How Do You Find Hand Blown Glass Ornaments?
Hand blown glass ornaments are highly sought after and collected because they are handcrafted pieces of glasswork that are made with the centuries-old lampworking and glassblowing techniques. Many glass artists work in the United States and create unique pieces that they sell each year. Often, you can find these works in your own city, or find glass ornaments on sites dedicated to promoting handmade crafts. Access your local newspaper and look at the “community” or “events” section for listings about glass art demonstrations and shows. The listing typically provides information about whether they are highlighting a particular artist and her work, or if it more of a local artist event where multiple lampworkers participate. For example, in San Jose, California, the Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI) provides public demonstrations of glassworking and also sells the glass ornaments of over 30 artists in the community during the month of December. Search for Internet resources by typing in te
