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Heart of Glass - Blenko Glass

Blenko Glass is a West Virginia treasure that spans generations. Nothing symbolizes the state of West Virginia better or more beautifully than Blenko Glass. We will discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that Blenko and West Virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation.

Friday, November 30, 2018

Blenko Glass Handcrafted Table Lamps ( medium size).

3718 Medium Block Table Lamp and Finial

$280.00



The companion to the Large Block Table Lamp, this Medium lamp appears to stack two cubes, illuminating smaller tables and spaces.
Matched with a mini cube finial and a locally sourced cherry wood base, the fixture stands approximately 29” tall. Assembled with an 8” harp, choose brass or nickel finish, fits a lampshade with a spider fitter.
Lampshade sold separately 14”x13”x10” (Bottom Diameter, Top Diameter, Height) brass spider fitter, in Natural Burlap or Warm White Linen.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Blenko Glass. Gift for Xmas - newly wed - or for yourself! Blenko Table Lamp

3618 Large Block Table Lamp and Finial

$379.00
This AWESOME lamp is available in an assortment of colors,  I'm loving the new
pawpaw color!   


Stack ‘em high!  This towering table lamp is likely to turn heads.
Matched with a mini cube finial and a locally sourced cherry wood base, the fixture stands approximately 36” tall. Assembled with an 8” harp, choose brass or nickel finish, fits a lampshade with a spider fitter. 
Lampshade sold separately 18”x17”x10” (Bottom Diameter, Top Diameter, Height) brass spider fitter, in Natural Burlap or Warm White Linen.

Sunday, November 25, 2018

Blenko Glass - Water Bottle - WVU

A most wonderful Xmas gift for your WVU grad or current student.


384 West Virginia University Water Bottle - Cobalt.
Available with your choice of etching: WVU "WV" logo or WVU Mountaineer mascot.
8" Tall, 36 oz.

Saturday, November 24, 2018

BLENKO GLASS experimental 384 . A must have for the Water Bottle collector.

As Blenko further experiments with color inclusions in our iconic 384 water bottle we create a few of these and a little run of those.

This is just such a water bottle- made in only 10 first quality pieces.

In a dark Cobalt base and swirled, random picked up pieces of other color: Red, White and perhaps more, depending on the object. EACH WILL BE DISTINCTLY different.

Impossible to repeat this exact color combination so get one while we have a scarce few on hand.
Many fans of the Water Bottle will love this one. 
Please get your water bottle engraved with Walter Blenko's signature.  

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Happy Thanksgving Day!

The Heart of Glass Blog wishes you and your family, a peaceful day with lots of foods and football and safe travels.


Blenko Glass is closed today but will open on Friday (www.blenkoglass.com ) with many special items

Thanksgiving Celebration

Thanksgiving is a great time to be thankful and appreciate who you have and what you have. It is a time for families to meet, socialize and enjoy each other's company, sometimes the only opportunity in a year. Some prefer it to Christmas because of less emphasis on consumerism. Thanksgiving, for most, is also a start of a four day weekend which is great, too.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Experimental PURPLE 385 water bottle.

Experimental Purple - 384 Water Bottle


$74.00
                                               For the first time in a long time - Blenko is making glass in the color PURPLE.   Experimental designs / colors are not a part of the line and made not be made again.
I make purchasing these items a priority.

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Blenko Lamps. Need great shades!

3618 Large Lampshade


$89.00
Natural Burlap


Most everyone who collects BLENKO lighting needs SHADES.

In the past we've purchased shades from a wonderful shop in South Charleston
called Lamps n Shade Studio 4836 McCorkle Ave. So Charleston, W.Va.
The quality is exceptional, but the price is about 40% more than the new
shade offering at Blenko Glass.  Blenko also offers a medium shade in the same
two colors.  

3718 Medium Lampshade


$69.00

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

BLENKO GLASS. Fire and ICE an iconic Blenko design

The Blenko Glass - Fire and Ice has been in the  Blenko line for a good number of years.  It remains very popular.  The slope shoulder vase is one of the best Blenko designs.  The whole grouping is spectacular.  You'll want to owe this set.  The prices are very reasonable between $178- $275.
May I suggest you ask for the signature of Walter Blenko to be added to each piece you purchase, its an additional $10 - but a priceless addition.   




Monday, November 12, 2018

Blenko Glass - Pendant lights .

The new Blenko Glass designers have created several lighting items.
I'm very fond of the new Pendant lights.
If you are a fan of mid century or you just love the idea of handcrafted pendant lights.  BLENKO is the place to visit.  www.blenkoglass.com



Elevate color in your everyday with our pendant lamps. 6.5" wide x 8.5" tall. Includes a 5' black canopy kit. Available in Crystal, Cobalt, Tangerine, Clover, Turquoise and Paw Paw.

Wednesday, November 07, 2018

PURPLE! Create an AWARENESS of Pancreatic Cancer. November is the PC Awareness month.

Awareness Month · Pancreatic Cancer Action

https://pancreaticcanceraction.org/.../raise-awareness/awareness-month
November marks Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, a time when people across the world come together to fight back against, and raise the profile of, pancreatic cancer! It is a time of the year when we have the most voices speaking out the disease, raising funds for early diagnosis research and raising awareness in their local communities.
BLENKO GLASS COMPANY - is using PURPLE this year for the first time
in a long time.
While Blenko has not yet signed on to MAKE A VASE  or item for Pancreatic CANCER awareness.
We're hoping this happens in the near future.
BUT FOR NOW we suggest you purchase a purple pumpkin, purple water bottle, or one of the other PURPLE items from BLENKO GLASS for your PC WARRIOR   

Sunday, November 04, 2018

BLENKO PUMPKINS - I know Halloween as come and GONE BUT PUMPKINS are a part of my decor until after Thanksgiving.

BLENKO GLASS has the very best PUMPKINS!

Special Edition Square Pumpkin with Curly Stem


$66.00

A special edition " square pumpkin"  from Blenko Glass


Friday, November 02, 2018

Blenko - New For Christmas - This one will be your favorite Stocking Stuffer

1116 Snowman Paperweight

$23.00   He's 5 inches tall.  

VETERANS DAY! A special waterbottle at a special price!

Our iconic Water Bottle with a patriotic twist. Each Patriot Star Water Bottle is accented with 2 Cobalt star stamps.

ONLY $39 plus Shipping & Handling

These are great additions to any collection and make great gifts for Veteran’s Day which is just around the corner on Sunday, November 11

Quantities are limited! Order while supplies last!
www.blenkoglass.com  
Our iconic Water Bottle with a patriotic twist. Each Patriot Star Water Bottle is accented with 2 Cobalt star stamps. 
These items are what we refer to as 'Preferred Seconds'
Seconds are items that have a few imperfections such as; bubbles, striations, off-ness, a mark of our human error according to our high level of scrutiny.
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8” tall, holds 36 fluid ounces.
Available in crystal 
www.blenkoglass.com to order and see what's available.

Thursday, November 01, 2018

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awarenss Month.

Check out the activities in West Virginia on the Pancreatic Cancer website Pancan.org