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Information about Artistic Crosses...
We are a Catholic home schooling family just north of Lake Charles LA. I have been making
stained glass for homes, churches, restaurants, and public buildings for quite a few years.
My wife told me that all these large stained glass projects are great, but you need to make
something small that normal people can afford. So the crosses began. It is also a lesson for
our children to see how to produce a product from raw materials , learn about marketing,
packing and shipping. It is wonderful to be able to work with your children. They have so
many great ideas for creativity. These crosses were invented and are hand made by us. We
have been making these crosses for several years now, and because of popular demand,
have made a website to distribute them easier.
To our knowledge, there are no crosses like these anywhere. They are hurricane proof!
Below is a close up view of what an "Artistic Cross" looks like. You can see the size and
thickness of the glass by the ruler I am holding in the background. This view also shows the
rough texture of the 1" thick glass that is hand chiseled and cast into a black sand resin that is
a rock like substance. All of these crosses are brilliant when sunlight passes through them.
Each cross is individually boxed and packed in bubble wrap. We also add a copy of our story
as well as a full color brochure. They weigh between 2.5 and 3 lbs and are shipped ready to
hang with 8" of black chain.
We are a Catholic home schooling family just north of Lake Charles LA. I have been making
stained glass for homes, churches, restaurants, and public buildings for quite a few years.
My wife told me that all these large stained glass projects are great, but you need to make
something small that normal people can afford. So the crosses began. It is also a lesson for
our children to see how to produce a product from raw materials , learn about marketing,
packing and shipping. It is wonderful to be able to work with your children. They have so
many great ideas for creativity. These crosses were invented and are hand made by us. We
have been making these crosses for several years now, and because of popular demand,
have made a website to distribute them easier.
To our knowledge, there are no crosses like these anywhere. They are hurricane proof!
Below is a close up view of what an "Artistic Cross" looks like. You can see the size and
thickness of the glass by the ruler I am holding in the background. This view also shows the
rough texture of the 1" thick glass that is hand chiseled and cast into a black sand resin that is
a rock like substance. All of these crosses are brilliant when sunlight passes through them.
Each cross is individually boxed and packed in bubble wrap. We also add a copy of our story
as well as a full color brochure. They weigh between 2.5 and 3 lbs and are shipped ready to
hang with 8" of black chain.
Ordering Information...
Internet: When you place an order with us, all of your information is protected through Yahoo encrypted servers.
None of your information is distributed to anyone, period. Internet orders usually take priority.
Telephone:
Some people would rather call us directly to place their order. Call us at 337-855-9582 if you prefer talking to us.
We can let you know what we have in stock, and if not, when we can make your crosses. We can also answer any
questions you may have.
Visit our studio:
We welcome visitors. Several people have told us that although the photos are great, they are not like actually
seeing and touching the crosses. The glass facets seem to come alive with movement. See the Contact Us page
for directions.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
We ship using UPS and you have your choice of shipping methods. We try to get the orders filled the next day.
Each cross is carefully packed so that we know it will arrive at your address safely.
Return Policy:
If for some reason you are not completely satisfied, we allow you to return the cross to us for a refund. In order to
do this, first you must call us at 337-855-9582 and let us know what is wrong. Please have your order # and Invoice
# ready so we can give you a return ID#. Mark this return ID on the box and send it back to us. When we receive it,
we will issue a credit for you. If you receive a cross from us and it is broken, send us a photo of the broken cross
and we will promptly send you another one of the same color.
Consumer Warning:
These crosses are hand made with real glass. Please handle with care. Chipped glass is very beautiful, but it can
also cut you if not handled gently. These crosses are meant to be hung in a window out of reach from children.
Artistic Crosses assumes no responsibility or liability for accidents.
A Personal Note...
As an artist in stained glass, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the Giver of my gifts and talents. I firmly
believe that God has created me with these skills to give glory to His Name, and he holds me accountable and
responsible for using these gifts to provide for my family.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these crosses go to help our family ministries: Our son in the seminary
with the Legionaries of Christ, our Daughter who is a Regnum Christe Co-Worker in Calgary, Canada our youngest
son who will be entering the seminary in a couple of years, and our support of the church financially.
A Special Thanks...
To all those who have helped out our family with the recovery from the damage caused by Hurricane Rita.
Theresa Schmitt ran a story on us on KPLC TV the day before Thanksgiving 2005 and again in April 2006. The
response has been awesome. Thank You Theresa and all of you who have supported us during these times.
God Bless You all,
Frank.
Internet: When you place an order with us, all of your information is protected through Yahoo encrypted servers.
None of your information is distributed to anyone, period. Internet orders usually take priority.
Telephone:
Some people would rather call us directly to place their order. Call us at 337-855-9582 if you prefer talking to us.
We can let you know what we have in stock, and if not, when we can make your crosses. We can also answer any
questions you may have.
Visit our studio:
We welcome visitors. Several people have told us that although the photos are great, they are not like actually
seeing and touching the crosses. The glass facets seem to come alive with movement. See the Contact Us page
for directions.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
We ship using UPS and you have your choice of shipping methods. We try to get the orders filled the next day.
Each cross is carefully packed so that we know it will arrive at your address safely.
Return Policy:
If for some reason you are not completely satisfied, we allow you to return the cross to us for a refund. In order to
do this, first you must call us at 337-855-9582 and let us know what is wrong. Please have your order # and Invoice
# ready so we can give you a return ID#. Mark this return ID on the box and send it back to us. When we receive it,
we will issue a credit for you. If you receive a cross from us and it is broken, send us a photo of the broken cross
and we will promptly send you another one of the same color.
Consumer Warning:
These crosses are hand made with real glass. Please handle with care. Chipped glass is very beautiful, but it can
also cut you if not handled gently. These crosses are meant to be hung in a window out of reach from children.
Artistic Crosses assumes no responsibility or liability for accidents.
A Personal Note...
As an artist in stained glass, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the Giver of my gifts and talents. I firmly
believe that God has created me with these skills to give glory to His Name, and he holds me accountable and
responsible for using these gifts to provide for my family.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these crosses go to help our family ministries: Our son in the seminary
with the Legionaries of Christ, our Daughter who is a Regnum Christe Co-Worker in Calgary, Canada our youngest
son who will be entering the seminary in a couple of years, and our support of the church financially.
A Special Thanks...
To all those who have helped out our family with the recovery from the damage caused by Hurricane Rita.
Theresa Schmitt ran a story on us on KPLC TV the day before Thanksgiving 2005 and again in April 2006. The
response has been awesome. Thank You Theresa and all of you who have supported us during these times.
God Bless You all,
Frank.
| www.artisticcrosses.com text links to all 8 pages in our web site. Home is the introduction page. stained glass crosses, christian wall art, christian home decor Ordering info describes how the crosses look and how to order. Star Cut patterns are our most popular stained glass crosses. We have 9 available as well as custom orders. Straight Cut patterns have a large variety of colors. We have 15 available, as well as custom orders. Collections have special volume pricing. We have 6 collections available. Our Story tells about how the crosses began and how our faith was tested during Hurricane Rita in 2005. Testimonials are reprinted from letters and e-mails about how our crosses have impacted lives back to God. Contact Us is a page devoted to how to get in touch with us as well as directions to our studio north of Lake Charles, LA. |
