What Is Coldworking?

What is coldworking, you might ask. Coldworking is defined as manipulation or alteration of glass without the use of heat, using water-fed machines and techniques to grind, sand, cut, polish, etc.

This process always takes place after glass has been cooled to room temperature and annealed properly. Coldworking can also be referred to as “finishing” or the final step in the manufacturing process of glass artwork. Most glass objects are not considered finished or salable until they have been properly coldworked.

You may be asking yourself, "What type of project would Kristin be able to help me with?" That's a great question. Here's a short list of projects that we at Grit City Coldworks can help with:

• Punty Removal

• Glass Surfacing

• Assembling Glass Projects

• Glass Repairs

• Coldworking Consultations

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have glass artwork that needs coldworking or anything made of glass that’s sentimental, and needs repaired. Kristin is eager to help.

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