Overview
Machine made glass has a highly consistent output which allows us to produce high volumes with lower per piece costs.
Machine Blown
A gob of molten glass is pressed and then blown into a metal mold to form the shape of the glass
Product Attributes
- Lightweight with thinner walls
- Blown means no parting lines or seams
- Various sham options from shell weight to heavy sham
- Top Rim is burned off with a minor bead
- Blown tumblers with laser burned-off rims available
Item 918CD
Fixed Blown
Fixed blown is similar to blown but allows for embossment on the outside of the glassware
Product Attributes
- Will have seams
- Lightweight with thinner walls
- Various sham options from shell weight to heavy sham
Item 2233
Block Mold Pressed
A plunger is used to press molten glass in a mold to produce very durable and substantial glassware.
Product Attributes
- More durable
- Heavier and thicker walls
- Ability to produce flat panels
- No beaded rim
- No seams
- More variety in shape design compared to other types of machine made glassware
- Embossed bottoms available
Item 5332
Split Mold Pressed
The split mold pressed process is very similar to block mold but it allows us to produce glassware with handles, such as mugs, and ‘cut’ designs.
Product Attributes
- ‘Cut’ Designs
- Mugs
- More durable
- Heavier and thicker walls
- Items will have seams
- Add embossed bottoms available
Item 56820