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Welcome to Hurst's Handblown Glass
Earn FREE glass- I am now doing home jewelry shows. If you are interested in hosting one please contact me for details.
Hello and thanks for stopping by my site. My name is Mike Hurst & I'm from Ogden, Utah. I have been lampworking since January 1994. I use clear & colored borosilicate (pyrex) glass rod and tubing to make my pieces. I strive to produce quality products that will last for a lifetime of enjoyment. I enjoy working with glass of all types. In addition to lampworking, I have also had experience making neon signs, glass etching & glass fusing.
This site is mainly a gallery of my work. The items shown are sample pictures of pieces that I have made. I always have a wide assortment of items available. If you see something you like, please contact me to see if I still have it. If the item has sold, I may be able to create one that is similar. Please remember each piece is unique & one of a kind. All pendants come strung on an adjustable 36" black Rat tail (nylon satin like) cord. All marbles include a lucite stand.
How its done- First I heat the glass to temperatures reaching 2300 degrees using a propane / oxygen torch . The glass is then sculpted with various graphite, carbon & metal tools. Each piece is then properly annealed at 1075 degrees for added strength & durability in my digitally controlled kiln. All items are then signed with my initials and the year the piece was produced using a titanium pen. This leaves a fine silver colored signature.
Please note: Glass can be very tricky to photograph. Due to differences in color monitors, resolution & settings, the items seen on my site are generally much clearer & brighter when seen in person. The handmade, one-of-a-kind items that you see on the site may not appear to be as bright and beautiful as they actually are. I will do the best I can to make them appear as close to the true color as possible.
I now accept credit cards. I also accept Paypal, cashiers checks and money orders only. Sorry, no personal checks.
Please email me with any questions or comments at- mikeandfiona@comcast.net
See my auctions on ebay. User name- fionaskissfan