The Glass Blast

The Glass Blast We offer leaded stained glass and sandblasted glass for Homes, Churches and Businesses. We offer complete restoration services. Est. in 1984.

We sell tools and supplies for the stained glass hobbyist. We offer classes in the fall or winter months. The Glass Blast specializes in custom-made stained glass for homes, churches, and businesses. We also do sandblasted and architectural glass.

12/09/2024

Our annual classes are coming up!

Introduction to Stained Glass starts Jan 4th.
Leaded Stained Glass starts Feb 15th.

Both are 6-week classes held for 2 hours each week.
Saturday:
8:30 - 10:30 AM time group -- 1 spot remaining
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM time group -- FULL

If there's a minimum of 4 sign-ups for a Tuesday evening 6:00 - 8:00 PM, we will hold that time group, as well!

For more information or to sign up, you can message us here, email ([email protected]) or give us a call at 563.355.5116.

10/30/2024

Starting this Saturday we will be open from 9am to noon. Also during November get 25 % off all clear glass textures.

Just finished restoring this Wheel of Chance (not a roulette wheel). These would be used at the old time carnivals. Don'...
04/11/2024

Just finished restoring this Wheel of Chance (not a roulette wheel). These would be used at the old time carnivals. Don't know how old it is but do know that some of the glass was replaced in 1943 bc of the date on newsprint behind the glass.

Aaron Young shared this to our feed but it didn't show up so I'm reposting his pictures from our leaded glass class.
04/10/2024

Aaron Young shared this to our feed but it didn't show up so I'm reposting his pictures from our leaded glass class.

12/06/2023

We've put together our schedule for classes!

- Introduction to Stained Glass starts on Saturday, January 6th and will run for 6 weeks. Classes are held Saturday mornings, and the cost is $180. You will learn about glass, tools and materials and will be taught the techniques to craft stained glass using the copper foil method.
- Leaded Stained Glass will begin February 24th and run for 6 weeks. Also held Saturday mornings, and the cost is $180. (The Intro Class or equivalent experience is a requisite for this class.) You will learn additional techniques needed to craft a broader range of stained glass projects using lead came.

- Multi-class discount: sign up for both classes for $325.
- Discounted tool kits with all the necessary items runs around $300, or you're welcome to bring your own tools.

Sign up by either messaging or email us, calling or stopping in!

Rebuilding a window for a Kewanee church. Can you tell what pieces of glass we've cleaned?
07/18/2023

Rebuilding a window for a Kewanee church. Can you tell what pieces of glass we've cleaned?

Been a blessing to work with the folks at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bettendorf. The last 2 pics are the old windows.
06/10/2021

Been a blessing to work with the folks at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bettendorf. The last 2 pics are the old windows.

This is how you get things done. One of 26 panels that will make up a window for a Bettendorf Church.
03/25/2021

This is how you get things done. One of 26 panels that will make up a window for a Bettendorf Church.

Back when Covid started, we kept everyone busy building hanging panels. Take advantage of 25% off all hanging leaded st...
12/07/2020

Back when Covid started, we kept everyone busy building hanging panels. Take advantage of 25% off all hanging leaded stained glass panels.

Morning installation!
07/28/2020

Morning installation!

This is a panel that one of our students made. Would like to say it was because of everything I taught him, but he had a...
04/13/2020

This is a panel that one of our students made. Would like to say it was because of everything I taught him, but he had a pretty good grasp on the art of leaded stained glass before taking the class. Was able to give advice along the way. Great job, Ron!

Address

2212 State St
Bettendorf, IA
52722

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 11pm

Telephone

+15633555116

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