Commissioning Hard Edge glass art explained

by Kevin Rossiter, updated January 2026

A Best Practice Guide to commissioning Hard Edge Glass Art

If you're considering commissioning Hard Edge glass art, either as a home owner, private collector, interior designer, architect, or avid glass art fan, there are 4 stages to each project.

Expect to be involved at each stage.

Linda says"I'd love you to express yourself and share your ideas with me as your creative partner, as well as commenting and approving as your piece progresses."

This is the exact formula for guaranteeing a rich creative artistic experience, as well as delivering an extrordinary final result.

Even when you don't know exactly what you want, you'll have ideas that are worth discussing. These are welcome conversations that really help frame your final creative brief.

Your final creative brief will define the style and tone of the work. We also agree the details of size, price, delivery and payment.

Glass Art Production is in 4 stages:

1 - DESIGN What will it look like? To share your ideas and vision, we exchange photographs of your display area, colour palettes, ideas and preferences.

For example, you may want the piece to specifically complement a pair of original paintings you already have hanging in the same room.

Or more broadly, you just need to feel sure the finished result matches your overall vibe and tone.

Also, you may have other people or family who need an input into the artwork. All are welcome.

You're also encouraged to name your piece to make it more yours.

No matter whether your piece is a tiny Miniature or a large glass Masterpiece, you're gently encouraged to express yourself freely.

From all this Linda will develop original ideas to show you.

2 - PRODUCTION How’s it made? From glass cutting to fusing in the kiln, you’ll be sent regular photographs in an online private album, so you can always see what's currently happening and what everything looks like.

For many, this is a fascinating and enjoyable experience, watching your original work come to life.

3 - DELIVERY How does it arrive? A specialist courier will ensure you get it safe & sound to your doorstep.

4 - INSTALLATION How do I display it? You probably already know how you want to display the piece, but you're welcome to read my blog Where to display and how to do it most effectively.

Together we can take this to a new level of art experience where it becomes normal to freely express yourself with Linda.

If you'd like to know more about how her glass is made, read Vision to Glass: The Making of Linda’s Hard Edge Art

A recent customer twice said

"Omg it’s absolutely gorgeous!! Better than perfect. I LOVE it.

Thank you thank you thank you"

"I could not be happier. The bowl is absolutely stunning. Linda is also the most amazing, helpful person to work with!

Would give more than 5 stars if I could"

Did you know?

A 10% reservation gives you priority status in Linda’s creation calendar.

No further payment is needed until you’re absolutely delighted with your initial design.

You will then be asked to pay 40% before starting glasswork, with the final balance due on completion.

1 - Design stage

Under the Sea - Glass wall art by Linda Rossiter, Glass Art by Linda

Under the Sea glass wall art
Glass Art by Linda

Hard Edge style glass bowl by Linda Rossiter, Glass Art by Linda

Hard Edge fused glass bowl
Glass Art by Linda

WHAT WILL IT LOOK LIKE?

Typically you contact Linda, having already seen something you like on this site or Instagram or similar.

Or maybe you're guided by an inner inspiration that keeps coming back, quietly warming you every time you think of it.

Or maybe you want a similar geometric design to something you've seen, but in a particular distinct colour scheme?

You’re encouraged to share with Linda by sending photos, links and examples of what you like, or show examples of ornaments, paintings or contemporary art works you already own. Or perhaps the wall or area where you’d like to display your Hard Edge glass art piece?

“I’ve seen something I like, but I'm not yet sure. Can we talk about it?”

Glass colour samples - Glass Art by Linda

AN INITIAL DESIGN WILL BE SENT TO YOU which you can print out if you wish.

To further help you visualise, you’ll be sent photographs of real glass samples, like an online colour swatch.

This is an opportunity for you to see the final colour scheme and design of your original work.

It's also an opportunity for you to adjust as you go. Many commissioners like to change their mind on small details as the project progresses

eg, more blue, less purple please.

eg more light, less dark please.

You’ll receive further images until you’re completely happy.

Once palette and design are approved, you’ll receive a final colour image, which you may print out to try on your own wall if you wish.

Design and palette brief - Glass Art by Linda

You can now confidently approve Design, Colours and Size of Work, knowing it’s going to be perfect.

This is all done through email, WhatsApp or Instagram messaging.

The project now moves to the Production stage - making your Hard Edge glass art piece.

2 - Production stage

HOW'S IT MADE?

Bringing your design to life, from cutting to kiln, is both complex and fascinating.

While it’s being made you’ll be sent images showing progress, and to check you’re happy with the way things are developing.

Many customers find this a thrilling experience as they get to see their own original work of art being made. Some customers even share their work-in-progress images on social media, as it's a fun family or group thing for people to join in.

“OMG I could watch this for hours! Absolutely love it!”

Here’s a selection of fused Hard Edge glass production videos so you get the idea.

3 - Delivery stage

HOW DOES IT ARRIVE?

You'll receive your finished piece via a specialist art courier if the work is large, and by tracked courier if the work is small.

All delivery costs will be included in your quoted price.

Expect everything to take 6-20 weeks from start to finish depending on the complexity of the work, and Linda's calendar.

Once the work is complete, it’ll be specialist packaged, ie double boxed, using double-walled boxes, one inside the other, with padding in between, strong and sturdy enough for the glass to travel without fear of breakage.

Expect recycled packaging materials wherever possible.

Each finished Hard Edge glass art work comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity confirming it’s an original by Linda.

There’ll never be another piece quite like yours.

4 - Installation stage

HOW DO I DISPLAY IT?

In 1508 when Michaelangelo started to paint the Sistine Chapel Ceiling in Rome, it took him 5 years, and he spent a lot of it nearly upside down on scaffolding, with no shred of sympathy from his paymaster, Pope Julius II.

Today art’s much easier, and installing a Hard Edge glass artwork often takes only five minutes.

How you display your piece will depend on its size, shape, palette

- and how it complements your existing home decor or interior design ideas.

If you send photographs of your display area, Linda will suggest display options to make your piece stand out as you intended and more.

You can learn more about displaying Hard Edge glass art here

The final result will be the perfect display for your original Hard Edge glass artwork, just as you imagined when you first bought.

Here are examples of Hard Edge glass display showing the three main methods for display - custom steel stand, discrete wall mounts, and clear acrylic stand.