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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.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Blenko Glass


hillary
I don't have much space, suggestions for what Blenko and WV or American Glass items I should collect?
Tabitha
Tabitha,
Blenko water bottles take up little room and are inexpensive. Also Blenko, Viking, Dunbar and other WV Glass Companies made animals figure (see photos) & paper weights.
Need additional info or contact information? Email theblenkoproject@aol.com Thank you for buying Made In USA and for your interest in Blenko Glass.
hjh

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Blenko Limited Editon Bunny - Blenko Glass


Glassdoc,
Will Blenko re issue the bunny? In November we were told no more bunnies?
Anyone have one they want to sell?
Anita
Anita,
On Dec 19th I visited the Blenko Glass Visitors Shop, we saw 3 bunnies - two not signed and frosted and one signed and numbered. May I suggest you always ASK your questions to the ladies behind the counter. Blenko Visitors Center is large and not well organized - as merchandise changes daily.
We always suggest new visitors plan to spend an over night so they can visit twice - each time you'll find some 'new item'. The Blenko Glass Gift Shop (VC) is filled with beautiful handcrafted MADE IN USA glass.
RE: Reissue of Bunny - we'll send an email to K Garrison at Blenko or you can phone 304 743 9081 and post your question.
Thanks for buying MADE IN USA glass, and for your interest in BLENKO GLASS.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Blenko Glass - www.blenkoproject.org


Hillary
I bought some glass this week end the dealer says all four pieces are Blenko.
Only one piece has a Blenko signature or sign on the bottom. The other three have no marks but do look like glass I see on Blenko inspired websites.
How do I know if its Blenko?
Tim P.
Tim,
Older Blenko may have a sandblasted BLENKO (see photo), other Blenko will have stick on labels ( check out Blenko Collector and Blenko four and Blenko Museum websites for photos of various labels).
Thank you for buying Blenko. If you have not visited the Blenko Glass Factory in Milton, WVa, I suggest you plan a visit for this summer. The Gift Shop and the Antique Malls of Milton, South Charleston, and Charleston contain the very best new and vintage BLENKO .
Note: Prices are lower at the factory!
hjh

Monday, December 27, 2010

Blenko Glass www.blenkoproject.org


This glass panel, along with a dozen other stain glass panels can be found in the Blenko Glass Museum located on the 2nd floor of BLENKO GLASS www.blenkoglass.com . You'll also find hundreds of pieces of vintage Blenko and an observation deck where you may watch Blenko Glass being made.
Phone 304 743 9081 to inquire about winter hours.
hjh

Friday, December 24, 2010

Post Xmas Shopping?


On this Christmas Eve - let me remind you Blenko Glass is open until noon today, the website http://www.blenkoglass.com/ is open 24/7.

They reopen after Christmas with a BIG AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE. You'll want to visit the Blenko Glass gift shop during your Post Xmas shopping.

Photo of limited edition BLENKO inspired hand made cards. The cards are made by Diane Weber a Blenko Collector, cards may be available at the GIFT SHOP - if you don't see the cards, ask at the desk.
I have a couple of these matted and framed in my home. hjh

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Blenko Limited Edition Face Vase

Mountain Rita, We have seen this one. . We own this one.
Several Hank Adams Blenko face vases ( including this one) are on display in my home.

I agree with you Rita, this vase is an opportunity to own and learn of a unique part of Blenko's history .
Note: Rita upstairs is called
" the Blenko Stain Glass Museum." hjh




HILLARY
PLEASE POST THIS ON THE BLOG. NOT ALL CAN AFFORD BUT IT WOULD MAKE GREAT SPECIAL ITEM IN A COLLECTION.

