Custom Glass Design Services for Artistic Functionality

Three purple glass perfume bottles with gold caps on a reflective surface made via custom glass design.

Glass forming is the process of shaping molten glass into functional products using techniques like pressing, blowing, and molding. This is an important aspect of custom glass design.

Each project includes detailed documentation to support fabrication partners, whether using hot-shop methods, slumping, kiln work, casting, or machining.

What Is Glass Forming?

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CAD Modeling for Glass Products

We use SolidWorks and other CAD tools to design glass components with precision. Our models account for wall thickness, curvature, draft angles, and mold compatibility. Whether you're designing a tumbler, a decorative bottle, or a technical glass part, we ensure your geometry is optimized for forming and finishing.

For hand-formed pieces, our work considers the realities of glass blowing and its influence on shape, thickness, and material consistency. We design forms that respect the natural behavior of molten glass while still providing a clear structural and aesthetic goal.

We account for:

  • Natural sag, stretch, and expansion

  • Controlled symmetry

  • Wall thickness variation during forming

  • Blown vs. molded transitions

  • Pontil locations and finishing

This results in glass forms that feel intentional yet authentically handmade.

We develop:

  • Decorative sculptural forms

  • Lighting diffusers

  • Centerpieces and artistic installations

  • Textured, patterned, or color-fused surfaces

This approach allows each piece to carry a distinct visual identity while remaining practical to fabricate.

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Applications We Support

Our glass forming design services are used across industries including:

  • Consumer goods: cups, bottles, jars

  • Hospitality: custom drinkware and barware

  • Industrial: technical glass components

  • Decorative: vases, lighting elements, art glass

Our custom glass design services merge creative vision with disciplined engineering. By incorporating principles of art glass design and the realities of glass blowing, we help clients develop meaningful, functional, and visually compelling glass components.

Our designs reflect both artistic goals and practical engineering requirements.