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Glossed Over .Design is a Philadelphia-based creative studio specializing in hand-poured epoxy art, décor, and functional statement pieces. Every item is made by hand, with a focus on bold design, durability, and one-of-a-kind finishes.
We create art you can actually use—pieces that bring color, texture, and personality into everyday spaces.
Our mission is to create functional epoxy art that feels bold, intentional, and personal.
We believe everyday objects should feel special, and art should be lived with—not just looked at. By embracing the unpredictability of epoxy and pairing it with thoughtful design, Glossed Over .Design creates pieces that stand out, spark conversation, and last.
Commissions and collaborations are always welcome.
Before Glossed Over .Design existed, Bryan spent years working in construction, fabrication, and large-scale creative builds through his other business, BuildLab Co. That background shaped how he approaches materials, balance, and durability—but Glossed Over itself was never about construction.
While working on event décor and creative installations, Bryan began experimenting with epoxy on his own time. What started as curiosity quickly turned into passion. The way resin flowed, layered, and captured movement felt intuitive—and the results spoke for themselves.
Glossed Over Designs grew out of that moment: a space to focus entirely on epoxy as a creative medium, free from job sites and blueprints. Today, the studio produces tables, block lamps, ash trays, wall art, light switch covers, and custom décor, each poured individually and never replicated.
No two pieces are the same. That’s intentional.
“Glossed Over started as a creative outlet for me. I’ve always worked with my hands, but epoxy gave me a totally different way to express creativity. Once I realized I had a real eye for it, I kept pushing the process further—and that’s when this studio really took shape.
What I love most is creating pieces that truly match someone’s aesthetic. When a client gets excited—sometimes even more excited than I am—that’s when I know I’ve nailed it, the piece truly comes alive, and the work feels fulfilling.”
Bryan Shields
Owner & Creator