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The Village Council

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+ - 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 juice glasses, 'Liquid Confetti' (set of 6)

Stephanie

Oct 14, 2020

Exceeded all expectations.

Love the look, quality and craftsmanship so much I actually went back and ordered three more boxes of different tumblers so I would have a much larger set. In time I will be ordering some other types...like the margarita glasses...to go with the glasses that I have already received!

Anytime Glasses

Beautiful

Beautiful Drinkware.

Colored

Colored Drinking Glasses

Colorful

Colors Just Pop! Love Having Art On My Table.

Distinctive

Handblown glass pitcher, 'Confetti Festival'

Sherry

Jun 17, 2016

Great Gift for Yourself or Others

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.

A Piece Of Art

And Cheerful

Beautiful

Beautiful Party Style Glassware

Cocktails

Colorful

Colors Make One Happy

Beer glasses, 'Cobalt Classics' (set of 6)

Ludmilla

Jan 28, 2023

beautiful and substantial

These are very beautiful glasses. They are quite heavy with nice thick glass, They feel great in your hands. The blue rim is very attractive and vibrant. A very well made glass.

Beautiful

Beautiful Glasses

Casual Glassware!

Cobalt Blue Drinking Glasses

Cobalt Blue Glassware!

Cocktail Glasses

Entertaining Glassware

Gifts For Therapists

Gorgeous

Hand Blown Glasses

Featured Artist

Lourdes Martinez Hand blown glass decor

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“I have known glass for years. It took a lot of practice and mistakes to be able to handle it and improve every day."

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