A good sun catcher doesn’t only catch the light. It also catches the eye.
Decorated with all manner of flora and fauna, the pieces of painted glass can arrest a person’s attention. And, big and small, a variety of the colorful objects will be on sale at the Everett Fall Home Show.
The painted glass — as well as a variety of hand-painted martini, wine and margarita glasses — will be showcased by Jurgen Industries, whose primary stock and trade is manufacturing paint.
Nearly three years ago, Jurgen decided to expand its business beyond the sharp scent of paint mixtures. Previously, the Monroe-based company had dealt in manufacturing, using its own formulas to mix paint that, when applied, mimicked stained glass. Some of Jurgen’s customers craved the finished product, so the company began to sell through its Web site glasswork by some of Jurgen’s own paint clients.
Jurgen president Jason Lammers, an Everett resident, said the new part of the business has taken off, picking up a lot of steam in the last year. He sounded optimistic about the splash the company could make at the home show.
Prices range from around $17 for smaller sun catchers to $260 for the largest plate glass creations, but most average between $30 and $60. Other objects include lavishly colored glass vases, votives and nightlights.
Along with those hanging pieces, the company sells Lolita-brand drinking glasses, which cost about $25. Those drinking glasses don’t use Jurgen’s own translucent paints, instead bearing opaque designs. Additionally, the glasses include a drink recipe, painted right on the bottom.
“I know for a fact that the martini glasses are big,” Lammers said. “The wine glasses, nationwide, they do well.”
During the home show, the company doesn’t plan to focus attention on its line of paints. However, ambitious buyers can pick up some information. Lammers mother and Jurgen’s co-owner Debra Hodge said the paint covers a wide spectrum.
“From the 23 we offer, people can make literally hundreds of colors,” Hodge said.
Reporter Andy Rathbun: 425-339-3455 or e-mail arathbun@heraldnet.com.
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