Hickman-Up Studios

My name is Rodney Hickman, I am a glass artist located in Hillsboro Oregon with a focus on lamp working. I started developing my skills and style in 2011. Since then I have taught at Aquila Glass School and recently started focusing on plasma pieces by using high vacuum, noble gasses, and high voltage energy to create unique interactive affects. To see my latest work be sure to follow me on Instagram @hickmanupstudios.

What's new and in progress:

  1. I am proud to be an official distributor for Bethlehem Burners of Bethlehem Apparatus for several years now. The NEW Bethlehem Champion with Sharp Flame Centerfire is officially released and available for purchase or layaway below.
  2. slightly used Bravos availble with $205 savings. They are NOT Pre-owned, they were setup new for a classroom at the Bead Expo in Las Vegas and were cleaned up by Bethlehem technicians and certified with as New Warrantee. Don't miss out they are going fast.
  3. I have made a few cone shaping tools. I made them out of nessessity for myself and made a few extras that are available in my store below. Hand turned oak handles for comport, there are two sizes.

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Memorial Orbs:

Example pick of HermanI am very excited to have the opportunity to help others by creating memorial marbles. What I do is an art marble with cremation ash incorporated into the marble. I have developed a process that works well to do this. I provide a hand made vial to collect the ashes, the vial will be in the studio with me during all stages of making the art glass piece in their remembrance.

The choice to have a memorial glass art piece created is a very personal decision. Each individual feels different about what it means to them and how it makes them feel. I am honored to create something that can help people enjoy their remembrance of the deceased. I also take the time and effort to honor the individual in multiple ways. For example, I play their favorite music during the making of each component of the art piece.

One of the awesome things about doing glass art pieces is how the final color is not defined until it goes through the final kiln firing schedule. Many colors will change during the final heating and annealing process. I let the person who is commissioning select the color palette I will use, most pieces will contain many colors and the primary color is often mixed to ensure it will be unique.

Sample VialWhen I am finished I feel like I was the one honored by having the opportunity to hang out with them.

Photo galleries with examples of my works:

I am often asked how I got started. This is the very abreviated version, when you see me I invite you to ask as I never tire of telling the story. :)
The way I got started was not unlike the classic one door closes another door opens. During a period of time I fought shoulder pain, therefore looking for a new hobby that would not irritate my shoulders. My wife bought me a Groupon for Portland Glass Blowers. I grabbed my son and we went to redeam the Groupon, I was hooked that day. We made a wine gobblet and a paper weight. I have been collecting tools and grabbing every opportunity to increase my skills ever since. I have found the glass artist community to be very loving, compassionate, caring, and positive individuals. I feel very fortunate to have discovered such a great community.

How to contact me:

How to Contact Rodney

email: Rodney@Hickman-Up.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodney.hickman.752
cell phone: (971) 221-1806 - please leave message