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Blenko Glass Company. Water Glasses.

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C418L Large Dimple Glass Crackled
Tangerine coloration will vary both light and dark. No two pieces are exactly alike.
6" Tall, 16 oz.
I inherited a set of 8 and a matching pitcher from my NaNa.  I was very surprised to see this item in the current Blenko Glass catalog.
If you do not own Blenko Glasses - let me recommend this set.  My nana used them most every special occasion for a couple decades.  I now use them for lemonade during summer months.
They are heavy.  The color is magnificent.


How Much Is that Doggie ( or carafe) In the Window?

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Dr. Homburg,
I'm not a new collector ( over 5 years now), however, when I see something like the attached offering of Blenko.  I wonder if what I'm collecting is original Blenko. Then remind myself I purchased the new items in my collection from Milton. 
Will you view the photos and the ad and email me with your response.
Susan

Blenko Cobalt Blue Vase or Carafe


$245
Blenko handmade cobalt art glass carafe or vase. Light wear.
A beautiful piece that will add to your décor!

Details

Dimensions
6.25ʺW × 3.5ʺD × 8.25ʺH
Condition
Excellent
Style
Mid-Century Modern
Maker
Blenko
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Blue Vases, Mid-Century Modern Vases, or Blenko Vases
   SUSAN,   Time doesn't permit me to response to every email we receive.
On occasion the email brings a smile to the face of the reader and its sent immediately to me.
I received your email today 11/7.
You are correct this is the same or very similar to the Blenko waterbottle.  
We always suggest folks check the www.blenkoglass.com website on line store or the
gift shop prior to purchasing.
Thank you for the smile.  I'm going to include this in a blog post.
One of the appraisers I use, frequently says 'Blenko is worth what the buyer is willing to pay!'
HJH
      

Good Things Happening in WVa.

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West Virginia University School of Dentistry


 

As Dean of the School of Dentistry at West Virginia University, I am proud to provide you with the news that WVU School of Dentistry has been selected as one of only three locations in all of North America to be the newest Center for Research & Technology, Inc. Innovation Center. Please review the press release here, and feel free to reach out to me with any questions or comments!
Sincerely,
Anthony (Tom) Borgia, DDS, MHA
Dean
WVU School of Dentistry

Blenko Glass Schedule of Events. 2017

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This is a list of current schedule events for 2017.
Blenko Project has no additional information.  I would suggest frequently checking the Blenko Glass web site.  Blenko Glass Facebook page - which is monitored by Travis Mounts and is the most up to date source of factory information.  Also
Photo - Texas Blenko Collection
 The Blenko Glass Collectors have a facebook page.   The Ohio Blenko Glass Collectors
frequently update their site to include all activities for WV  and American collectors on the east coast.
    The Blenko Project  www.blenkoproject.org web site is a bit out of date ( we have not replaced our volunteer IT person) so I am not recommending this site for current info.  It remains a basic source of Blenko history and Blenko Catalogs.
    For Blenko colors -  we use Blenko Collectors Four web site,  I've been told the Blenko Collectors Facebook group is preparing a color chart including sample for each color.   These are much needed
resources.
    If you are a WVA Glass or Blenko Glass Collector we encourage you to become involved in one or more of the above groups. 
   Questions?   TheBlenkoProject@aol.com
HJH

Blenko Glass. Water Bottle Week Jan 23-29 2017

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Thanks to TM for sharing this with our readers.
 

If this is early December - then 2017 cannot be far away. We have had our 2017 schedule of events on our social media sites for some time. It is time to look at details and exciting specifics for our January and February events that are approaching soon.

Our inaugural Water Bottle Week is 23- 29 January, 2017. Nothing has become more icon for Blenko glass, and perhaps for West Virginia glass, than our classic #384 water bottle made since 1938! We have set aside one entire week to celebrate and play with this form.

Blenko will offer Make Your Own water bottle classes, follow us on social media to learn the registration date, etc.There will be a photo contest open to the public for images of water bottle collections, water bottles in use, etc. Two winning photos will be awarded a cash prize and those images will then be used by Blenko to produce postcards for sale in the company store. We will have photo opportunities with our very own living, talking human Water Bottle. Did we mention this is a FUN event? Special editions of color, new colors, and playful adaptation of the form will all be offered for sale in the company store. The event is a must for those who enjoy or love our #384 water bottles.

