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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 tumblers, 'Tall Tortoise Shell' (set of 6)

Raymond

Jun 6, 2022

Awesome Glasses

Everything I have ordered from this site has been awesome. Quality, workmanship, and unique that only hand made can make. Will continue to shop on this site.

Awesome Outdoor Drinkware

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

Louise

Apr 20, 2017

Beautiful glassware, excellent quality

I have been looking for glassware like this for a long time as I have pieces like it that I purchased years ago and wanted to add to them. These glasses are not only what I was expecting, but are even better. The colour and the quality of the glass are both perfect. I will be looking to deal with this artist again in the future. Thanks so much.

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Beautiful Makes A Lovely Table Setting.

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Cobalt Blue

Delicate Yet Well Made An Sturdy

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Handblown juice glasses, 'Golden Lime' (set of 4)

Anne

Dec 26, 2021

Second order

This is the second time I have ordered these classes. Beautiful color, nice weight, no seams. We use them everyday. Very sturdy. Thank you! We love them.

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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."

"Having the opportunity to work with such a moldable product in all its forms as glass becomes a wonderful opportunity to create something... read more