THIS IS #2 OF 5

I BET YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN THI

ITS ON WEB AND I"M SENDING PHOTOS AND THE WEB DESCRIPTION
MY BET IS ONE THE DOCS WILL WANT TO BUY IT.
MOUNTAIN RITA

Price is over 2,500 but worth it.
The listing also says Blenko Museum isn't a museum but a sellers closet? I've been to the Blenko Museum ( isn't that what upstairs at Blenko is called?). Correct me if I'm wrong. Also what is the Blenko Museum story? Is it a museum or as this post suggest a front for a seller?
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Monday, December 20, 2010

Blenko Water Bottle

You'll want to purchase a dozen, and keep them pre wrapped in your gift closet. The http://www.blenkoglass.com/ Blenko Glass water bottle, the size is always perfect, you'll find colors for yourself and your friends. The Blenko water bottle may be the Best of All Gifts!



Simple design, multiple colors, timeless, affordable, the perfect gift? The Blenko Glass Water Bottle.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Handcrafted In the USA


Vases just like this one, in several different colors can now be found at the BLENKO GLASS www.blenkoglass.com gift shop.
Price ranges $475 to $695.
Glass available in prices $7 to $700 in the Blenko Glass visitor center gift shop.
You'll want to check out the online site also, www.blenkoglass.com.
If you have not been to West Virginia, let me invite you to visit - We have two working glass factories and a dozen or more high quality shop glass shops. Email theblenkoproject@aol.com for a list of shops with addresses and driving directions.
BUY GLASS MADE IN THE USA!
Buy Made In West Virginia when you can.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Perfect Xmas Gift?


This Blenko Glass
Fire and Ice vase was spotted at the
Blenko Glass Visitor Center gift shop.
You'll want to visit frequently, as the merchandise changes
daily.
Shop BLENKO GLASS www.blenkoglass.com for all your Christmas gift giving.
Blenko Glass Made In USA.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Heart of Glass - Needs your Glass Pics and Stories

Please send your photos and glass stories to
theblenkoproject@aol.com .
We've had some computer issues - if your photos have not been published - please resend.
Thank you
Hillary
Visit the www.blenkoglassproject.org to learn more about Blenko Glass history
and check back for the updates now being constructed.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Blenko - Buy Made In USA


Glassdoc

You write about buying gifts when you were a child from Blenko. My question is have you been to Blenko in the last decade?

Not one thing in this shop is affordable.

My kids have a $10 - 15 limit. What could they buy for their teacher or gmom?

Cookie


Cookie,

Yes. I have been to Blenko in the last decade. I continue to find many items at Blenko in the $10 - 20 range. Often the Blenko waterbottles will be $20 or under. Frequently one can find items on the clearance table for under $20. The small frogs and whales are often under $10.

One item - I frequently purchase is the Blenko Glass disc - these are attached to a chain, a ribbon or a key chain and the cost is $8.00.

Katie Trippe and Company started with the Blenko Waterbottle image, they continue to add designs - The Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer and the image of our State (WV) are 2 of my most frequent purchases.

Return to Blenko. Talk with the shop ladies, they'll guide you and your children to affordable Blenko Glass. A few years ago in a conversation with Mr. Walter Blenko we discussed the need to have small touchable items ( not easily broken) that children could purchase. Blenko has continued this tradition of offering affordable glass.

You didn't mention taking your children to the observation area. Please take them each and every time they accompany you to Blenko Glass.

Randy Rider - Keith Morris and the others enjoy having children visit.

If we teach the children about the importance of buying local, buying Made In West Virginia, buying goods from our neighbors - well - perhaps we'll develop more manufacturing jobs and keep the ones we have.

BLENKO GLASS MADE IN WEST VIRGINIA! Buy only made in the USA this year!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Large Husted Floor Vase


HILLARY
SAW THIS LISTED ON EBAY AND THOUGHT YOU MUST PUBLISH THIS
ALL NEW COLLECTORS SHOULD HAVE ONE AT LEAST ONE BIG HUSTED FLOOR DECANTER AND THIS ONE
I HAVE IN 3 COLORS IS THE BEST HE EVER DID.
THE PRICE IS VERY LOW AND ITS NOW ON EBAY FOR ANOTHER 5 DAYS SO PUBLISH ASAP.
NEWBIES YOU SHOULD BUY THIS ONE. 37 inches.
MOUNTAIN RITA
Mountain Rita,
We agree this design comes in 2 sizes, while I don't own this larger version it is a coveted item for most collectors. In all on line purchases, proceed with caution, ask questions of the seller, use your catalogs to determine age and designer etc.
Thank you for sharing.
HJH

Sunday, December 12, 2010

How Do I Know Its Blenko!


