Watch the encasement and layering process that creates the signature “infinite staircase” look, then see the finished result.
Ash required: approximately ½ teaspoon.
Cremation glass paperweights offer a beautiful and meaningful way to honor the memory of a loved one through handcrafted glass art. Each piece is carefully created using a small portion of cremation ashes, transforming them into a lasting memorial keepsake that can be displayed in the home or office. Many families find comfort in having a visible reminder that quietly reflects the life and love they shared.
These memorial paperweights with ashes are made by skilled glass artists who gently incorporate cremation ash into molten glass during the glassmaking process. As the glass forms, the ashes become part of the design itself, creating soft patterns and swirls within the glass. Because each piece is handcrafted, no two cremation glass paperweights are ever exactly the same.
Ashes paperweights are often chosen as display memorials that can be placed on a desk, shelf, or table where they can be seen and appreciated every day. Some families also explore other small memorial pieces such as memorial keepsakes, comforting cremation touchstones, or handcrafted cremation marbles as additional ways to keep a loved one close.
At Sands of Time, every cremation glass paperweight is handcrafted with care and respect for the memory it represents. The finished piece becomes a timeless memorial that celebrates love, remembrance, and the enduring connection between family and those they have lost.


















Behind the craft
Watch a few of our short process videos—each one showing a real memorial being created from start to finish.
Infinite Staircase Cremation Paperweight
Handcrafted by Rachel
Watch the encasement and layering process that creates the signature “infinite staircase” look, then see the finished result.
Ash required: approximately ½ teaspoon.
Rainbow Teardrop Cremation Pendant
Handcrafted by Jilli
See how a teardrop pendant is formed and finished as a small amount of cremation ash is gently encased within flowing color.
Ash required: approximately ¼ teaspoon.
Rainbow Bridge Heart Shaped Cremation Paperweight
Handcrafted by Jilli
Watch a Rainbow Bridge heart-shaped paperweight take shape as a small amount of cremation ash is gently encased inside.
Ash required: approximately ½ teaspoon.