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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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Blown glass tequila glasses, 'Cobalt Classics' (set of 6)

Elvia

Sep 27, 2022

We love them and enjoy using them on festive days and celebrations.

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Very nice small size shot glasses well made and very cute. We absolutely enjoy them during Holiday's and any other special occasions when needed. Thank you and will recommend.

Casual Glassware

Colored Shot Glasses

Entertaining Glassware!

For The Mighty Handblown Glass

Glassware Drinking Set

Handblown Glass

Hand-Made Glass

Mexican Blue Rim Glasses

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Handblown drink glasses, 'Marine' (set of 6)

Janet

Jun 16, 2016

Gorgeous

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Each glass is its own individual piece of art. I love them! They are sturdy, and very comfortable in your hand. Very, very pleased with them!

Anytime Glasses

Beautiful Shade Of Blue In A Lovely Pattern.

Beautifully Made

Casual Glassware

Cobalt Blue Drinking Glass

Colored Drinking Glasses.

Dining Tumblers

Entertaining Glassware

Entertaining Tumblers

Favorite Patio Drinkware

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

Mary

Sep 5, 2021

Love blue-so color-rich

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These glasses are a gorgeous deep blue. They are heavyweight and the edge is perfectly rounded. We replaced our mass-manufactured glasses and these are of such a higher quality that both friends and our children have commented on that!

Casual Glassware!!

Cobalt Blue Drinking Glasses!!

Entertaining Glassware

For The Mighty Handblown Glass

Handblown Glass

Hand-Made Glass

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Novica Handblown Collection

Novica Handblown Collection Vidrio soplado hecho a mano

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Sin duda, lo que distingue al arte mexicano del vidrio soplado a mano es la interacción del vidrio transparente con colores como el azul cobalto y otros matices vibrantes".

El arte del vidrio soplado a mano o vidrio soplado se ha diversificado en todo el mundo, sin embargo, es en el estado de Jalisco, México, donde... read more

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