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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.

Monday, June 04, 2007

Bayliss - Blenko Designer 2007



The West Virginia Birthday - Blenko will be available in less than 15 days. This item is produced yearly. This year West Virginia will celebrate its 144th BIRTHDAY and once again BLENKO GLASS will be making (144 only) a VERY SPECIAL BLENKO ITEM.

The Bayliss Design Team has designed one of the most lovely 'BIRTHDAY PIECES' you can find photos on the BLENKO Company website and also on the Blog.

The designer/ artist pictured above describes the vase as a salute to West Virginia's blue skies and winding rivers. Two upward reaching clover spirals wrap around a sky form reminiscent of rounded hills and mountains in a gesture of freedom and joy.

2007 is a great year to START A NEW ' BIRTHDAY COLLECTION ' - Start with 2007 and go forth. If you later decide to look for the others (80-2006 ) that's OK but you need not.

2007 can be YOUR NEW BEGINNING! This item is a great place to start.

I hope to see you all at the Blenko Visitors Center- look for the advertisement in the newspaper for times and date - but know you need to be there a couple hours before the announced opening time - - the line is usually long!
This is a much anticipated BLENKO COLLECTOR ITEM!
Note: This item is small enough to ship or travel with - it is an excellent souvenir of West Virginia or American travel
after all BLENKO IS MADE IN THE UNITED STATES by West Virginia Craftsmen. The finest.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hillary
thanks 4encouraging us 2start a new "WV Birthday collection" of Blenko glass. I'm impressed with this year's item and with the thought that went behind its creation. Unfortunately, I have an extremely busy schedule which does not allow me much leeway in terms to taking a few hours off. I wish i could start one this yr but i cant :-(
sb

Heart of Glass said...

sb and others-
This week I'll check with BLENKO to ask if there are other ways (ie phone order w/ charge card) to obtain this VASE - my first thought is it will NOT be available, but I'll ask.
Perhas you could ask a friend or co worker to stand in line 4 or 5 hours for you - This item is
spectacular! A great way to start
a BLENKO collection or/& it would make a wonderful gift.
Happy Blenko shopping.
hjh

Anonymous said...

is the designer the person with long hair or short curly hair
paul jordan
also you both have yur eyes
closed, is this
blind leading blind?

Heart of Glass said...

Paul
It could be that the
BLENKO designs are so BRILLANT
we closed our eyes with delight
or we don't like having our photos taken or we weren't prepared for the flash. I prefer
the BLENKO WAS SO LOVELY!
hjh
thank you for your thought provoking questions.

Anonymous said...

GREAT TEETH and Great smiles
U 2 should do TV.
Paul Jordan