Blenko Glass. Heart of Glass Blog. " What's New At Blenko? "

Blenko has a new designer,  this is another of his unique designs.  It became available in earlier this month.
If you have not yet placed an order for these 2 items.  May I suggest you consider adding both to your collection of Blenko Glass.

 Blenko Glass of Milton, W.Va.

Tequila Sunrise  ( Vase and Pitcher)  

To learn more about Blenko Glass visitt The Blenko Project

 

Blenko Glass Company. Blenko Blog . Heart of Glass. How Do You Display Your Water Bottle Collection?

A water bottle is a container that is used to hold water, liquids or other beverages for consumption. The use of a water bottle allows an individual to transport, and drink, a beverage from one place to another. Wikipedia

 

My parents insist on buying W.Va. Glass water bottles for our kids, each holiday they send the bottles.  My questions are:

1) What do I do with the bottles?  2) Can they be used? 3) Do they have value?  will value increase? 4) How do I stop this.

The shipping cost has to be high they weigh a pound or more each. Do  you own the Blenko water bottle, if so how do you use it? 

Mary Helen G.

 

 

Mary Helen,   I'm gonna assume your water bottles are Blenko.  www.blenkoglass.com .  The water bottle is the single longest running item in the Blenko Glass line ( Blenko Glass is nearly 100 years old).  The water bottles are sturdy and made for use.  I wouldn't suggest unsupervised play - as they are breakable.   Water bottles as with all glass art have value,   depending on when and where purchased your items cost between $30-$65 .   If the value will increase is questionable.  Some short run ( unusual colors or designs may be more desirable).   The water bottles are very collectible.  Hundreds of adults collect and use in their home decor.   In answer to your last question I own 7 water bottles,  one I use daily filled with flowers in a kitchen window,  the others are in a box.  I bring them out for use,  depending on the season. 

HJH

Below are photos of Blenko Water Bottle Collections sifted from the internet by Blenko Project Volunteer Audrey H.

May I also suggest you google Blenko water bottle,  their are blogs devoted to the water bottle, face book pages devoted to the water bottle, and Audrey tells me there are thousands of Blenko Glass water bottle images on the internet.   Perhaps involve the children in determining the color of each individual water bottle, prepare a label and then package for storing- perhaps allowing each child to have their own storage container. 

 

Awesome!  Collection of Blenko  ( photo  from Blenko Collection via internet - Audrey H.)

How Do You Display Your Water Bottle Collection?

  

Blenko Glass. Did Kaufman's Sell Blenko? Heart of Glass Blog.

My favorite quote from Eleanor Roosevelt
" No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."


Hillary,
   My new inlaws just hate Blenko.  They do not understand our collecting or
obsession with the colors or the glass.
   Suggestions?   It makes me feel horrible.  She says its a long forgotten glass that our local (Pittsburgh) Kaufman's carried briefly  in the early 70s.  No longer in vogue  nor was it ever very popular.
   I would prefer not to be rude.
Thanks
Shelby W.

Shelby,
  Your Mother in law is correct.  Blenko is a small, local manufacturer, it once was more popular.
What she doesn't understand is, Blenko is the only source   IF one wants to buy Made In The USA glass and tablewares.  No one does color better than Blenko.  Again she is correct it was true in the 50 -70s  but its still true today. Kaufman's ( Pittsburgh) sold Blenko in for more than a decade.
   Perhaps not defending Blenko,  just allowing the comments to drop.
It appears you are being defensive and allowing her to have you question the the quality of the item you and your husband are passionate about.   
Good Luck.
Note:  I have absolutely NO mother in law experience.
Hillary  

Kaufman Dept Store - Sold more Crystal Blenko than any of the other Blenko vendors.

 

Blenko Glass Company. Heart of Glass Blog. Blenko Glass . What s New?

1616 Clover/Cobalt Fade Salad Bowl
8'' Diameter, 5" Tall
In Crystal/Cobalt Fade.

approx.  $83.00

This  beautiful salad bowl

Blenko Glass. Heart of Glass Blog. Milton, W.Va.

'It ain't no sin to be glad you're alive."  Bruce Springsteen


I take great pleasure in knowing where the dishes I use were make ( Fiesta / W.Va),  where my glasses ( Blenko, W.Va)  where my cutlery was made (Sweden) .  Its important to me that I buy
things that will last and preferable things that were made in the USA and are made to last!

Blenko has been making glass for nearly 100 years,  we are blessed in West Virginia to live so near Fiesta and Blenko ,  to be able to purchase both with major discounts at the factories.

We can daily use our Fiesta and Blenko,  enjoying the vivid colors and the high quality table wares.

If you haven't visited Blenko or Fiesta recently, may I suggest you take the family and visit this summer.  
Allow your children and grandchildren the pleasure of seeing glass and china being made, to know  where their glassware was made.
To feel pride in knowing it was made in their state.

