Blown Glass Collective

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Blown Glass Collective

• www.blownglasscollective.com

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About Blown Glass Collective
First he heated the very point of the blowpipe,
then snatched from nearby a chunk of bright glass
and placed it skillfully within the hollow
furnace. And the crystal as it tasted the heat of
the fire was softened by the strokes of
Hephaistos likeHe blew in from his mouth a quick
breathlike a man essaying the most delightful
art of the flute. The glass received the force of
his breath and became swollen out around itself
like a sphere before it. It would receive another
onslaught of the divine breath, for often,
swinging it like an ox-herd his crook he would
breathe into
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Creating the Blown Glass Collective
With Basils more than 30 years of experience in
the design industry, there was a natural
progression to designing and selling more
hand-blown glass pieces to clients. Hence, he
brought his wife CaSandra on board to launch the
Blown Glass Collective. CaSandra, who also has a
background in design, shares the same passions as
Basil.
The husband-and-wife team, who have now moved to
the east coast of Florida, originally worked for
clients residing in Palm Beach. After receiving
great feedback on their creationsfrom the design
of each piece to the quality of the glass
usedthe couple decided to focus all their
energies on the business.
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Blown Glass Chandeliers
Natural glass has been around since the
beginnings of time. Early on, historians believe
cavemen used obsidian tools and tektites for
cutting. Glass was officially created by
Phoenician sailors. Ancient-Roman historian Pliny
(AD 23-79) suggests shipwrecked sailors built
fires on the beach to cook food. With
extended heat, the sand would melt creating a
hard glass. Potters from Egypt and Mesopotamia
used this technique to build vases. The earliest
fragments of these glass vases come from the 16th
century Mesopotamia. Egypt also developed hollow
glass technology during this time.
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Glass Making and More in Europe
Glass making was virtually nonexistent in Europe
during the dark ages. The Middle Ages focused on
making stained glass windows for cathedrals and
other gothic architecture. Most were used to
depict Bible stories. Venice was in the process
of becoming the center of the trade industry. The
famous Venetian Glassmakers Guild was started in
the early 1200s. In 1291, they subsequently
moved to Murano. It eliminated the fear of fires
associated with the furnaces and allowed for
greater control of the glassmaking industry. It
took only an hour to paddle from Venice to
Murano. As the industry was secretive, though,
the glassblowers and their families didnt leave
the island.Today, Murano glass is still known
around the world. It can be found in glasses,
bowls, vases, and even jewelry. Any time you buy
Murano glass now, you get a certificate of
authenticity to differentiate between imitators
and the real thing.
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Why Should You Purchase a Chandelier from Blown
Glass Collective?
Blown Glass Collective offers a unique
opportunity to improve your aesthetic. You can
choose from a range of colors, shapes, and
designs. Some have more color or sparkle. Others
are more modest. Whatever you choose from Blown
Glass Collective, there are a few things you
might notice.
Blown Glass Collective Chandeliers Are
Hand-CraftedOur unique chandeliers cannot be
manufactured by machinery. Every piece has to be
carefully designed and shaped. Craftsmen cut and
shape each piece. This ensures ideal light
refraction and amazing designs. Blown Glass
Collective Chandeliers Are Full of HistoryBlown
glass chandeliers are a product of centuries of
innovation and design. Glassblowing is an ancient
art that has evolved from its original crude form
to an advanced art. With blown glass, you can
make any number of visions a reality.
Professionals have experimented with different
materials and techniques. This is how we achieve
the range of designs we see now.
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Creating a custom landscape of wall plates or a
ceiling in full bloom has never been easier.
Simply choose from our large collection of
styles, colors, and sizes - each made to order
specifically for you!  Each plate comes with a
metal mounting bracket and we require a minimum
order of 20 pieces.  As with all hand blown glass
art, there will be some natural variations to the
color, patterns and shape of each piece - these
unique characteristics are part of the inherent
beauty of the medium.
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Blown Glass Collective
11327 Wingfoot Dr
Boynton Beach, Florida 33437
33437
561-613-1464