Kyle Kraiter is a native Oregonian who fell in love with glass while studying psychology. 

What began in 2000 as a year-long break to attend glass school in New Zealand turned into a nine country international glass odyssey and a permanent glass career.  The varied influences of his worldwide travels have all shaped his work, but Kyle, a surfer since childhood, credits the smooth flowing lines of the ocean as his biggest inspiration. 

Kyle makes drinking glasses that lean in and invite you to drink from them, vases that are super-cooled and cracked to expose swirling colors beneath, and bowls that twist down into infinity. Whether he is fashioning an intricate lava-patterned bowl or assembling a riveting architectural installation, all of Kyle’s work reflects a unique style of form, function, and beauty. 

The Studio

Kyle makes everything out of his 528 square foot studio located next to his family home in Portland, OR.  The studio is custom built for glass blowing and allows Kyle to have complete quality control over every step of the glass making process. 

The studio has a 200 pound electric furnace for melting and holding clear glass at 2140 degrees.  This furnace is running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  There are 3 glory holes (4”, 12”, and 22”) for reheating the glass while it is being made.  There is also an annealer that cools the glass down overnight form 920 degrees to room temperature. 

Below are some images of Kyle making various items and custom pieces.  If you have any questions please don’t hesitate contacting us, and we will be happy to answer them for you.