COOL CROSSES
Broken Glass. Refined by Fire. Made into Beauty.
EST. 2000
A Message of Faith, Transformation, and Unexpected Beauty
"Mom, that's a really cool cross."
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That’s what my daughter said one day when she came home from school and saw what I had created. That morning, I had been experimenting with scraps of glass in an old ceramic kiln—testing compatibility, playing with broken pieces of sea glass, discarded bottles, and odds and ends that would normally be considered useless. I had no intention of making a cross, but when I opened the kiln, there it was. A cross had formed on its own. And just like that, Cool Crosses was born.
Each Cool Cross is made from discarded glass—once broken, forgotten, or lost. In the kiln’s intense heat, these fragments melt together, transforming into something whole and beautiful. Once cooled, I grind the edges smooth, drill a hole, and fasten a silver bail—turning what was once considered trash into a meaningful piece of art.
Isn’t that how it is in our walk with Christ? We are all broken in some way, uncertain of the plan ahead. But if we place our trust in Him, we are refined, reshaped, and made new. Through faith, we are transformed, just as these glass pieces are—fused into something even more beautiful by the hands of the Master Artist, our Creator.
God is the Master Creator, and through the love of Christ we are sustained, restored, and made new. In His hands, even the broken pieces of our lives can become something beautiful.
Cool Crosses is my way of giving back. I have been blessed beyond measure with a gift of creativity, and I see life differently because of it. Every piece I make comes from my hands, my heart, and my soul. Just as this glass finds new purpose, I hope these crosses remind you that even in brokenness, there is beauty—and through Christ, there is always redemption.
— Elizabeth Kieffer
Est. 2000
From Broken Glass to Sacred Art
Each Cool Cross is made from discarded sea glass, reclaimed bottle shards, or scrap glass that most would overlook or throw away. I gather, clean, and carefully arrange the pieces before placing them into a kiln, where intense heat — over 1400°F — fuses them together.
Once cooled, I grind down any sharp edges, drill a hole, and attach a silver bail, creating a one-of-a-kind piece that can be worn, hung, or gifted.
No two are ever the same.
The Spiritual Message
These crosses represent transformation through faith.
Just like these pieces of glass, our lives can begin as scattered and broken fragments. Yet through grace — and through the refining fire — something new can be formed.
We may not always see the plan God has for us, but when we trust Him, He shapes and refines us into something beautiful.
Each Cool Cross is a reminder that we are works of art in the hands of the Master Artist — the Creator of all things.
A Meaningful gift.
Whether you are walking through grief, celebrating a milestone, marking a new beginning, or simply needing a daily reminder of faith, a Cool Cross can become a meaningful companion along the journey.
Many people choose a cross for themselves, while others give them as gifts to mark moments of encouragement, healing, remembrance, or gratitude.
It is my hope that each cross carries with it a quiet reminder that even in brokenness, beauty and purpose can still emerge.
My Offering
This work is my way of giving back — a form of prayer and purpose.
When I create, I use my hands, my eyes, and my heart. God has given me the gift of vision and creativity, and I return that gift by creating pieces that speak of redemption, healing, and hope.
Whether you are walking through grief, celebrating a milestone, or simply need a daily reminder of faith, I hope this cross brings you peace and encouragement.
Every Cool Cross Is
Handcrafted from reclaimed sea glass, bottle glass, or scrap glass
Kiln-fired and hand-finished in my Historic Kenwood studio in St. Petersburg, Florida
Completely one-of-a-kind — no two are ever the same
Part of the Cool Crosses collection, EST. 2000
