blown glass, hand blown glass



  Hand blown glass comes in all kinds of different styles and forms. Murano charms, Majolica rings or even a pair of glassl earrings can be custom made by hand. The craftsmanship and patience that goes into making a handmade piece of art is something that should be witnessed, not merely read about. My wife and I found a magnificent custom blown glass jewelry fabricator online, sent him an email, and asked if we could take a tour and watch how he does his craft. He responded back with a resounding yes, come on down.


  My wife and I entered the gentleman's establishment and were greeted by an elderly gentleman with crystal blue eyes and the presence of a master in his prime. We had an espresso and my wife and I were given a brief history of his pedigree, which dated back to when he was a young boy in post war England. Then we were led to his work area and watched him make the most beautiful blown glass bracelet that was engraved with the most beautiful fall scenery. We watched him create this beautiful piece of art; watched him hand engrave, and then inlay the piece with platinum. We watched him buff and polish the piece until it shone with the beauty of the sun.


  He offered the piece to me and my wife. We of course gladly bought it, and cherish it till this day.