BLOW · FUSE · LEAD
Custom glasswork: stained, fused, blown and engraved
For homeowners, designers, venues and collectors who want glass made to commission. Post the job and get quotes from glass makers with their kilns and studio equipment registered on the platform.
Free app for iOS and Android. You post the job, makers quote, you choose.
About Glasswork
Custom glasswork covers stained-glass panels and windows, kiln-fused and slumped glass, blown vessels and lighting, cast glass and engraved or etched pieces. People commission it for windows and door panels, lamp shades, gifts, signage and art, and to repair or copy a damaged period panel. On The Spool List you post the job free with sizes, a design or reference images, colours and where the piece will go. Verified makers whose kilns and studio equipment are registered on the platform send quotes, and you can agree the design and glass choices in chat. You pick a maker, pay the quoted price, and your payment is protected until you confirm delivery.
Typical jobs
Stained-glass panels and windows
Leaded or copper-foiled panels made to fit a window, door or light box.
Stained-glass repair
Cracked pieces replaced, panels re-leaded or damaged sections copied to match.
Fused-glass pieces
Kiln-fused plates, bowls, coasters, wall panels and jewellery in chosen colours.
Blown glass
Vases, drinking glasses, ornaments and one-off vessels made at the furnace.
Glass lighting
Pendant shades, lamp shades and light fittings in blown or stained glass.
Engraved and etched glass
Names, logos or patterns sandblasted, etched or laser-marked onto glass.
Memorial and keepsake pieces
Commissioned glass keepsakes, plaques and ornaments.
Cast-glass objects
Solid pieces made in moulds, such as awards, paperweights and sculptural forms.
Materials
- Cathedral and opalescent sheet glass
- Fusing-compatible glass (tested COE)
- Borosilicate glass
- Soda-lime glass
- Frit, stringers and powders
- Dichroic glass
- Lead came
- Copper foil
- Glass for casting
Processes
- Leaded stained glass
- Copper-foil (Tiffany) method
- Kiln fusing and slumping
- Kiln casting
- Furnace glassblowing
- Lampworking
- Sandblasting and acid etching
- Laser engraving
- Annealing
The market in numbers
Price guide
Rough estimates, not quotes — makers set their own prices.
For sale now in the Forge
Ready-made items listed by the makers who make them. Prices set by each maker.
Custom Made Chef Hat, Off Set White to Make Look More Natural 👨🍳
Home decor · by Dominic Hartenstein (Buffalo 3D Printing)
$30.00
Holder for anything, Pumpkin Design 3D Printed in PLA for Halloween 🎃
Home decor · by Dominic Hartenstein (Buffalo 3D Printing)
$35.00
Thermoformed shapes ideal for Xmas and other holidays any shape can be done
Other · by scotsguy39
$100.00
Custom Signs & Lightboxes
Home decor · by RogueCmdr3D
$95.00
Custom 3D Design & Printing - Your Idea, Made Real
Other · by RogueCmdr3D
$80.00
POD - Bring Your Own Files | Custom 3D Printing
Other · by RogueCmdr3D
$45.00
Bulk Printing & Seller Fulfillment
Other · by RogueCmdr3D
$150.00
Personalized Keychains & Bag Tags
Gifts · by RogueCmdr3D
$12.00
Portfolio — past work by makers in this discipline
Portfolio · past work — not for sale Examples of past work. Not for sale as listed — ask the maker for something similar.
Portfolio · past work — not for sale
Portfolio · past work — not for sale
Portfolio · past work — not for sale
Portfolio · past work — not for sale
Portfolio · past work — not for sale
Portfolio · past work — not for saleMakers with verified machines
Makers whose machines for this kind of work have been verified on The Spool List. Location shown is the city or country the maker entered.
mauricesminisVerified maker
Glasgow, United Kingdom · Handmade craft
WarhammerBobaPrincessVerified maker
Handmade craft
LeoKnight StudiosVerified maker
Joetsu, Niigata, Japan · Handmade craft
Hatice YavuzVerified maker
Handmade craft
bemwtpwmVerified maker
福岡市, Japan · Handmade craft
[email protected]Verified maker
MuğLa, Turkey · Fine art
Precision InscionsVerified maker
Tampa, United States · Laser cutting & engraving
brian.stuckVerified maker
Long Beach, United States · Laser cutting & engravingguikokoro27
Verified maker
タナカ, United States · RestorationNoble06
Verified maker
Kittery, ME, United States · Laser cutting & engravingCR Studios
Verified maker
Cheltenham, United Kingdom · Fine art, Handmade crafteminac
Verified maker
Augusta, United States · Handmade craft
How to brief a maker
- Give the exact size of the opening or piece, and measure window and door openings at more than one point.
- Attach a design, sketch or reference images, and say the colours and textures you want.
- Say where the piece will go (inside, outside, a door, a shower, a lamp) so the maker can choose suitable glass and support.
- For repairs, photograph the whole panel and the damage in daylight, front and back.
- Ask how the piece will be packed and shipped, or whether you will collect it.
- Check whether a glazier needs to fit the finished panel, and say who will install it.
How buying works
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Post your job or order in the free app, and talk to the maker directly — not a middleman.
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Your payment is protected while the maker makes it — processed securely by Stripe.
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The maker is paid after you confirm delivery.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a custom stained-glass window cost?
Cost depends on size, how many pieces of glass the design uses, the type of glass and whether fitting is included. A public US cost guide puts custom stained-glass windows at roughly $250 to $600 per square foot. Makers on The Spool List set their own prices, so post your design and sizes and compare quotes.
Can a cracked stained-glass panel be repaired?
Often, yes. Single broken pieces can usually be replaced, and panels with sagging or failing lead can be re-leaded. Matching old or hand-made glass can be difficult. Post photos of the whole panel and the damage, and let makers say what they can do before you commit.
What is the difference between leaded and copper-foil stained glass?
In leaded work, pieces of glass are held in H-shaped lead channels called came, which suits windows and larger panels. In the copper-foil method, often linked with Tiffany lamps, each piece is wrapped in copper tape and soldered, which allows smaller pieces and finer detail. Makers choose the method that suits the design.
What is fused glass?
Fused glass is made by arranging pieces of glass and heating them in a kiln until they bond. It can then be slumped over a mould to make plates and bowls. The glass pieces must be compatible, meaning they expand and contract at the same rate, or the piece can crack as it cools.
Can I commission a hand-blown glass piece?
Yes. Glassblowers make vases, drinking glasses, ornaments and lighting at the furnace. Hand-blown pieces are made one at a time, so sizes and shapes in a set can vary slightly. Give the size, colour and quantity and add reference photos of shapes you like.
Can glass be engraved with a name or logo?
Yes. Common methods are sandblasting, acid etching, rotary engraving and laser marking. Each gives a slightly different frosted look and depth. Attach your artwork as a vector file and say the size and position you want, plus what the glass item is.
Specialist site
Sources checked 2026-09-30.