Blenko Glass. Hurricane Shades and Candle Sticks and Book Ends.

Blenko Glass Company, Milton, WVa.  Blenko Glass catalog.

Another "Jug Challenge" from Bruce S

Another "Jug Challenge" from Bruce S

 

Another in the "Jug Challenge" is this older pair I photographed a while back
which is the Charcoal and Crystal handled pair. This time the Blenko #443 is
accompanied by it's smaller version a Blenko #7117. Pure simple forms that bring
form and function together.

Glass ID : Pink vase, is it blenko?

Hi. 

I have a beautiful pink ‘vase’ (?) that I have been trying to identify for some time. I am attaching a picture. It is definitely hand-blown with the pontil mark on the bottom. It has a sticker on it that says 18/K and I recently saw someone on ebay selling a piece they said was Blenko that had the same sticker – they even noted they had no idea why it had this sticker, but it looked exactly the same as mine (the sticker, not the piece). So, looking at the 1962 catalogue, there might be something similar, but it has a stopper, and my piece has a very wide opening (1.75”), so a stopper seems unlikely…still, I thought it was worth a try to see if this could possibly be a Blenko piece. The piece measures roughly 9” in height by 6” in diameter. 

Thank you for your time.

Best regards,

Alicia Rogers

Blenko Ram

Hi,  

I have a Blenko Rams Head  by Wayne Hustad.  I would be interested in a value and possibly be willing to sell.  Please let me know if there is any interest.  Thank you!

Gwen

Glass ID

Hello and thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I have a Blenko daisy bowl (847) but as near as I can tell, I can't find the purple color listed in any of the catalogs. Is this just a cobalt variation or am I not looking in the correct catalog? I know the bowl was purchased in West Virginia sometime in the last few years, but not in the last two or three. I am interested in documenting when the bowl was produced and the official name of this color.

Thank you and I hope I haven't missed the obvious int he catalogs!

Tammy

 

Calling all Rosarians! Blenko vase # 872 is available.

This Blenko Glass vase # 872 available in crystal is perfect for your award winning roses.

Help: Glass ID

Hello Hillary,

I searched the catalogs on your site and couldn't find this piece exactly. I found some that had similar shapes, but not with handles or the cobalt color. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated. I'll attach  pictures of the vase, but it is a cobalt blue with green handles. It  measures almost 16 inches tall. 

Kristy T

Halloween - Are you thinking PUMPKINS!

Festia a Homer Laughlin Product made in W.Va. does plates and mugs for Halloween.

Blenko Glass Milton Gift Shop - Ready for Pumpkin Season

No one does Pumpkins like Blenko Glass.  In yellow, orange, green and combinations of colors.
Blenko Pumpkins can last for decades. 

Blenko 2014-15 Catalog

Below are the colors currently in production at Blenko

 

Blenko Water Bottles

The classic Benko water bottle has expanded - Water bottles now come in class, Mini, Diamond Opitc and Straight Optic

 

Fire and Ice

NEW Blenko Vase which comes in 3 colors and 3 glass treatments (Crackled, Diamond Optic and Twist)

Glass ID - Can you help this reader ID her glass?

Attached please find a photo of a pitcher.
It is 12 1/2" Tall
Green with an olive green outside.
Black Handle.
I appreciate any help in identifying the maker, Blenko??
Jean D

New 2014-2015 Blenko

 

Perfect for Christmas presents, these NEW Glass trees come in large and small, frosted and clear glass

New 2014-2015 Blenko

Two NEW Decanters have been added to the 2014-15 Line

 

 

WVU vs OKLAHOMA

WVU President Gee.   Foot Ball  WVU vs Oklahoma

Last week was a big week for West Virginia football fans.  Marshall won with a couple dozen points to spare.   WVU also won a hard fought game with Maryland.

This week for WVU Fans its a conference team ( Oklahoma) we will face.

If you plan to attend either game,  we invite you to stop in Milton ( Blenko Glass Company) on your way to Huntington or Morgantown. 
Blenko Glass has a wide variety of items in the WVU Blue and the Marshall Green.  
A party with hand blown ( but very durable) glass with your teams Logo   and a grill and a cooler
is a successful party!   If you don't own WVU -  or Marshall Logo items from Blenko Glass
you'll want to either order on line or stop in at the Milton location.  www.blenkoglass.com  is open 24/7 for online purchases.

GO OO OO   TEAM (S)! 

New 2014-2015 Blenko

The New 2014-2015 Blenko Catalog is out now, featuring classic pieces as well as some new collections. We will be featuring items from the catalog over the next month.

We will start with the NEW for 2014-15 Items!

 

 

Husted Blenko pitchers

HI Hillary,
Wayne Husted designed several of the most wonderful pitcher designs that Blenko produced. Below are two of his footed pitchers that have found their way into the collection. The Turquoise just arrived last week. These are Blenko #5711 in Amethyst and Turquoise(13 1/2").

Hope you enjoy,
Bruce Specht

Marvin Lipofsky Studio events.

