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Making Technicolor Glass Art From Upcycled Junk | INDIE ALASKA

A woman smiles at the camera next to stained glass artwork.
Amy Vail, stained glass artist smiles next to her mosaic bicycle wheel pieces.

Amy Vail grew up in a family of stained glass artists but didn't start working on her craft until after retirement. As a cyclist in Alaska, Vail often has a surplus of bike parts that she now repurposes in her art. Join in on the creativity as she discusses her process and where she finds inspiration.

Video and story by Adam Nicely
Additional Video by Morgan Vail
Music by Universal Production Music

INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.

Adam Nicely worked at Alaska Public Media from ### to 2025. Adam worked in the newsroom, operations and broadcasting to tell the story of Alaska.