Friday October 2, 2020 Update

This month starts and ends with a full moon, which is fun especially since Halloween will be a full moon night! Although festivities will be quite different this year, we and others are putting up fun decorations to brighten spirits (hahaha)!

Masks, sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer, and rubbing alcohol at the ready around our ceramic pumpkin

Our orange skeleton shows off all that we do

This week we’ve had some custom shaped glass that we need to cut for some unique pieces. We had some log slices with roughly oval centers that need glass along with a cabinet door that has a curved top. Many who cut glass know that straight lines are how glass likes to be cut, so curves can be tricky!

Glass will be cut to fit in the inset of this wood slab

Friday July 17, 2020 Update

The beginning of this week started with more restrictions on what can be open - no indoor dining, no museums, and other things. It is unfortunate, but we are in a difficult time. We hope things will get under control sooner than later, but can only try to be patient. So many businesses need to be open to survive, which puts so many people between a rock and hard place.

As we have said and have been doing, we can start estimating and quoting over the phone, text, and email which will limit the need for our wonderful clients to come in as much. Though we miss you, we want you to be safe! We have our masks and hand sanitizer and are cleaning often. Our community has been very respectful of us and others by wearing their masks and keeping their distance when working with our shop.

Thank you to our wonderful clients and art loving visitors, we will be here for your glass or mirror projects!

Friday July 10, 2020 Update

Things are tough still for everyone as businneses around us had to reduce how they can serve their customers. Carlsbad is trying to work out how to help its locals, so we shall see what they can do. For now we must all support each other in staying safe, wearing your mask, social distancing, and shopping from local businesses more remotely (online, over the phone, etc.)

Since last week, we have had more and more stained glass repairs show up. These pieces have been passed down generations, been purchased from a different country, or even came with the home! There is always a back story, and we enjoy restoring these pieces. Matching glass as much as possible, soldering weak areas, properly cleaning the pieces, and reinforcing them are some of the services we do for our clients stained glass. We have even made matching pieces to go with one our clients had.

We are able to stay open because of the industry we are in while also following all guidelines. Masks, sanitizer, and very frequent cleanings are our lives now. But we are here because windows break, showers need glass, and as a small business we need the support of our clients. This has made it the perfect time for repairing those heirlooms because more people are staying home and can see these items need some love.

So a big thank you to our clients for working with us and having the patience as we tackle new issues brought on by the pandemic.

It is pleasant to see those in our community supporting the village and following guidelines. Thank you and continue being kind!