Back Alley Glass, LLC

05/02/2014

"Tools are worthless simply because they are invaluable. They are a keystone in the human civil structure and an integral asset of even primitive survival."

The question is who said it? First guess becomes the benefactor of a Back Alley Glass original. Stay tuned for some exciting news!

04/16/2014

Just wanted to share some progress shots. Can't wait to inlay glass into this piece. So far everything is recycled. I started with an old table, stripped the finish and did some fancy cutting. After some serious contemplation I began free forming the design using paddle bits of carrying sizes to create the organic, almost extraterrestrial design. Now to router out the negative spaces for glass inlays which will consist of shards of broken glass intrude amiable from glass blowing gone wrong. Thank you Woodbine for all the, love, support and inspiration!!

04/12/2014

First day in our NEW studio! Once the woodworking is completed it will be time to fire up the torch and incorporate some glass. It only seems appropriate to start some new work during this period of rebirth we call Spring. Can't wait to share the results with all of you. A big thanks to Jefferson Davis, the last few weeks here have been incredibly exciting and inspiring and have reminded us of why we stayed. Thank you! Keep your eyes peeled this summer folks, Back Alley Glass and Heavy Metal Renaissance are about to take the Woodbine Art scene to a whole new level!!

09/01/2013

One element only glass has...the ability to capture and transform light.

now accepting commissions for pendant lampshades...starting at $30

08/30/2013

Oscar award winning video of the 50's. It's a gem!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAYh0f1CPuc

Short docu with matching music and no talking about Dutch glass production in the 50's. From Bert Haanstra. = = = = About the short: http://en.wikipedia.org/...

08/28/2013

What would be better than lighting a glass furnace on a 100 degree day? Nothing if you are a glass blower!

08/28/2013

We had the privilege of visiting Chihuly's exhibition in Seattle this weekend. It was an amazing experience and if you ever have a chance to see an exhibition by Chihuly take the opportunity.

08/23/2013

Sign in the making by Justin Siefken! If you look close enough the letters are actually representative of glassblowing tools.

08/21/2013

The black tube in Simeon's mouth is a blowhose used to aid in shaping the piece.

08/20/2013

Abe and Simeon discussing ideas for a possible casting project and...yes...those are cow pies! Cow-pie glass tiles for awards?!?! Stay tuned for these beauties.

08/14/2013

Getting closer to being able to install the wall relief! Each one of the 10" x 10" hand cast glass tiles has been through roughly 90 hours in the kiln. The project will be approximately 7' wide by 12 ' tall and is a featured piece of artwork for the recently finished SLATE building by NuStyle Development in Omaha!

08/07/2013

Tile, tiles and more tiles! Shipping off 1/2 of the tile project for the SLATE building in Omaha to be mirrored today! Can't wait to have it installed. Total project will measure 7' wide by 12' tall. It's a biggen!