NEW! DIY Products + FREE Online Glass Classes

Hi Friends,

We hope you are well and enjoying fall and cooler temperatures. We’ve been making glass in the studios all year, plus adding new products. As we prepare for the future of Conway Glass, please know that we are always here as your first resource for glass. Thank you for continuing to support our business! We appreciate you.

NEW! DIY Products

Tabletops, window glass, plexiglass too!

DIY Shower Door

Conway Glass offers quality DIY shower doors that are easy to install and affordable.

Our new quality DIY Shower Doors are easy to install and save you $$$. Conway Glass can provide an affordable solution for your next home improvement, from trendy Splash Panels to Semi-Frameless Showers Doors. Call 843-248-3558 with your measurements, and receive a free estimate. Learn all about the 2021 renovation boom here. "Home improvement and repair spending grew by nearly 3% to $420 billion in 2020, per a recent study by Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS)."

Insulated Glass

Fogged Insulated Units are an eyesore, and they are the first item on the home repair list when it’s time to sell your home. Is your insulated glass fogged up? Even if you aren’t selling your home, purchasing new glass will insulate your home and let in the sunshine! Call 843-248-3558 with your measurements, or visit Conway Glass online, and we’ll get you a free estimate.

Mirrors

South Carolina is known for high humidity. Add to that splashing water from the bathroom faucet plus moisture from the bath all that moisture can affect how your mirror looks. We advise customers to run the exhaust fan and dry any excess water from around the edges. You’ll know it’s time for new mirrors when you see tiny black dots in the glass. With our DIY mirror products, you’ll save money on new custom-cut mirrors. You’ll save even more with our self-service pickup—Call 843-248-3558 for a free estimate.

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ARTyRV Glass Studio on YouTube

On Mondays, at 7 PM Ed & Barb co-host a Livestream Q & A on the ARTyRV Glass Studio Channel on YouTube. The popular show brings together craftspersons and artisans worldwide to submit questions about stained glass—the Streeters answer questions, and share over 40 years of glass experience.

On Wednesdays, at 8 PM The ARTyRV Glass Studio Channel on YouTube features a new How We Make Glass video every week. The Streeters teach stained glass and share glass techniques to beginners and seasoned master craftspersons. Join our worldwide community of glassmakers learning about stained glass online. We think you'll always find something new and exciting to explore.

How We Blow Glass 2nd Saturday Online 9AM EST

October - March

Coming Soon….How We Blow Glass…Premieres October 9th

2nd Saturday Glass Blowing 9 AM - Find out what it takes to craft works of art from molten glass. Learn all about the behind-the-scenes of owning and operating a glass blowing studio. We’ll begin with how we maintain our furnace and get the studio ready for the season. If owning a glass studio is your dream, you’ll want to follow this exceptional presentation from the hot shop of Conway Glass. Join us every 2nd Saturday online at ARTyRV Glass Studio Channel on YouTube, October through March, for glass blowing.

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Don't Depend on Silver-Plated Roadside Service!

A BIG SHOUT OUT to Jason, Tricia, Pat’s Body Shop, and the South Carolina Highway Patrol!

It was a beautiful day for a trip to the South Carolina Upstate. The sun was shining, it was a mild 70 degrees, and the sky was that beautiful, picture-perfect, Carolina blue. Our first stop, as always, was the tire store. They checked the tires, and we were soon underway. ARTyRV is a 36 ft. long motor home and weighs in at 15,000 + LBS. Tire safety is a priority.

As some of you know, we have a vacation home in Pacolet Mills, South Carolina. Our home is located in the Pacolet Mills National Historic District. The village was built 1915-1920 and there are 126 contributing buildings. Our 100-year-old home sits on a granite outcropping at the end of a cul-de-sac. We love the history here and we can hear the waterfalls in the distance. Fishing and kayaking are within walking distance. We have a place there for ARTyRV, allowing us to work on the house, visit family and see customers in the Upstate area.

The beauty of having a motor home is that we can travel, stop and have lunch, turn on the AC, and relax anytime we want to! So we stopped at the Lugoff Rest Area and enjoyed a healthy lunch of avocado, tomato slices, and unsweet ice tea. Dixie had a walk and a snack, and we were once again on our way.

We cruised out onto the interstate and eased into traffic. As we approached 50 miles per hour, we heard a loud pop, and as they say, -All H*** BROKE LOOSE-. HOW MANY TIRES BLEW OUT? Rubber was flying, and we could feel the grinding of metal to the pavement. Did you know there is a warning bell alert in the vehicle when the brakes fail? As Ed guided the motorhome away from traffic, we lost our breaks! The guide rail loomed in front of us, then to the side, as we swooshed by. Was I praying when we came to a grinding stop? You bet!

