Gifts for Mom Drinkware
(11 items)The Village Council
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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.
Featured Reviews on Gifts for Mom Drinkware
Champagne flutes, 'Confetti' (set of 6)
By Julie
Beautiful champagne glasses
I bought these as a gift for a good friend and loved them so much I re-ordered another set for me! We both get so many compliments on them. They are beautifully made and there s something really nice about the thickness of the rims. It may be a small thing but they are wonderful to drink from!
Wine goblets, 'Cobalt Classic' (set of 6)
By John
New style for classic cobalt blue rimmed glasses!
Beautiful stemmed wine glasses in classic cobalt rimmed hand blown glass.The are a welcome addition to recent acquisition of water glasses in the same style.The glasses arrived earlier than promised and are exactly as described. Cheers!
Blown glass tumblers, 'Carnival' (set of 6)
By Matthew
Great Gift
I gave this blown glass set of tumblers as a birthday gift to a good friend many years ago. I visit the family often and I am amazed at how well these glasses have held up over the years with every day use. They are not only beautiful, they are very durable as well. They are well worth the money.
Featured Artist
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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