Almost immediately on the heels of the Water Bottle Week Blenko celebrates an entire month of The Animal Kingdom. We are making offhand and dump mouded animals calling upon our past to fill our ark of diverse critters. We will open our on-site and on-line efforts to populate a glass zoo at your home Wednesday February 1. Handmade penguins, large cast walrus, small whales, and on the list goes.
Follow us on social media to catch sightings of the animals we are making in anticipation of the event. Plan to visit us in Milton or go on your own safari on line to bag some Blenko members of the animal kingdom!

Exciting days are in store for you from the hot furnaces of Blenko Glass and our skilled artisans. Be sure to join us this winter.
contact us at dsix@blenkoglass.com with comments or questions




Blenko Glass Water Bottle

Blenko Glass Company. FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING!

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The SHOP SMALL BUSINESS, SHOP LOCAL  movements are growing.

For those of us who know and love Blenko Glass products it has long been a way of life.

Blenko Glass has "something" handcrafted, often one of a kind for each person on your gift list.

IF you live within driving distance of Milton, WVa  I would suggest you take a road trip, and visit the gift shop.  IF NOT then go to www.blenkoglass.com web pages and shop.  If you have a question
phone or use the email link.  Connie James will get back to you with an answer within 5-6 hours.
Blenko is a small glass factory with a VERY Good  CUSTOMER SERVICE department. It's my believe that everyone from Mr Walter Blenko, Dean Six to the factory maintance man is involved in customer service.   Blenko always appreciates your business and your suggestions, your comments, your involvement.   You are important to BLENKO! 

In 2005 I was quoted as saying 'Blenko is a family...and we encourage you to become a part of our family."    The same is true today.   You'll never meet nicer people than the folks who make, design, sell  and collect Blenko Glass.  

If this is your first BLENKO  Glass Holiday Shopping experience I'd like to hear from you.
TheBlenkoProject@aol.com.  
Thank you for reading and for shopping Blenko Glass. 
One of my favorite Bayliss Designs

DEC 20 and Dec 21 Walter Blenko will sign Blenko Glass

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Last Minute Gift Sale!!!
Tuesday, December 20 & Wednesday, December 21.
At our Vsitor Center Gift Shop.
Last minute shoppers who are still looking for that perfect gift, let Blenko Glass help you with our 2 Day Last Minute shopper event that will be held in our Visitor Center store on Tuesday December 20 and Wednesday, December 21. On Tuesday, Walter Blenko Jr. will be present to hand sign your glass purchases from 10am to 12noon and from 1:30pm until 4pm. All glass in the store will be 15% Off Tuesday and On Wednesday, December 21 we celebrate the first day of Winter as we continue our 15% Off Sale. Hours of operation both days are 9am to 5pm. Visit Blenko and see our new small cast glass Santa, our selection of glass trees, ornaments, snowmen and much more… A unique gift of handmade glass is guaranteed to brighten someone's day!

Folks there are 10-15% off coupons on the Blenko Glass Company Facebook page and Blenko Glass website.

Info From:  TM  Blenko Glass Facebook
Blenko Glass Notecard - Available on Etsy 
 

Will My Blenko Glass increase in Value ?

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Will my glass increase in value.  I'm frequently ask this question.  My response is,  buy only what you love and want to live with.  Then increase or decrease in value is unimportant.  Today I received this note from GD. 
 
Hillary I hope you will publish this.
Friend ask why collect Blenko - it does not increase in price, it breaks and its made in WVa why not Italian Glass or Waterford they increase.
I'm attaching a photo and offer to sell a pair of Anderson Blenko bottles.   I have four of these my Nene bought from Blenko long ago - we thought they might be worth couple hundred now she paid less than $25 @ at the 2nds store ran by Marion Blenko.
Today I found this.  Please pass along so others will know. 1) Check the prices before you sell. 2) Blenko does increase in price - when the design and color are good - the increase can be large.
Gloria W Dodd see attached offer
 
 
 
 
 
Pair of Crackle Glass Decanters by Winslow Anderson for Blenko

$1,250
 
Happy Shopping.  Thank you for reading and for purchasing BLENKO GLASS and other MADE IN WEST VIRGINIA PRODUCTS. 


