How Art Glass Is Made: A Visit to the Glass Factory

The fiery glow of a furnace lighting a dark room—where molten glass begins its journey into stained glass art.

I use art glass in all my work, and much of it is still handmade in America the same way it was over a century ago. One of the companies keeping this tradition alive is the Paul Wissmach Glass Company. We toured their factory in Paden City, West Virginia, and had the privilege of learning … Read more