easy
2–3 hours
No special fitness level required, but some manual dexterity helps.
Create a lasting tribute at Lake Superior Art Glass with a personalized memorial paperweight. Discover how art meets remembrance in this heartfelt experience near Duluth.
Memorial Paperweight
Create a heartfelt memorial paperweight at Lake Superior Art Glass, where skilled artists guide you in blending your loved one's ashes with vibrant glass colors. This unique experience allows you to shape a lasting tribute, resulting in a beautiful piece of art that honors and celebrates their life forever.
Create a Memorial Paperweight to Remember Your Loved One
Honor and cherish the memory of a loved one with a memorial glass paperweight. Our experienced artists at Lake Superior Art Glass will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful, hand-blown glass paperweight infused with the ashes of your loved one. This unique and heartfelt experience allows you to create a tangible and lasting tribute that will hold a special place in your heart.
Memorial Paperweight Process During the session, you will have the opportunity to participate in the creation of your memorial paperweight. Our skilled glassblowers will assist you in selecting up to two colors of glass, which can be incorporated into your design. You will then take part in the intricate glassblowing process, as your chosen colors and the ashes are carefully combined into molten glass. With the help of our artists you will shape the piece into a perfectly rounded paperweight, encapsulating the memory of your loved one forever.
Each participant will make one paperweight during the session, which will be professionally annealed and ready for pickup or shipping once cooled. This personalized experience ensures that the finished product is not only a piece of art but a meaningful reminder of your loved one’s life.
Whether you're creating the paperweight for yourself or as a gift, our memorial glass paperweight is a timeless way to celebrate and honor the life of someone special.
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your session to get settled and understand safety procedures.
Glassblowing can be messy; wear old clothes or an apron provided by the studio.
While not required, having a personal item can inspire your glass art piece.
Your piece will need time to cool after shaping, so plan for a few hours to complete the process.
Lake Superior has long been a vital shipping route and cultural landmark for Indigenous tribes, inspiring countless stories and traditions.
Lake Superior's pristine waters benefit from ongoing efforts to reduce pollution and protect the shoreline environment.
Wear clothes suitable for working with hot glass and potential splashes.
Protect your feet from hot materials and glass fragments.
Provided by the studio, but helpful for handling hot glass.
Optional personal item to incorporate into your piece.