glass beads

[starryskies143.livejournal.com]

I looked in the memories sections and found one entry under "beads," but I was wondering if else makes their own glass beads. I was wondering what ages people were that did this. I read websites about it and it sounds like something my parents would forbid me to do since I'm 16. They would probably think I'd burn down the house, even if I did it outside. Well, these glass beads are everywhere and my friend and I really want to give it a try. Sounds a little pricey for class, supplies, and whatnot. The beads come out beautifully though.

Any horror stories? Any words of advice?