Vitraria Fluted Soda-Lime Glass Bauble Set
Mouth-blown soda-lime glass with delicate hand-painted fluting
£79£59
- Set of 3 mouth-blown soda-lime glass baubles in fitted display box
- ✓ Vintage painted glass baubles.
- ✓ Shaped by breath and iron pipe from clear soda-lime glass
- ✓ Secured with traditional metal hanging loops
- ✓ Packaged in sturdy protective gift packaging
Vitraria Fluted Soda-Lime Glass Bauble Set
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Selected Package: 2 sets (6 baubles) (£109)
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Heirloom craftsmanship in blown soda-lime glass
Vintage painted glass baubles. We gather clear molten soda-lime glass on hollow blowing pipes, turning each piece steadily against the flame until the globe rounds into form. Once annealed in cooling chambers, our painters apply mineral pigments across the ribs by hand, leaving slight tonal variations that catch ambient room light with warmth. These ornaments bring a grounded, historical presence to your holiday mantelpiece or evergreen branches. Because we blow each sphere individually without rigid molds, no two globes share the exact same weight or curvature, giving your holiday arrangement an authentic, heirloom finish that endures through decades of seasonal gatherings.
- ✓ Pure soda-lime glass base
- ✓ No petroleum plastics
- ✓ No synthetic chemical glazes
From flame to finished glass ornament
Gathering Batch Glass
We gather premium soda-lime glass directly from the furnace crucible at peak viscosity.
Freehand Pipe Blowing
A steady breath expands the glass into a fluted optic mold before freehand expansion.
Controlled Annealing
The globes rest inside an insulated lehr oven overnight to eliminate structural tensions.
Pigment Detailing
Artisans trace each groove with fine brushes loaded with mineral pigments.
Material details and workshop standards
| Material Component | Artisan Method | Dimensions | Functional Character |
|---|---|---|---|
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Soda-Lime Glass
✓ Delivers balanced light refraction and substantial tactile hand feel
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Mouth-blown annealed sphere | 85 mm diameter | † |
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Metallic Cap
✓ Holds firmly against the neck rim for secure suspension on tree limbs
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Fitted brass-tone crown | 15 mm cap | † |
How to handle, hang, and pack away
Unpack each bauble carefully, supporting the base of the glass globe with two hands.
Hang the baubles midway along tree branches where lights behind them create warm illumination.
Pair alongside turned wood ornaments to balance glassy gloss with matte organic textures.
Notes from our seasonal homes
"The soda-lime glass has real weight in the palm and reflects our warm tree lights softly. You can see the delicate ribbing created during the blowing process."
Julian M.
Customer
"They arrived safely packed in their divided box with zero fuss. The mineral brushstrokes are delicate and lend a distinct old-world charm to our holiday decor."
Clara T.
Customer
Frequently asked questions
How should we store these glass ornaments after the holidays? +
Wrap each glass bauble in soft acid-free tissue paper and place it inside the divided compartments of the original presentation box to prevent abrasion.
Can these glass baubles be used outdoors? +
We craft these pieces specifically for indoor branches and mantels, as winter winds and heavy outdoor frost could damage the hand-applied pigment.
What happens if an ornament arrives broken? +
Please contact us right away; items damaged during transit or faulty on arrival are replaced or refunded under our standard store terms.
Are hanging ribbons included with the set? +
Each ornament features an integrated top hanging cap and arrives with pre-threaded neutral cord ready to place on your tree.