Blog

Dec 29th 2020

Submit your entries for our 5th Annual Water Bottle Art Contest!

Photo submissions must be sent to art@blenko.com with the subject line '2021 Water Bottle Art Contest Entry'. Submissions must be received by January 15, 2021 to be considered.We are hosting a small a …

read more

Nov 23rd 2020

We now accept Afterpay at checkout!

Afterpay is a buy now, pay later instant lender that divides your total purchase amount into four biweekly payments.Today’s shopper wants a better way to pay. That’s why Afterpay is striving to make p …

read more

Nov 20th 2020

The Craft of Glass Making

Blenko glass is made using the same methods and tools that the master craftsmen in Europe used hundreds of years ago. All workers at Blenko are trained on the job and perpetuate a 1000 year old tradit …

read more

Nov 8th 2020

The Blenko Water Bottle: A glass and West Virginia's handmade icon!

Today the Blenko water bottle is widely recognized as an iconic design that blends both form and function. The bottle's design was largely dictated by necessity. In 1938 the water bottle’s shape firs …

read more

Nov 6th 2020

Oh My Gourd: It's Decorative Gourd Season!

It’s easy to decorate for Fall when you use Blenko pumpkins and gourds!The contrasting colors of our Pawpaw pumpkins and our new Special Edition Gourds can be used to create stunning Fall tablescapes. …

read more

Nov 3rd 2020

Cryptid collaboration with Liz Pavlovic: The Flatwoods Monster

A piece of West Virginia folklore immortalized in glass!We were proud to partner with WV Artist Liz Pavlovic in the creation of our portrayal of the Flatwoods Monster.Like her artwork and style? Lear …

read more

Oct 16th 2020

Blenko glass pieces available to celebrate Huntington's 150th anniversary

The City of Huntington is excited to announce a special collection of Blenko Glass items for the upcoming 150th Anniversary! Purchase a water pitcher or a medallion for your collection and help us cel …

read more

Oct 14th 2020

After delay, Blenko to auction limited-edition WV Day pieces online

This year's piece, “Take Me Home,” is an homage to the curvaceous and winding roads that wrap around the hills, valleys, and mountains of our great state.Designed and individually hand signed by our l …

read more

Sep 16th 2020

A modern take on our classic glass pumpkins!

As the weather changes and the Summer heat begins to dissipate, start thinking of your Fall decor today. Choose your Fall favorites from our stunning line of items that are sure to set the mood!Newly …

read more

Sep 8th 2020

It's apple picking season at Blenko!

Depending on where you live, September to early October is usually prime apple picking season! With that in mind we feature our elegant and 100% handcrafted glass apples.Get yours at https://blen …

read more

Aug 21st 2020

Special glass for our ‘Caturdays’ celebration!

International Cat Day was Saturday, August 8 and in celebration of this, we have crafted an entire clowder of tail swinging glass treasures! Now through Sunday, August 30, we pay homage to our special …

read more

Aug 9th 2020

The magic of glassblowing moves online for annual festival!

The Herald Dispatch stopped by during our Festival of Glass 2020 live streaming! Great pics of our team hard at work applying modern inspirations to historic pieces!Click here to read full articleClic …

read more

Jul 9th 2020

Event Updates & 2020 Warehouse Sale Information

Hello Blenko Glass friends,Here in Milton, West Virginia we are again producing hot glass and have done so for three weeks now. Current and ever changing circumstances make each day a new challenge - …

read more

Jun 16th 2020

2020 West Virginia Day Event POSTPONED

During these unprecedented times, we would like to take a moment and thank each and every one of our customers for hanging in there with us during the shutdown. Many of you have been asking about upco …

read more

Mar 16th 2020

Annual Warehouse Sale Postponed Due To COVID-19 Concerns

To BLENKO'S Valued Collectors and Fans,It has not been an easy decision but we conclude we must act on the side of caution.Our Annual Warehouse Sale scheduled for March 21, 22 and 23 has been delayed. …

read more

Feb 27th 2020

Welcome Spring with these Bubbly and Colorful Creations!!!

Welcome Spring with these Bubbly and Colorful Creations!!!From bubbly eggs and bunnies to beautifully handcrafted baskets, we have the perfect item to help you welcome this year’s Spring season! All i …

read more

Jan 15th 2020

Add a dollop of sunshine ☀ with our NEW Dollop Collection

What the?Gobs, globs, wads and blobs. The Dollop Collection restrains nothing, and neither should your drinkware. Entertaining on its ownIt may be tempting to simply look and cherish, we are all guil …

read more

Jan 14th 2020

Explore our NEW Cosmos Collection✨

Get chaoticBeing agitated can be a good thing? At least, it is with our Cosmos decor. Tiny, layered sporadic bubbles are trapped in the layers of glass. Talk about a 'unique' pattern. Tall to Small …

read more

Dec 31st 2019

New Stamp on the New Year

Stick it to 'emOur New Year’s resolution is to steer away from plastic and replace our stickers with silver foil.Harkening back to the good ol' days, each piece of Blenko had a foil sticker in the sha …

read more

Dec 2nd 2019

Blenko Featured In Roadtrippers Magazine

West Virginia has a rich tradition of glassmaking. Thanks to its abundant deposits of the silica sand necessary to make glass, the state once saw as many as 60 glass ventures operating. Today, nearly …

read more

Dec 2nd 2019

Blenko Designs Limited Edition Christmas Vase For Tamarack

Tamarack is offering a deal you can’t resist, the top tourism shop released their first-ever exclusive Blenko Christmas ruby red Christmas vase. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE …

read more

Nov 5th 2019

Blenko joins with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to create a special piece of glass!

