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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Mold Question


Several emails asking same or similar questions.

Are the metal molds make in WV?

Does the designer create the mold?

What is the history of blenko molds? Can one purchase the no longer used molds?
I don't have the answers - did write to BLENKO GLASS - will post the response when it arrives.

T. Kosla from Chicago wrote to say BLENKO uses both wood and metal molds and the mold maker is a Blenko employee.

I have written to Blenko 9/2 /08 for answer and more info about the mold maker, when the response arrives I'll post.
If you are reading this and you have additonal information about mold making at Blenko or other WV Glass factories please comment or send email to theblenkoproject@aol.com . Thanks!
Note : Mold photo from Larry of Texas.