Welcome to Theodore Ellison Designs




Thanks for your interest in our work. This information will help you understand how to go about placing an order for our glass work. From initial inquiry to the delivery of finished product, we have established a system that will let you know what to expect and when to expect it. We find that our small shop setting enables us to give each project and client individual attention. While this does mean a longer lead time, we feel that we are able to serve you better by getting you handmade, individually crafted art glass unlike any available.
Step 1 Most projects start with a consultation either over the phone, here in our studio or via email. Design possibilities are discussed and with the submission of dimensions, a price range can be given. Unless you are ordering an existing design we can only provide a price range. Lead time and shipping and crating estimates (if needed) are given.

Step 2 If you’d like to proceed, a $300 deposit will reserve a place on our production schedule. If you are going to commission a custom design an Agreement for Professional Services is sent for you to sign which states that you understand how we bill for custom design time and our hourly rate system. We will also send you an order form that will explain how to measure for your windows. Photographs, elevations and any design resources should be received at this point.

Step 3 6-8 weeks before your scheduled production time Ted Ellison will contact you to go over the specifics of your design. A website will be created for you to view the design process. Hourly design charges are billed as necessary. A glass sample set appropriate for your project is sent for you to review.

Step 4 Once we have agreed on design and glass choices an Agreement of Terms is sent for you to sign and return with a 50% materials deposit. Measurements, design illustration and glass choices are listed on this form.

Step 5 After fabrication has been completed, the remaining 50% less the original $300 deposit is due as are any shipping and crating charges. Your order will then be shipped to you overnight.

Step 6 For installation we offer consultation free of charge to the person doing the work or you can hire us to handle it.