[Eileen]

Ventilation so you are not breathing fumes.
Eye protection made for working with molten glass, to protect your vision but also let you see what you are doing in the flame.
A way to cool your beads to keep them from cracking, preferably a kiln but at least a fiber blanket, or annealing bubbles or vermiculite in a Crock-Pot until you can get them annealed properly.
A graphite marver to help shape your beads.
A knife type tool comes in handy, can be from the thrift store.
Mandrels and bead release.