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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.

Sunday, February 24, 2019

What Makes BLENKO GLASS so great - so Iconic? Skilled Craftsmen and Exceptional Designers.



Blenko has a long history of discovering talented artist - JOEL PHILIP MYERS is perhaps one of the  most admired Blenko Designers.

Joel Philip Myers




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Joel Philip Myers
Born
Paterson, New Jersey
born Paterson, NJ 1934
Active in
Nationalities
American
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What you won't hear on these videos is Joel P Myers, had never worked with glass until he came to Blenko Glass.  At Blenko he often stayed late and came in on weekends to learn to blow and manipulate glass.
Joel P Myers Blenko pieces that are signed can fetch up to $1500
most any JPM glass from period after Blenko sell for no less than $6000.  Larger pieces
can bring upward of 30K.

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