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Heart of Glass - Blenko Glass

Blenko Glass is a West Virginia treasure that spans generations. Nothing symbolizes the state of West Virginia better or more beautifully than Blenko Glass. We will discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that Blenko and West Virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation.

Friday, May 25, 2007

RED BLENKO RUBY


BLENKO RUBY - There is nothing more beautiful!


One of the most dynamic colors is also the oldest color used by humans: red.

Prehistoric horses drawn in red pigment gallop across the ancient cave walls in Lascaux, France. To poets, it is the color of passions; to seafarers, it is an omen: "Red sky at night, sailor's delight; Red sky at morning, sailors take warning." Throughout its long history, red has been associated with highly charged emotions and a sense of urgency. Today, red still commands the attention of motorist and pedestrians at traffic lights.


In the world of glass art - its the same - some are put off by the same assertiveness that makes red effective in controlling traffic. Others embrace the challenge of working with such a vibrant exciting lure. Pure, primary red sends out a clear signal that say, "STOP! Look at ME!"


The Blenko Glass Company, Milton, West Virginia (304 743 9081) open 7 days a week.

The Visitors Center - gift shops has many items in the signature RUBY RED and dozens of other equally beautiful colors.

Be nice to yourself - stop in a get a lovely vase or other container to hold the wonderful array of flowers and bulbs that are beginning to 'spring up' in your garden. BLENKO GLASS has the ability to enhance most any environment. hjh

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love your blog because you are so interested in seeing the company succeed and you encourage people to continue to buy new Blenko. Keep it up Hillary!

Anonymous said...

Hi Hillary
the ruby glass is unique as regards the intensity of the color red. Does Blenko make red besides ruby?

Heart of Glass said...

Excellent Question!
I dunno is my answer.
Dreama Wood is the Blenko color expert - I will forward this question to Dreama and get an answer for you.
Thank you for this question.
hjh

Anonymous said...

u r so helpful and encouraging. i will wait for Dreama's response. Someone close 2me likes Blenko Ruby, so i decided i wanna know more.
sb

Heart of Glass said...

sb
If your friend loves RUBY
she will be most impressed with Blenko's Red
Blenko makes the finest
Ruby glass.
hjh