Pricing and Shipping

1. Commission Pricing:
If you would like a custom piece designed, the following will apply:

When the design is finished to scale, pricing is calculated by square footage added to a
per-piece price. The average will be $2.00 to $4.00 per piece. (each piece of glass cut for a particular design). Square footage is calculated at $100 to $150 per sq. ft, depending on the
price of the glass and the complexity of the design. Variables that I take into consideration
when determining the total cost of a stained glass project are as follows:

2. Cost of glass and other materials:

*Some glass is relatively inexpensive at $4-$6 per sq. ft., but some can be as much as $25-$50 per sq. ft. and more.

*Color and texture variances can greatly alter the price of a project depending on the manufacturer, but there are many alternative glass choices available so that you can get the look you want priced within your budget.

*See an example of a beveled glass border on the Mastiff Design page "Samson & Moses" design .... more expensive, but a wonderful effect.

*I generally use the copper foil method with a lead came or zinc border and chain attached for hanging in a window.

*Wood frame adds to the cost. All finished projects will have chain attached for hanging in a window.

*Larger projects can become "wobbly" if not reinforced with a thin wire at stress points.

*The length of time it takes to design and complete the piece varies. An intricate design is more labor intensive and will cost more.

A project with finished dimensions of 13.5" by 19.25" = 1.80 sq. ft., incorporating 62 pieces of
glass, the price is quoted as follows:

Upon your approval of the final design, and prior to production of your project, a 50% (non-refundable) deposit will be required, and may be paid with your personal check, bank cashier's check, U.S. postal money order or PayPal. Any approved final designs which incorporate a dog's name into the project must be paid for in full before production begins.

11. Pricing For Existing Designs:

The following prices do not include the cost of shipping - please see number 12 below. All designs can be adapted to your size specifications and priced accordingly. The prices quoted are only to give you an idea of cost based on approximate size and added optional enhancement.

You'll notice that some of the designs on this page such as The "Bimini" or The "Sage" are more expensive than others with the exact same finished dimensions. This is because the backgrounds are much more intricate than some of the designs with solid backgrounds, and therefore more labor intensive. If you opt for a simpler background such as the solids shown in The "Dickens" or The "Sweet Sam", the cost is considerably less for the same sized finished piece.....i.e., the "Dickens" design requires cutting only 38 pieces of glass, where the "Bimini" design in the same size has 81 pieces of glass. Backgrounds shown here are merely to give you ideas for your custom design and can be easily adapted to fit within your budget.

Enhanced versions are available on all designs. The price of enhancement is based on the cost of additional glass used, number of extra pieces to be cut or beveled glass borders added, and square footage of finished design.

The "show theme" backgrounds are a bit more costly since they're much more labor intensive, but feel free to ask about any stacked design with a simpler background design that doesn't require as much cutting....i.e., the "Dickens", which has a nice, simple solid background that still has a lovely colorful effect. It's a less expensive version, and a border of contrasting glass or bevels always adds a very nice touch. I'll be happy to show you all kinds of color and texture options that will blend nicely with your home decor if you have a particular color scheme in mind.

Plan ahead for the holidays or any special occasion and give a unique stained glass gift to friends or family with an easy 4 month layaway plan. A minimum deposit of $100 is required, and I'll be happy to work with you on a schedule of regular monthly payments (non-refundable). Final payments for Christmas gifts will be due on November 25th to guarantee delivery in time for the holidays. My 4 month layaway plan is available all year long.

Shipping and related costs will be agreed upon by the buyer and Kazia's Touch of Glass Studio.

Due to the delicate nature of shipping glass, my studio generally ships via Fed Ex, insured, for larger stained glass pieces. Air shipment is preferred to ground in order to secure safer handling.

Smaller items are packed very securely and can be safely sent via UPS or sometimes regular U.S. Postal Service. With this said, shipping costs vary according to dimension sizes, weight, destination, and cost of insurance.

Depending on factors such as time of year, glass availability, and size of the project, average delivery time is 4 to 6 weeks from the time of the initial deposit. The studio will ship only after final payments made by personal check have cleared the bank. Postal money orders or bank cashier's check orders will ship more quickly. I now accept PayPal.