kivaford

Hand Blown Glass Art, Glass Miniatures, and Jewelry

Chantilly, Virginia | 3687 Sales

5 out of 5 stars (1209)

kivaford

Hand Blown Glass Art, Glass Miniatures, and Jewelry

Chantilly, Virginia 3687 Sales On Etsy since 2009

5 out of 5 stars (1209)

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Note from shop owner January 3, 2019
Thanks for stopping by! We are taking a break, and will be back in February.
Please note: all previously placed orders have shipped.

Note from shop owner

Last updated on Jan 3, 2019

January 3, 2019
Thanks for stopping by! We are taking a break, and will be back in February.
Please note: all previously placed orders have shipped.

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Hand Made Glass Curiosities

In Kiva's workshop, molten glass drips like honey through the air. A flick of the fingers, a turn of the wrist; and a tiny pitcher is born from this fluid and mercurial medium.
Rows upon rows of candy-colored glass tubing and rods await their turn to be transformed into unique artifacts to adorn your home, your body and your world.

Watch Etsy's Handmade Portrait video featuring Kiva Ford...
https://blog.etsy.com/en/2011/handmade-portraits-glassblowing-with-kiva-ford/

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Kiva Ford's passion with glass began early in life, and was anchored with his college degree in Scientific Glassblowing. Through years of work creating complex glass instruments for scientist's use, he has perfected his precision and technique in manipulating glass.

Beyond the scientific community, Kiva is more commonly known for his exquisite glass goblets, bottles, pendants and vessels. Kiva's artistic work is influenced by his interests in history, mythology, and the natural world. His creations span from delicate pendants and tiny vases to large, elaborate bottles encasing glass animals, figures, and even smaller versions of themselves!

His works have been featured in The New York Times, Time Out New York, PBS's "Craft in America" series, and in art galleries and boutiques throughout the country.

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Shop members

  • Kiva Ford

    Owner, Maker, Designer, Glass Artist

  • Andrea Ford

    Owner, Designer, Curator

Shop policies

Last updated on October 9, 2017
We are grateful for all of our wonderful customers, and we are committed to ensuring you are satisfied. We have included some answers to commonly asked questions below, but please don't hesitate to send a "convo" with any questions!

Q: Do you take custom orders?
A: Unfortunately, we are not able to take custom orders, thank you!

Q: What is Kiva's background in glass, and how does he create his pieces?
A: Etsy has produced a wonderful video about Kiva...
http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/handmade-portraits-glassblowing-with-kiva-ford-12587/

Accepted payment methods

Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 21 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
  • Custom or personalized orders
  • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
  • Digital downloads
  • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
We want you to be satisfied with all of your glass treasures!
If your purchase does not meet your expectations, you may return it within 14 calendar days of receipt. Items must be returned in original, unused condition and packaging. Once returned, you will be refunded your full purchase price. We charge no restocking fees, but shipping costs are non-refundable.

●●●Please contact us before initiating a return! We will need to send you important shipping information!●●●

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In the event your item is damaged in transit, please contact us within 3 days of receipt to further discuss.
Payment
Residents of VA and IN pay state sales tax.
Shipping
●Orders ship via USPS Priority or First Class mail.
●Some orders may require signature upon delivery.

Please be sure your shipping address is correct! We cannot be held responsible for addresses that have not been updated, or are incorrect.

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INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:
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●First class and Priority speed international shipping can take from 2-8 weeks to arrive! This is due to the customs clearance process it goes through once it reaches your country. We can not consider a package "missing" until after 8 weeks.

●Any customs fees are the responsibility of the recipient. All merchandise is declared at purchase value.

●Please be advised that although your customs number might show tracking within the USA, it is not a true tracking number, and is not able to track your package internationally.

●If you have trouble receiving your package, please contact us before leaving feedback. We want you to receive your order and be delighted with it, and will do all we can to make sure of it!

EXPRESS MAIL shipping may be available for International orders. Express mail service starts at $45 and up, depending on the items being shipped. If you are interested, please contact us for further information before placing your order!

IF YOUR COUNTRY IS NOT LISTED: we may still be able to ship to you, after first arranging for express mail service. Please inquire!
Additional policies and FAQs
●Please note: our glass is not meant for use by children. Thank you!

●If you need a gift message to be included via a small card, please specify what you’d like your message to say in “note to seller” during check out.