Third Degree Glass Factory • 2015 Custom

2015 CUSTOM

GLASS IS AMAZING

GLASS IS AMAZING. WE LOVE IT. WE’VE BUILT OUR LIVES AROUND IT. AND WE WANT TO SHARE OUR PASSION WITH YOU. In 2002 we opened our doors to our first students. Our plan was simple: teach others the art of glassblowing and hopefully pay the gas bill with the tuition. If we were smart, we would afford ourselves the opportunity to create our own glass work. Selling that glass work would be a bonus. Mission accomplished.

Each year we educate hundreds of new glass students of all skill levels. The work crafted by our instructors and resident artists is continually sold and refreshed within our brick and mortar gallery. And with over 100 public and private events each year, we proudly exhibit our passion for glass to thousands of people. Our mission has grown far beyond our initial expectations! With that, we raise the bar a bit higher.

This catalog is our next step. Inside you will find many examples of glass art produced in our studios, ranging from large scale installations to corporate awards and personal gifts.

It is not, by any means, a complete catalog. It is meant to guide you, to inspire you, to make life simpler.

Take a look. Place an order. Let us know what you think.

Doug Auer and Jim McKelvey Co-Founders

Installations

Ner Tamid Eternal Light Sculpture: B’Nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim Congregation Deerfield, IL Concept Drawing (bottom left): Finegold, Alexander + Associates Inc Metal work: Troco Fabricators

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Want to make a statement? Glass will make it for you.

The versatility of glass is perfectly suited for any space. It can bring calm to a busy lobby or add a whole new level of excitement to a casual gathering. Glass refracts light, delivering an exciting splash of colors and patterns, making even the tiniest spaces look bigger. It bewilders, it engages, it creates lasting impressions.

We offer full service design, fabrication & installation. From pencil & paper to finished glass installed in your space. We are happy to work as or with your designer, . to make your glass dreams a reality.

Drop us an email or give us a call to get started.

Typically, our initial consultation & concept overview is on the house!

A design retainer is required for us to begin your project. Lead time: 12 week minimum.

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Not just for Christmas trees - these blown glass ornaments are amazing gifts anytime of the year.

Perfect hanging in a sunny window... or tie a weight to them and float them in your pond. You select the style and color. We take it from there - hot from the oven and into a cool, crisp white gift box. We stock a large selection of ornaments year round!

Optic Twist

Smooth/Rainbow Spot

Pineapple

Optic

Four classic styles are shown. Color palettes will be available during the ordering process. Pricing starts at $20. Need a few? Individual ornaments are available as in-stock items in our gallery 6 days a week. Large orders are welcome with a minimum quantity of 50 ornaments. Large order lead time: 2 week minimum.

Custom Glass Gifts Ornaments

Go fully custom with glass, like our friends at the U.S. Soybean Export Council.

They ordered custom engraved glass soybeans to give to their members as an appreciation gift!

Almost nothing is out of the question. Give us a call with your ideas! 314-367-4527 4

The best gifts are glass. We’ve got you covered.

Barware Our simple selection of barware can be customized by color.

Order in sets of 4 with the option to mix and match from our color palette.

Pricing starts at $80/set of 4.

Lead time: 2 week minimum.

7”

6” 3.5”

TWIST CONE

DOUBLE BUBBLE

TWISTED

OPTIC CONE

PLUMB BOB

ROCKS

SHAKER

WEIZEN

PILSNER

Bottlestoppers Make us your local source for handmade glass topped bottle stoppers. Select from our classic styles and customize with your color choices. Individual stoppers are available as stock items in our gallery. Pricing starts at $20. Large orders welcome! Lead time: 2 week minimum.

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Gifts

GEAR SHIFT

integrity is shown with optional white enamel infill.

Most of our items can be engraved. We handle the process in house from start to finish.

You provide your text and logo or graphic. We provide a digital proof for review before etching your sentiment in glass for all eternity‌.

Engraving

We use a photo sensitive resist to create high resolution engraving. Each resist is hand applied, sandblasted and cleaned for a sharp and stunning presentation.

In our experience, most logos are possible. For best results we ask for a vector graphic of your logo. Not sure if you have one? We can help! Email us: info@stlglass.com.

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What are Beadables?!

Flameworking is an ancient art form in which small rods of glass are melted over a torch, often used to make glass beads. With "beadable" items, we take that old art form and embellish modern tools for your own touch of personal flair!

We make the glass so you can make the memories!

Our collection of custom beadable items make the perfect personalized gift. Everyday items become uniquely yours when you add customized flair with glass “beads” made in our flameworking studio!

From modern and contemporary patterns to elegant traditional imagery, these beads reflect your personal style and make life’s celebrated moments even more unforgettable.

12.5” 6”

4.75”

7.5”

8”

8”

Bottle Opener $35

Writing Pen $45

Cheese Knife $40

Martini Stirrer $35

Letter Opener $35

Cake Serving Set $95

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*Starting price points as listed.

Polished stainless steel.

Lead time: 3 week minimum.

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Beadables

Polka-dots aren’t your style? Not a problem. Don’t be fooled, the options are endless!

