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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 shot glasses, 'Pure Cobalt' (set of 6)

Caroline

Jan 14, 2021

Beautiful and sturdy

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We've had these for years. The kids found them and like to drink out of them, and they've held up well. (Yes, I know, kids do silly things.) They are lovely and the color is deep and rich.

Celebration Glasses

Cobalt Blue Shot Glasses

Colored Shot Glasses

Handblown Glass

Lovely Blue Shot Glasses

Mexican Shot Glasses

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Wine goblets, 'Acapulco' (set of 6)

Nicole

Sep 19, 2019

I Love these glasses

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They are just perfect, they clean easily, they are very strong and do not break easily. They are my favorite glasses.

Celebration Glasses

Colored Wine Goblets

Colorful Cocktail Glasses

Colorful Glassware

Craft Cocktail Glasses

Creative Glassware

Glassware Drinking Set

Hand Blown Glass Goblets

Featured Artist

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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