Meet the Maker: Foiled Again Glass

Describe what type of products you make under Foiled Again Glass?

Foiled Again Glass makes pieces out of stained glass, copper foil, and lead solder. These pieces generally are hanging pieces, but I’ve been working my way into 3D stained glass pieces. I haven’t gotten too far into repairing stained glass but that would be something that I would be willing to do.

Tell us how you got started with your businesses.

I started Foiled Again in 2023 when my partner Bee and I were clearing out old art supplies and we found a tote of art glass. Instead of getting rid of it, I started making things out of it and decided that I enjoyed doing stained glass. Foiled Again Glass was created because of the enjoyment of making stained glass. Though creating stained glass can be time-consuming and frustrating, it can also be very satisfying when everything lines up and comes together. The ideas I come up with are all over the place and silly because that is who I am—just a little odd. I’ve always been a little odd and that’s where I think if I were to talk to my younger self I would say, ‘Do what you want to do, and don’t get hung up on being weird.’

What are your personal favorite items or pieces you’ve created so far?

I’ve created a big lantern piece that is probably my most favorite piece, aside from the cleavers. The lantern was a pattern that I found online and I wasn’t sure how I felt about it. After spending time working on it, I came to really like the piece. I like the color and details that I put into it. It was also the biggest piece I’ve made so far. What is the most popular item you specifically sell? When I’m at the markets, people really relate to the X-rays and love to tell stories about the X-rays that they’ve had in the past. If the X-rays have done anything, they have created a conversation piece. People love to share with me their fun, crazy, and not going to lie, painful stories about their own injuries.

You have such a unique style with your stained glass. How did that develop and where do you see it going?

I think the vibe that I normally go for is random and out-there styles that have never really been done yet. I generally will come up with an idea, experiment with it, and see what works the best. I find inspiration from other stained glass artists that I have talked to or have started to follow on social media. I think that I have always thought that there are some ideas that would look cool in a different style like stained glass. I’ve always liked alternative and unique ideas. I try to blend styles with my own to make something cool.

What is something you’ve enjoyed the most about doing this handcrafted business?

Getting into the maker’s markets and being a creator has introduced me to new people who are just like me. Everyone in the community is so caring and supportive. Other makers are always trying to build you up and give you new ideas to explore. Everyone wants you to succeed in the maker’s communities which makes it so welcoming. Talking with other makers also gives you motivation and helps grow your ideas and perspective. There have been so many silly and great ideas that people will throw my way that I can’t keep track of them.

What is the most challenging thing?

I think the most challenging thing is keeping up with making glass and doing the back office part of owning a business.

What is one craft or art medium you haven’t really dabbled in yet that you want to try someday?

I’ve always wanted to try glass blowing.

What is a word that best describes you?

Odd

What advice would you have given yourself five years ago?

Do what makes you happy and find a way to make it work.

Where can people find your work?

On Instagram @foiledagainglass and at Fever Dream Tattoo Studio.