Custom glass neon sign workshop

Cafes, bars, salons and shops, event and wedding stylists, interior designers and private customers wanting a feature piece.

Quote per sign based on size, complexity and materials, plus fees for design, delivery and installation, repairs and restoration of old signs.

• Patience and steady hands for glass work
• Design and lettering layout
• Basic electrical and safety awareness
• Quoting and customer service

• Fixed wiring and high voltage connections usually need a licensed electrician, check your state's electrical licensing rules
• Gas burners, compressed gases and glass need safe storage and ventilation, check workplace health and safety requirements
• Handling and disposal of materials like mercury, if used, so check your state environmental rules
• Public liability and product insurance, plus working at heights for installs
• Council approval may be needed for the workshop use and for signs on buildings

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your workshop space, glass-bending equipment and materials. Get quotes for equipment and safe storage before committing.

Check your state's electrical licensing rules, as fixed wiring and high voltage connections usually need a licensed electrician. Also check workplace health and safety for gas burners, compressed gases and glass, state environmental rules for materials like mercury if used, insurance, and council approval.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many signs you make, your pricing and your customer mix. Estimated time starts at about 15 hours a week, and results vary.