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Blenko Suncatcher- MOTHMAN in Light Tangerine Limited production 2021

$ 12.11

Availability: 19 in stock
  • Brand: Blenko
  • Object Type: Suncatcher
  • Subject/Theme: Mothman
  • Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
  • Condition: New
  • Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
  • Style: Mid-Century Modern
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Material: Glass
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Origin: North America
  • Features: Limited Edition
  • Type of Glass: Hand Blown Glass

    Description

    Here we have a neat handcrafted Blenko suncatcher, crafted in tangerine glass- a golden yellow with red or orange highlights.  These are somewhat light in color as tangerine goes, but each will have some of the red highlights.  They do vary, so please look at pictures of representative pieces.
    This features West Virginia's own Mothman!  These were produced in limited quantity last year- most were produced in purple, a handful in tangerine.  This year, some were crafted in limited quantities in this color.   May have bubbles.  These are handcrafted and not perfectly round.  They are, however, perfectly fun!  These are great in this color.  Will they make more?  I have no idea- maybe, maybe not!
    These measure approximately 4  inches in diameter.  Has a hole drilled for your hanger, not included. Stamped Blenko 2021 on the back.
    Questions?  Please ask!  I am always happy to combine shipping for multiple item purchases.
    Each of these pieces are completely handmade and thus will vary slightly.  The process is:
    The gatherer bring a blob of hot glass to the craftsman, who shears off the desired amount.  He takes the carved metal mold/stamp and stamps it down on the ball of glass, flattening it and making the design.  The piece cools briefly, is slid over to a paddle and carried to the lehr where it cools slowly, which keeps the piece from cooling too quickly and helps harden the glass.  After several hours of cooling, the pieces are taken to the grinding department where they are drilled for hanging.   Each piece will vary slightly!
    If you are ever in the area, visit Blenko Glass in Milton, WV to see these and other pieces being made!  Great craft and great people there!