A History of Glass Blowing and Hand Blown Glass Vases
Glass blowing is an art form that has been around for a long time, but interest in it died down until the 1960s, when it underwent a renewal. There are lots of quality artisans blowing glass objects of all kinds. From hand blown glass vases to [...]

Cut Crystal And Hand Blown Glass Of European Quality Insures A Cherished Gift
Quality cut crystal from Europe can be a treasure trove for the discerning buyer. Exquisite hand blown glass and cut crystal manufactured by master craftsmen in the Slovak and the Czech Republic is now becoming more available to the western market. Today, cut [...]

Hand Blown Art Glass
Elegant and "look at me" glass blowing
These types of art glass are indeed very popular home dcor items and include glass pumpkins, bowls, goblets, vases, garden adornments, ring holders, perfume bottles, paperweights and glass paintings. They come in a huge range in terms of colors and design. [...]

How To Tell Reproduction Depression Glass From The Original
For many collectors and antique dealers, it is difficult to be able to tell the difference between an original and a reproduction Depression glass piece. With a little general knowledge on the subject of reproductions, any person should be able to easily discern what is the original [...]

Cut glass and glass blowing production came from ancient techniques and were gradually refined over the ages. Cut glass objects were used as commodities, gifts, and jewelry in past millennia. Today exquisite cut crystal is sought after for its heirloom qualities and gifting allure.
Natural glass, like obsidian, is a dense volcanic glass, and [...]

You customized Glass Chandeliers
What make them unique is that each chandelier is expertly hand crafted and every piece of glass is individually hand blown. It ensures that two chandeliers will never be the same and you will have something exclusive in your home that reflects your personal taste. This also becomes a topic [...]

Elegant and "look at me" glass blowing
These types of art glass are indeed very popular home dcor items and include glass pumpkins, bowls, goblets, vases, garden adornments, ring holders, perfume bottles, paperweights and glass paintings. They come in a huge range in terms of colors and design. You can also get custom installations in [...]

Although the Czechs and Slovaks are not the only skilled glass producers in Central Europe, few rival them in artistic range and expertise. Hardly a street in Prague is without a shop window that displays luxury cut crystal or fine hand blown glass. Visitors and tourists find breath-taking works of art exemplified in hand cut [...]

The Roman historian Pliny relates the legend of Phoenician merchants in 500 BCE discovering molten glass when cooking their meal. Archaeological remains of river valley civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley reveal the existence of man-made glass beads dating to around 3500 BCE. Mesopotamia, Egypt, Mycenae, and China were well known as glassmaking [...]

Cut glass and glass blowing production came from ancient techniques and were gradually refined over the ages. Cut glass objects were used as commodities, gifts, and jewelry in past millennia. Today exquisite cut crystal is sought after for its heirloom qualities and gifting allure. Natural glass, like obsidian, is a dense volcanic glass, and has [...]