This is late for now, but do check out Marvin Lipofsky Studio's website for upcoming events. http://www.marvinlipofsky.com/ View this email in your browser

Marvin Lipofsky Studios is happy to announce our summer activities for 2014. If you are near by any of these fine galleries, please stop by for a visit.  Prime Time features artworks that span almost 50 years by six Bay Area artists. Approximately eighty pieces include painting, photography, collage and sculpture, represent the scope of their enduring careers in the arts. This field study gives us the opportunity to consider the artists’ dedication and creativity that each has brought to their art practice, contributing to our regional cultural landscape. Artists include: Bella Feldman, Edith Hillinger, Harry Cohen, Marge Rector, Marvin Lipofsky, and Mary Mountcastle Eubank. The exhibition was curated by Patricia Watts, consulting curator for the Marin Community Foundation. June 2 - Sept 12, 2014 Reception: Wed June 18, 2014 4:30 - 6:30 Marin Community Foundation 5 Hamilton Landing, Suite 200 Novato, CA  94949 Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm Image: Chico Spring Series 1988 #12, Marvin Lipofsky Photo credit: M. Lee Fatherree The Museums of Los Gatos is proud to present Hot Spot: Bay Area Art Glass, an exhibition that celebrates the Bay Area’s continued prominence as a center for studio glass. With a focus on place and practice, the exhibit features artwork by Marvin Lipofsky, Mary B. White, Johnathon Schmuck, David Ruth, Susan Longini, and Liz Strickland and includes works from Bonny Doon Art Glass, Holy City Art Glass and Lundberg Studios. This exhibition was curated by Marianne McGrath. June 8 - August 24, 2014 Reception: Sunday June 8, 2014 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Museums of Los Gatos 4 Tait Avenue Los Gatos, CA  95030 Thu - Sun   Noon - 4 pm Image: San Jose Group 2006 #1, Marvin Lipofsky Photo: M. Lee Fatherree The Mendocino Art Center will be presenting, Silk & Glass, an invitational show featuring the work of Marvin Lipofsky, Natasha Foucault, Mary Edna Fraser, Kale Haschak, Erika Kohr Island, Mickie McCormic, JP Long, Susan Louise Moyer, Liubov Semionova, Cynthia Myers, Merridee Smith, Demetra Theofanous, Joy Stocksdale and Barbara Woods. June 9 - July 7, 2014 Mendocino Art Center 45200 Little Lake Street Mendocino, CA  95460 Reception: June 14, 2014  5 pm - 8 pm Image: Russian Group 2007 #11, Marvin Lipofsky Photo Credit: M. Lee Fatherree Upcoming! This summer, the Schantz Galleries will be presenting a special selection of works from the studio. Check with the gallery for new arrivals.  Schantz Galleries 3 Elm St, Stockbridge, MA 01262 Image: Otaru 1987 #6, Marvin Lipofsky Photo credit: M. Lee Fatherree

Copyright © Marvin Lipofsky Studios 2014, All rights reserved. Stay in touch! Our mailing address is: m.lipofsky@comcast.net Studio: 1012 Pardee Street Berkeley, CA 94710 510.843.7593

Blenko Black Friday Sale!

Some folks will say its much too early to think of Christmas shopping.  .  while others
began the 2014 Christmas Shopping in January.
Blenko Glass yearly has a Black Friday event - often they have glasses and its a great time for children and adult to shop Blenko at discounted prices.
Or have the Dad take the kids to Blenko while you do their shopping then meet up at Blenko later
and take a class or two with the kids.

BLENKO GLASS BLACK FRIDAY SALE will be November 28 - 30th.
Mark your calendar and return for more information or better yet
go to www.blenko.com  and look at the calendar on the Blenko web pages.

Myers flame stoppered optic decanters

HI Hillary,

More of my favorites in Tangerine optic glass. All of the stoppers are optic as well. These three are Joel Myers designs for Blenko from the sixties and early seventies. From the left is a Blenko #717, Blenko #6530-S, and Blenko #653.

Hope you enjoy,
Bruce Specht

Blenko Myers turquoise optic vases

Hi Doc,
A trio of Joel Myers designed optic vases in Turquoise. From the left is the Blenko 64-D optic vase, Blenko #6913 coin-dot optic vase, and Blenko 64-E beehive optic vase. The 64-D I found in an antique shop last week for seven dollars. The random rims are a wonderful organic shape.

Hope you and the blog enjoy,
Bruce Specht

Clear pitcher - V

Hello Hillary,

Here is another pitcher.

Last week we learned new technique to pull bottles. Instead of heating and dropping it, this time we heat and pull it with jacks. I then applied a drop foot on it, then included a handle. Here is the final product. My hand slipped the first time, so it got stuck to the bottle. The second time, I got the handle and shape correct. Its my best piece so far.

Regards,
V

Blenko Glass. Collecting or Hoarding?

He who knows
    that enough is enough
       will always have enough.  Lao Tzu


A New Yorker once said to me 80% of all collectors were not collectors but hoarders.

If you own Blenko glass you are not longer enjoying, or have it boxed away.
Why not consider allow new collectors to purchase?

Weekly we hear from new collectors who complain they can't find unique Blenko items.

Last year my parents parted with about 50 items of Blenko.  They donated to the Union Mission - where it was sold to
either collectors or folks who will later sell to collectors.
HJH
www.blenkoproject.org
www.blenkoglass.com 

Be Gentle with the earth. Dalai Lama

Blenko Glass made in Milton, WVa   is in our opinion - that of the Blenko Project a earth friendly company.   Very little is wasted at Blenko.   The unused glass is recycled ( more about this in another post) used by other craftsmen to make counter tops, to melt  for small glass makers etc.

Buy Local always.   Blenko Glass  Milton, WVa. 

Bayliss WV Birthday Design ( my favorite).

Flowers blooming in the Blenko Glass Garden.

Blenko Glass.

The best way to find yourself
Is to lose yourself in the service of others.   Mahatama Gandhi 

Blenko Glass

Remember,  we all stumble, every one of us.   That's why it is a comfort to go hand in hand.  Emily Kimbrough

Blenko Glass handcrafted glass made in USA.   At Blenko everything is a team effort.
Each team works together in an effortless dance to produce one of a kind hand blown glass for you.  Since 2007  Arlon Bayliss has been the creative designer. 

BLENKO GLASS. An American Made Product

  When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh
at the sky.   Buddha

Blenko Glass Water Bottle.   Simple -  Perfect!