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The Village Council

Your answers straight from the village experts

+ - Is handblown glass eco-friendly?

Absolutely! Handblown glass offers a wonderful opportunity to recycle glass from discarded wine and beverage bottles and give them a unique new life born of fire. Artisans often acquire materials from bottle factories or local restaurants, which helps eliminate waste and potential environmental contamination. Their artistry creates something new, beautiful, and more valuable that can be used and appreciated for years to come.

+ - What should I look for when buying handblown cocktail glasses?

There are a few things to consider when buying handblown cocktail glasses. First, make sure they are well made and of good quality. When held up to the light, a quality piece of handblown glass will not show rough edges or cracks, will have a smooth finish on the bottom, and will not tip or wobble. Their size should be suited to your needs and they should feel stable. Additionally, you might consider if the glass design and style will be adaptable to your drink(s) of choice. Cheers!

+ - How are confetti handblown glass pitchers made?

Confetti glass pitchers are always 100% unique and the way they come to be is quite a process! Glass bottle pieces in the desired color are chosen, and then melted at 1500C into a molten ball. This crystalline ball is then dipped into a tray of colorful glass confetti, which adheres to the hot glass to create a unique design for each piece. The product is then blown and shaped by hand and a handle is added. This incredible process is magical to witness, and is demonstrated beautifully in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtxrtKd-Vao

+ - What are some distinguishing features of Mexican handblown glass?

Many would say that the interplay of clear glass with unique colors like cobalt blue or other vibrant hues is what distinguishes the art of Mexican handblown glass. It is also widely admired for its sturdiness, as it is heavier than typical glassware and has a more robust, rustic appeal when compared to handmade glass from other regions.Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the handblown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.

Featured Reviews

Handblown highball glasses, 'Cobalt Spiral' (set of 6)

Sharon G

Aug 14, 2023

Love Cobalt Blue

Love these cobalt blue glass-trailing glasses. Very sturdy and clearly handmade. I dropped one in my kitchen twice and it didn’t break. I have seen glass trailing design on ancient glassware and it is the same technique used on these lovely vessels. You can even use one as a casual bud vase. Highly recommend

Anytime Glasses

Cobalt Blue Drinking Glass

Cobalt Blue Glasses

Cobalt Drinking Glasses

Drinking Glasses Glass

Handblown glass tumblers, 'Festive Groove' (set of 6)

Jhyshain

Jan 13, 2022

Great packaging

I live in Alaska. I am glad to receive my order of six red border rim glass tumblers. None was broken. They are perfect.

Anytime Glasses

Colored Drinking Glasses!

Colorful Tumblers

Everyday Drinking Glasses

Glasses Made From Recycled Materials

Iced Tea Glasses

Mexican Blown Drinking Glass

Mexican Blown Glass Drinking Glasses

Blown glass tumblers, 'Ruby Splash' (set of 6)

Teresa

Feb 11, 2023

Festive red tumblers

Beautiful and sturdy! Compliments my dinner table for Christmas through Valentine’s Day! Absolutely love the quality!

Anytime Glasses

Beautiful Glasses

Casual Glassware!

Colored Drinking Glasses.

Colored Glassware

Mexican Glassware

Non-Toxic Tumblers

Outdoor Drinkware

Pretty Glassware

Featured Artist

Novica Handblown Collection Handmade blown glassware

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Without a doubt, what distinguishes Mexican hand blown glass art is the interplay of clear glass with such colors as cobalt blue and other vibrant hues.

The art of hand blown glass or vidrio soplado has diversified throughout the world, yet it is in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, where allegedly more... read more

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