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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 Drinkware
Handblown glass tumblers, 'Aquamarine Bubbles' (set of 6)
By Alice
Great glassware!
I love these glasses - the only issue I have is that they are truly aquamarine in color and the juice glasses are more blue so they dont match that well. But they are good quality and unusual, with the texture, thickness and form very different than glasses I tried from home goods stores.
Blown glass rocks glasses, 'Rainbow Centrifuge' (set of 6)
By Kathryn
Beautiful and unique
Saw these glasses and thought they would make a great gift for a summer birthday present...drinks on the deck! When they arrived I loved the color and the weight. Very pleased.
Handblown glass pitcher, 'Ethereal Splendor'
By Lucy
My new favorite glasses
I LOVE using these glasses. The iridescence catches the light in so many different ways and is beautiful to see. I ended up coming back for a matching pitcher. The hand blown glass is sturdy, which is a huge bonus since I am a bit of a klutz.
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