May 7, 2015 | Blog, Carved Glass, Etched Glass, Illuminated Glass
The owners of a 145′ yacht had their hearts set on a spectacular carved glass art showpiece for the main salon entertaining area. The carved glass art for Island Heiress had to be stunning, but first they had to find the right glass artist. The artist needed to be capable of custom art etched and carved on glass with extreme detail and care. They called Krystal Glass Company and made a visit to our showroom. “You provided a comfort level for us. We knew we were at the right place just by talking to you on the phone,” Dana said. Krystal Glass Company recently completed this custom 10-foot illuminated carved glass art for Island Heiress. “Pete hit it out of the ballpark,” Dana said. “It is really over the top. We love it and it is much more than we expected. It looks amazing, nothing short of stunning.” Rob and Dana called Krystal Glass Company after seeing carved glass art by other glass artists at boat shows, in Las Vegas and in magazines. They spent time viewing the online photographs and previous art glass for yachts and boats on our website www.KrystalGlassCompany.com and were impressed with the variety of completed art glass projects, different sizes and lighting options. They came in and had a consultation with Glass Artist Peter Edward about the art glass they wanted to commission for their main salon area to serve as a room divider. “The choices were amazing. Much more than the others had,” Dana said. “The website shows talent. Pete is very interactive to talk to. He really listens, and he told us what would look best.” Peter Edward carefully coordinated the artwork with the clients to...
May 1, 2015 | A Marketing Blog, Blog
How I Built Our New Website by Karen Jurgens It’s been almost a month since the new Krystal Glass Company website design was published. The goal was simple- make it more user friendly and informative, easier to navigate and easier to find what you’re looking for when researching custom glass etching like big, awesome pictures that show lots of detail. The reviews are very positive. Thanks to everyone that responded with their comments, especially the loyal fans who gave generously of their time critiquing all the pages with me. The question I’ve been hearing a lot lately, especially from fellow small business owners who would like to do the same, is “How did you build it?”. It’s no secret. I used WordPress. It’s an easy-to-use open source CMS, content management system, and there are loads of resources available to help get you started. WordPress is huge, used for millions of websites and seen by tens of millions of people every day. I needed something that is easy to edit because we are constantly adding new pictures of our completed art glass projects. The best part about WordPress for me is that you don’t have to be a graphic designer or know any HTML code. Themes, or templates, provide the basic layout and page design, colors, fonts, etc., and you can customize them. I used a theme called Divi by Elegant Themes for the Krystal Glass Company website design. Elegant Themes is one of many companies that offer WordPress themes. They published a great post recently called The Best WordPress Courses To Take Online. Because of its popularity, books and classes on WordPress are plentiful. I like...
Apr 23, 2015 | Blog, Etched Glass, Etched Showers, Illuminated Glass
Etched shower doors illuminated with LED lights make this new bathroom a special retreat for homeowners Mike and Betty. They turned what would have been boring shower glass into a work of art with the help of Glass Artist Peter Edward of Krystal Glass Company. Taking a shower or soaking in the tub in this new bathroom will never be the same since it was renovated to include a custom etched shower door and panel illuminated with LED lights. They selected custom marine art for the glass etching and multi-colored LED lights to illuminate their etched shower. Perhaps the best view of the etched shower will be while relaxing in the new soaker tub directly across from it. The custom glass etching was created to the exact specifications of the homeowners by Krystal Glass Company. The glass etching of the nautical underwater coral reef scene is created on a special type of low-iron shower glass hand carved and etched with beautiful detail. Etched Shower Doors Illuminated With LED lights The glass is illuminated with waterproof multi-colored LED lights for a safe and beautiful operation. The shower glass is 1/2″ thick and installed with oil rubbed bronze U-channel on the sides and bottom of the fixed panel to conceal the LED lights. The electrical connection provided by the homeowners came into the space from the ceiling and the wiring is run inside the walls and out of sight for a very clean look. The LED lights are powered by a small hand-held remote control that can display any color and provide several color changing options such as a slow fade mode. Illuminated glass is...
Apr 1, 2015 | Blog, Events, Illuminated Glass
The 2015 Palm Beach International Boat Show came to Palm Beach, Florida last weekend March 26-29. Here are a few highlights from the Krystal Glass Company etched glass display in the Clematis Tent #655. Fellow marine artist Carey Chen stopped by for a visit to see our etched glass display. Share With...
Mar 23, 2015 | Blog, Carved Glass, Etched Glass, Illuminated Glass
This stunning illuminated carved glass angel is on display at the Krystal Glass Company showroom in Pompano Beach, Florida. Peter Edward, a master glass artist celebrating 30 years of creating fine art glass for Krystal Glass Company, has completed a new display showpiece of an angel in LED illuminated carved glass for his showroom in Pompano Beach, Florida. The LED illuminated carved glass angel was created on glass and installed with a beautiful dark wood built in framing. Many options for custom cabinetry, framing and built-ins are available. Peter Edward used two panels of low iron, nearly colorless glass to achieve the effect. The illuminated carved glass design is hand carved and etched in glass and illuminated with multicolored LED lights. The piece is 52″ x 42″ and is available for immediate installation. We also ship anywhere. The design can be commissioned in any size and shape for any application in art glass or mirror. Peter Edward, president of Krystal Glass Company in Pompano Beach, Florida, is a master glass artist with a 30-year history of creating thousands of custom art glass projects by hand in illuminated carved glass, etched glass, painted glass, antique mirror and decorative mirrors. His art glass and mirror grace the luxury homes, yachts and offices of clients in his hometown of South Florida and can be shipped to any location. He is well known for highly detailed etched and carved glass designs rich with multi-shaded areas that he achieves by hand. Most of his commissions come from referrals and repeat clients. Krystal Glass Company has been family owned and operated since 1980. Thank you for 35 years! Original artwork by...
Mar 9, 2015 | Blog, Carved Glass, Etched Glass, Illuminated Glass
Abstract Art Lovers Have a New Option Select Michael Banks images available as illuminated etched glass Krystal Glass Company is pleased to announce our collaboration with British abstract art photographer Michael Banks. A select group of his dynamic photographic artwork is available for the first time. The glass etching illuminated with LED lights is being created by 30-year glass artist Peter Edward. Michael’s innovative photographic artwork combined with the element of color in the glass etching illuminated with LED lights are perfect for making any interior or protected exterior location extraordinary. The art glass pieces are especially well suited for high visibility Hospitality areas such as receptions, corridors, restaurants, and bars as well as Leisure spaces such as casinos and nightclubs. This new form of artwork is also very relevant for cruise ships and yachts. The art glass and LED lights are shipped together as one easy-to-hang piece. Art Glass Light Sculptures The transformed artwork is a LED carved and etched glass sculpture that displays an individual constant color or slowly fades through a rotation of eight colors becoming a stunning kinetic work of art, rich with visual impact. These images are from Michael’s “Cosmos” series recreated as carved and illuminated etched glass sculptures by Peter Edward. They are shown here in the context of various interiors. There are also reference images of the possible LED color tones and details of the metal frame and LED lights. About Michael Banks British photo-artist Michael Banks is widely credited with creating some of the most exciting and unique art in today’s contemporary art scene. His highly original abstract photo-art has led to collaborations with international architects, interior...
