OUR STORY
When I started PhotoWeights in 2001, I had no idea my little start-up would
quickly gain a following across the country. I also had absolutely no
clue the business would still be going strong in 2024, nearly a
quarter-century later.
Thanks to my parents, I've had a love for antiques for as long as I can remember. I was always fascinated by glass paperweights, often chipped and worn, that featured a photo of a famous place, a street lined with horse drawn wagons, or a portrait of a loved one. These century-old paperweights are the inspiration behind PhotoWeights, our line of handcrafted glass paperweight kits.
PhotoWeights are easy to personalize with photos, artwork, crafts, needlework, and small mementos. I personally love to use them to display antique postcards and advertising, especially colorful, embossed postcards with holiday designs. Several PhotoWeights styles will also accommodate dimensional objects such as costume jewelry, pressed flowers, shells, buttons, and other trinkets.
Each paperweight style we offer is beautifully handcrafted in the United States and includes a finishing kit for professional, hassle-free results. If you'd like to learn how to use our paperweight kits, view our Illustrated Instructions.
Thank you for visiting PhotoWeights.com and for your interest in learning more about us. If I may be of any help, our Contact page is just a click away.
Susan Eastin
Owner
ASSOCIATIONS
This site is dedicated to my parents who encouraged my creativity, even after I drew all over my bedroom wall with crayons.