Hillary

The ads says " This extraordinary Blenko # 563 Mushroom Decanter was designed by Wayen Husted in 1958 for Blenko Glass.

It is 13 l/2 inches high. It has a pontail mark on the base and also has a silver Blenko sticker.

My question is on the Blenko Museum site this mushroom decanter is listed as one that

was copied How can I know I'm buying Blenko?

Thank you for your note and photo - Looking for the pontail mark is good.'
We often recommend new collectors spend their money on catalogs and spend time with the catalogs before purchasing glass.
Purchasing or borrowing a catalog and comparing the photo to the catalog. Checking measurement.
Making certain the color is correct by checking the Blenko Glass Four color chart.
If you are buying from a shop - feel the glass, Blenko is heavy glass.
Don't beat yourself up if and when you make a mistake, all collectors have one or more " mis labeled" Blenko items.
Good luck! When your vase arrives - please send a photo to share with the blog readers.
hjh
Note: One reader Eliza wrote some time ago she always buys directly from The Blenko Glass Gift Shop or online at the Blenko web site to avoid buying
mis labeled glass.
The www.blenkoglass.com website and the Gift Shop are fully stocked. Visit the gift shop frequently as the merchandise changes daily.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Husted Tri Colored


Hillary,
I'm sending a photo of a Blenko item I'm buying from Internet.
Can you tell me if this comes in other colors? Id like to buy one of each.
As a new collector I want to buy only quality and then buy one in each color of the special items.
Thank you
Amanda
Amanda,
To my knowledge this tri colored vase was produced in the late 50's designed by Husted and available only as shown. We'll post the question to readers, and if
other colors are available - you'll soon know.
Having a long term goal for your collection, will prevent over buying. May I ask if you belong to a collectors group? If not let me suggest you visit the West Virginia Museum of American Glass website, and research vintage Blenko on line prior to purchases.
Another suggestion is to purchase current Blenko - the prices are low - the quality is there and one can have immediate deliver and purchase the item in all available colors.
Happy Collecting.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010

Can you Identify? - NEED PICS




I enjoyed reading your web site. Attached are 2 photos of my 92-year-old mother and a blue tray she received as a wedding present in 1940 in Houston, TX. She received Blenko gifts that year, and we thought it might be Blenko; however, looking at your web site, I see it must be something else. It is sky blue, and instead of crackles has bubbles, making the texture sort of bumpy. It is rather heavy; I don’t think it is plastic. It has no markings. Any idea what it might be? The answer may be, blue glass!

Ann B

Tuesday, December 07, 2010

WV History Lecture TONIGHT

Archives and History Monthly Lecture/Workshop Series
Jaime Simmons to Speak about Researching the Draper Collection on December 7


Jaime Simmons, research specialist at West Virginia Archives and History, will speak about "Digging into the Draper Collection: Researching the Settlement of Western Virginia" at the monthly Tuesday evening lecture in the Archives and History Library on December 7, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. Simmons will provide information on the contents of the Draper Collection but will focus on the process of researching in the collection, how to use the indices and press-marks to access the collection, and how to use what is found in the collection to locate additional information.
The Lyman C. Draper Manuscript Collection documents the period roughly between 1755 and 1815 and concentrates on the Trans-Allegheny West, including the Ohio River Valley and western Virginia. Draper, whose life spanned much of the 19th century, began gathering reminiscences and information during the 1840s, when people who had lived through the Revolutionary War and the settlement period in western Virginia, were still living. Housed at the Wisconsin Historical Society, the Draper Collection is available on microfilm at the West Virginia Archives and History Library.