Blenko's Open House

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​​​​​This year Dean Six has added many new items to the Blenko catalog, and the gift shop has never been better stocked or more organized.  If you haven't been to Blenko
for your Xmas or even After Xmas shopping.  You'll want to visit BLENKO.  I'm certain you'll
like the new look. 
Blenko has always been known for beautiful color, friendly service and great prices.
Dean Six comes with great ideas and unlimited energy.
You'll want to check out Blenko's website and also visit the gift shop for unadvertised specials.


Blenko's Spirit of the Season OPEN HOUSEDecember 1 through 23, 2016.
Holiday cheer at BLENKO Glass. Our extended Blenko family shares our good will and holiday cheer with you beginning Thursday December 1st and through December 23rd, 2016. For seven days each week. We offer traditional free hot wassail as you browse and shop our special festive colored glass creations. Included are holiday favorite snowmen and angels and our new small Christmas trees cast in glass. Daily unadvertised sales. Drop by for a touch of Christmas and Holiday joy from your friends at Blenko.
Last minute shoppers who are still looking for that perfect gift, let Blenko Glass help you with our 2 Day Last Minute shopper event that will be held in our Visitor Center store on Tuesday December 20 and Wednesday December 21. On Tuesday, Walter Blenko Jr. will be present to hand sign your glass purchases from 10am to 12noon and from 1:30pm until 4pm. All glass in the store will be 15% Off Tuesday and On Wednesday, December 21 we celebrate the first day of Winter as we continue our 15% Off Sale. Hours of operation both days are 9am to 5pm. Visit Blenko and see our new small cast glass Santa, our selection of glass trees, ornaments, snowmen and much more… A unique gift of handmade glass is guaranteed to brighten someone's day!Last minute shoppers who are still looking for that perfect gift, let Blenko Glass help you with our 2 Day Last Minute shopper event that will be held in our Visitor Center store on Tuesday December 20 and Wednesday December 21. On Tuesday, Walter Blenko Jr. will be present to hand sign your glass purchases from 10am to 12noon and from 1:30pm until 4pm. All glass in the store will be 15% Off Tuesday and On Wednesday, December 21 we celebrate the first day of Winter as we continue our 15% Off Sale. Hours of operation both days are 9am to 5pm. Visit Blenko and see our new small cast glass Santa, our selection of glass trees, ornaments, snowmen and much more… A unique gift of handmade glass is guaranteed to brighten someone's day!

Last Minute GIFT IDEA!

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Last year Blenko Glass's Dean Six started the Blenko Glass in the Garden Show, Sale and Party.
This year in May they'll host the 2nd annual Blenko Glass Garden Party!
I'm suggesting you gift this to the gardener,  the mom, the new home owner,  your friends who might enjoy an evening on a quiet lake surrounded by glass and handcrafted walls of wood and glass.  Its the weekend after Mother's Day - so if you don't phone Blenko today and schedule the Friday evening event.  You may choose to do so in early 2017 and use the gift for V-Day or Mother's Day.
Gifting an event - making a memory!


Blenko Glass in the Garden Show, Sale & Party-May 26 & 27, 2017

Sales and exhibits in the Blenko Glass Garden at lake side. To be held the weekend after Mother’s Day annually. Special Garden Party Friday evening, an advance fee applies for this event only. Special Garden Party Hat decorating contest w/ Blenko special made prizes Friday evening. All Saturday events open to the public at No charge. Exhibits, sales, garden ideas. Special Blenko products made for display in the garden will be offered for sale.

