Today we’d like to introduce you to Thom Lillie.
Thom, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
My dad has been a glassblower since 1955. He started Lillie Glassblowers in 1968 and was research glassblower at Georgia Tech till 1986. I went to Tech in 77 and in 1981 decided to follow his footsteps and continue his love for glass. We have been in business since 1965 and employed up to 9 glassblowers at one point. We do all custom glass art and Awards for large companies as well as small companies wanting to recognize their employees.
We are a unique operation in that we do everything from customizing a design to ordering materials to fabricate the piece and then proceed to assemble a one of a kind glass art piece to be presented to individuals are companies. Each piece if hand blown and no molds are used. Whether we are making 1 of a kind or 40 pieces, each one is meticulously hands formed. we then ship or customer picks up the piece.
Has it been a smooth road?
Employees, especially artists are emotional people and keeping the creative side going means keeping the individual happy and focused
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Lillie Studio – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
Again, we are a custom operation and each piece suits the customer. Whether it be a Crystal Baseball Bat for a professional Player, or apiece specifically designed for an executives office or home. No piece is ever alike
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
Opportunity for growth because of vast numbers of offices and businesses. Fortunately, we don’t have a long commute, but that would be the downfall. Plus IT’S JUST NOISY
Contact Info:
- Website:Lillieglassblowers.com
- Phone:770-436-8959
- Email:info@lillieglass.com
- Instagram:lillieglass
- Facebook:lillieglassawards
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