All Archives and History workshop and lecture sessions are free and the public is invited to attend. On December 7, the library will close at 5 p.m. and reopen at 5:45 p.m. for participants only. Advance registration for the lecture is not required, but is encouraged to help plan seating arrangements and supplies for the session. To register in advance, contact Robert Taylor, library manager, by e-mail at bobby.l.taylor@wv.gov or at (304) 558-0230, ext. 163. Participants interested in registering by e-mail should send their name, telephone number and the name and date of the session. For additional information, contact the Archives and History Library at (304) 558-0230.



The West Virginia Archives and History Library is located in the Culture Center at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston. If traveling on the Interstate, take Exit 99 (the Greenbrier Street, State Capitol exit) on I-77/64, one mile east of the I-64 and 77 junction. The Culture Center is located along Greenbrier Street, just beyond the intersection of Greenbrier and Washington streets.

Saturday, December 04, 2010

Blenko Cat


Hello
I collect cats and want to add blenko glass cats to my collection. Can you publish photos of the Blenko Cats, also what cats are most valuable. Are Blenko cats one or two pieces, do they sit or standalone? How do I know its Blenko cat, and also are their other makers of Cats in WVa.
Bettysue Scott
Bettysue,
Currently Blenko makes Cat bookends, Dave Osburn of Osburn Glass makes a series of Cat decanters.
We can't answer this question about Blenko Cats - and we don't have a collection of Cat photos. Blenko has made cat bookends, Cats that stand alone, cats that are one piece and cats that are 2 pieces. Check out the Blenko Glass Collector website for possible cat photos. We'll ask readers for photos of cats from Blenko and WV glass makers. Check back. hjh

Friday, December 03, 2010

Blenko

Hilary,
At an estate sale, we bought a folder of Blenko Glass newspaper clippings and news articles and ads cut from paper. There is an ad for each of the Birthday items and many many other.
What is the value of this?
Becky Harper

Becky,
Tammy Kosla of the Blenko Collectors Four, and Tim Alonzo of the Blenko Collectors Society both collect paper products and may be able to help you establish a value.
Good luck, we would welcome photos of the collection.
HJH

Thursday, December 02, 2010

International Garden Conference

http://Imgc.ext.wvu.edu/
Hilary,,
We will be coming from South Dakota to Charleston next year for the International Garden Club Conference.
Visitng Blenko Glass has been on our bucket list and during this conference we plan to visit Blenko, Osburn, Fenton and Hinkle is there anyone else we should plan for?
Next question is glass in the yard or garden, you've posted photos of Blenko in the yard, we want to add Blenko or other glass to our yard scape . Question is : how do we know what glass can survive in our yard? Is the glass marked? Will someone at Blenko tell us? Also can we visit any glass gardens while we are in West Virginia? If so please give contact information. Thank you. Arbutus G.
Ms. AG,
We are excited to have you and the International Garden Club visit West Virginia. My parents are members for more than a decade of the West Virginia Master Gardeners Club. Please email me at theblenkoproject@aol.com and I'll provide you with my parents address, I know they would welcome you to their glass garden.
When you visit Blenko Glass you'll see many pieces of glass outside, in the court yard you'll see items that have survive 10 or more WVa winters. Did you sign up for the Blenko Glass Tour that's a part of the conference? If you have not, plan to do this. Bobbie McCabe is coordinating the tours and she's worked very hard to make certain all the tours are special. Blenko Glass is on the list of available tours. If you aren't signed up or this tour is filled. Phone Blenko at 304 743 9081 and plan to visit at a time when the glass workers are working in the observation area.
One more thing about glass outside, Blenko doesn't encourage this, nor do they guarantee the glass will survive outdoors. We can say that in my parents yard, glass has been in the yard for more than 20 years. Last year my parents lost many items ( feet and hands, and a couple frogs - they were lost to theft not a bad winter) other than this and a few breaks due to deer running through the yard.
Good luck. hjh
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Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Happy Turkey and Fall Holiday Display

