Ok, so you decided to do it. You're going to get a website and put your work online. Whether you just want a gallery to showcase your work, a blog, an ecommerce site, or some combination of the above, the first thing you need to do is find a domain name that works for you and isn't already taken. This can be a challenge.

Most webhosts have a search function you can use (see Lunarpages or something similar), but unless you get lucky you'll probably run out of ideas for domain names before you find one that isn't taken.

There is an easier way. There usually is. ;)

Try this site, but don't buy the domain through them since you will most likely get a freebie from your webhost:

DomainsBot

It lets you search by available domain names, filter the results, and makes suggestions for others. I might try some combination of your name and the words lampwork, jewelry, polymer or bead as appropriate for your work. Unless you are really lucky and your name isn't taken as a domain name. For instance, JosephineBrooks.com is taken by some older realtor who is not me! :)

Once you find one you like grab it! Don't wait. It may not be there tomorrow.