Welcome to Blue Heron Sand Etching:

We are located in Silt, Colorado, a rural community, just west of Glenwood Springs. We have over 25 years of drawing experience, and we guarantee our services will meet to your satisfaction.

What makes us different:

We hand draw every pet photo, capturing your pet’s unique spirit. Whether for a gift or memorial,we bring our care and sensitivity to each project. This is NOT a factory outlet cookie-cutter business. We deep etch, using high powered blasted sand to “carve” with. Our specialty is sand carving on glass and granite. Our prices are very reasonable. We draw and paint everything, but our specialty includes animal and nature scenes.
Mother Earth is our inspiration.

Our business in a nutshell:

Pet portraits sand etched on granite and river stone. Every portrait is drawn by us from any photo you wish, then etched into your choice of granite or river stone. We can design and draw anything to fit your needs!

Etched glassware:

Wine glasses, beer glasses, vases, coffee mugs,windows.
**All custom made and all can be monogrammed.
Etched and engraved awards on acrylics, plaques, glass, and granite.

Hand painted ceramic tiles:

Framed in barn wood, for home and office decor.We can work from any photo or design concept you have!

Art on glass:

Specialty includes unique nature designs deep-carved into glass and highlighted in a light stand.

Art on granite: Featuring our peaceful and tranquil nature designs deep-etched into granite. Includes iron stand with each piece for showcasing the stone.

Hand painted glass Christmas ornaments.