Today we wrap and box up the Fall Holiday Display made of Blenko and West Virginia . Each year on December 1st we take down the pumpkins and bring out the red and green glass.
Earlier we posted the Blenko Glass and WV Glass fruits and veggies ( first photo posted on Thanksgiving Day taken in 1999 was the beginning of this display / collection, ( see WV Birthday Vase) - each year she has the new Birthday Vase be a part of the Fall display.
Currently Blenko Glass has available veggies and fruits in the gift shop, these items sell out very quickly.
If you haven't started a Blenko Glass fall collection, start now. The pumpkins, the strawberries, the eggplants make nice stocking stuffers.
This year think of BLENKO GLASS www.blenkoglass.com as your Christmas Shopping headquarters.
Blenko can't guarantee delivery before Xmas. However, they will arrange shipping. hjh
Phone 304 743 9081.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Blenko Glass limited edition Bunny

The Blenko Glass visitor center has a couple of the signed, and numbered limited edition Bunnies.
If you don't have one in your collection, take this opportunity to purchase a LTD Bunny.
www.blenkoglass.com
Learn more about Blenko Glass visit
The Blenko Project www.theblenkoproject.org .

Monday, November 29, 2010

Blenko Glass

Think outside of the box, Blenko Glass can sandblast or engrave most any item.
When you need a gift, an award, a special item, check Blenko Glass. If they don't have it chances are they'll work with you to create something.
hjh

http://www.blenkoglass.com/
http://www.blenkoproject.org/
phone 304 743 9081

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Les Womack's Angels

Winter has arrived! Blenko Glass has the largest selection of snowmen and Angels, they have a selection of colors. You'll want to stop in soon. Les Womack starts making the Christmas Angels in early November

How often can you purchase a gift for under $50 and the gift comes with a story? The Blenko Angels are created by retired Blenko foreman Les Womack.

Photo of Les Womack and Shorty Finley taken the 2nd week of November. Les Womack returned to make ANGELS and Snowmen for the Blenko Glass gift and online shop.


No two angels are exactly alike, you'll want one in each color.


LES WOMACK ANGELS stop by order your Angel asap, The Blenko Angels always sell out before Christmas Day.


Shop Blenko Glass for everyone on your Christmas list. http://www.blenkoglass.com/ Buy made in the USA this Christmas.


Saturday, November 27, 2010

Blenko Glass www.blenkoglass.com Holiday Sale


The Blenko Glass Holiday Sale is in full swing, now that you have finished with the mall, check out Blenko Glass www.blenkoglass.com, or drive up to Milton and visit the Visitors Shop where prices are lowest. Blenko will ship your glass, phone 304 743 9081 to inquire about availability of items shown.
Blenko Glass the items on the shelves change daily - you'll want to visit often.
hjh









Friday, November 26, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving



This week my friend Shorty Finley said "
Be grateful for this day of giving thanks.
Be thankful for what you have and don't have. "
Happy Turkey Day!

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Vintage Blenko vs New Blenko

Photo of Blenko from 3 decades - no outstanding pieces, all cobalt or crystal. Husted Martini pitcher, Nickerson jug, Sheperd bowl w/ handle....

New or Old

One color or one designer

How to start a collection?

The question I'm most often ask is 'where do I find good Blenko for very low price?' The next most popular question is the one Ralph ask:

" What Blenko should I purchase?

Each time this question appears I'm reminded of Lewis Carroll's line from Alice In Wonderland.

" Would you tell me , please, which way I ought to go from here?"

"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat.

" I don't much care where" said Alice

" Then it doesn't matter which way you go." said the Cat.

Those with good/ great collection start with a plan and a goal. Before your next Blenko purchase, establish some parameters and goals for your collection*

Note: 1) A Goal is a dream with a time line.

2) Human ambitions are like Japanese carps, they grow proportionality to the size of their environment.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

www.glassblower.info

Tony Patti has added new pages to his website, the website is devoted to Glass, glassblowersand all things related. hjh

I've finished a couple new web pages on www.glassblower.info, and thought you might be interested...

