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Studio
- Where can I find information about equipment and glass studio design/construction?
- Where can I find a job?
- Where can I find out about safety and a safe working environment?
- Where can I find out about disaster assistance?
- Where can I find a source for glass repair?
Where can I find information about equipment and glass studio design/construction?
It is very difficult to answer the question, "How do I build a glass studio?". To build a studio takes a lot of research. Each studio is unique and specific to the needs of the artist. There are many factors to take into consideration such as space, equipment, fuel, safety, etc.
Network. Visit studios, talk to those with studios and start understanding studio construction. Get in touch with your local building inspector or Fire Marshall to find out about local specifications. They vary per location and can dictate a specific gas/air configuration.
Write to the GAS office: info@glassart.org, attention Technical Editor of the GASnews newsletter. The Technical Editor may be able to answer your question in the column about technical issues. Please note that there are deadlines for inclusion in the GASnews newsletter so there could be a two-month lag time.
For more immediate answers to technical questions:
- Email Henry Halem, (aka. "Ask Dr. Glass") hhalem@glassnotes.com author of "Glass Notes"
- Post questions on the GAS Message Board
- Post questions on Brad Shute's Glass Discussion Board http://www.handmade-glass.com//
Below are resources that may help with research for equipment, supplies and studio design:
- Glass Art Society Manufacturers & Suppliers link page:
- Glass Art Society Resource Guide published annually in June (membership benefit)
- Attend the Glass Art Society Annual Conference. Technical issues are a popular topic for lectures and the Technical Display is a perfect place to meet and ask questions face to face with manufacturers and suppliers.
- The Annual Technical Display provides GAS conference attendees access to the newest and best equipment, supplies, services, publications and educational materials.
Studio designers/large equipment suppliers
| Abell Combustion, Inc. | Stephen Abell | PA | (610) 827-9137 |
| Carlisle Machine Works, Inc. | Luann Cossaboon | NJ | (856) 825-0627 |
| Correll Glass Studio | Charlie Correll | MA | (413) 369-4283 |
| Denver Glass Machinery | Holly Morrison | CO | (303) 781-0980 |
| Electroglass Furnaces, Ltd. | Stephen Sinotte | MI | (616) 668-2855 |
| Englesby Studios | Greg Englesby | WA | (206) 285-3092 |
| Glastar Corporation | Lori Mitchell | CA |
(800) 423-5635 (818) 341-0301 |
| HIS Glassworks, Inc. | Robert Stephan | NC |
(800)914-7463 (828) 254-2559 |
| Hub Consolidated, Inc. | John Chiles | VT | (802) 948-2209 |
| Joppa Glassworks, Inc. | Dudley Giberson | NH | (603) 456-3569 |
| Laser Kilns | Robert Jackson |
London England |
+44 208 803 1016 |
| Ohm Equipment | Doug Ohm | NJ | (856) 765-0808 |
| Wet Dog Glass | Eddie Bernard | LA | (504) 286-9529 |
Tools
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CA |
(530) 342-1970 | ||
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NH |
(603) 899-9871 | ||
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Calgary Canada |
(403) 256-6079 | ||
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Graphite Machining Torrance, Inc. |
AZ |
(520) 453-4444 | |
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Gail Schmoll |
NC |
(828) 684-0671 | |
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WA |
(206) 440-9420 | ||
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MN |
(952) 546-6025 | ||
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WA |
(206) 768-9765 | ||
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OH |
(800)727-7473 (330) 678-0028 | ||
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PA |
(610) 838-7047 (800)334-9253 |
Batch / Color
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Daniel Schwoerer |
OR |
(503) 227-2797 | |
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CA |
(510) 232-0276 | ||
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Corning Batch Company |
Lewis Olson |
NY |
(607) 937-8505 |
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CA |
(510) 233-0708 | ||
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NM |
(505) 471-1194 | ||
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WA |
(206) 343-7336 | ||
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OR |
(503) 684-6986 | ||
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Guelph Canada |
(800)315-0387 | ||
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WA |
(206) 781-8550 | ||
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WA |
(425) 483-6699 | ||
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NC |
(828) 765-9876 | ||
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OR |
(503) 284-4900 | ||
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OR |
(541) 684-6807 |
Books
- A Glass Blower's Companion by Dudley Giberson http://www.joppaglass.com/
- Glass Notes by Henry Halem http://www.glassnotes.com/
- Whitehouse-Books(800)935-8536/ (607) 936-8536
- Lightwriters Neon Workshop (847) 291-4160
Additional publications/organizations
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(888) 866-2472 (740) 452-4541 | |
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IGGA (Publish “Common Ground Glass Sources Guide)” |
(413) 663-5512 |
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( 215) 826-1799 | |
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Glass Art Magazine (“Products and Services” section) |
(303) 791-8998 |
Libraries
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NY |
P: (607) 974-8215 F:(607) 937-3352 | ||
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NJ |
P:(609) 825-6800 | |
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council@craftcouncil.org |
NY |
P: (212) 274-0630 F: (212) 274-0650 |
Where can I find a job?
There are often job announcements in the classified section of the GASnews newsletter mailed to over 3,800 GAS members six times a year. If you are not a current member of GAS and would like to receive a free past sample issue, contact GAS by email at info@glassart.org or use our online form .
A great place to look for job announcements and to post "Looking for a job", is the Glass Art Society Message Board
Where can I find out about safety and a safe working environment?
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Center for Safety in the Arts |
5 Beckman St.; NY, NY 10038 |
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212-777-0062 |
Where can I find out about disaster assistance?
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802-229-2306 | |
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Change Inc. |
212-473-3742 |
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800-777-7098 | |
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n/a |
Where can I find a source for glass repair?
Repair work can often be difficult. Below are a few contacts who have notified GAS in the past that they will do some repair work.
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Art Zone Glass |
Toronto, Canada |
(416) 534-1892 |
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(607) 937-5371 | ||
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Cleveland, OH |
(216) 459-2929 | |
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Gallery G |
Pittsburgh, PA |
(412) 432-5700 |
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Driggs, ID |
(208) 354-2759 | |
| Michael Bokrosh | Seattle, WA | (206) 860 - 9748 |
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Thornton Art Glass Repair |
Corning, NY |
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Portland, OR |
(503) 317-9657 |
