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Drinkware Under $20
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Golden Hydration, Set of 4 Stainless Steel Thick Smoothie Straws
GlobeIn Collection
$14.99 Wholesale$14.99 -
Tropical Taste, Handpainted Stainless Steel Lidded Tumbler from India
GlobeIn Collection
$13.95 Wholesale$13.95 -
Eco Hydration, Eco-Friendly Stainless Steel Straws (set of 4)
Love Goodly Collection
$9.99 Wholesale$9.99 -
Festive Tradition, Handcrafted Barro Negro Shot Glass from Mexico
Fernando and Magali Pedro
$14.99 Wholesale$14.99 -
Little Folk Barrel, Mexican Handcrafted Barro Negro Shot Glass
Fernando and Magali Pedro
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Old Time Celebration, Mexican Handcrafted Barro Negro Tequila Cup
Fernando and Magali Pedro
$17.99 Wholesale$17.99
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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.
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!
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
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.
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Fernando and Magali Pedro Barro negro sculptures and decor
“In our community many traditions are still preserved that our grandparents taught us, thanks to the fact that we continue to instill it in our children."
“Hello, we are Fernando and Magali, originally from San Bartolo Coyotepec, and we work with barro negro (black clay). For us, clay is something that... read more
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