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Hand-blown glass has irregularities that machine glass cannot reproduce — here are 9 pieces.
My top pick: Hand-blown glass is never quite symmetrical, and that is the whole appeal. Each one is slightly its own thing.
1. Hand-Blown Wine Glass
An artisan glass with visible making marks. Shop hand blown wine glasses on Amazon →
2. Bubble Glass
Deliberate air bubbles trapped in the glass. Shop bubble glass wine glasses on Amazon →
3. Irregular Rim Glass
An organic, slightly uneven rim. Shop organic rim glassware on Amazon →
4. Coloured Hand-Blown
Artisan glass in tinted tones. Shop hand blown colored glassware on Amazon →
5. Recycled Glass Stemware
Made from recycled glass, often green-tinted. Shop recycled glass wine glasses on Amazon →
6. Twisted Stem Glass
A hand-twisted decorative stem. Shop twisted stem wine glasses on Amazon →
7. Artisan Coupe
A hand-blown coupe for cocktails. Shop hand blown coupe glasses on Amazon →
8. Small-Batch Maker Set
A set from an independent glassblower. Shop artisan glassware etsy on Amazon →
9. Hand-Wash Only
Why artisan glass should never go in a dishwasher. Shop glassware cleaning brush on Amazon →
The bottom line
Recycled glass stemware gives you the handmade look at the most accessible price. Whatever you buy, hand-wash it — a dishwasher will cloud artisan glass permanently.