Craftsmanship and history of the Inge-Glas® Manufaktur

Mould Making

In the mould making department, the moulds for the glassblowing workshop are created from an initial sketch. Not only are the historical moulds maintained and preserved for use, but new, contemporary ornaments are also modelled. The Müller-Blech family’s collection of glassblowing moulds is unique with around 15,000 exhibits.

Glassblowing

In the glassblowing workshop, all ornaments are mouth-blown according to old craftsmanship. Balls, lace and much more are formed freely in front of the flame by experienced glassblowers. For all figurative ornaments, the evenly heated glass is blown into special moulds with a great deal of dexterity.

Silvering

The unmistakable brilliance of our glass jewellery is created by hand-mirroring with genuine sterling silver. Afterwards, the ornaments receive their basic colour through dipping.

Painting

Up to 60 work steps are necessary to give an ornament its finished appearance. The smallest details, such as eyes, pupils and eyebrows are painted carefully and with a very steady hand by our qualified painters. The individual ornament is worked on by the same painter from the first to the last painting process, making it unique and giving it its unique personal character.

Confectioning

Accessories such as a broom or angel wings are now glued to the ornament. Some of our birds are very special, receiving their traditional tails from finely spun glass fibres, others are decorated with real feathers. Finally, after quality control, we put our trademark, the Star Crown®, on each product.