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hand blown mexican glasswareAll About Hand Blown Mexican Glassware There are so many styles of glassware on the market, how do you choose which one to serve drinks in? We have the answer to many of your glassware questions that you need to know, as well as some you might not have thought of. Like hand blown mexican glassware that you can continue reading about. Mexico is the land where you will find master craftsman production beautiful hand blown Mexican glassware. Makes sure that's what you are buying. With no more than a long hollow pipe, some primitive tools, and a blob of molten glass for centuries Mexican glass blowers have been producing beautiful hand blown glassware. Their glass as plenty of bubbles in it so for years it has been fondly nicknamed bubble glass. This was especially prominent in previous times when the blowing process wasn't quite as precise. All Mexican glassware has a pontil on the bottom of the glassware. This is the place where the glass blower cuts off the hot glass when he or she is finished. It's interesting to note that most Mexican glass blowers are male. The pontil can be rough or smooth depending on the craftsmen. Mexican hand blown glassware is unique and one of a kind. You will never find two pieces that are exactly alike. These are fabulous pieces to add to your barware and home dcor but make sure what you are buying is authentic Mexican glass. Sadly there are a few unscrupulous sites that are selling cheap glass for countries like China as Mexican glass. Mexican glass has substantial weight, it is not perfect in shape or feel because it is hand blown. The best way to make sure you are getting the real deal is to buy from sites that have a reputation for providing quality products. There are four common types of hand blown glass that are ever so beautiful and worth considering. 1. Bubble Glass - this is so fun! Little bubbles run through the entire glass or pitcher.... Page 2: All About Hand Blown Mexican Glassware Related Articles
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