BCCC Glass Arts Society Artist Demonstration Fall 2010 - Brandon Smith assisted by Karin Kozlowski
Cased Cane Incalmo Vessel with Matching Cased Cane Spider on Glass Pedestal Inside
http://www.glassblower.info/Brandon-Smith/Brandon-Smith-glassblowing-at-BCCC.html
The web page has approximately 100 photos showing the piece below being made.



I've also created a new web page for Glassblowing Wood Blocks and Wood Molds
at http://www.glassblower.info/glassblowing-wood-blocks-and-wood-molds.html
If you have any ideas for vendors beyond the three I have listed:

Gary Guydosh / Hot Block Tools
Art Reed / Sweetwater Glass
Blockhead Tools (orders through Olympic Color Rods)

I would be happy to add the additional sources.

Tony Patti
www.glassblower.info
gaffer@glassblower.info

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Share Your Passion

Is your Blenko prominently display? If not take it out of the box or display cabinet and begin to use the glass, allow others to view the glass.
Talk about your glass, the art of collecting, the friendships you've formed over glass.
Photo of a front porch in Kanawha County - Blenko and Osburn Glass on display.

Mark Twain said: " There are two kinds of speakers, those that are nervous and those that are liars."


Today tell someone about West Virginia and American Glass.


Ask a teacher if you can speak with a glass about West Virginia and American Glass.


Invite your neighbor to visit Blenko or Osburn or Hinkle Glass with you.


Share the joy of collecting West Virginia and American Glass.


" I know, you are a bit fearful of speaking....we'll remember what Mark Twain said, and step forth!

Popeye The Sailor Man

Anyone remember Popeye?
Popeye " I am what I am!"
Blenko Glass, transparent, authentic, timeless designs.
Blenko Glass - it is what is.
Always made in American, made in West Virginia by West Virginians, family owned. Blenko Glass the only manufacturer in USA making both antique and tableware.
Photo of Husted decanter.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Ron Hinkle Glass www.hinklesglass.com

photos : Hinkle at the WV Cultural Center - where he was honored with a display of his work, the Hinkle exhibit will be traveling to various locations in WVa. 2nd photo is of SPLASH a vase Hinkle created - the vase is for sale at the www.thebronzelook.com The Bronze Look in Princeton, WVa.


Hilary



Did Ron Hinkle work for Blenko?



Suzie



Suzie



Ron Hinkle never worked for or with Blenko Glass. Blenko Glass gift shop does on occassion have a couple smaller pieces of his art glass available for purchase in the gift shop. Hinkle worked for Louie Glass in Weston prior to opening his own shop.

For a decade or two he has been an indepdent glass maker. He's a devoted husband and father.
All of West Virginia is proud of Hinkle Glass!
Hinkle was recently honored with a showing of his glass at the WV Cultural Center ( http://www.wvculture.org/ ).
Hinkle's website ( http://www.hinklesglass.com/ ).
Note: Hinkle 's lamps are works of art!
You'll want to visit the shop, its located in Buchannon, WVa .

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Vaseline Glass -

Dave Osburn of Osburn Modern Glass in Milton makes a version of the Vaseline Glass you are seeking. Dave began his career in 73 at Blenko Glass, in 2006 he left to open Osburn Glass (about 2 miles up the road from Blenko Glass - the shop formerly known as Gibson Glass). Osburn Glass has a website and a store front. Below are photos of Osburn Glass' Vaseline Glass.









Saturday, November 20, 2010

Who is Fetty of Fenton?

www.fentonarglass.com * photos of Fetty and Fetty art glass from the Bronze Look.








Hilary,

My Mom collects a retired Fenton worker 'Fetty' she recently passed and I have

boxes of Fenton by Fetty. Can you give me some idea of value, and also more info about Fetty than I'm finding on Fenton website?

Carol M Fulknier

Carol,

My friend Shorty Finley introduced me to Fetty several years ago. The Blenko Connection - Fetty worked at Blenko before moving to Fenton- was of interest.

