Glass Artist new in town :o

So my boyfriend and I are glass artists, just moved back to central FL from Ithaca NY, looking to make a living... I'm looking for head shops that support local artists, and google is not being friendly so I thought I'd poll the masses I live in Sebring (gah) but regularly drive to Orlando and Tampa, and am looking for shops in those areas as well as Sarasota, Bradenton, Miami, Jacksonville, Gainsville, St. Pete, Clearwater... pretty much anywhere in FL. So let me know the names and locations of your favorite shops!

What type of glass do you blow or is it all types? Hope some of this helps I am sure there are more that I dont know about.

There is also one close to UCF cant remember that one right now.

Orlando
There is the G-spot 5618 E Colonial Dr # G, Orlando - (407) 306-8777

also The abyss on aloma 1781 W Fairbanks Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 628-0100

Gainsville
Modern Age Tobacco & Gift Shop
(352) 332-5100
1035 NW 76th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606

Side Effects
1220 W University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 338-9998‎

Hi Tides
3521 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608

Yeah, also check on Pipe Dreams on Orange Blossom Trail. I think that they have 2 locations here in Orlando.

There is another nice one by UCF on University called The Mystik.

When you come to town, just pick up a copy of a rag called The Orlando Weekly. You'll see head shop ads in there as well.

Good luck!

Hi my name is Tom and I live in tallahassee. We recently (our town) has two new shops. I would be interested in buying bulk purchases (e.g. 1000-5000) worth of glass if we could work out a deal. I know the owners of these shops and think I can get a better deal for them. Thanks. Please contact me.

Awesome! How long have the two of you been at it? I was wondering if there were any other glass artist on this site? Post some pictures when you get a chance. Ive been at it for the last few months making small pipes and such. Ive been into it for years and have had the equipment since i was like 16 but i kept moving around and never got to set back up till now, some 6 years later(No room while i lived in an apartment and then in Hawaii). Id like to know how you 2 got your start if ya feel like sharing. I never see any others around these parts that are into glass (Around Memphis) So anytime i hear about someone else that inst from Colorado, California or Oregon, I wonder how they got into it (not many places for lessons around here) Everything in my case is self taught although i wish i could find someone to teach me more. Someone like Jason Lee (If your out there J)! Keep it up :thumbsup:

Oh and your lucky bro! I always try to get my girl into it and she is, but she will never really do it cuz the torch intimidates her. I have gotten her into glass slumping though and she also likes to do mosaics so at least thats something.

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Oh and your lucky bro! I always try to get my girl into it and she is, but she will never really do it cuz the torch intimidates her. I have gotten her into glass slumping though and she also likes to do mosaics so at least thats something.

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Sorry princess for "some" reason in the time i read the post and went to respond i forgot that i was responding to the lady of the relationship instead of the guy. Forgive me :D

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Originally Posted by GlassPrincess

So my boyfriend and I are glass artists, just moved back to central FL from Ithaca NY, looking to make a living... I'm looking for head shops that support local artists, and google is not being friendly so I thought I'd poll the masses I live in Sebring (gah) but regularly drive to Orlando and Tampa, and am looking for shops in those areas as well as Sarasota, Bradenton, Miami, Jacksonville, Gainsville, St. Pete, Clearwater... pretty much anywhere in FL. So let me know the names and locations of your favorite shops!

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are you still in Sebring?? I'm on vacation...

try good times on university and forsyh and gspot on highway 50