Auuuuuuuuugh

So, Miss noralita commissioned me for a piece awhile ago. And there has been one component that has been problematic-- first, the wrong bead was sent. Then, when the right bead was sent, the hole was too small and could not be enlarged with a bead holer without breaking the bead.

So I contacted a custom lampwork bead maker. She said "sure!" A few weeks go by... her oxygen tank or something breaks. Then she drops off the planet. So I contact a SECOND lampwork bead maker. She says "I'm too busy, but contact my teacher, she's awesome!" Her teacher? Lampwork bead maker #1. So then I contact a THIRD lampwork bead maker whose work I've admired on the BPAL.org forums. No dice; she just broke her leg and is out of commission for a few months.

Finally, I open up an Etsy Alchemy request for the beads. The only bite thus far has been someone who works in polymer clay, and I need glass.

SO. LJ BRAINTRUST. I BEG YOU. Anybody out there know a lampwork glass artisan who's reliable and can do a rush order?

THANKS!