One of the first steps is having an idea of how much you are willing to spend on your project.

Each artist has a different system for pricing and will consider factors such as:

• the cost of materials

• the cost of hourly studio rental time

• time spent drafting an object or picking up materials

• the addition of a working wage

There are times that due to its fickle nature, glass repairs end up costing more than the original piece itself.

Brainstorm your ballpark budget and allow artists to work with the possibilities within your price range!

Due to the nature of glass processes, artist needs ample time to properly create or repair your item. Please plan accordingly!

It may be difficult to create a project with a fast turnaround such as 2 - 4 weeks and tight deadlines may incur rush fees.

Glass Repairs or Recreations: Unfortunately glass is tricky to repair, and sometimes impossible to fix. Generally it is not possible to simply reheat and fix glass - instead requiring trained expertise, coldworking, and costly adhesives specifically formulated for glass. If possible, take photos of the glass that needs to be repaired. Take as close to exact measurements as possible. Know that recreations are possible but exact replicas are not. At times it can be helpful to coordinate a drop-off at our studio in Minneapolis with the artist. Foci MCGA is unable to accept glass items on behalf of artists.

Custom Glass Commissions: Consider finding reference images or sketching your idea. Include details such as desired colors, opacity, dimensions, and your expectations. All of these factors are key in creating a quote. Artists tend to have more interest in these projects that require some room for creativity!

Be flexible with the ideas that an artist may present in the event your concept is not entirely feasible!