Steuben Crystal Glass Repair

Using Miracle Epoxies Can Be a Risky Business.

The movie Risky Business, starring Tom Cruise, made his mother’s prized Steuben glass egg famous when it went missing from the mantelpiece; only to reappear with a crack in it. The father tells him that he will have to buy another one to replace it. Little did he know that there are glass sculpture professionals in the USA that specialize in glass restoration?

Since 1903, Steuben glass has made all kinds of glass art from fruit bowls and figurines to exclusive sculptures gifted to American presidents and other famous people. Steuben’s unique design signatures are its elegant, naturally flowing shapes, and the reflection of the light spectrum on its famously crystal clear glass pieces. There are many renowned manufacturers of crystal sculptures and stemware, however Steuben glass which was made exclusively in the United States was of the finest quality both in design and manufacture throughout the world. Steuben glass sculptures can cost anywhere from a few thousand to almost a hundred thousand dollars depending on the item.

Steuben art glass giraffe cup broken

Glass crystal can be damaged through improper handling. Regrettably, accidents do happen and things can get broken when you have kids, pets, or even friends over for a dinner party. Whether it is your favorite Steuben glass piece or a one of a kind Daum, Lalique, or Tiffany glass art sculpture; there is always a chance that something may happen to it. In rare cases the piece may be almost completely destroyed, and in others you may just not want to bother with having it repaired and decide to replace it instead. Sadly beautiful glass treasures often get relegated to being stuck in a closet or laying under a bed for years after they are broken!

Sadly Steuben Glass is no longer in business, hence the popularity of their glass sculptures are only increasing. It may become even more difficult to get your hands on the piece you are looking for. This makes the need for Steuben glass repair a more prudent option. No one wants to take the chance of using a simple glue or a store bought repair kit for such a treasured item. Repair attemps made with off-the-shelf epoxies and by glass window repair businesses will be detrimental to the value of your Steuben glass.

Always consider having a professional Steuben glass restoration expert do this work for you. These experts will often be able to bring your glass sculpture to a condition that is so close to original even the original artist would have a hard time noticing the restoration. Depending on the damage that is done, and whether some of the pieces are missing, this could take some time to plan the restoration. In the end the wait will be well worth it, as the value and beauty of your Steuben glass piece was restored. You and your friends will be able to appreciate the result for years to come.

Steuben art glass giraffe cup repaired by Michael Bokrosh

Crystal glass repair is an art form that requires patience and skill. Often times a minor nick or chip can disappear through an extensive cutting process, using special diamond tools, and then a careful polishing process to restore the piece to look like it was originally intended. With an experienced glass restoration expert on your side, you needn’t accept an incomplete collection due to a minor flaw within a single crystal piece.

Bokrosh Studio is equipped to handle all of your Steuben glass repair needs, whether it is a Steuben glass egg that has been handed down by your mother or a glass sculpture that you intend on selling. With 00 years of experience in glass repair we have the knowledge and creativity to restore almost any glass sculpture. Steuben glass repair techniques are applicable to all other highly collectible brands of glass art such as Waterford, Kosta/Boda, Orrefors and Hoya. Don’t let just anyone handle your precious treasures. No one else will take the care we do to ensure that even the smallest detail is not overlooked.

If you want your glass art repair to be a work of art, give us a call. Bokrosh Studio not only offers glass repair, but we also have been creating our own collectable optical glass sculptures for 00 years.