Decorative glass paperweights reflected the 19th-century taste for intricate, over-the-top designs. Until the spread of textiles colorized with synthetic dyes, ceramics and glass were among the few ...

Paperweights have been made in Indiana for many decades. The House of Glass in Elwood, Indiana, is open to the public with tours and private showings of its factory (check its website).

History: The first glass paperweight was handcrafted in 1845 by Venetian glassmaker Pietro Bigalia. By 1861, the French had adopted and perfected the art of encasing colored glass within glass for … ...

Glass paperweights are often found among the kitschy collections in flea markets and thrift stores, but they’re also having a moment in the contemporary art world. “They’ve actually become ...

Join us on May 24th for a one-of-a-kind glassblowing experience! Create your own stunning glass paperweight from hot molten glass—a perfect, handmade gift for a favorite teacher, recent graduate ...

KSNT Topeka. Library collects hundreds of glass paperweights. Posted: January 28, 2025 | Last updated: January 28, 2025. The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library has a collection of more than ...