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137 itemsDiscover NOVICA's Drinkware Collection. From handblown glasses to toast the occasion to handpainted mugs to start the day, you'll find these and other unique designs handcrafted by global artisans. Perfect for gifting and perfect for everyday living.
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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.
We are very honored to have our handblown shot glasses chosen as #4 on Advanced Mixology's list called "20 Best Shot Glasses in 2020: Buying Guide and review." Purchased by Advanced Mixology on Amazon with the name "Tequila Blues", these
Featured Reviews
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.
Dolores
Apr 15, 2023
My favorite glasses!
The color is bright and beautiful! So many compliments on them! I’m so happy I got them! They really make my brunch table shine! Quality is beyond my expectations and the glass is sturdy!
Diane
Aug 25, 2024
I love this mug!
I love this mug so much, I ordered three more! The metal inside keeps my drinks cold for quite a while after any ice has melted. Although I prefer this design shape to the other one available, I would venture that the other one also has the same properties because it's made of the same materials. I'm hoping that the artisan might make more of this shape because I'd like to eventually have a larger set, but for now I will enjoy the ones I have.
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