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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 16, 2014

Colored glass - V

Hello Hillary,

I started working with colored glass. Here are pictures of colored vase and paper weight I made.

Hope you like them
Thanks
V


7 comments:

Anonymous said...

are you selling the small ball of glass?
I collect these and I'll purchase.
Alice H.

Anonymous said...

Hello Alice,
Thanks for the encouraging words. Paper weights are easy to make. I made them in my first class. After that moved to tumbler, then bowl and am not at pitchers. Will send photos soon.

I do not work at blenko. I am not even in the same state as blenko. I make glass as a hobby. I go to a studio at penn state and practice there. I am relatively new to it.

I dont sell these, but can definitely make some pieces for you once I get good. Just let me know what shape you like, and the colors.

Thanks,
V

Anonymous said...

Very nice you get tired of Penn State you come on down to WVa we'll find a place in the shop for you.

Anonymous said...

Thanks a lot. Can you send contact info? I will be definitely visit WVa. Would love to visit glass shop and try my hands on glass making there.

Anonymous said...

V
Get Hilery to invite you to Blenko they offer the shop once a year to outsiders for blowing.
Mary Helen

Anonymous said...

West Virginia Museum of Glass now also allows glass blowing and the mentor has a degree in glass making.
Mary Helen

Anonymous said...

West Virginia Museum of Glass now also allows glass blowing and the mentor has a degree in glass making.
Mary Helen