STAINED - GLASS SHOPPING! - How to spend $800 on glass sheets!

[@silentM000N]

After watching your videos the past couple of months It gave me the guts to start selling my own stian glass pieces! I got a lot more interest than I ever thought. I would have never thought of taking this step without your videos :) Keep being awesome and inspiring.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Im so glad!! Welcome to the glass community!! Have fun and thank you for watching!!!

[@CapturedByKen]

"it's not like I'm buying it for fun, it's for my business" ...I tell myself that when I'm buying a new camera lens lol

[@MakenzieHallie]

Lmfao 😅😅😂😂 SAME. Camera gear is so much fun, I wish I knew more about either of mine! Thank you for watching!!

[@jennyhoman195]

I LOVE glass shopping. I took one class and felt so confined so I am basically self taught. I never could color inside the lines ❤. You are amazing and I am blessed to have found you. ❤❤

[@MakenzieHallie]

I'm so glad to have you! Thank you for watching!

[@magali44276]

How are you finding Spectrum glass?! I am in AW with how big their glass selection is. I am soo jealous! Our stained glass stores here are 1/3 the selection you have. I need to move up there!

[@kathydesjourdy4607]

Good morning. Great video as usual! I was at Toy Town on Thursday for a specific glass. Toy town is always a great time, so much to choose from and the owners, Deb and Mark are always very helpful. Continued success!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much!! And indeed it is, so much fun!! Thank you for watching!!

[@mellisa9459]

Omg I have that purple, wow , I have got to start back I have all of them. Omg. I want to start back working with stain glass. Thanks for showing all the glass bc I have two rooms full and it’s just ,waiting for me or now calling me. Yay thank you 😊

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you for watching!

[@patrickM2410]

I’m new to glass and your videos have been really great to watch. I can’t wait to check out toy town. It’s about an hour from me.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Awesome!! They are the absolute best!

[@ladylee8364]

im a newbie to this craft so im really loveing all this wonderful information on the glass learning about the spectrum etc so thank you so much im so glas that i found your channel

[@MakenzieHallie]

Awesome!! Welcome to stained glass and to my channel! 🖤 Me and the community are here if you have questions, everyone is usually quick to jump in!

[@tiakinsmanart]

I just wanted to say that I'm pretty sure we did a yard sale together a couple years ago (I mostly sell little banners and stuff) and I was excited to find out you had a youtube, I recently picked up making stained glass stuff and your videos have been super helpful! I'm totally going to have to check this place out, it looks massive!

[@marylack7868]

Can’t wait to see what you create out of all that beautiful glass! I know I wouldn’t be able to control myself in the store with all that wonderful glass selection, I’d want to buy everything.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Its so hard!!! If only money just wasn't an object lol!!! Thank you for watching!!

[@vlee3880]

Hey Makenzie - I love your channel; I’ve just started doing stained glass and am really curious to know more about some of the glass makers that you love. For example: who makes that beautiful mint green glass? Or the “abalone” series? Or the ‘dragon glass’ and this “rough rolled”? It’d be wonderful to know more about the makers of some of this glass. Where I live, there are some small suppliers - who I want to support, rather than buying online. But If I could tell them exactly what I want, that’d be amazing. Thanks for sharing so much of your process - from making, to preparing on Etsy, to tips and tricks as you try out new tools! I love it and your realness. Love.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Ok i can deff do a video about that soon!! Thank you for watching! ♡♡♡

[@disabledhomesteader]

im new to this craft just starting to buy glass i have a local factory here in wv and going to see what they have. thanks for the great videos

[@MakenzieHallie]

Awesome!! Welcome to stained glass!!

[@LorenaGonzalez-op8bt]

Dang that's a lot of beautiful glass I love to watch you shop you are like a kid in a candy shop can't wait to see what creative art you do with but like always it will be great also looking forward on seeing what you do with the wavy foil im sure it will be stunning. Have a fun cutting glass

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much!!! It really is so much fun for me, the time flies by when I'm there like it does when your little!! As always, thank you for your support and for watching!!!

[@annaivanov6137]

How beautiful is those glass panels, wow! I totally get your enthusiasm! I realized I live less than 1.5h away from that store, I have to check it out for sure!!! Thanks for the demo!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thats awesome!! It will definitely be worth the trip!!

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Such a gorgeous collection.

[@moncus1]

All the glass is sooo gorgeous! Love different effects in it! Great find!

[@MakenzieHallie]

It really is!! Thank you for watching!

[@carolfox1056]

So great to watch this. I’ve been wondering what it’s like to go glass shopping in a store. Would like to see how you store your glass at home.

[@CapturedByKen]

Love watching these shopping videos!

[@MakenzieHallie]

I'm so glad! As always, thank you for watching!!!

