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Finding solace in commemorative art: Most beautiful headstones and sculptural monuments

About Glasstone · 2024/03/30

Finding solace in commemorative art: Most beautiful headstones from glass that honor cherished memories with luminous grave monuments of love and renewal.

Glass headstone prices

About Glasstone · 2023/04/20

The price of bespoke and classic glass headstones is primarily determined by the number of work hours required by the craftsmen, as each monument is entirely handmade. The complexity of the headstone, including its design, shape, and to a lesser extent, its size, dictates the amount of specialist–labour involved. Learn more about what is included and excluded in the Glasstone pricing.

A brief introduction to the layered glass technique - a medium for monumental sculpture making.

About Glasstone · 2021/10/15

The layered glass technique is a full-fledged medium of artistic expression, through which one can create various size sculptures - from small, table-size objects to multi-storey building-size sculptures. The layered glass technique may at first glance be misleading with its apparent simplicity, but it is solid artillery of mental and physical skills, and knowledge, that it hides under its unpretentious name. The application and study of these is the only way for the artist to achieve the desired visual aesthetics of the layered glass artwork, ensuring its quality and durability.

Meintenance of glass headstones

About Glasstone · 2021/08/27

Looking after glass monuments is easy! Our glass memorial monuments are not only durable but also very modest when it comes to maintenance. Characteristics of glass, such as density and non-porousness, prevent dirt from settling and moss growth. Therefore, taking care of a glass headstone is easier and less time consuming than taking care of its stone and granite counterparts.

Durability of glass headstones

About Glasstone · 2021/05/24

This article addresses the durability and longevity of Glasstone stacked glass headstones, focusing on our unique production process and proprietary technologies. We discuss the longevity of our grave monuments, noting that our insights do not apply to cast or stained glass headstones, which involve different manufacturing methods. The discussion is specific to our products, as we cannot speak for the materials or methods used by other manufacturers.

Glasstone: Pioneers in Authentic Stacked Glass Headstones Since 2011

About Glasstone · 2021/03/10

Glasstone, founded by glass artist Ernest Vitin, is a pioneering studio renowned for its innovative stacked glass headstones, transforming traditional memorials with their unique aesthetic and durability. Glasstone's approach combines technical mastery and artistic vision, utilizing high-quality materials and advanced methods to craft bespoke, weather-resistant monuments that reflect the individuality of the commemorated. Their work, blending heritage with modern design, has redefined memorial art, offering families personalized and lasting tributes that celebrate life with light and legacy.

“Lewis – They walked where no one else had not gone”

About Glasstone · 2020/09/17

We were truly honoured to have been chosen by Congressman John Lewis and his family, for the development of the central commemoration piece for him and his wife Mrs Lilian Miles Lewis, whom Mr Lewis has now joined. Together with our partner Mart Clamp (Clamp Sandblast, Atlanta), we were able to create and install a beautiful composition of glass and granite.

Beautiful glass monument in the shape of a grand piano dedicated to the brilliant pianist – Jautrīte Putniņa

About Glasstone · 2020/07/01

A beautiful glass monument in the shape of a grand piano dedicated to the brilliant pianist Jautrīte Putniņa. She wrote in her diary: “Music is like a religion to me. The sound of music is my promised land. I feel safe. Protected. Happy. Needed. I do not doubt that there is eternal life – music convinces me of it every day. It is like the only bridge that connects this mundane world with the afterlife…”

	Shipping and delivery As soon as the glass memorial is ready, we share photos/videos with you for evaluation, prepare it for shipment and make installation instructions. We survey logistics companies to find and offer you the best delivery option. We can do the survey as soon as we know the delivery address and the exact configuration of the shipment - size and weight. We have established successful cooperation with transportation companies in various countries, but we are also open to collaboration with other logisticians, which you propose and choose!
	Production duration The production of glass monuments lasts from 30 workdays. It mainly depends on the complexity of the design and the ongoing workload during the particular period. The work volume is usually highest during spring, whereby the production time is the most extended, starting from ~45 workdays. Therefore, we advise ordering a glass monument timely. For example, if you wish to install the memorial in spring/summer, then - autumn/winter is the best time to make the order.
	Granite base and other stone elements You may choose to develop the granite base and stone elements with your local stonemasons or us. Making them locally will save you the shipping costs, and the stonemasons may prepare the ground and install the base as soon as it is ready. On rare occasions, making the stone parts with us will be the only option. This applies to designs where the stone and glass have to be very closely fitted (e.g. inlay of stone in glass monument or glass in boulder).

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