The Blenko Glass Foundation:
Honoring Tradition, Fueling the Future.

With deep roots in Appalachia’s glassmaking history, we stand as a testament to the practiced skill and gritty persistence unique to the Appalachian glassworking industry. Discover the incomparable art of handmade, West Virginia glass and learn about the historic impact of Blenko on the industry, state, and world.

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Skilled glassblower Shorty Finley, in a black and white photo, stands at his workstation using jacks to delicately cut down the neck of a large handblown glass piece on the blowpipe.

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