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Heart of Glass - Blenko Glass

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Nickerson

Blenko. Blenko. Blenko. Blenko. Blenko Glass. Blenko. Blenko. Blenko.
Hilary

Do you know if Nickerson did anything 'special' while at Blenko? I have 3 after Blenko
art glass sculptures and would like to purchase something made at Blenko.
What is your suggestion?
Also does he work in glass currently? If so can you provide me with an address?
George Spano


George,
I'm posting a photo of my art glass vase made by Nickerson while he was at Blenko.
Nickerson didn't have the freedom past designers were given, Blenko was faltering
by the time he arrived. His Blenko designs were made to be simple and mass produced.
After Blenko - Nickerson's abilities are apparent in his award winning glass sculptures and glass art pieces. His perfume bottles ( each taking over 34 hours to complete) are works of
art. It is rare for a piece of Nickerson ( after Blenko) to be available on EBAY.
I would suggest making direct contact with Nickerson and / or your local vintage glass vendor.
Google, John Nickerson Glass.
hjh

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

John is now working with pottery.. Beautiful designs.. Of course I love his glass sculptures more than anything.

I will ask John to come read the blog :)

Tammy Kosla

Anonymous said...

Doc
Sometimes I think you
are too busy, know nothing
and lack interest.
Other days like today, I am aware you know a lot, and have passion for glass.
I don't yet know why you bother with this blog and put up with our crap.
I apologize for my past negative comments.
Nickerson is one of my favorite
designers also, met him in Milton.
We loved he and his wife Jane.
Much nicer and more down to earth and interested in the enviroment than others.
Terry B.

Anonymous said...

I am also a nickerson fan.
Loved Jane when she was at Blenko.
Can you publish photos of nickerson pottery
and tell me where to purchase?
Alice

Anonymous said...

Alheizmers?
Where is the photo of the Nickerson after Blenko?

Anonymous said...

What about photos of Johns pottery?

Anonymous said...

WHATS WITH THE ADS?
DO YOU GET PAID FOR THIS BLOG?
IF YOU DONT ASK THEM TO REMOVE THE ADS.
MOUNTAIN RITA

Anonymous said...

OR ASK THEM FOR AN AD FOR YOUR DENTAL OFFICE
MOUNTAIN RITA

Anonymous said...

I'm a long time blenko addict .
Nickerson was like Shepard an outdoors person, a real man.
His glass designs reflect his personality
no nonsense, practical
and honest.
Blenko should be so lucky as to have again someone with Nickerson's talent.

Anonymous said...

TAMMY KOSLA
WELCOME.
MOUNTAIN RITA HERE. I KNOW I SPEAK FOR MANY PEOPLE WHEN I SAY WE MISS THE OLE COLLECTORS CLUB.
I WENT DOWN TO COLUMBUS AND OVER TO PROCTORVILLE FOR SWEETDOC
AND RALPHs BLENKO GROUPS SO THERE ARE GROUPS BUT NOTHING NATION WIDE
WE NEED TO RE GROUP.
IM A LAWYER AND WILL HELP IN ANYWAY YOU DESIRE.
IVE MADE THIS OFFER TO GLASSDOC
BUT SHE REFUSED SAYING SHE THINKS BLENKO WANTS TO FORM THEIR OWN GROUP.
MOUNTAIN RITA

sweetdoc said...

Nickerson is also my favorite
person
and the post Blenko items are better than exceptional.

Anonymous said...

Mountain Rita

I enjoyed the BCS very much.. Met some great people and also had lots of fun. I still love Blenko glass but so much has changed in my life. If someone starts another club I will join and help as much as possible. But I am unable to start one.

I am glad I stopped in here a few days ago. I am also happy to see Hillary is still encouraging people to buy new Blenko along with the vintage. I always said the new will be vintage one day :)

Mountain Rita, Hillary has my email address and I will let her know she can share with you if you would like it.

Tammy Kosla

Anonymous said...

Hillary
Please post photos of Nickerson's
pottery.
Art is art / local is local/ not everything has to be Blenko OK

Anonymous said...

Terry B
I shall answer for Glassdoc - since she may no longer read comments.
It is an addiction. Addictions are difficult to break.
Tammy Kosla who also left comment was addicted.
Blenko is an easy to acquire addiction.
If you don't yet have, then walk away quickly.
Alice

Anonymous said...

Husted has a great outgoing personality
He promotes himself very well.
John is understated
and doesn't like publicity.
John's designs after Blenko are superior to most any other Blenko designer.
Geoff

Anonymous said...

GLASSDOC
I CLICK ON THE AD HOSTING THIS BLOG
EACH AND EVERYONE OF THE GLASS ITEMS ARE MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA
MEXICO OR ITALY THIS PAST WEEK.
NOT MADE IN USA
WHICH IS THE PRIMISE OF THE BLOG? NO??
COLOR ME CoNFUSED
TAKE CONTROL OF THIS NOW.