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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, September 25, 2009

Randy Rider - Master Craftsman - Blenko Glass

Hills, Saw yesterdays post about the perfume bottle, my question is who is Randy Rider? New designer? From where? More info please.

Sol

Sol, May I suggest you check out the Blenko Websites for employee information:

http://www.blenkoproject.org/ and others offer this information.

Below is an employee info compliments of Blenko Glass.

Randy Rider - Master Craftsman
Years Worked: 28 years on October 17th, 2008.
Positions Held: Everything for Carry-in boy to Production Supervisor
Current Position: Production Supervisor/ Finisher
Randy is married and has 2 children, one of which is employed at Blenko. Randy was raised in Ona, WV and attended high school in Milton, WV.
Randy enjoys working on special projects and likes to push the limits by experimenting on new works of art. Randy would like to one day be mentioned along side the most well noted artisans that Blenko has had.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Randy is already considered to be amongst the best ever from Blenko.
Mountain Rita

Anonymous said...

Rita
No Caps?
Did you
(a) get a new computer?
(b) start a new anti anger drug?
(c) begin a new 12 step program?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Ted E.

roxie said...

Well, WELL! I see Glenn has managed to catch everyone's atention. Nice cubie! I had heard that Glen is an artist, just exactly what kind? Curious mind and all that. That is a wonderful picture of you and that is how you looked after pulling my teeth. Big smile and all.I got a cold/sinus something. YUK! Have new flower bulbs to plant, now is the time. So that is Mr. Randy, seen him several times down at Blenko. Normal kind of guy. Glad WV is not playing this weekend, they need to practice. Well this is the time of year to get outside and enjoy the colors and the nice humid weather. Fall festivals are everywhere and someone just might have some Blenko for sale. Well got to go my yard is calling, if it doesn't rain. Hello Sol, and Moutain Rita.God Bless, Roxie

Anonymous said...

Hilary
would you buy Randy Rider?
Should we buy Randy Rider?
Did he design this?
Della Sue S.

Heart of Glass said...

Della Sue,
My thoughts are one should buy only what they like and want to live with.
I own several vases made and signed by Randy Rider and I would like very much to own many more.
Randy Rider, Les Womack, Jessie Carpenter, Shorty Finley items made by these gentlemen are usually very special. HJH

Anonymous said...

What other workers
or blenko employees work should we be looking for?

Anonymous said...

GO GO RANDY RIDER!
Anonymous
many of the older men could do this if given the chance.
Being allowed to sign your work is a honor given to few.
Former glass worker