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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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Celadon ceramic pitcher and plate, 'Classicism'

Lynn

Jan 18, 2022

The perfect daily table pitcher and plate

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This is absolutely stunning. My daughter, an artist herself, gave it to me last year. A guest accidentally broke it this year. I was so glad to see that I could get a replacement.

Celadon Ceramics

Ice Tea Pitcher

Serving Pitcher

Green Tableware

Pitchers & Decanters Tableware

Ceramic Tableware

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Wine glasses, 'Cobalt Spirals' (set of 6)

Judy

Nov 24, 2020

Love the Glasses

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We really enjoy our new wine glasses. They compliment our dishes and are very functional. I like the fact that they are hand-blown and no two are exactly alike, both in appearance and weight.

A Very Cool Decorative!

Celebration Glasses

Colored Wine Goblets

Colorful Cocktail Glasses

Colorful Glassware

Craft Cocktail Glasses

Fun Wine Glasses

Glasses Made From Recycled Materials

Glassware Drinking Set

Hand Blown Glass Goblets

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Blown glass highball glasses, 'Whirling White' (set of 6)

Becky

May 10, 2021

Beautiful

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These glasses are just what I’d been looking to buy for a long time. Beautiful in person. I’m so glad I stumbled across this company. The shipping time wasn’t long. The customer service was outstanding. I will be a returning customer!

Anytime Glasses

Casual Glassware.

Cocktail Glasses

Daily Glassware

Everyday Drinkware

Glass Drinking Glasses

Glassware Drinking Set

Featured Artist

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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