Solas Neon

Edition Three Feature 
We interview: Emery Boardman 
Location: Edinburgh, UK 
Photo Credit: ©Matt Beech Photography @mattbeechphoto/ ©Campbell Donaldson @campbelldonaldson 

What is it that you do and how do you do it? 

We’re primarily a real glass neon workshop, specialising in traditional glass neon and signage fabrication. Our client base is a mix of private and commercial clients, and we work on projects big and small, far and wide, anything that comes our way, really. 

The workshop is run by myself and my colleagues Sandy Faith, who is my colleague in the workshop, and Emily Clift, who works in the office. Sandy is of the old school. He’s about 55 now, so he’s been making glass neon for over 35 years. We’re quite an unusual pair. He wouldn’t mind me saying that he’s a bit older and rougher, whereas I’m a bit younger and fresher; I’m originally from Canada, and he’s from deepest, darkest Glasgow. We’re very different but we hit it off when we first met, and he’s taught me all I know. 

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