Hand Blown Glass Figurines – The Perfect Gift For Animal Lovers

So, you're bound to find the perfect figurine to suit you. Animal figurines are some of the most popular of the glass blown figurine range. You can find anything from dog figurines, horse figurines, cat figurines and even tiger figurines. These small decorative pieces make a great addition to any home. You'll find that glass animal figurines are also a popular collection item, as there are so many types and styles to choose from. Russian hand blow glass figurines are often the most sought after, because of their incredible detail and the use of bright vibrant colours. 

You'll be surprised at just how cute some of the smaller animal figurines really are, and there is so much detail that goes into each and every design. But, making these small and beautifully formed glass figurines isn't an easy task. It can take many years to perfect, and it is considered to be one of the oldest and greatest art forms around. Russian artists have been hand blowing figurines for many centuries, and they're glass work is world famous. They still remain the best in the world at this exquisite art form, and glass blowing is still a popular export and pastime in Russia today.

Some of the non-Russian figures you can find on-line may be made with a mould, but the best and most detailed of figurine designs will always be created using the traditional hand blown glass technique. Because each figuring is hand blown and hand coloured, no two pieces are exactly the same. This is what makes these pieces so sought after, and gives the figurines their special individual charm.

You'd be amazed at the lengthy process the blowers have to go through in order to create these gorgeous pieces. You'll also be surprised to find that all you need to create these exquisite Russian glass designs is... soda, sand, lime and heat. But, there's a lot more that goes into it than that. Glass blowing has been around for centuries and the Russian blowers still use techniques similar to those originally used to create their figurines. The blowers are exposed to extreme heats when blowing, and these difficult techniques can take many many years to master.