GlassMigration's Blog by Tanya Floyd

I finally got a chance last night to fire up my torch and make some beads.  It has been a few months since I've made anything.  I guess you have to start again somewhere.  

I thought the Mike bead from Monsters Inc turned out extra cute.  I've seen previews that a second Monsters Inc is going to be released within the next year.  I love the first movie and can't wait for the second one to get here.  I just hope I can start making more beads on a continuous basis now, versus there being no time.  Enjoy the beads....

Mike Zakowski from Monsters Inc

Pinky the Penguin

Sparkles the Snowman Tanya Harness-Floyd      Owner Tel: (919) 818-1026  www.glassmigrations.com

Ever since I started making lampwork beads I have left my jewelry creating days behind me. However, I decided to finally be more productive and pulled out my sterling silver findings and swarovski crystals. I made the minnie mouse style bead and made this charm, which fits Pandora style necklaces and bracelets. I really enjoyed creating jewelry again, so it looks like there will be more things to come.

This silver striking glass, Clio, almost got the best of me.  After a few months of getting nothing but a brownish amber color, I was excited when I pulled this focal bead out of my kiln.  Finally, colors!!  My next goal is to make a complete set using this silver striking glass. 

I just added a floral set, ASpringGarden.  Wow!! It has been quite a while since I made flowers.  There is so much small detail involved.  I used to hate making flowers because they were so hard to encase.  I guess practicing does pay off.  I also added another bling set, BubbleGumBling.  I hope to add more over the weekend. 

Here are the latest sets of beads I just completed , adding to my "Bling Series" on eBay.

When it came time to provide a title to represent my lampwork bead website, I wanted it to be more then just another title.  Afterall, this title would be my website's initial introduction, representing my passion of creating lampwork art and where my imagination comes to life.   With that in mind, I also had another interest that was just as important to me as making beads.  I wanted to incorporate both of my interests in my title.

I am an animal lover at heart and four years ago, when I first saw the Lady Gouldian finch, I couldn't believe the vivid and bright colors this little bird displayed.  I have always been drawn to colorful things and this little finch had the most beautiful colors.  I also learned this type of finch has different color combinations based on its genetic makeup.   That meant more beautiful colors and I instantly became a huge fan of the Lady Gouldian.   I immediately began to research the Lady Gouldian, and soon after, I also became the owner of my own Lady Gouldian finches.
 
With my birds and glass in mind, deciding on the website title "GlassMigrations", actually did not take very long.  Scientifically, molecules of glass must move, or migrate, from one location to another when melted to produce a bead.   And of course, we all know most birds relocate, or migrate, during the cold seasons to a warmer climate.  I felt the word "migration" within my title name would capture both aspects of my birds and glass.  A simple idea, but it works for me.