March is The Animal - Kingdom at Blenko Glass

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Blenko Glass' Dean is hosting a month long ' Animal Kingdom ' event.
As a child - I would take my allowance to Blenko each month and purchase a Blenko critter -  many were made with molds,  or made by hand by glass blowers - at this time the blenko craftsmen were allowed to sell their individual creations in the gift shop.
It isn't necessary to collector to attend. 
Bring your family - visit Blenko -

Animal-Kingdom
During the ENTIRE month of March Blenko makes an effort to produce a true zoo of glass animals.  We look back to molds and ideas from our past as well as reaching forward. Join us any time in March at our Visitors Center to explore our glass menagerie. A wide selection is also offered on line or by calling our visitors center to inquire what is on hand.
We have started making Glass Animals for our March "Animal Kingdom" event. We are searching high and low in the factory to find any old molds of animal. And we are making a few, a limited number of each. We will offer them in the Visitor Center beginning March 1, 2017. You may call then to order. For now- be assured we are exploring, creating and having fun making both molded and free hand animals for your consideration in March.

Check the www.blenkoglass.com  for updates about this event and perhaps photos of items being made.
We'll also update as we get new info. 

Happy New Year 2017

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Happy New Year 2017.  May all your wishes for peace and happiness come true, and may you find vintage Blenko at each stop along the way.
HJH


Water Bottle # 348 Week

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Water Bottle Week. 
As a child,  I started by collecting Blenko  animal figures and Water Bottles.
I hear from many readers they were first attracted to the 'water bottle',  #348 is the longest running item in the Blenko Glass catalogue.
Now thanks to Dean Six's innovative new programs, Blenko will be hosting a yearly Water Bottle event.  You'll want to plan to attend.
Check Blenko Glass Co web pages for updates.   Another exciting event - hosted by Blenko Glass Company Milton, W.Va.



January 23-27, 2017

Our Inaugural Water Bottle event. All you ever wanted to know about Blenko’s iconic 1930s designed Water Bottle.  Photo contest of images showing 384 in use or as “art”, special edition water bottles, contests, prizes and more.  A must for those who enjoy or love our #384 water bottles. NEW PRODUCTS introduced.
BLOW YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE CLASSES
Upon reviewing our staffing possibilities we will only be able to offer the blow your own water bottles on Friday Jan 27th as a part of our Water Bottle Week.
Class sessions held will begin at 9am, 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2pm. Please arrive a half hour prior to your class time to get checked in. Each class will be limited to 10 participants. Participants must be 13 years of age or older. Each class will cost $49 to make a regular 384 water bottle and $45 to make a mini 384 water bottle, should a cancellation be necessary Blenko will retain $10 and refund $39 or $35. ALL classes will make our regular 384 water bottle except ONE of the classes at 10:30am and one of the classes at 2pm, which will make the 384 mini water bottle.
WATER BOTTLE NIGHTLIGHT CLASS
We will offer two section of our popular Make A Water Bottle Lamp class on Friday January 27. A 10am class will guide participants through making an electric lamp with our classic 384 water bottle as the main element. It fits on a handmade wooden base. The second class will begin at 1pm and will feature making a nightlight with wooden base using the 384 mini-water bottle. Both classes are limited to 15 people. The full size water bottle class will cost $54 each and the mini water bottle class will cost $49 each.
Sign-ups will begin Tuesday, Jan 3, 2017 at 8am and are reserved on a first call in basis. Class spaces are limited. The class registration usually fills quickly, but the final date for registering would be Jan 20th at 3pm should there be any available spaces. An alternate Blizzard day for the classes, should extreme weather require it, would be Friday Feb 3, 2017. On that same Friday Blenko will offer four classes making a VALENTINES special piece. The details of this will be shared prior to the end of 2016...

Blenko Glass - For All Occasions - Customize awards

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  Think of Blenko Glass - first - when you need a customized trophy or award.

 

Blenko Glass Blog - The Heart of Glass

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Valentine's Day  2/14/2017  is a month away.
 
We'd like to again suggest you consider making Blenko Glass  www.blenkoglass.com your first stop.
This year Blenko has a number of special items - items made just for the 2017 Valentine Day.
Travis Mounts of the Blenko Glass Facebook page shared the following info and photos.

If February is near love is assuredly in the air. Blenko is now taking pre-orders online at for these special 2017 Valentine’s items.
 
Our Koala Love Bear is all handmade of crystal with blue eyes and a pinkish/purple heart. Approximately 4 inches tall and a solid little fellow with quirky ears and expression. A piece we have never before produced! Each $69.
 
The small Heart in a Heart Vase is offered in tangerine as shown. It measures 7.5 inches in height. It is a special smaller size rendition of our usual larger heart vase offered in the line. Each $49.
 
