Behind Every Legacy
For more than 25 years, Gregory Holder has transformed stories into museum-quality glass masterpieces. Every detail is carved with purpose. Every piece is built to last.
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The Story
Every commission begins with a conversation. Gregory listens, asks questions, and takes time to understand the people, milestones, and memories that deserve to live on.
X-Acto Blade
Gregory hand-cuts every design using a precision X-Acto blade. Every line, shape, and detail is cut by hand to create the stencil path for carving.
Deep-Carved Sandblasting
This is not etched glass. Through multi-stage sandblasting, the glass is carved to different depths, creating dimension, texture, and shadow.
Custom Color Creation
Gregory creates his own custom paint colors to perfectly match your project, brand, team, organization, or personal vision.
Toothpick Painting
Each detail is painted by hand using a toothpick — never a brush. This creates precision color placement with no visible brush strokes.
Hand Finishing
Every piece is refined, inspected, and completed by hand to ensure the highest level of craftsmanship before it leaves the studio.
Gallery Frame & LED Integration
The finished artwork is integrated into a custom gallery frame with LED lighting to elevate depth, brilliance, and museum-quality presentation.
Mastery In Every Detail
- Handcrafted by Gregory Holder with over 25 years of experience.
- Deep-carved sandblasting creates unmatched depth and dimension.
- Every color is hand-painted using a toothpick — no brush strokes.
- Gregory creates custom paint colors to match each project.
- Hand-cut X-Acto blade work creates exceptional detail.
- Integrated LED lighting with a custom gallery frame.
The Glassman’s Legacy
For more than two decades, Gregory Holder has created commissioned glass works for athletes, entertainers, civic leaders, organizations, charity events, and private collectors.
- University of Utah Football
- Los Angeles Raiders Free Agent Signee
- Founder of Icons By Holder™
- 25+ years of deep-carved glass mastery
- Creator of the GridIron in Glass: Legacy Series™
1985–1986
University of Utah Football
1987
Los Angeles Raiders opportunity
2000–Present
Built Icons By Holder™
Trusted By
The Hallmarks of Every Masterpiece
Every Icons By Holder commission is crafted with premium architectural materials, traditional hand craftsmanship, and a museum-quality presentation designed to last for generations.
½" Starfire Architectural Glass
Gregory selects premium half-inch Starfire architectural glass for its clarity, strength, and brilliance.
Deep-Carved Sandblasting
Every artwork is deeply carved through multiple stages of precision sandblasting.
Custom Color Creation
Every color is individually created by Gregory to match the project.
Toothpick Paint Application
Every carved detail is hand painted using a toothpick rather than a brush.
Custom Gallery Frame
Each finished artwork is installed into a handcrafted gallery frame.
Integrated LED Lighting
Concealed LED lighting enhances every carved detail and color.
Legacy Is Not Remembered. It Is Carved.
Every commission created by Gregory Holder exists to preserve stories that deserve to outlive generations.
Ready To Begin Your Legacy?
Share your vision and allow Gregory to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that honors your story.