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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, July 09, 2010

Osburn Glass











Hillary,


I purchased couple of Osburns (one of them is a house warming gift for a friend of mine). I spoke with Dave for a few and looks like he just made the WV BD pieces batch and waiting them to be purchased. Hope someone comes in very soon. I didnt think the glass had enough color but that was well before I saw in person at Osburn glass. They are just beautiful. Looks like Dave tries in Opaque colors and they need a certain background, more contrasting and color to show-off the glass. BD pieces which Osburn made are Just lovely and I dont think even my pictures may have brought the color and pattern in them. I have reserved # 3 for B as she was inquiring about it few days ago.


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Phani

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

beautiful glass!i was there on tuesday and watched him making glass,what he does with color is unreal!And Phani your right its hard to get a good pic of his glass you have to see it in person i also purchased a birthday piece and the color is great with the gold in them it just makes them come to lfe even more!

Tina

Anonymous said...

he does very high quality work!his passion for glass really shows in his work!plus he is also easy to talk to its like he has know you nll your life. he takes the time to explain the way he makes his pieces,i know he has told this a lot of times but he makes you feel like he has never told it before.He certainly has a love for his craft.

Linda and Bill

Anonymous said...

WOW THESE ARE DAMN NICE.

Anonymous said...

The vase looks as it were made of granite.
This is the most beautiful and diverse WV Glass Birthday that I have witnessed.
Elle

Anonymous said...

My wife told me she saw Dave Osburn in the Governor Manchins Office on Tuesday this week.
Whats the story hilary?
Ted

Anonymous said...

PHANIJ
THANK YOU FOR THE PHOTOS
EXACTLY WHERE IS OSBURN GLASS
ALSO ARE THE TUPLETS HOLDERS OF WATER FOR PLANTS?
I BOUGHT SOME CHINESE ONES
AS I COULD NOT FIND MADE IS USA
MOUNTAIN RITA

Anonymous said...

Dear Mountain Rita,

Osburn glass is right down the road from Blenko. It's the old Gibson glass factory.

http://www.osburnglass.com/contact.html

Above I posted a map to their shop. If you get a chance I think you should visit! My boyfriend and I love Osburn's glass! :)

Take Care,
A