Ernie Downey like most of the people who follow this blog, LOVE Blenko Glass.
Ernie takes this passion one step further, he volunteers to photograph glass for Blenko, he teaches classes. He is devoted to Blenko Glass.
Ernie uses Blenko Glass in many of his projects - we've featured his jewelry in the past. We've mentioned owning several pieces for many years - this is not costume jewelry. It is quality, handcrafted items - often using Blenko Glass.
You'll want to visit Ernie's webpages to learn more.
I'm adding some photos of wind catchers/ chimes.
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| Ernie Downey wind chimes made of Blenko Glass. |
Currently Ernie Downey's Fused Glass Jewelry and Blenko
Fused Photo Plates are sold at Blenko Glass in Milton, WV.
His Fused
Glass Jewelry is also sold at Cornucopia in South
Hills, Charleston, WV and at Mug and Pia in Hungtington,
If you are familiar with an artist who uses Blenko or WV Glass in their creations - drop us a note at theblenkoproject@aol.com.
HJH
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| Ernie Downey - Glass Artist |
are the wind chimes at Blenko Glass?
ReplyDeleteI do not recall seeing these.
Windchimes are Blenko glass stips that are fused to create the shape, the glass with it's beautiful colors lends itself to positioning near a window, inside or out to enjoy the colors
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ReplyDeleteThank you Ernie for the explanation.
ReplyDeleteI very much like what you do with blenko glass.
Have you considered using sterling? I like the jewelry but can't do base metal.
Carolee
Excellent post, please return to these education post.
ReplyDeleteGloria Dodd
Ear ring wires are .925 sterling silver, bails are silver plated. If bails were sterling silver, price point would increat $10-$15 for ear rings and same for pendants. Have had NO issues with sterling silver plated bails.
ReplyDeleteWhen new products are made let us know!
ReplyDeleteRE: Silver Plate
ReplyDeleteI have worn Ernie's ear rings for five years without issue.