...to the new look Cre8ive Glass Website.

As the new owners of Cre8ive we would like to welcome you to the cre8ive world of glass casting, fusing and slumping. We would like to acknowledge the expertise and experience of the former owners Bob and Marilyn who have passed onto us their extensive knowledge in all matters glass! The business is now located in Kaikohe in the beautiful Bay of Islands, NZ. Ray Adams is Managing Director of the Company and Matthew Ayton is our Production Manager.

We have some exciting developments and ideas in the pipeline, most of which will of course take a little time to implement and filter through to you our valued clients. It is our vision to see the products improved in presentation and quality of finish, particularly the lower priced items. We will progressively update the photo gallery as new products come on stream and delete items no longer manufactured to enhance your visit to our website.

All the products on the website are found in retail shops and Galleries across NZ. We ourselves have opened a Gallery in Kaikohe (57 Station Rd) in which we can showcase our Glassware to clients and sell product seconds etc. The Gallery is open Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm.

Cast and Fused Glass techniques are quite extraordinary and date back to the ancient artisans of Egypt. Fusing starts with at least two layers of glass and often involves many more (our Noteweights use 6 layers of glass for instance). Casting starts with the creation of a master mould from which casting moulds are then fashioned. Each cast item made requires its own mould. All of our cast items are made from NZ made 45% Lead Crystal Glass. The kilns are heated to at least 1450 degrees Farenheit at which point in fusing, the pieces become one and if required slumped into the desired shape. In casting, the glass becomes molten and pours into the mould.

We are fortunate enough to work with a product we enjoy designing and cre8ing from start to finish.