Arlon Bayliss and Team

Blenko . . .Blenko...Blenko...


A New Line is Coming! That's the word on the Blenko Company website, we were at the factory this week, and WOW, the colors and the shapes are AWESOME, for one set ...organic is the word that first came to my mind.


When you have made glass for nearly 100 years it must be very difficult to come up with something entirely 'new'....but Arlon Bayliss and his student assistants

M Daniell Nichelson, and Cava Camp from Anderson University have created some designs that are certain to create interest.


It was a pleasure to watch Mr. Bayliss working - he calls the group his design team - I found my self thinking what a wonderful opportunity for students to be part of a factory experience. The exposure, to actually be a part of designing and then working with the factory shop unit that will be creating the design. The experience is priceless.


If you are a student interest in glass design, I'd recommend heading out to Anderson University - and signing up for Arlon Bayliss's classes. He has enormous energy, a passion for design, and such concern for the well being of his students. He is involved in all aspects making certain that their experience is a positive one -and that they are also aware of all aspects of the design and implementation process.


Mr. Bayliss moved around the shop like the conductor of a fine orchestra - checking on various shops and furnaces - the .production was fast - the pace was

intense. He and men of the shop seem to have a non verbal communication.


The Factory seemed very clean, bright, the smells, the visual elements of hot glass. .there is nothing quiet like a glass factory. You must visit.


You'll be reading more about Arlon Bayliss and his Design Team - and hopefully I'll also have lots of photos to share!


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