Fetty came out of retirement to make the Coal Bowl Trophy ( www.fentonarglass.com ). Fenton allows master glassworkers to sign their work. Fetty for years signed and now does special pieces for Fenton.

The Bronze Look ( www.thebronzelook.com ) in Princeton has a large collection of Fetty designed glass - you might ask Randolph for help with placing value on your Moms collection.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Wayne Husted

Note : Photo of Wayne Husted. www.waynehusted.co


Hilary,

Recently I heard you say " Husted was doing a limited edition series of glass." I phoned both Blenko and Osburn Glass neither seem to have any knowledge of this limited series.





My questions are: Do I have to be a member of the blenko collectors society to purchase? If so how do I become a member?





Do you know anyone with the entire 1st series for sale? How do I sign on for this series?
mdnvaswarup@gmail.com

You may either email me or I'll check the blog, I bet I'm not the only one confused about this.
S.W.

www.waynehusted.com should answer most all your questions about ordering.

You do not have to be a member of Blenko Collectors.


Dear SW
There was a post on the blog. 10/12/10 and earlier in September. If you are new to the blog, I suggest you check these two post. If after this you have questions email theblenkoproject@aol.com and I'll attempt to get answers.
hjh

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Blenko Glass

http://www.blenkoglass.com/
Shopping early for the Holidays?
Check out the Blenko Glass VC Shop located in Milton, WVa.
Last week Audra found the Blenko limited edition Bunnies
in the gift shop.
These beauties are signed and numbered.
Great holiday gifts for anyone on your list.
Ask the ladies at Blenko about packing for shipping and direct shipping.
Happy Shopping.
hjh

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Blenko Glass

Looking for homegoods? Looking for tableware?
Think Blenko Glass
www.blenkoglass.com
Shown is a clam bowl, the Visitor Center Gift Shop located in Milton, WV has 2 large tables filled with tableware
and a large selection of bowls. The selection of colors will never be larger than those available between mid November and Jan. 1st. Blenko Glass always works extra shifts to make certain the gift shop has everything you are
searching for.
Shop Blenko Glass on line or at the VC - gift shop for all your Holiday gifts.
hjh

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Blenko Glass 3203


http://www.blenkoglass.com/ . You may order on line or shop the Blenko Glass Gift Shop.
Check the website for information on the upcoming Holiday Sale.
You'll find the 3203 often in a variety of colors - this large vase is 33 inches tall with a large stopper.
Blenko will properly package and ship for you.
Don't forget to print and bring the $$$ off coupon located on the http://www.blenkoglass.com/ website.
Happy Shopping.
hjh

Saturday, November 13, 2010

WE ARE MARSHALL!


In town for the Marshall University memorial events?


Stop by Blenko Glass http://www.blenkoglass.com/ where they have a large selection of


MARSHALL UNIVERSITY http://www.marshall.edu/ college logo items.
Shown in this photo the Marshall Xmas ornament. Also available are waterbottles, plates, vases. You'll want to check out the blenko glass website.
You may order the items from the online store at www.blenkoglass.com .


Friday, November 12, 2010

FOOTBALL WEEKEND? THINK BLENKO!!!

If you don't see your team listed on the Blenko Glass website, ask someone to contact Katie Trippe - she maybe able to acquire the documentation to add your school. Blenko Glass - ready to assist in every way.
If you haven't bought your glass collegiate logo items, you'll want to do this prior to the weekend football games. Yes it's true, glass cost a bit more than plastic, however, glass last forever. We have a set of Blenko glass ( cobalt) engraved in 2002 and we're still using these items each and every game.
While I'm not a Marshall grad, I do love the Marshall GREEN - no one does Marshall Green better than BLENKO GLASS. Mr. Bill and Mr. Rick Blenko have been season ticket holders at MU for more than 40 years.
BLENKO http://www.blenkoglass.com/ also has a wide selection of WVU - GO Mounties! College logo items. you may order on line at http://www.blenkoglass.com/ don't forget to take advantage of the on line coupons for $$$ off. hjh