The Surfboard Studio

Contract Glassing

Surfboard being glassed at The Surfboard Studio
Contract glassing for one-off customs, local shapers, and small production runs.

The Surfboard Studio offers contract glassing for recreational shapers, independent builders, and established surfboard labels needing reliable glassing support in Victoria.

Bring a single shaped blank, a short run, or production work for local stockists. Rates vary by board size, resin system, finish, and volume.

Process

How It Works

1. Send The Job Details

Email the board size, blank type, fin setup, resin system, finish, colour work, timing, and quantity.

2. Confirm Pricing

The studio confirms the base glassing cost, any extras, and whether volume pricing applies.

3. Drop Off For Glassing

Bring the shaped blank and any supplied artwork, fabric, or special requirements once the job is accepted.

Base Rates

Polyester Glassing

Sanded finish, two layers deck, one layer bottom, 4oz or 6oz cloth.

Board SizePrice AUDGlass TypeIncluded Setup
Up to 6'5"$3404 x 4oz or 6 x 4ozStandard E-glass, 3-plug FCS or Futures setup, leg-rope plug.
6'6" - 7'5"$3754 x 4oz or 6 x 4ozStandard E-glass, 3-plug FCS or Futures setup, leg-rope plug.
7'6" - 8'5"$4204 x 4oz or 6 x 4ozStandard E-glass, 3-plug FCS or Futures setup, leg-rope plug.
8'6" - 9'5"$4754 x 4oz or 6 x 4ozStandard E-glass, 3-plug FCS or Futures setup, leg-rope plug.
9'6" and up$4954 x 4oz or 6 x 4ozStandard E-glass, 3-plug FCS or Futures setup, leg-rope plug.
Extra plug and install: $20.

Base Rates

Epoxy Glassing

Sanded finish, two layers deck, one layer bottom, 4oz or 6oz cloth.

Board SizePrice AUDGlass TypeIncluded Setup
Up to 6'5"$4654 x 4oz or 6 x 4ozStandard E-glass, 3-plug FCS or Futures setup, leg-rope plug.
6'6" - 7'5"$5004 x 4oz or 6 x 4ozStandard E-glass, 3-plug FCS or Futures setup, leg-rope plug.
7'6" - 8'5"$5454 x 4oz or 6 x 4ozStandard E-glass, 3-plug FCS or Futures setup, leg-rope plug.
8'6" - 10'0"$6204 x 4oz or 6 x 4ozStandard E-glass, 3-plug FCS or Futures setup, leg-rope plug.
10'0" and up$7254 x 4oz or 6 x 4ozStandard E-glass, 3-plug FCS or Futures setup, leg-rope plug.
Extra plug and install: $20.

Options

Colour Work & Extras

Traditional Resin Work

Colour lay-up, cut laps, resin splash, swirls, and pinlines.

From $30-$85 per side depending on board size and detail.

Finishes & Construction

Gloss and polish, airbrush quoting, channels, and extra layers of glass.

Gloss and polish from $150. Extra glass from $30 per side.

Foamy & Fabric Inlays

Foam deck colour work, nose or tail inlays, and full-length fabric inlays.

Customers supply their own fabric or inlay material.

Requirements

Before You Email

Board Details

Include length, blank material, board type, fin system, quantity, and target finish.

Artwork & Colour

Describe resin work, airbrush, inlays, logos, or supplied materials before drop-off.

Timing

Share your required timing and whether the work is a one-off, repeat order, or production run.

Contact the studio by email to confirm current availability, volume pricing, and job requirements.