Traffic whizzed by, and we sat there in disbelief. Did we cry? Did we speak? No, we sat there. We looked at each other. We were still alive! We knew we had shared a very traumatic experience. There were no words. But we were safe for now.

We regained composure, Ed opened the door, and heck, the steps worked! I could hear the crunching of asphalt as he stepped out. Yes, we blew a tire, only one. When it blew, it tore out the brake line, the fluid leaked out, and the brakes failed. Now we were out in the middle of nowhere on I-20, on the side of the road.

As Ed was determining the damages, I called Good Sam Travel Assistance. I felt some relief when I realized we had bought the Platinum Plan. The Platinum plan offers a myriad of benefits. Free towing and tire and wheel replacement. Roadside help, car rental, overnight accommodations, etc.

The first call to Good Sam was at 12:37 PM. The nice lady at Good Sam asked if we were in a safe location. She did seem concerned. She assured us that a tow would be there within the hour. We still did not know where we were going.

We were so looking forward to this trip. To see family and reconnect means so much to us. We made it through the worst of the pandemic! Every time our family is together, time feels more precious. So I called Tricia (our daughter) and let her know we would be late but, help was on the way.

At 1:40 PM, Good Sam sent a text to apologize for the delay and reassured us that help was on the way. I called them to inquire where they were towing us to. We then learned that there was a three-week waiting period at all service facilities in the area. Also, the facilities had nowhere to store ARTy. Good Sam suggested to tow us to the nearest Wal-Mart parking lot. They told us we could wait there until they came up with an answer.

Sometime during our 4 1/2 hour wait, Good Sam called Pat's Body Shop, located a few miles from where we were. They got a quote and told them they would call back to confirm. Good Sam never called them back to confirm the tow.

While waiting for the elusive tow truck, I called Tricia to let her know we were still waiting. Tricia realized we were on the highway two miles from the home office of her husband's employer. Did we ever tell you about our son-in-law? He is a wonderful husband to our daughter and a super-duper Dad. He is also a very talented, generous guy with a ton of patience and always willing to help. His name is Jason. Could we spend the night in the parking lot there instead of Walmart? Then we can figure everything out in the morning? A plan was in the works.

At 3:08 PM, Good Sam sent a text and promised a tow truck was 45-75 minutes away. Soon after, we received a text that told us we could not ride in the tow truck. Now we would need to find transportation to our destination. To coordinate the ETA of the elusive tow truck with UBER, we called the towing company. It was then we found out that they were not coming. I called Good Sam. They said that the elusive tow truck came to our location and we were not there. HMMMMM How could that happen? Is this why people say, if it is unbelievable, it might not true? Anyway, someone is lying. During our conversation, I received a text from Good Sam asking me to fill out a service survey. Karma.

4:09 PM, Ed made the call to Good Sam this time. I am sure they could hear the desperation in his voice. After spending hours on the side of the interstate, we were not fairing well. Good Sam then promised to expedite our case. We now had a supervisor named Grace. She assured us help was on the way. Grace never called back.

4:30 There was a knock on the door! Finally! Only it was not Good Sam to the rescue; it was the Highway Patrol. Do you guys need a tow? Fifteen minutes later, we had a tow truck and a place to go!

A BIG SHOUT OUT and THANK YOU to South Carolina Highway Patrol and Pat’s Body Shop in Lugoff, South Carolina. They saved the day, and we will be forever grateful for their help.

5:30 PM Thanks to Pat’s we arrived at our destination. We walked the dog, assessed the damages, ordered tires, fixed a sandwich, and went to bed.

6:32 PM Grace called. We were asleep and missed her call.

Lesson Learned: When you have an incident, call the Highway Department first!

See you Monday at 7 PM on ArtyRV GLASS STUDIO on YouTube.

March 27th Pop-Up Gallery Canceled

We regret to inform you that due to circumstances beyond our control, the March 27th Pop-Up Glass Gallery has been canceled. Unfortunately, with delays in equipment repairs, and other surprises, we’re just not ready.

However, you may place an order for shower doors, mirrors, tabletops, and glass replacements by calling 843.248.3558. To request a quote, just fill out this online form. Although the ordering process has changed, we are still OPEN for business!

We are very disappointed about the Pop-Up, but we have two BIG announcements coming soon!

Contact us online or call 843.248.3558.

Ed teaches Stained Glass and shares over forty years of glass experience on YouTube. FREE!

Stay safe out there. We miss you!

Cheers!

Ed & Barb