Rental Rates

Glass Blowing
Studio rental is subject to availability. Common courtesy among renters and students is expected at all times.
Each blow slot is three hours long and rentals run $110 to $160 depending on whether you are a member and if you have opted for a rental incentive program - please refer to the Membership Application for prices. Please contact admin@publicglass for special arrangements.

Rental includes approximately 2 sq. feet of annealer floor space. We also maintain a set of basic tools (hand tools, paddles, blocks, pipes and punties) for renters and students.

Glass Allowance
For blowing and casting we allot 25 lb. of glass per each rental slot. An additional 85 cents a pound will be charged for more than 25 lbs.


Lampworking Shop Rental
Lampworking shop rental is $8/hr. and includes the use of basic studio equipment, including a torch (contact PG Warmshop staff to inquire about torch specs.)

Additional equipment
may be reserved at the rates listed below:

• Venturi propane torch - $5/slot
• Garage - $15/slot
• Oxy-propane torch - $20/slot
• Whole annealer – $30/$40 per day

Ladle Casting
Ladle casting is occasionally scheduled and open for rental; as this is particularly material-intensive, please contact us to determine the needs of your project.

Cold Working
Standard cold working facilities and equipment are free for renters to use on work that was made at Public Glass. The facilities are otherwise available for $20.00 an hour, billed in whole-hour increments. The sand blaster alone is rented at $15/hour.

Mold Room
• Mold room - $10/hour plus materials
• Fusing/casting kiln - $40/day

Equipment

Hot Studio
• 1000 lb. tank furnace
• Three benches, each with a 22" diameter glory hole and rolling yoke
• 36" x 18" x 14" garage
• Pipe warmer
• Pipe cooler
• Color pick-up oven
• 60" x 32" x 29" front-loading annealer
• Three 33" x 20" x 14" top-loading annealers

Warm Studio
• ventilated mold-making facility
• Two 22" x 22" x 20" casting kilns
• Ventilated wax pots and steamer
• Two 24" x 24" x 12" top-fired slumping kilns (under construction)
• Eight-station flameworking studio
• Flat-glass cutting/layout table

Cold Studio
• 24" 100# SiC lap wheel
• 24" diamond/pre-polish lap wheel
• Cerium polishing wheel
• 104" belt sander w/ round platen
• 14" diamond block saw
• Sintered diamond coring drill press
• 220# pressure-pot sandblast cabinet
• 2-station arbor (lathe)

Other Information
• Our kilns are run by Digitry GB4
• We recommend that you mark your own tools and equipment to avoid confusion.
• Storage space and lockers are available for rent to regular studio users.
• Dedicated studio space is also available for limited-term projects; please contact us regarding your intent to determine availability.
• The cost to repair or replace any damaged equipment resulting from misuse will be billed.
• Special requests or projects can be accommodated, but must be discussed with the facilities manager beforehand.