Welcome to
Icefire Glass.
A very warm welcome to you all
who are visiting our website.
Our studio is
located within the outdoor plant area within the
Caulders of Loch Lomond Garden Centre, not far
from the bonnie banks of Loch lomond, and within
the beautiful Loch Lomond and Trossachs National
Park. We are so lucky to be situated in one of the
most iconic areas of Scotland.
Come inside our studio, and watch John creating
ornamental glass behind a screen. Before your eyes
a glass thistle or stag appears as if by magic.
Please feel free to ask as many questions as you
wish, we really enjoy talking about our glass.
We
have displayed our work in
the conservatory in cabinets, and hanging in the
windows, the natural light even on a dull rainy
day sets everything off to perfection,
and gives visitors a better idea of how it will
look in a home environment. We actively encourage
you to handle what ever you wish. Please don’t
worry about damaging the glass, or more
importantly, hurting yourself! The glass used is
Borosilicate, more commonly compared to Pyrex,
(think of glass coffee cups and jugs) and is 9
times stronger than porcelain, so is much more
durable than it looks. In fact we post about 50%
of it within the UK and to the United States,
Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Our customers
love the fact that it is truly hand made in
Scotland!
Much of our work is Scottish themed,
from Thistles in many forms, Red Stags, Golden
Eagles, Ospreys, Highland Cattle and Nessie the
Loch Ness Monster, and the heraldic emblems of
Scotland, The Lion Rampant.
Much of our inspiration is taken from nature. You
will find African Game, Dolphins, Salmon and
Trout, Koi
Carp, Sharks, Birds of Prey, Swallows and Swans
as well as Dragonflies and creepy Spiders and
Scorpions
Fantasy creations also figure prominently,
including Unicorns, Pegasus, Kelpies, Fairies
and Dragons in every form, from your own design to
the mighty Draig Goch, the Red Dragon of Wales.
We also specialise in Regimental insignia,
from cap badges to military mascots, Scottish Clan
Crests and Heraldic Insignia, taking advice from
the Court of the Lord Lyon in Scotland, and the
College of Arms.
We have recently introduced a Celtic range
of glass, from Irish Shamrocks to fabulous
intricate Celtic Knots including versions of the
Triquetra Heart. Weddings also figure prominently
with glass Horseshoes, Cake tops and wedding
favours being very popular. You will also find
gifts for new babies, from pink and blue pram
charms to storks carrying babies to ideas for wedding
anniversaries including Silver, Ruby and Golden
celebrations.We also produce more
functional, but no less detailed candlesticks,
candelabras and bottle stoppers. Many items can be
further enhanced with a huge range of tartan and
silk ribbons.
Most importantly, Commissions, are invited! We
love a challenge, We have made Ravens and Wolves,
Witches and Wizards Masonic Insignia the list is
endless.Have a look at our Gallery page.