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Custom Glass Pieces for Awards
GlassRoots is here to help make your awards and gifts special!
Providers of hand-made, professionally crafted, and personalized glass works, GlassRoots - Newark's Own Hot Glass Studio - creates custom awards and glass art gifts for Non-Profits and Businesses.
Awards made by our students and artists will let your honoree know that you care about them and about supporting youth, education and the arts. Each and every order not only helps to further recognition of the arts and nonprofits; it provides valuable financial support for GlassRoots' programs with youth and young adults.
Hand-blown and fused glass awards and more range from $195 to $275. Customized orders begin at $250.
We work on a production schedule, and want to allow ample time to create your awards for your upcoming events. We ask that you place orders a minimum of two months in advance, allowing extra time for large orders, new clients, or orders that must be shipped.
Providers of hand-made, professionally crafted, and personalized glass works, GlassRoots - Newark's Own Hot Glass Studio - creates custom awards and glass art gifts for Non-Profits and Businesses.
Awards made by our students and artists will let your honoree know that you care about them and about supporting youth, education and the arts. Each and every order not only helps to further recognition of the arts and nonprofits; it provides valuable financial support for GlassRoots' programs with youth and young adults.
Hand-blown and fused glass awards and more range from $195 to $275. Customized orders begin at $250.
We work on a production schedule, and want to allow ample time to create your awards for your upcoming events. We ask that you place orders a minimum of two months in advance, allowing extra time for large orders, new clients, or orders that must be shipped.
Answers to your FAQ's about GlassRoots commissioned awards and plaques:
Whether you are recognizing a colleague’s accomplishments or presenting a special award, GlassRoots will work with you to create a truly unique, artistic emblem of appreciation. GlassRoots works with individuals to company CEOs to come up with the best possible pieces.
The commissions process is as follows:
Design Phase
Client can consult directly with designer to ensure design fulfills desired effect. Client must give adequate time to develop initial design (A minimum of six weeks), Highly specific and detailed designs require additional lead time. Changes to designs/prototypes/engraving information will incur an additional fee for each change.
GlassRoots does offer a series of signature products that can be customized with color, text and logos.
*note about color - some glass colors may incur an added fee, such as pink. Glass color is not the same as paint and cannot be blended or mixed to match logo or PMS colors exactly. We will try to match as closely as possible.
Presentation of Glass Award/Gift
Commissioned artwork can be presented on a base or easel, or framed to suit the design of the work. Metal engraved plates with recipient information can be placed on awards.
Packaging/Delivery
GlassRoots offers various types of packaging for artworks ranging from protective packaging for shipping to decorative wrapping for individual pieces. Additional fee may be required according to specifics of commission. Standard shipping fees via US Postal Service or UPS apply. Overnight and rush orders will require an additional fee.
GlassRoots requires each client or organization to sign a commission contract along with a deposit to begin the design phase and to purchase materials for orders over $500. Payment for work must be received prior to receiving the actual glass works.
Contact info@glassroots.org to start your order. Thank you for your support!
Whether you are recognizing a colleague’s accomplishments or presenting a special award, GlassRoots will work with you to create a truly unique, artistic emblem of appreciation. GlassRoots works with individuals to company CEOs to come up with the best possible pieces.
The commissions process is as follows:
Design Phase
Client can consult directly with designer to ensure design fulfills desired effect. Client must give adequate time to develop initial design (A minimum of six weeks), Highly specific and detailed designs require additional lead time. Changes to designs/prototypes/engraving information will incur an additional fee for each change.
GlassRoots does offer a series of signature products that can be customized with color, text and logos.
- Blown glass plate with sandblasted text with up to two colors* (approximate 14" diameter)
- Clear Egg Shaped Paperweight with sandblasted text (approximate dimensions 7" tall 4" wide)
- Color Egg Shaped Paperweight with sandblasted text with up to two colors* (approximate dimensions 7" tall 4" wide)
- Clear Disc Shaped Paperweight with sandblasted text (approximate dimensions 4.5" diameter)
- Color Disc Shaped Paperweight with sandblasted text with up to two colors* (approximate dimensions 4.5" diameter)
- Clear Sphere Paperweight with sandblasted text (approximate dimensions 2.5" diameter)
- Color Sphere Paperweight with sandblasted text with up to two colors* (approximate dimensions 2.5" diameter)
- Framed glass plaque on 8"x10" frame
*note about color - some glass colors may incur an added fee, such as pink. Glass color is not the same as paint and cannot be blended or mixed to match logo or PMS colors exactly. We will try to match as closely as possible.
Presentation of Glass Award/Gift
Commissioned artwork can be presented on a base or easel, or framed to suit the design of the work. Metal engraved plates with recipient information can be placed on awards.
Packaging/Delivery
GlassRoots offers various types of packaging for artworks ranging from protective packaging for shipping to decorative wrapping for individual pieces. Additional fee may be required according to specifics of commission. Standard shipping fees via US Postal Service or UPS apply. Overnight and rush orders will require an additional fee.
GlassRoots requires each client or organization to sign a commission contract along with a deposit to begin the design phase and to purchase materials for orders over $500. Payment for work must be received prior to receiving the actual glass works.
Contact info@glassroots.org to start your order. Thank you for your support!
View a gallery of a sampling of past awards!
Fabrication of Glass Pieces for Artists and Designers
GlassRoots Teaching Artists are skilled craftspeople working in all glass techniques. Work directly with a staff glass artist to realize your design. From prototyping to production of larger quantities we can assist you at any step of the way.
Public Artwork and Installations
GlassRoots has created outdoor murals, mosaics, and sculpture for public and private display. Mosaics are able to withstand the elements and are great for both indoors and out. See the gallery below of some of our work. GlassRoots staff will work with you to design and create your ideas.
Installations of public works may be coordinated with GlassRoots artists however subcontractors may be required to perform installations of complex works.
Installations of public works may be coordinated with GlassRoots artists however subcontractors may be required to perform installations of complex works.