Anchor Bend Glassworks

 

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J. R. H.

Washington, DC

7/20/2008

As you'll read, I'm more than a fan of creative blown glass.  And this group has some very original pieces to offer.  Sure, who needs another glass paperweight in the shape of a wave on their desk...I do, cause I'm thinking about particle accelerators and how catching any wave is just like having the right velocity to tune into and exploit that motion.  Plus it makes a heck of a distractive addition to the finger surfboard for the imaginative daydreamer in all of us who have to work.

And remember, artists have to eat too...and this is not mass produced in China...so it's not inexpensive...just think of the costs of heating up that glory hole with natural gas to 2300 degrees C when you pay the bill...it's brain candy, buy what you have a passion for and appreciate.. you'll soon forget how much you've spent.

But wait there's more...they've done a fair amount of whimsical marine life and seasonal items.  Think overgrown Xmas ornaments, and look closer at those eyes and tentacles, those are really octopi of all colors and sizes.

Their hours vary so check the website. Occasionally they will shed inventory, so you might get lucky with a sale now and then.  Still worth it at full prices.

They're located within easy walking distance from Newport's Trinity Church.

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