This is my redesigned workspace. Having my torch facing the window allows for a much more efficient ventilation process now, too. The south-facing window will be good for extra light and warmth in the winter. Lots of tools, glass rods, cane, and stringer within easy reach while working at the torch. And that's my little digitally controlled kiln on the right. (On the foreground left is glass storage as seen in the fourth picture.)

This is a close-up of my work space. Bill did a great job designing and assembling my ventilation system (for incoming air, I open another window in the basement and leave my studio door cracked—just enough to let lots of fresh air in but keep the kitties out!).

Here is storage space for all kinds of supplies. Those are bead presses you see on top of the file cabinet. A spare oxygen concentrator is under the little round table (thought I might use it to teach bead making, but I don't think I'll be getting into that, at least for now). I cut glass on the surface of the round table, i.e., when I cut apart wine bottles to make my Eco-beads©.

Here's my serious glass storage space. I used 2” PVC pipe that Bill cut into 12” pieces for the rods on the right—as you can see, I need a LOT more of those. The old microfilm cabinet is perfect for storage of some of my specialty ($$) glasses, such as Double Helix and Rocio rods. In addition to Moretti and Vetrofond (and DH & Rocio), I use Lauscha (German), ASK, CiM, and Ornela glass rods. These are all soda lime, or *soft* glasses (not borosilicate, which Pyrex is).

Here is the gas booster just installed; now I can use natural gas instead of propane for my torch—it's cleaner, safer, and cheaper to use, plus I'll never run out of gas in the middle of a session—not literally, anyway ;-).