The Annieglass studio’s two hundred to four hundred pieces per day are produced by a dozen or so artisans who handle the many steps involved in glassmaking. Be it painting, grinding, etching, cutting, or working with the kiln, each component requires the skill of a professional. Loading the kiln is one step that necessitates a trained eye and a steady hand, since, when working with gravity and heat, the slightest variation can make a big difference. “We do a lot of McGyvering, too,” Annie says.