[@KateLavender1]

great video and nice to watch something a bit different from techniques etc but that is still really relevant - thank you! I'm yet to go do some glass shopping, as live quite remotely and just starting back up, so have bought in all tools etc online. However, remember going to our local glass supplier when I was younger and just the sheer magic and amazement of it all. Can't wait to save up and take a road trip! Before you did this as a business, how did you choose the best glass / range to buy? Dis you choose the projects first and plan the glass, or did you do a haul like this, get a collection and then you could be more creative and spontaneous?? I don't know which would be best as struggle to imagine the colour combos when planning but am also a complete hoarder and will probably buy what's pretty rather than practical if I was just let loose in the shop!!!!!

[@jodihartz2247]

You got some beautiful glass... Love Spectrum glass!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Me too! Im ready for the new to start rolling out!

[@FarmScapeGoods]

I got my hands on a small piece of that mint green last summer, totally hoarding it till it decides what it wants to be. Gorgeous haul, can’t wait to see what you do with it all!

[@MakenzieHallie]

I just used some for my restock tomorrow! Cute pastel, vintage Christmas vibes with that color! Thank you for watching!!!

[@elisabethleach2972]

HAHAHAH I tell my husband that all the time. "Its for the business" As soon as we can cross the border from Canada I am totally fitting in a trip specifically to go this glass place!! Hopefully before one of your big shops so there is still something left for me!! :) So jealous

[@MakenzieHallie]

Lmfao he is so sick of those words "its for the business " 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂 and please do! Between me & you, Debbie & I are working on a little something to give you guys that come in to visit and shop with her! That will start 2021, so make sure you let her know who sent you! Thank you for watching!

[@shadtastik]

Congratulations on this haul! Omg, when you were in the shop showing everything off, my jaw was on the FLOOR! Instagram, like, wiped you from my feed...wtf??

[@MakenzieHallie]

Yea unfortunately IG wants to show everyone but who you actually follow now adays! Unfortunate! The only way to keep up is to constantly interact its insane. Ans thank you! This shop truly is Incredible!!!

[@shadtastik]

@@MakenzieHallie wow, thanks for taking time to respond. Yeah IG has gotten ridiculous. SIDENOTE: The sheet you called "dragon glass" is unreal! What do you think you will make with that??

[@shadtastik]

@@MakenzieHallie the fucking emerald one at the end!!! ...sorry, I'm commenting as I'm watching it lolol

[@MakenzieHallie]

Well of course! Thank you for taking the time to watch my videos! And I'm not sure, I've used one of the "dragon" glasses already, just posted one on my IG story actually! The other extreme ripple one ill hold onto for awhile but again ill keep that for a very simple design since its so textured/hard to work with!

[@sidekick3ohXbaby]

I love watching all of your videos! You've really helped me learn a lot about stained glass and a lot of helpful tips! I finally today found a local shop near me full of stained glass!! Love watching the stained glass hauls of yours!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Aw yay!!!! That's amazing and so exciting!! Glass stores are the best, but few and far between now a days! Thann you for your support and for watching!!

[@KateLavender1]

Sorry - more questions!! Absolutely love the black 'dragons' glass towards the end that is super textured. What type of projects would you use that for? And you mentioned about cutting it up for storage - what size sheets do you cut it down to to make sure you don't end up not being able to cut the pieces you need if you haven't planned your projects yet?

[@ellagregory818]

I know this is an old video but I'm new and watching them all . Some of those sheets of glass, you could just put a frame around them and hang them as is, they are so pretty

[@debbiedrake1692]

Maki I need your help! I've been making stained glass for a little less than a year and I, like you, am self taught. I've been thinking about an Etsy account but I'm overwhelmed before I've started. In another video you said you felt the same when embarking in the business. The stuff I make is a little different but mostly like yours. Will you please look at some pictures of my work and help me price, also critique? I've never seen any place like this store. Its magical! And I'm pretty sure its in paradise. AND my name is Debbie too!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Hello Debbie! I can definitely give some constructive feedback, but pricing can only be you! You know how long it takes you to make a piece, to make your designs, how long it took to come up with said designs etc. Then using the standard stained glass pricing formula alongside of what you charge for your actual artwork!

[@debbiedrake1692]

@@MakenzieHallie I've looked at your Etsy shop but it says you're on vaca so I can't see prices for your pieces. I think I understand how you run your shop and its genius. How can I send you some pics of my work? I also rehab old furniture and mosaic the top. I don't think I could ship that kind of thing for less than a fortune!

[@debbiedrake1692]

@@MakenzieHallie also, I went to my first glass shop 2 days ago! It was so overwhelming and AWESOME! #1 Makfan!

[@tammygottlieb2202]

Love how excited you get! It is contagious! I getting back to working with glass after a 20 year break, I had moved and lost having a good space for the craft. Enjoying all your videos and helpful tips. I am in Indiana and unfortunately it is hours to the nearest glass supplier so your shopping trips make me so jealous and excited!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Its so much fun!!! And that's awesome, the art is definitely making a bit of a come back right now. Really exciting!! Thank you for watching and welcome back to the glass world!!

[@KT-bg7dq]

Your editing skills are dope

[@MakenzieHallie]

Is that sarcasm?!?! 😫😫😂😂 im trying!!!!!!

