-Know Your Glass - Part 2
In addition to there being different types of glass which we talked about in Know Your Glass (part 1) there are also different glass manufacturers.
The manufacturers that we stock glass from at Stained Glass Express are:
Artisan--This glass is an import of high-quality that is perfect for art glass projects. The line has a wide range of colors, textures and patterns that help with a wide variety of applications.
Bullseye—Is based on Portland, Oregon. I toured they plant, and it is very impressive. They manufacture “colored glass for art and architecture with worldwide distribution and a strong commitment to research, education and promoting glass art”. They really are leaders in contemporary kiln-glass. Their colors are rich and beautiful.
Kokomo—Kokomo is oldest glass manufacturer. They have been in Kokomo, Indiana for 125 years. They are known worldwide for they hand mixed sheet glass art and colored glass. Even though Tiffany manufactured his own glass he also bought a lot of glass and jewels from Kokomo. Much of Kokomo’s glass was influenced by Mr. Tiffany. One of our favorites.
GNA—GNA stands for German New Antique. Unfortunately, the color glass is being eliminated and only the clear will remain. We still have some that is our clearance bin and some mirrored that is in the mirror section. However, when it is gone, it is gone. We will continue to carry the clear. It is very beautiful. Fine lines run through it and nothing cuts better!
Oceanside—We stock more Oceanside than anything else. Most of their glass is fusible COE 96. It cuts great and they just keep coming out with more and more fun and beautiful products. They give great retailer support.
Van Gogh—This glass is fun and different. It is usually glue chip glass, painted with auto paint in Asheville NC. At times they have some other clear textures as a base. It is unique and beautiful. It is great for Mosaics. Not so great in the light.
Wissmach—This is another very old glass manufacturer. They have been manufacturing art glass since 1904. I have toured this plant also. They let us hand pick some glass which they then drop shipped through our distributor. It was a very fun experience. We have a large stock of Wissmach and it is often the pick to match old repairs and church windows. They have also developed a fusible 96 COE glass.
Youghiogheny—It is just beautiful glass. Each piece is a work of art. It was founded in 1976 and is now “world-renowned for uncompromising quality”. It is another one that we look forward to on glass unloading day. It is always a treat! They have a wide range of art glass and fusible 96 COE glass. They also sell their ends which have become very popular. After Uroboros closed, they took on the line and each year produce more of it. They do a great job with it and it wonderful to have the availability.
