Feb 13th Blenko Glass

www.blenkoglass.com. Blenko Glass located in Milton, WVa has a large selection of RUBY
Glass and other glass items, the very wise Prince shops BLENKO GLASS for all occasions.
Gift Giving Think Blenko Glass!

Use the online coupon for $$ off your purchase.

Husted Vases

This photo from the Bruce Specht's Family Collection of Blenko Glass.

Blenko Factory Update

Readers: You've asked for Factory Info - Christy from the Blenko Glass Company front office will be updating us every few weeks.
She sent the below message: Which means (1) You may do on line ordering from the 2011 catalog but probably won't find these items in the Visitors Center (2) Best to phone order during 10-4 time and ask for the shipping or office (3). Waterbottles in the new styles may be available at the VC. Thanks to Christy & Blenko
hjh


Update From Blenko Glass Factory: Christy

We have only just brought 1 shop back to work and will continue with 1 shop until the Visitor Center picks back up later in the Spring. The new products haven't really been produced much at all, really just samples for shows, etc so the Visitor Center doesn't have anything yet and probably won't for a while until we start making pieces and that start receiving the seconds. I would simply suggest if they want the piece to order online, although of course they would be purchasing the first quality at the retail price. If they want to wait for the seconds they will just have to keep checking at the Visitor Center or put in a request for one of the employees to call when the piece they are looking for becomes available. We are pretty much only producing glass that will get orders out the door and the majority of that is waterbottles. The VC will probably get optic water bottles more often.

That's really all of the info that I have right now. The VC has a copy of the new catalog so they can look up the new pieces.

Blenko Glass www.blenkoglass.com

Blenko Glass in Milton, WVa has a small collection of RUBY GLASS in stock. Nothing expresses love like BLENKO's RUBY GLASS.

For Valentine's Day and for most any other gift giving occassion. THINK B L E N K O! Blenko Glass http://www.blenkoglass.com.

Photo: Blenko Glass Swirl 2011 available as a vase or pitcher.

Can you Help ID?

I'm sure you get this alot but I'm trying to determine if a large very heavy electric blue ribbed bottle vase is Blenko and if so what era. Would you have the time to take a look and offer an opinion?

Thank you,
G K.

DearG K.
We do get a lot of emails with photos asking for value - we always attempt to help with finding the year and designer.
Most often by publishing the photos and then our readers will identify.
I'm not a Blenko Glass expert by any definition. I can usually tell you if its Blenko by using my 5 senses but to know
the # (number) and year and designer - well, I most often leave this to the Blenko Glass Collectors and Sellers
Have you seen the new for 2011 Blenko Glass designs? If not you'll want to visit www.blenkoglass.com .
To learn more about the history of glassmaking in West Virginia visit www.blenkoglass.com .
Thank you for reading, and for purchasing BLENKO GLASS.
HJH

Free Shipping For Valentine's Day

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Blenko Glass on line catalog. Free shipping for Valentine's Day.

Blenko 2011 Catalog

6819 Blenko 2011 Catalog this item is available in : topaz, cobalt, kiwi, crystal and the price is less than $85.

We've own this decanter for 10 or more years, my friend Shorty Finley has several standing like soldiers in the picture window of his Milton cottage.

This is a wonderful decanter, you'll want to order this reproduction and ask for the sandblasted signature ( its an extra $10 ).

Note: When photos become available of 6819 in other colors I'll publish the photos.

Blenko for Sale

I have a few pieces of Blenko glass that I would like to sell very cheap!!! I just need to downsize and am hoping I can find a collector who would be interesting in purchasing some pieces....I can send pictures if yo know of someone.

Bob in KY

Valentine's Day - Shop Blenko!

Blenko is offering FREE shipping for Valentine's Day!

I wrote yesterday to ask about Valentine's Day special glass. Katie Garrison was very secretive - but said they have shelves filled with beautiful glass awaiting your arrival.

If you ( and I know most of you live out of state) live outside the Tri State area, this year Blenko is offering FREE shipping for V-day.

You'll want to order soon - http://www.blenkoglass.com/ to assure arrival before V-day. However,

if you are reading this on 2/13 let me share a story.

One year my Dad gave me a photo of my gift in a box - with a note saying it would arrive in 2 weeks. While I'm not recommending this, I enjoyed the anticipation of the arrival.

A Blenko Glass vase or water bottle will last a life time, your florist vase will look lovely while the flowers are alive only. Spend a bit more and have your floral arrangement delivered in BLENKO GLASS.

hjh

I Love Blenko

Blenko Glass http://www.blenkoglass.com/ is offering free shipping and a $$ off coupon use these for

Valentine's Day Gift !

Less than 10 days for V-day Shopping!

BLENKO GLASS has the best gifts.

