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2021 COVID Update
Classes are not being offered due to the coronavirus.

Rentals may currently be available on a case-by-case basis. ​Please contact us for all details or fill out the rental request form at the bottom of this page and we will be in touch. ​
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Studio Rental for Glassblowing Pros

Our studio space is available for hourly rental to those who have advanced glassblowing experience. The owner will need to speak with you over the phone before booking to determine your level of experience.

Renter is fully responsible for any damage to tools and equipment. ​Decatur Glassblowing assumes no responsibility for any breakage of your product.

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to check availability.
2020 Rental Agreement
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File Type: pdf
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Hot Shop

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Furnace
200 pounds
96 COE
Cristalica
Small Hole 1
10" wide x 15" deep
$54 per hour
Small Hole 2
8" wide x 20" deep
$54 per hour
Medium Hole
15" wide x 24" deep
$60 per hour
Large Hole
24" wide x 48" deep
$90 per hour
​The above rates include up to 8 pounds of clear glass per hour, use of furnace, pipe warmer, pipes, punties, basic tools and medium size annealer for an overnight cycle.
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Color glass is not included. ​Use of torches is not included. Any clear glass removed from the furnace over the allotted 8 pounds will cost $3 per pound. 
Oxy Propane Torch Ranger
$8 per hour
Oxy Propane Midrange
$14 per hour
Bench Torch
$10 per hour
Annealer
Load Type
LxWxH
Max Temp
Additional Cost
Small
​Pick Up
Front Loader
15"x11"x9"
1050°F
$5/session
Big Blue
​Annealer 1
Top 2-Door
43"x29"x21"
950°F
$20/session
Annealer 2
Top Loader
26"x26"x12"
950°F
$10/session
Annealer
​A, B, C, D
Front Loader
36"x18"x16"
1050°F
$10/session
Annealer E
Front Loader
20"x18"x16"
1050°F
$10/session
Annealer F
Top Loader
20"x20"x12"
950°F
$10/session
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It’s been 17 years of trying to make this glassblowing thing work and 7 years dedicated to building the Decatur Glassblowing studio. There is always room for improvement but we are fortunate to be able to share our passion with others. Check us out online and come visit! #decatur #atlanta #glassblowing #studio #georgia #glass #hotglass #art @cuttingedge_products #jimmooreglasstools #denverglassmachinery @wdg_us #wetdogglass @spiralartstools @highvolumeoxygen @olympiccolor #gloryhole #annealer #glassfurnace #steinertindustries #hotshop @glassartsociety @atlantaglassart @nardiglass

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Cold Shop

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Cold shop usage requires additional experience.​

Basic* $40/hour
Some cold working may be included with hot shop rental. 

​*Rates may vary depending on equipment used.
Discs, belts, wheels, and blades for rental/student use is limited.
For best abrasives, please bring your own to use with equipment.
​Please call us if you have questions about available machinery or exact cost.
Flat Lap Grinder
1" Center Water Feed
For use with 18" Magnetic Discs
Sommer & Maca
​Wet Belt Sander 
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For use with 4" x 106" Belts
Wet Diamond Saw
For use with 10" & 20" Blades 
Covington
​Professional Glass Lathe
Variable Speeds
Accepts Morse 3 Tapers
1" Wheel Spindle
Covington
Polishing Lathe
16" Cork or Felt Wheel
Drill Press
Belgium Style Center Water Feed
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Decatur Glassblowing’s cold shop— not the most exciting part of the process but when you have the right equipment it can be quite satisfying. #coldshop #glassblowing #coldworking #grindingglass #drillingglass #cuttingglass #polishingglass #wetbeltsander #diamondsaw #flatbedgrinder #lapgrinder #handmade #coldglass

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    Request a Rental Consultation

    If you have not rented time at Decatur Glassblowing, you will need to be approved by Nate. We look forward to meeting you soon!
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    For example; how many years have you worked with glass, what type of glass (furnace, flame, other), any references we may contact about your experience, etc.
    Hot Shop or Cold Shop? Do you need a certain size hole or any extra annealers?
    Please be sure to indicate how long of a rental you're interested in. If you have a specific date in mind, we will do our best to accommodate you but availability will vary. If your schedule is flexible, please list days of the week or times that work best for you.

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    If you have already completed your rental agreement (download document at the top of this page), you may submit it now. If not--no worries. You may bring it with you or fill it out when you arrive. We will have copies onsite for your convenience.
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Gallery Hours

MONDAY through WEDNESDAY
by appointment only

THURSDAY through SUNDAY
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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We are always closed on Thanksgiving Day
and Christmas Day. Regular hours around
​the holidays may vary.  
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Hot Shop Hours

Varies Seasonally. Please contact
​us to book a class or schedule an
​appointment with artist Nate Nardi.

Contact

404.849.0301
natenardi@yahoo.com

Location

Hot Shop & Glass Art Gallery
250 Freeman Street, Decatur, GA 30030
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