How to Shop for Blown Glass at Home
Many people love the look of blown glass in their homes. Blow glass is the traditional way of making glass where the glass object is literally blown by the glass worker while it is still red hot and flexible. The beauty of blown glass is that no two pieces are the same and this give a real custom feel when buying it. Shopping for blown glass does not have to be difficult if you follow a few simple guidelines. The internet has given many people the luxury of shopping around for blown glass from the comfort of their home. If you want to shop for blown glass from home then do a little research and in no time you will be buying blown glass items.
Instructions
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Do your Research:
Research as much as you can about different people that are making blown glass in and around your area. You can check with some local hardware stores and ask them for some advice. -
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Search the Yellow Pages:
Search through your local yellow pages for blown glass shops in your area. -
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Call different Shops:
Once you have found a few shops in your area, call them and see if they are willing to send a salesperson to your home with a brochure or catalogue of their blown glass items. -
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Search the Internet:
The internet is a powerful tool that will allow you to find blown glass dealers in and around your area. Most of these dealers will also have separate websites that you can easily place an order for a particular item using your credit card. Your items will be delivered quickly and safely to your home. -
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Find a particular Shop:
Once you have searched the internet, isolate a handful of good quality shops that are dealing with blown glass. Carefully go through their site and find the blown glass items that you are looking for. -
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Place your Order:
Once you have found the items that you like and the price is satisfactory for you, place your order using a credit card. Be sure that the website order taking system is secure. Do not forget to pick the shipping method that best suits your budget. -
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Go to Trade Fairs:
Attend different trade fairs in your area. You may get lucky and find someone that is working with blown glass. Meeting with different people at trade fairs will help you find out how many different dealers or shops are selling blown glass items. -
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Talk to arts and crafts supply shops:
Talking to different arts and crafts supply shops can help you find different dealers that are working with blown glass. You might some independent glass artists that will deal with you at your home.
Go to Trade Fairs:
Attend different trade fairs in your area. You may get lucky and find someone that is working with blown glass. Meeting with different people at trade fairs will help you find out how many different dealers or shops are selling blown glass items.