November is American Diabetes Month. A time devoted to educating the nation about the impact that this disease has on those affected by it to focus attention on research, prevention, and treatment.For …

read more

Nov 1st 2019

Blenko Makes Limited Edition Water Bottles in Vaseline Glass!

Vaseline Glass is a "yellow-green" color glass that glows under an ultraviolet light. It is often sought and the subject of a national glass collectors club. For that club's 2019 Annual Convention we …

read more

Oct 26th 2019

Blenko Creates Special Edition 'Denim' Water Bottle

‘Denim’ is the name for our newest Special Edition Water Bottle.Made of two distinct gathers or layers of glass, this is our Cobalt glass cased in our experimental Bronze glass. Cozy up on brisk Autum …

read more

Oct 13th 2019

Blenko Creates 'Vaseline Glass' Pumpkins

Just in time for Halloween, we have created a rare and beautiful offering for you to enjoy! An original run of 'Vaseline Glass' was made for the Vaseline Glass Club and now for the very first time, we …

read more

Sep 16th 2019

This Halloween season, Blenko is happy to team up with FARE to promote safe trick-or-treating for all children!

This Halloween season, Blenko is happy to team up with FARE to promote safe trick-or-treating for all children! FARE's Teal Pumpkin Project promotes a safe alternative for food allergy sensitivit …

read more

Aug 18th 2019

Blenko's Cat Inspired Water Bottle featured in Herald Dispatch article!

In honor of their feline employees, Blenko is celebrating Caterdays, which began on International Cat Day Aug. 8 and wraps up Wednesday, Aug. 21. The two-week event features specialty cat-themed water …

read more

Jun 10th 2019

Plan A Trip To Blenko

Blenko is more than just a glass factory, it's an experience!We are honored to be listed on Travel Channel’s list of Top 10 US Factory Tours! Make plans to visit us and have an up-close, fi …

read more

May 20th 2019

Introducing the 2019 West Virginia Day Companion Piece

A special edition companion piece to the WV Birthday Piece will go on sale during our ‘After Hours’ Sale on Friday, June 14 from 6pm to 8pm. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ‘AFTER HOURS’ …

read more

May 14th 2019

Introducing the 2019 West Virginia Piece.

This year's West Virginia Day piece, called "Voices", evokes the age old ritual of mountain stories and oral traditions in the Appalachian region for which we are famous. Stories, songs and memories s …

read more

Apr 18th 2019

How Limited Production Colors Are Created

From time to time Blenko must change the colors of glass we are melting in a specific furnace to a color that is not compatible with the color previously made in that furnace At the time of this writi …

read more

Apr 17th 2019

Celebrate Blenko's new Elderberry color with a taste of delicious Elderberry Jelly!

Celebrate Blenko's new Elderberry color with a taste of delicious Elderberry Jelly!While supplies last, we are pairing our small 6" diameter Glimmer Bowl in our new Elderberry color with a 4 oz. jar o …

read more

Apr 10th 2019

Introducing our new Elderberry and Iris Water Bottles

Introducing our new Elderberry and Iris Water Bottles, in all sizes and styles!Beautiful new shades of purple, just in time for Spring.Our new Elderberry glass reveals a rich and vividly warm purple …

read more

Apr 3rd 2019

Introducing Our Special Edition "Sweet Pea" Mother's Day Vase

Give a colorful keepsake this Mother's Day with a purple blossom vase unfolding into a dappled white and wavy floret. Made in our new Elderberry color, show off a fresh arrangement she'll never forget …

read more

Apr 3rd 2019

Learn More About Our Collaborations With Visiting Glass Artists

Blenko Glass Company is entering it's 126th year by launching an ongoing series of visiting glass artists. The series will pay homage to some of the outstanding handmade glass artists and artisans in …

read more

Mar 31st 2019

Blenko Introduces Special Edition 'Summer Storm' Water Bottle

With the seasons change comes our newest water bottle design, the "Summer Storm"Made with two distinct gathers or layers of glass, Cobalt cased with Tangerine, this item looks absolutely amazing when …

read more

Feb 14th 2019

Blenko Introduces "New World Cameo" Glass Products

Blenko Glass, in Milton, WV, is launching an elegant line of fully handcrafted glass called “New World Cameo”. This visually articulate product combines the 125 year history of exceptional glass by …

read more

Jan 19th 2019

Blenko Featured In Herald Dispatch Article About Our 3rd Annual Water Bottle Week.

Our 3rd Annual Water Bottle Week is January 21-27. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE …

read more

Dec 23rd 2018

Blenko Featured In Herald Dispatch Article '2018: Year In The Arts'

Blenko Glass Company is among the many companies/businesses featured in the Herald Dispatch article ‘2018: Year In the Arts’. The article talks about us celebrating our 125th anniversary and also me …

read more

Dec 12th 2018

Blenko Water Bottle Chosen As One of Faith Hill's Favorite Holiday Picks

Blenko is proud to have our iconic Water Bottle mentioned as one of Faith Hill’s Favorite Holiday Picks! See Faith Hill and our Water Bottles in this video clip from the Pickler & Ben Show. …

read more

Oct 20th 2018

Blenko's New Design Team Featured In WV Living Magazine

Blenko's new design team breathes fresh air into a beloved brand while holding with tradition. Read full story here https://www.wvliving.com/fall-2018/11378/ …

read more

Posted by Emma on Sep 18th 2018

What is a ‘Second’ anyway?

Yes of course, a second is a short base unit of time, but what does it mean when referring to handmade glass? Everyone understands what it means to be first: the blue ribbon, winning the gold, number …

read more

Posted by daniel on Aug 31st 2018

Blenko’s Diamond Optic Pitcher Featured In Garden & Gun Magazine

Garden & Gun Magazine, a company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with advertising sales offices across the United States, recently featured our 1010D Diamond Optic Pitcher in their ar …

read more