Our Sweet Perfume bottle is approximately 7 inches in height with a ground and fitted crystal stopper. The mouth blown bottle is our lovely red shaded tangerine with a ribbed pattern. Each $59.
 
To learn more about Blenko Glass,  we suggest you visit the Blenko Four website, the Blenko Project www.blenkoproject.org ,  the facebook pages devoted to Blenko Glass, and the Blenko Glass Waterbottle Blog
as a starting point.
Questions?  Or if we can help in any way - email - theblenkoproject@aol.com 

2017  Valentine Day Blenko 


BLENKO GLASS BLOG . The Heart of Glass

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The Heart of Glass Blog - since 2005.   Blenko Glass.
It looks as if the weather will be nice for the First Annual Blenko Water Bottle Event!
We hope you are making plans to attend. 

January 23-27, 2017

Our Inaugural Water Bottle event. All you ever wanted to know about Blenko’s iconic 1930s designed Water Bottle.  Photo contest of images showing 384 in use or as “art”, special edition water bottles, contests, prizes and more.  A must for those who enjoy or love our #384 water bottles. NEW PRODUCTS introduced.
BLOW YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE CLASSES
Upon reviewing our staffing possibilities we will only be able to offer the blow your own water bottles on Friday Jan 27th as a part of our Water Bottle Week.
Class sessions held will begin at 9am, 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2pm. Please arrive a half hour prior to your class time to get checked in. Each class will be limited to 10 participants. Participants must be 13 years of age or older. Each class will cost $49 to make a regular 384 water bottle and $45 to make a mini 384 water bottle, should a cancellation be necessary Blenko will retain $10 and refund $39 or $35. ALL classes will make our regular 384 water bottle except ONE of the classes at 10:30am and one of the classes at 2pm, which will make the 384 mini water bottle.
WATER BOTTLE NIGHTLIGHT CLASS
We will offer two section of our popular Make A Water Bottle Lamp class on Friday January 27. A 10am class will guide participants through making an electric lamp with our classic 384 water bottle as the main element. It fits on a handmade wooden base. The second class will begin at 1pm and will feature making a nightlight with wooden base using the 384 mini-water bottle. Both classes are limited to 15 people. The full size water bottle class will cost $54 each and the mini water bottle class will cost $49 each.
Sign-ups will begin Tuesday, Jan 3, 2017 at 8am and are reserved on a first call in basis. Class spaces are limited. The class registration usually fills quickly, but the final date for registering would be Jan 20th at 3pm should there be any available spaces

Blenko Glass Blog . The Heart of Glass

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Since 2005,  I've written about the lovely lake and grounds surrounding Blenko Glass.  In 2007  The Blenko Project volunteers began an effort to add plants to the front of the factory and to 'spruce up' the grounds.  This was a group of about 15 - usually 3-4 at a time who went one or two days a week the first year, and one day a week 2008 -2009.   We have a couple master gardener folks, but mostly collectors with real day time jobs, who gave up a few hours each week  to give back to Blenko Glass.
The factory also had many employees volunteer,  Sue and Mary from shipping,  several of the clerks in the gift shop and 2 maintenance gentlemen.   This group added the circle of flowers in front of the gift shop entrance and added perennials to the BLENKO GLASS sign area in the middle of the parking lot.   BUT mostly they cut back and pulled weeds.   After November 2009, Blenko took over these projects.   
Most recently,  Dean Six with support from the Blenko Family has revamped the Blenko Glass Garden.   Using mostly Blenko Glass, using items you may purchase and use in your own garden.
The panels were designed and installed when Joel Myers was the Blenko Glass designer, and until Dean Six 's 2015-16 upgrade not much had changed since Ms. Marion Blenko decided to turn the area into a horticultural delight - Ms. Blenko ordered and had planted exotic ( for the time, and for West Virginia) and expensive trees and shrubs.  Until her death, it was Red Powers ( 2nd generation Blenko employee) responsibility to keep the area clean and properly pruned.
This area has a remarkable history -  it is  a focal point, and one you can visit with your school age children. Our readers report going several times and 'stealing' ideas for their own yards or the public yards they assist with as Community Gardeners.
The Lake, the Swans, ( Ducks), the glass....you will find something here to delight most everyone in your party.
Photos of the Blenko Glass Garden ( taken in 2016)   
 






Blenko Glass Blog. Heart of Glass. Water Bottle Week.

