Jun. 25, 2010
The offer a military discount AND free shipping to APO and FPO addresses!! Glass Paradise is an artist-owned business featuring the flameworked creations of Mark Black and friends. They specialize in custom items made to your specifications
(an exclusive advantage of buying direct from the artists). The studio / shipping facility is located near Joshua Tree National Park, in sunny Southern California.
One of the artists is a Desert Storm Veteran.
Their Mission Statament:
Mission Statement:
Whether it’s an unsigned utilitarian item or one-of-a-kind gallery piece, we take great pride in the quality of our work, creating art glass (with our own hands) which will bring joy to others for many years to come. We've heard all too many times the American retail mantra: "you should just have that stuff made in China". This sentiment reflects a complete misunderstanding of what Glass Paradise is all about.
Rather than sub-contracting third world labor as our business has grown, we’ve tapped our personal network within the US flameworking community (developing a symbiotic artists co-operative in the process). Each flamework artist has their own unique style. Therefore, we only stand to benefit by showcasing the work of our friends, associates and guest-artists as this improves the overall selection of goods available to our visitors.
Open 24/7 for your shopping convenience, our online store is filled with totally unique gifts you won't find anywhere else in the world!