[@DWCStuff]

So I'm starting fresh to doing this I haven't done anything like this in 20 years. How did you go about selling your first piece / pieces?

[@fountainofjewelz1844]

Girl you are so cute I just love you. And wowza I love everything you picked up & it makes me want something out of all of it!! I know w the holidays you are super busy but are u still taking custom requests?

[@MakenzieHallie]

Aw thank you! I love you! I appreciate you watching, I got you! Just shoot me a DM on IG- screenshot the glass you want it in! 🖤

[@fountainofjewelz1844]

@@MakenzieHallie you got it! Thanx doll.

[@jaredlargen5273]

I wish a store like that was close by to where I live but I like everything I have ordered from Kokomo, though. Question, how do you store your glass in your home? Did you build shelving?

[@MakenzieHallie]

Hello! I am very grateful to have this store near by, they are fantastic! And yes, in my office I use the shelves you see in this video ,technically bookshelves, and for actual glass storage i have custom shelving that basically is just horizontal spaces and shelves!

[@jaredlargen5273]

Ah, that is smart. I think I might steal your idea.

[@robertking3817]

Please make a presentation and show how you specialized in iredesend pieces of stained glass. I can understand why you like the glass, but I am struggling how to incorporate in my pieces, which tend to be large and pictorial.

[@MakenzieHallie]

I think that's exactly it Robert! And I struggle to incorporate standard glass into my work. I think because I approach iridescent as an "all or nothing", it eliminates that extra element of flow and matching you know what I mean? But I can definitely talk about it in an upcoming upcoming video!

[@robertking3817]

@@MakenzieHallie Thank you!

[@markwitte303]

do you use the grinding bit designed for heavy texture glass? It grinds the texture on the edge of the glass so that the foil or came fits without ripples.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Indeed! I have a video all about bits, ripple bits included!

[@jaydwy8069]

I'd like to make terrariums, these videos have helped me figure out what kind of tools I need. I have trouble cutting out shapes, they never come out the way I've laid down the sharpie. I guess it comes with practice. Thanks for the info

[@MakenzieHallie]

Absolutely. Stained glass takes alot of practice and trial and error. Don't give up, just be patient with yourself. Thank you for watching!!

[@deniseberthiaume8908]

I have a question? When doing a piece that is irradesent on one side how do you decide front from back?? Do you know what I mean??

[@californiagumbo8702]

Cool

[@amh668478]

I have a ton of large sheets of stained glass I’m wanting to sell. Cheap! All colors. What is the best way to do this?

[@MakenzieHallie]

I would say best bet is seeking in person, Craigslist/ new artists

[@kim.aka.kimomu]

i have so much fun watching your videos! i live in mass! let's hang out XP

[@MakenzieHallie]

Oh Awesome!! So glad your enjoying my channel!!

[@CapturedByKen]

I wish I could have a phone case, but the back is replaced with one of those pieces of glass ...would look so nice

[@roxannegodsey1261]

UNICORN WATER!!!!!!!!!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Right?!?!

[@mellisa9459]

Omg. My sister lives in Billerica

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thats awesome!

[@dialman1111]

Some of those pieces you bought, put a lead frame around it and call it good. haha

[@MakenzieHallie]

I no right?? I struggle to cut some pieces sometimes, I think thats why I make alot of the pieces I do!

[@mellisa9459]

I have hung some with heavy mirror holder pieces and put a piece in my niche. It looks cool with a back light.

[@rcheeks8963]

When you slipped trying to move the purple piece I thought "and that's how you cut yourself when handling glass". I was surprised you didn't..but then you did! Ouch! Who is the maker of that purple piece?

[@alishaandersondesign6453]

ahhhhaa....found it, lol

[@MakenzieHallie]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 WELL DONE!! I couldn't remember which one myself!

[@roxannegodsey1261]

And put yer seatbelt on, woman! LOL

[@MakenzieHallie]

😬😬😳😳🙃🙃 shit i didn't even think of that being seen lmao, sometimes I just totally forget and other times I do it obviously automatically. I was distracted by glass, I swear!! 😅😂😂

[@roxannegodsey1261]

LOL!!!

[@rubenlazarte1512]

HOLA BELLA GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR TUS CONOCIMIENTOS ERES FANTÁSTICA, ME GUSTARÍA SABER COMO SE LLAMA UNA TIENDA DONDE VENDEN ESOS VIDRIOS Y LAS HERRAMIENTAS PARA HACER ESOS BELLOS TRABAJOS?

[@MakenzieHallie]

¡Hola! Muchas gracias! ¡La tienda que visito siempre estará vinculada en mi cuadro de descripción debajo del video! En cuanto a herramientas y suministros, ¡sugeriría mis videos de herramientas! Los vincularé a ambos aquí- Parte 1- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6CroYR8fr-An9k Parte 2- kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2K4hJWKndB6Zqs ¡Muchas gracias por vernos!

[@matthewwolfe6848]

Kokomos or Wissmachs?