Detroit Puddle

This locale specific art piece has been with us since we opened our studio in 1991. Representing our great city is something we are proud to share with you.

Molten glass is poured over a Detroit sewer cap lid, placing you straight in the historic streets of one of the United States' oldest and well known cities. As it is allowed to cool, it imprints the image of the cap, leaving a frozen in time impression.

We use 100% recycled glass from our studio. This puddle is truly one-of-a-kind, each one sporting a unique shape, just like a real puddle.

The original Detroit Puddle size is 11.5 inches wide.

Mini Detroit Puddle size is 6.5 inches wide.

Mini Michigan Puddle size is 6.5 inches wide. 

Made in Dearborn, Michigan!

Being "green" is second nature here at the Glass Academy!

When our excess glass is melted down, all the other color melts out except for blue. Cobalt, the metal that creates the color blue in glass, always remains! The result is this beautiful watery blue color.