The Paul Wissmach Glass Co.

08/11/2026

Join us in Paden City, WV, September 25 - 26 for our annual Fall Factory Sale! This year, the sale will coincide with Paden City Marble Fest. PCMF will take place in the Paden City Park Campground, along the Ohio River, less than a mile from our factory.

Note: This is NOT the same weekend as the Youghiogheny fall sale as in past years. Check their Facebook for more details.

Fall Factory Sale pricing is available for in-person purchases at the Paden City factory on September 25 and 26 ONLY. Sale discounts do not apply to purchases made through the online store.

The Fall Factory Sale page on our website has been updated with loads of details to plan your visit! https://wissmachglass.com/events/save-the-date-2026-fall-factory-sale/

08/07/2026

The Workhouse Arts Center is proud to announce its Call for Entries for its 12th Annual Workhouse Glass International Exhibition 2026. This is an Open Call for functional and/or sculptural glass artworks. .glass is excited to promote and display the breadth of contemporary glass artwork in its Vulcan Gallery.

Glass artists aged 18 and older, at all stages of their careers, are invited to submit functional or sculptural work for consideration. Mixed-media work is also eligible, provided glass is the primary material.

This year’s exhibition will be juried by Corey Pemberton . Originally from Reston, Virginia, Pemberton earned his BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University and has completed residencies and fellowships at Pittsburgh Glass Center, Bruket in Norway, Alfred University, and Penland School of Crafts.

Artists may submit up to three works. Eligible work must have been completed within the last three years, and selections will be made through a silent jury process using submitted images.

Learn more and apply at https://juriedartservices.com/events/4161

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08/04/2026

We're putting the finishing touches on updated versions of both of our glass catalogs to have them on hand at the Fall Factory Sale, September 25 - 26.

Keep an eye out for an announcement when they are ready to download a copy from the web or request a printed copy be mailed to you.

Here's a sneak peek of some new photos you'll find inside!

07/31/2026

TELL US YOUR WISSMACH GLASS STORY⁠
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Do you use Wissmach Glass in your studio? ⁠
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Have you used it in a large or otherwise exciting project? ⁠
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We’re working on highlighting more of our customers’ creations in a longer format than social media typically allows, and we want to hear from you! Fill out the form at https://wissmachglass.com/tell-us-your-wissmach-glass-story/ for a chance to be featured on our blog.⁠
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07/28/2026

It's Tutorial Time with our Kiln Consultant Drew!

Making projects using strips of glass can yield dynamic results. In particular, it is a great way to create beautiful fine-line patterns. This project uses three colors of glass. Each color is cut into 1/4” strips. The strips are then placed on edge in an alternating pattern and fired to a full fuse. The piece is fired in a mold made from 1/4” ceramic fiber paper with a Papyrus paper bottom. Firing the piece in a mold helps keep the strips tight together during firing, but it is not required if you do not have it in your studio. Always wear an N95 mask when disposing of fired fiber paper and Papyrus paper. Notice the color reaction lines between the Sky Blue and the Oyster Pearl, which create an even more interesting design. Drew used a diamond pad to remove some needle points that formed on the top of the object. Here are the full details on what glass was used and how it was fired.

Note: We keep trying to format the firing schedules with legible spacing for these tutorial posts, and the social-media-platform-powers-that-be just really don't care. Sorry about the scrunched-up numbers. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Non-Glass Materials:
1/4” ceramic fiber paper
Papyrus Paper
6” x 6” sushi mold

Sheet Glass:
4” x 4” 96-03 White
4” x 4” 96-09 Oyster Pearl
4” x 4” 96-71 Sky Blue

Full Fuse Schedule (Fahrenheit):
Ramp Per Hour Temp(F) Hold
400 1225 :30
600 1450 :15
9999 960 1:00
100 700 :01
Cool To Room Temp

Slump Schedule (Fahrenheit):
Ramp Per Hour Temp(F) Hold
300 1180 :05
9999 960 1:00
100 700 :01

*You may notice that Drew put two black dots on each piece. He does this to help keep track of how many strips he's scored. It can be hard to see your score lines when cutting this many strips on opaque glass.

These firing schedules may need to be adjusted for your own kiln.

07/24/2026

07/22/2026

The Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA) celebrates the work of stained glass artists across the country and around the world. The Stained Glass Quarterly (SGQ) documents the history of architectural glass and provides a voice to the stained glass and mosaic industry.

Whether you’ve discovered a clever studio shortcut, noticed something strange on a job site, have a burning question about glass chemistry, or want to share a safety practice that’s made a real difference in your workspace, SGQ wants to hear it.

Each issue of Stained Glass Quarterly is shaped by the hands-on knowledge of practitioners like you.

At https://wissmachglass.com/glass-community/submit-to-the-stained-glass-quarterly/, you’ll find their open columns — a quick look at what each one is, and how to get involved. No experience writing for a magazine required. Just bring what you know!

07/20/2026

We’re excited to share a really awesome glass community project with our community today: The Glass Database. It’s open to the public, free to join, and written by the community itself.

Learn more at the News link in our bio or head directly to .

07/17/2026

SCAM ALERT

We have recently become aware of another email phishing scam impersonating Wissmach Glass and targeting our customers.

Please review the information below to ensure safety and security in all your interactions with us:

📧 All legitimate emails from Wissmach will always come from email addresses ending in .com. (Not .org, not .online, only .com; please also be vigilant in checking the spelling of wissmachglass)
📩 We will never ask our customers to wire or otherwise send money to third-party companies on our behalf.
📞 If you are ever concerned about any communications from Wissmach, please call (304) 337-2253 or email [email protected] to verify its authenticity. Do not reply to or click on any links in emails that appear suspicious.
📤️ If you receive a phishing or other scam email, please forward it to us at [email protected].

Unfortunately, these types of scams are becoming more common and more clever. They grab company logos and make it look like the email is coming from a familiar name, among other tactics.

We want to keep you and your information safe. Don't hesitate to let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
The Wissmach Team