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Our inaugural Water Bottle Week is 23- 29 January, 2017. Nothing has become more icon for Blenko glass, and perhaps for West Virginia glass, than our classic #384 water bottle made since 1938! We have set aside one entire week to celebrate and play with this form.
Blenko will offer Make Your Own water bottle classes, follow us on social media to learn the registration date, etc.There will be a photo contest open to the public for images of water bottle collections, water bottles in use, etc. Two winning photos will be awarded a cash prize and those images will then be used by Blenko to produce postcards for sale in the company store. We will have photo opportunities with our very own living, talking human Water Bottle. Did we mention this is a FUN event? Special editions of color, new colors, and playful adaptation of the form will all be offered for sale in the company store. The event is a must for those who enjoy or love our #384 water bottles.
 
Almost immediately on the heels of the Water Bottle Week Blenko celebrates an entire month of The Animal Kingdom. We are making offhand and dump mouded animals calling upon our past to fill our ark of diverse critters. We will open our on-site and on-line efforts to populate a glass zoo at your home Wednesday February 1. Handmade penguins, large cast walrus, small whales, and on the list goes.
Follow us on social media to catch sightings of the animals we are making in anticipation of the event. Plan to visit us in Milton or go on your own safari on line to bag some Blenko members of the animal kingdom!
Exciting days are in store for you from the hot furnaces of Blenko Glass and our skilled artisans. Be sure to join us this winter.
contact us at dsix@blenkoglass.com with comments or questions
 Photos of Blenko Water Bottles from our Blog -  The Water bottle is said to be the most versatile item in the Blenko Glass line.  It is the longest running item in the Blenko Glass Company's line.

Big and Little - we use both or liquids and for holding flowers from our gardens.

This one was created for the MARSHALL UNIVERSITY FANS

The WVU - Water bottles can now be seen frequently at WVU Football pre and post game parking lot events.

This is another simple variation - frosted Water Bottle

Etched and Painted 


Blenko Glass Blog. Heart of Glass.

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Blenko Employees and Friends  - Vintage Photo
The Blenko Project IS SEEKING  Webmaster and volunteers to identify and help new collectors label their Blenko.
We have a need for person(s) with ability to identify glass - we'll provide catalogs
and data base.  We currently have 10 people - who have been doing more than the 3 hours per week that was their volunteer agreement.
We also need a webmaster - or someone with computer skills to help with keeping TheBlenkoProject www.blenkoproject.org  up to date and also add the bio data for former employees
and bios and photos for designers.
We are about 8 months behind in identifying glass and in updating the Web Site.

Please write to theblenkoproject@aol.com  if you have interest.
If you have volunteered in past we welcome your return.
Thank You
HJH

Blenko Glass Blog. The Heart of Glass. Valentine's Day - Always Shop Blenko

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For more than a decade we've been suggesting you purchase Blenko Glass for Valentine's Day!
The pink or red glass items  or even a crystal vase to hold the roses or daises you plan to gift.
Blenko is handcrafted and last a life time.

This year - Blenko Glass's  Dean Six is hosting Valentine's and Chocolate Lovers Weekend.
You'll have the opportunity to have Mr Walter Blenko (CEO) sign any glass you purchase on 2/11.  While some collectors say the signature doesn't add to value, we continue to believe a signature makes your glass much more valuable to the receiver and brings with it the experience of meeting Mr. Blenko and recalling the event.  My Nana use to say - you remember experiences more than 'gifts'.  We hope to see you at Blenko on 2/11. 
Check Blenko web pages for time and other updates. 

 




Valentine's & Chocolate Lovers WeekendFebruary 11, 2017

Held in our Visitor Center/ gift shop this event includes special made red and pink glass object for your special someone.  Walter Blenko will be on site to sign our glass for you and we provide complimentary Pretty-in-pink cupcakes and steamy hot chocolate. Saturday and Sunday we offer limited production pieces with Valentines colors and themes.
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