Why is Glass so Expensive?

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We get asked this question often – Why is glass so expensive?  When we post images of artwork for sale online some people experience sticker shock. Today we’re going to deep dive in what goes into making glass and how we price our art. Training Glassblowing is HARD! People frequently comment on our videos to […]

Black-Owned Businesses You Should Support Now

Support Black-Owned Businesses

Not sure how to make a difference? We’re supplying you with a list of Black-Owned businesses that offer a variety of services. You can find anything you need here. Take the time to investigate the options, learn about the community and SUPPORT them! Where we spend our money and where we focus our attention are […]

What are Seconds?

Firsts vs Seconds

Above all at epiphany we value quality and craftsmanship. We take this very seriously and stake our reputations on it!  So when something isn’t up to our standards but isn’t cracked, broken, or sharp we make it a “second”. Our seconds are sweet little jewels with slight imperfections and inconsistencies that don’t match our intention […]

Small Businesses We Love (And You Will Too!!)

Now is the time to support your favorite small businesses

This week wanted to take a break from our posts about glass (just for a minute!) and focus on community. Michigan’s stay at home order has been extended through the end of the month. Some restrictions have been lifted so businesses are starting up with crubside pickup and continuing online orders. We wanted to recognize […]

Art Glass

Current Leaves

Glass is an extremely versatile medium used to create items that span a wide variety of applications. Functional glass objects are so common in our everyday lives that we may not even think about how much rely on this material. Windows, smartphones, medical equipment, drinkware and a million other things we interact with daily fall […]

2020 Spring Open Studio: Virtual Edition

2020 Spring Open Studio

Each year during the first weekend of May, we look forward to hosting our annual Spring Open Studio.  We open the doors of our creative space to the community and share the art we are so passionate about. Unfortunately, due to the stay-at-home order our 2020 Spring Open Studio is cancelled. We’re super disappointed that […]

History of Glass

History of Glass

We love glass. Probably obvious to you since we constantly talk about our glass and how we make it. This week we wanted to talk about the History of Glass. Glass is a really amazing substance that has shaped the history of humankind.  We use glass in incredible ways for science, transportation, communication, and seeing. […]

Glassblowing 101: What Is Blown Glass

Blocking Glass, what is blown glass

This week we wanted to take a break from focusing on the virus and talk about what we love – glass. We receive so many questions about glassblowing. Of course we can’t answer them all here, but hopefully this will serve as a useful guide. This Glassblowing 101 blog post will give you an idea of […]

Finding Creativity During a Pandemic

I Sing the Song

In Michigan, we have entered our third week of stay at home order. As we navigate and adjust to this new (but temporary) way of living, we’re holding on to the things that feel familiar and safe. Creative expression is such an important part of life. As artists, it’s not a choice, it something we […]

10 Ways to Help Others Through COVID-19

Look out for each other! With distance!

As the numbers keep rising, it’s easy to feel hopeless and helpless and it’s understandable to feel that way. We always recommend taking care of your own mental health. If you feel the need to help others at this time (and if you can, you should!) here are 10 Ways to Help Others Through COVID-19. […]