For a number of years Blenko has been hosting weekend events that include activities for children .  

If  you haven't yet taken advantage of these activities check out the yearly schedule www.blenkoglass.com  and plan to attend one or more of the events.

A collection of Blenko Glass - various colors 

Retired Blenko Employee who frequently gave tours  of Blenko under direction of Ms Marion for special groups

Blenko Glass . Heart of Glass Blog. Online Discount Blenko Shopping.

Did you know.  Blenko Glass  www.blenkoglass.com  has discounted items available frequently
at 50% or more below retail
check out the discount or discontinued link
you'll be very pleasantly surprised by the reduced prices.


Shop Blenko  www.blenkoglass.com  for all your gifts.

Blenko Glass.  Made in THE USA!

We recently found this butterfly decanter at 25% off retail.

Blenko Glass Company. Blenko Heart of Glass. Cool Cats

Assorted Cool Cats
All handmade and each unique. These (4'' - 4.5'' tall) pieces take the form of a seated cat with facial features and a long tail. Fun, whimsical and captivating in their individuality. $39.00 each.
At this time Cool Cats are offered as an assorted item. Frit colors are chosen by the makers

Blenko Glass Hand Logo Sticker - Do You Have One? If not / Why Not?

Hi
Here is the Blenko Hand Logo sticker that I bought at the Visitor's Center




Lin Larsen Sent from my iPhone

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Blenko Glass Lamps. Blenko Glass. Heart of Glass.

Can you help me get info on these lamps?

Most Blenko Glass Lamps.
Are made from Blenko Glass Vases.
You might look in the catalogues for a vases similar to the shape of your vase base.
 A worker at Blenko CH  ( Charlie Harsbarger) is the person most often responsible for
making the lamps.  He is a talented lamp designer.  He uses high quality glass rods and high quality wires.
For years until the mid 70s Blenko provides shades, after this time no shades were provided.  It was too difficult to ship the shades and also  Blenko tell me the decorators wanted the ability to use their own shades.

Its impossible to tell what year your lamp was made.  Some lamps have the initials CH and a date.  If you have one of these lamps then the date would be significant.

Otherwise check the catalog for the year your base was made.   Blenko glass designs are often in the catalog for a decade or most.
Sandy 

Festival of Glass. Blenko Glass. Heart of Glass Blog.

Festival of GlassAugust 4-5, 2017

Annually a big draw. A selection of classes are offered for all ages within the factory. From hot glass to crafts with wood, glass and glue for youngsters. Special prices, tours, signing event and family activities. Family fun. Classes fill quickly.  Annual commemorative medallions will be given out free with purchase of any item $10 or more or (sold separately for $10). CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CLASS SCHEDULE & SIGN UP INFORMATION

Blenko Glass. Blenko Glass Blog. Heart of Glass. CAN YOU HELP IDENTIFY MY GLASS.

Please let me know a catalog number and price for my bowl.  It is 6” tall and 14 ½ inches wide and a deep red.

 

 

Thank you!

 

YES WE CAN.

But we won't .

You may go to the Blenko Glass Collectors

Blenko Project www.blenkoproject.org

or any of the other sights with catalogs and looks for

this very common bowl

and you'll quickly find it.

We will be very happy to assist with more difficult to find items

and items they are not in the catalog

or items that were made for one year or less or items that you

just can't find.

But NOT for every single item you own.

Please be respectful of our volunteers.

Thank You. 

Blenko Glass. Heart of Glass. Blenko Glass Milton, W.Va. NEW DESIGNER NEW DESIGNS

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.  The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."  Thomas Edison

Blenko Glass  was founded by a gentleman from England who never gave up.  He faced multiple set backs, but kept on pursuing his dream of making glass in America.


What's new at Blenko?     Awesome New Designer and New Series. 

Checkmate Series

The line, titled Checkmate, will include the suite of pieces in a full chess set. Pawn, knight, bishop, rook, king and queen are in planning and are to be produced over the next year to year and a half. A grouping of three differing Checkmate decanters make a strong visual statement. For the intense chess aficionado an entire oversized chess set could be assembled in both crystal and cobalt and a game played.

Blenko Glass Company

Handcrafted in America

 

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Created by Blenko’s newest designer Aaron Harvey, the 2nd piece in our new Checkmate series is meant to resemble a bishop piece in its traditional shape. Each piece made in the chess set will be offered in crystal with cobalt accents and cobalt with crystal accents. The bishop measures roughly 15.5” inches in height.  It bears all the hallmarks of handmade glass including a rough pontil on the base and will bear the hand carved name of Blenko and the year 2017. The contrasting color stopper for the bishop is accented with decorative etchings meant to resemble a bishop’s hat   

Adjusted Price: $98.00

                           

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