead of where I was in three months."
Everyone possesses the ability to learn and I don't consider myself to really have that much talent, Schroeder said talent is all about just not making the same mistakes. If you draw an apple 20 times, eventually youre going to get something that looks like an apple. The talent part takes care of itself. I am just thrilled to be helping others learn to do something that I take so much joy in.
Von markets her work by doing Juried Art Fairs, Home Shows, Galleries and a Web site at www.totodesigns.com. The Home Shows are by far her favorite as they allow her to develop relationships and create custom work with her customers.