*this V-day card compliments of The Discovery Shop - Columbus, Ohio

Super Bowl is 2 days Away!!!

If you haven't bought BLENKO GLASS in the appropriate colors for your
SUPER BOWL GAME PARTY do so now.
There is a $$$ off coupon on the http://www.blenkoglass.com/ website - print this and take ( take 2) to the Blenko Glass Gift Shop and Museum located in Milton, WVa. You'll be allowed to take $$$ off each $25 purchase.
Blenko has a large supply of glasses, bowl, serving pieces in a wide assortment of colors!
The best thing about Blenko Glass is the COLOR - the next best thing is you can
use the Blenko Glass items for years to come.
Buy Blenko Glass - Made In W.Va. , Made In USA.

Husted - Blenko Glass

Photo of 6 of the 12 Variations Bottles by Husted and Blenko Glass.

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www.blenkoproject.org

Happy New Year! 2011

This new year card from Blog Friend Marvin Lipofsky ___________ .

Happy New Year from Heart of Glass!

*2011 Marvin Lipofsky Post Card

Happy Ground Hog Day

www.blenkoglass.com Blenko Glass located in Milton, and also open 24/7 on the web. You'll want to shop on this Ground Hog Day!
Anyone heard if we're having more snow?

Blenko - New for 2011

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This beauty is listed on the Blenko Website as new for 2011.

The cost is $100 , its available in several colors.

To learn more about West Virginia Glass visit.

The Blenko Project www.theblenkoproject.org

Blenko 2011 www.blenkoglass.com

This week I had a note from Margie saying " check out the Blenko online 2011 catalog,' I did and you'll want to also.
This 5929L is being offered in 3 colors for $400. Its 36 inches high.
Water bottle collectors will be delighted to learn there are
a half dozen or more new water bottles.
www.blenkoglass.com You'll want to visit the website and the Blenko Glass Museum and Gift Shop located in Milton, W.Va. (gps directions are on the web site).

Blenko Variations

New collector Sam Tyree frequently writes to ask if I can post photos of the Variations - a limited edition made by Wayne Husted.

I don't own this set. Reader Beth was kind enough to send this photo. The variation collection was a group of 12 bottles - sold in series of 3 - one could buy the entire collection or any three.

It was by subscription only. An authentic Variations bottle would have the signatures of Husted and Blenko.

Should anyone have this collection or photos of the collection they are willing to share, please email theblenkoproject@aol.com.

We believe less than 20 people purchased the entire Variations series.

Blenko Glass - For Your Stain Glass Panels

Hilary,
Can you tell me what Blenko employee did this stain glass panel? We're building a new home and I want a glass panel in the dining room window. The window is 36 x 54. Do I need to provide a drawing or do I list what we would want in the panel? Next question is colors, how do I know what colors Blenko has. With my decorator we are using the crayola color names. Can you give me info about price and also how long it might take. We expect to be moved in within 16 -18 months.
Melody S.

This stain glass artwork is located upstairs of Blenko Glass in what is commonly called 'The Blenko Museum of Glass', the stain glass work was not created by Blenko Glass employees.
I'll write today to ask Blenko who did create this panel and forward the info, or you could phone 304 743 9081 to make this inquiry.
In our area Shoebe Glass located in Huntington, W.Va., Franklin Art Glass in Columbus, Ohio, and Amanda's Stain Glass in Charleston, WVa are stain glass artist that I could recommend.
Blenko Glass floor vases and lamps are available at the Blenko Glass Gift Shop in Milton, WV and on line. HJH
www.blenkoglass.com

Is this Blenko? www.blenkoglass.com

Glassdoc

My questions are:P 1) Is it Blenko?

2) What is it?

Harry W.

Harry,

If this one is Blenko it should have an acid stamp BLENKO on the bottom. Get out the magnifying glass and check.

My best guess is its the bottom l/2 of a Husted decanter. On E-bay one can often time the stopper ( other half) for $14-20.

I've seen the piece you have used as a candle stick - a large chunky candle fits nicely in this decanter.

One other way I've seen this displayed is with a blenko plate then a candle on the plate.

Check out E-Bay or contact Kissin Kate, or one of the other vintage Blenko dealers then ask them to help you acquire a stopper.

Thank you for buying Blenko. hjh

questions? email theblenkoproject@aol.com

Commemorative Event - Think BLENKO

Commemorative plates? Are you hosting an event, a conference, or want to honor someone in a special way?

Blenko Glass may be the answer.

At Blenko Glass www.blenkoglass.com we can make a special ornament, an engraved block, engrave a water bottle, an unlimited array of products can be engraved.

This photo is of a disc - engraved for a 1968 Glass Tour. It is used as a light catcher - hanging in a window.

Blenko Glass - let Blenko make your special occassion " memorable."