Blenko Glass. The Heart of Glass Blog. WVa Birthday Vase For Sale
Every year in June since 1980 The Blenko Glass Factory has offered a WVa Birthday Vase. www.blenkoproject.org/wv-birthday-piecesThis year the company will again offer a special WVa Birthday Vase....
View ArticleBlenko Glass . Heart of Glass Blog. A Shorty Finley Creation
If you follow this blog - you know we appreciate the craftsmen - past -present - future.Shorty Finley, Jessie Carpenter, etc. from the 60-70s.With some luck you may find an item signed by Jessie...
View ArticleGlass-a-palooza May 12-14 Blenko Glass
Blenko Glass 's Dean Six is hosting the First Blenko Glass-a-palooza. You'll want to return to the www.blenkoglass.com frequently for updates.This is an event you'll want to bring the gkids, and...
View ArticleBlenko Glass. Heart of Glass Blog. Vintage Blenko Stoppers
Everyone has one or two Blenko decanter with missing stoppers. This shop is offering Blenko stoppers. My artist friend Carrie would suggest using the stoppers w/o the decanter - they are great...
View ArticleBlenko Glass. Blenko Blog HEART OF GLASS
Hillery,I'm a new collector. A grad student with a small amount of money to direct toward this new passion. What do you recommend I purchase?Terrance PaxtonTerrance,I always suggest you buy only...
View ArticleTammy from Trophy Hair is selling an Exclusive Blenko Glass Collection NOW
Blenko Collectors and Friends of Blenko.Tammy Fowler is offering for sale the complete collection of Steve and Margie Bair's Blenko Glass.Steve Bair was instrumental is founding and fostering The...
View ArticleBlenko Glass. Heart of Glass Blog. Seeking Martini Pitcher from 1958
Emily, We do assist Collectors find new homes for their glass.I don't know of a Martini Pitcher that is for sale. Let's ask other Blenko Collectors for help.If you own or have seen this martini...
View ArticleBlenko the People - Charlie Chafin
Charlie Chafin – Gatherer20+ years at Blenko in August .Started at Blenko in 1994 at minimum wage ($5/hour) and worked up gradually by 40-50 cents every few months, with extra increases as his job...
View ArticleBlenko the People - Ivan Mount
Ivan Mount - FinisherAlmost 30 years at Blenko ( received 25 year watch) .Favorite thing about Working at Blenko: Loves the people, and brotherhood/friendship among the workers. He gets to do...
View ArticleBlenko Glass. Heart of Glass Blog. Do you recall your 1st piece of Blenko Glass?
At a recent glass group meeting - we were talking about the items that began our 'obsession' with West Virginia glass. Most everyone had an item or a story. I grew up so near BLENKO and my 'obsession'...
View ArticleBlenko Water Bottles- An Inexpensive way to start a collection
The Water Bottleis the longest running item in the Blenko catalogue. Water bottles are still made and sold (photo # 1 Visitor Center - Water Bottles ($16- $25). The style has changed very little over...
View ArticleBlenko Glass. Heart of Glass. WVA Birthday Vase 2017
Daily we receive text and emails asking about the WVa Birthday Vases for 2017. We have no additional info. Each year Blenko Glass presents a special vase in honor of WVa 's Birthday.For several years...
View ArticleBlenko Glass. Heart of Glass Blog. WINSLOW ANDERSON - Designer
Winslow Anderson in 2009 with Blenko Collectors From teapots to automobiles, the look of the objects we buy for everyday use has often been determined by designers. The designer is challenged to find...
View ArticleBlenko The People - Perry Bays, Blower
Perry Bays - Blower / Asst. ForemanBlenko Glass Company is all about the people. Each shop is made up of a group of very talented men. Men who work as a unit, each almost magically knowing when to open...
View Articlewww.blenkoproject.org. Blenko Glass . Heart of Glass Blog
The Blenko Project www.blenkoproject.org is seeking volunteers to perform the following task.1. assist with back log of letters requesting info 2. assist with ID of Glass ( we won't ask for more than...
View ArticleBlenko Glass Comapny. WVA Birthday Vase 2017. Heart of Glass Blog
Inspired by the mountains and rolling hills of our beautiful state of West Virginia, the base of this 13.5’’ tall Cobalt, Clover & Crystal creation known as “Sun Over The Mountains” is emboldened...
View ArticleBlenko Glass. Heart of Glass. GAS Announcement
GLASS ART SOCIETY ANNOUNCES NAMES OF 46 ARTISTS FEATURED IN THE 2017 GAS MEMBER JURIED EXHIBITION AT GLASS WHEEL STUDIOMay 3, 2017- The Glass Art Society (GAS), in partnership with Glass Wheel...
View ArticleBlenko Glass. Heart of Glass Blog. Day of LOVE Give BLENKO
June 1st is the day German men traditionally send bouquets of flowers to females ( to express a romantic interest - sometimes anonymously).Perhaps it began with the Victorians. The Victorians...
View ArticleBlenko WV Day 2017
Blenko WV Day 2017Inspired by the mountains and rolling hills of our beautiful state of West Virginia, the base of this 13.5’’ tall Cobalt, Clover & Crystal creation known as “Sun Over The...
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