Tipton Woodworking and Glass Delivers Unique Creations
Gary Newman
The Ashland Beacon
In a time where so many businesses look alike and products from store to store all look the same, the demand for the truly unique and inspired is great. The rise of the creative artisans is a welcome change from the pre-fabricated world we’ve grown accustomed to. Tipton Woodworking and Glass out of West Portsmouth is just such a place, which offers beautifully customized furniture and glass products, and was the product of the combined talents of owners Andria and Mark Tipton.
The couple both grew up in southern Ohio. Mark received a degree from Ohio University at Athens in Chemical Engineering, but he is also a self-taught carpenter. Mark specializes in Mission-style furniture using a jointing process known as mortise and tenon construction, which is strong enough for generational endurance. Andria attended Shawnee State University, where she earned her degree in Computer Engineering. Her passion for stained glass started with a college class and has endured for 25 years.
The business was born in 2018. Among the many goals new businesses usually have, Tipton Woodworking & Glass had the additional goal of making 100% of the furniture in their home. That goal was achieved this year among the many other ways they serve customers with custom-designed and built furniture, glass, jewelry, sculptures, and wood items. Every piece matters, and Tipton works to ensure each customer’s vision matches the finished product. They’ve even added new equipment that enables the further customization of wood products. The couple also has three sons who assist with custom orders and finish work.
Unlike mass-manufactured products, a great deal of time goes into a custom piece. When Mark creates a dresser, it takes as many as 40 hours, and a four-square-foot stained glass could take as much as 70 hours to complete. The care and love that goes into every unique piece is the real difference that wins over customers. Tipton works efficiently and takes advantage of the opportunity to reuse, repurpose, or recycle materials from bottles, wood scraps, and even recycled copper to create one-of-a-kind treasures. The couple proudly look forward to growing a reputable business within the community.
Customers often make inquiries through their website and on Facebook. This is also where Tipton Woodworking & Glass posts events and local shows they will be participating in and display new items they have worked on or are working on. They have in-stock items at West End Jewelers in Russell, Ky. They can be reached by phone at 740.727.2979.