Let our passion for glass reflect your gratitude to those who deserve it.

Your staff worked hard. Your volunteers gave so much of their time. Without your donors, investors & clients, you probably wouldn’t be where you are today. Show them how much you appreciate them!

Your custom award order takes recognition to the next level. You’re not just presenting an award; you are presenting a custom piece of artwork. Our awards are crafted from start to finish in-house. From concept drawings straight through to gift boxing. *Pricing starts as shown. Lead time: 4 week minimum.

Missouri Division of Tourism Annual Awards 8

11” Dr. William H. Danforth Distinguished Service June 19, 2013

Rotary Club of Clayton Ladue A Tribute to Blanche M. Touhill April 6, 2013

EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT

SB-100 $190

SB-110 $230

$190

SB-210 $230

IN-200

SB-300

$290

SB-310

$190

$240

11 ”

10.5 ”

$190

IN-110 $240

9.5”

8.5”

Verification Services Journey to Success

IN-100

Biggest Risk Taker Name Here July 14-16, 2014

SE-100 $100

SE-200 $140

LO-100

CR-100

$400

$140

CR-200 $180

CR-300 $190

CR-310 $240

Kiln-formed glass starts with the careful cutting & arranging of cold glass to create a pattern. Once the design is ready, our artists place the work into the kiln & turn up the heat! These newly-formed solid pieces can then be cut, polished, sandblasted & more for those important finishing touches.

Circa Properties Inset Waterjet Logo Platter

Kiln awards tend to be more "flat" in design, though not lacking in depth! The designs seen here are simply a starting point before adding your personal touches. Give us a call and we'll help you discover your vision.

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Awards -Kiln

8”

SB-200

We employ centuriesold glassblowing techniques combined with modern style influences to create our one-of-a-kind artwork and awards!

Glassblowing is inherently dynamic and captivating. Our Hotshop artists start with a gob of hot molten glass, and inflate it with just a puff of air from their own lungs!

From there, they can manipulate the glass using a variety of tools, occasionally reheating the glass in a 2000 degree furnace.

Classic shapes crafted in the hotshop round out our award options.

We offer a wide range of color options for the entire offering.

Pricing starts as shown. Lead time: 4 week minimum.

Short on time? Browse our brick & mortar gallery & have an in-stock piece engraved!

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DRIP VASE-12 $150

SOLID DRIP $125

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Take your Unity Ceremony to the next level.

At Third Degree, we fire up the unity ceremony process with our custom glass ceremony. In a traditional sand ceremony, couples combine two colors of sand into a unity vessel. Glass ceremonies are similar, except we use glass crystals, called frit.

We take it one step further. The combined colors of glass are heated in a 2000 degree furnace fusing them together into a custom piece of artwork, a permanent symbol of love and commitment.

The process starts by making a selection from our color palette. Following your ceremony, the frit is returned to us for the creation of your selected artwork.

Couples will work with one of our glass artists to design a one-of-a-kind glass creation that will last a lifetime. From bowls to vases, or sculpted glass objets d’art, the options are practically unlimited.

Glass Ceremonies

Create multiple pieces with their combined frit such as christmas ornaments or wine-stoppers which make unique personalized gifts of thanks for parents and friends.

Pricing starts at $75 per color. Finished pieces start at $175.

HELIX

CLASSIC VASE

FLUTED BOWL

HEMISPHERE

HEART

Looking for a unique event venue?

Did you know we do weddings too? Third Degree hosts numerous special occasions throughout the year in our renovated modern industrial space full of dazzling glass art! Give us a call or visit our website to learn how we can help you host a memorable event..

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New! Glass is your next New!team builder!

Every company needs an outing! Teambuilding activities are the best way to bring a group together to strive for a better organization. Now you can incorporate glass into your teambuilding!

With our new Fused Glass Quilt teambuilder, your employees can express their own personal creative style while adding to a greater whole.

Individual team members design their own individual tile- representing their individual contribution to the team, which is then placed in a pattern around your company’s logo.

Check out TDGF’s Quilt!

Our kiln studio artists then fire your new masterpiece in the kiln to produce a beautiful new piece of artwork to display for guests and team members to see!

To place an order DISCOVER Third Fridays

Hot Glass - Cool Entertainment On the third Friday night of every month Third Degree opens its doors and throws a party! Glassblowing demonstrations, live music, food, drinks, and more. Fun for the family or perfect for a date night. Come down and explore!

Guided Tours

Informative Field Trips Schedule your group for a tour of our galleries and three glass studios.

Perfect for parties, classes, scout troops, and families.

In person!

Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm Call us!

314-367-4527

Perfect for Groups or Private Events Narrated glass blowing demonstrations explain the process step-by-step as one of our artists transforms 2000°F glass into a unique work of art right before your eyes.

Starting prices and lead times as shown

CREATE Classes

Third Degree offers year round learning experiences in all three of our studios, with classes ranging from 30-minute experiences to 8-week courses.

Connect! @STLglass.

Hands-On Activities Schedule your group to work with our artists and make your own glass creation.

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Ordering

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Live Demonstrations

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