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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

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Recycled glass juice glasses, 'Profound Blue' (set of 4)

Jennifer

Nov 7, 2021

Gorgeous blue glasses

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These arrived so promptly from across the globe, and were so well packed, thank you! These high quality, hand blown blue glasses are gorgeous and so expertly crafted, I couldn't be happier.

Anytime Glasses

Beautiful Glasses

Colored Drinking Glasses!!

Creative Glassware

Daily Glassware

Entertaining Glassware!

Glasses Made From Recycled Materials

Hand Blown Glass Gifts

Mixed Drink Glasses!

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Handblown glass pitcher, 'Confetti Festival'

Sherry

Jun 17, 2016

Great Gift for Yourself or Others

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This beautiful pitcher is a piece that you will enjoy using as you host others. It can also be used to display a fresh bouquet of flowers. This makes a very nice wedding gift! I love that this piece is hand blown and is made using recycled glass.

Beautiful Party Style Glassware

Colors Make One Happy

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Handblown recycled glass stemless wine glasses, 'Confetti Pop' (pair)

Lady K's Treasures

Dec 10, 2024

Wonderful glasses !!

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These confetti glasses are absolutely beautiful. They are not thin weightless glasses, that will shatter with the slightest hit. These are so solid. love them.

Confetti Glasses

Confetti Glasses Mexico

Confetti Glassware

Confetti Mexican Glassware

Stemless Wine Glasses

Multicolor Tableware

Wine Glasses Tableware

Cocktail Glasses Tableware

Glass Tableware

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Novica Handblown Collection

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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