Kugels / Friendship Balls
Kugel is the German word for ball which is frequently used when asking for or describing an ornament. For our purposes, a kugel is an art glass, mouth blown ball used for decoration. All our Kugels are made with a glass loop at the top for hanging with a wire or ribbon.
Not all Kugels are round. Many Kugels are orb, bell, or diamond shaped. Most Kugels are made with colored glass, however some are hand decorated with special glass paints that are permanently baked on. Our Kugels range in size from 2 inches through 12 inches. Kugels are also know as Friendship Balls or Gazing Balls.
Click here to learn more about the history, lore and charm of Kugels & Friendship Balls.
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Mini Orb Garnet Red Iridized
$20.00Orb shape hand blown kugel in transparent garnet red color. Iridized finish. Size is 3" Diameter x 2" Tall. Kugel is the German word for ball which is frequently used when asking for or describing an ornament. For our purposes, a kugel is an art glass,...$20.00 -
Mini Orb Violet Blue Iridized
$20.00Orb shape hand blown kugel in transparent violet blue color. Iridized finish. Size is 3" Diameter x 2" Tall. Kugel is the German word for ball which is frequently used when asking for or describing an ornament. For our purposes, a kugel is an art glass,...$20.00 -
Mini Orb Lemon Yellow Iridized
$20.00Orb shape hand blown kugel in transparent lemon yellow color. Iridized finish. Size is 3" Diameter x 2" Tall.$20.00 -
Mini Orb Turquoise Iridized
$20.00Orb shape hand blown kugel in transparent turquoise color. Iridized finish. Size is 3" Diameter x 2" Tall.$20.00 -
Mango Plume Design
$42.00In this kugel design, the glass blower has applied the color granules, and after melting the color he pulls the color from the bottom resulting in a unique design on the surface of the ball similar to a feather pattern. Size is 6" diameter. Marigold is...$42.00 -
Marco Plume Design
$42.00In this kugel design, the glass blower has applied the color granules, and after melting the color he pulls the color from the bottom resulting in a unique design on the surface of the ball similar to a feather pattern. Size is 6" diameter. Purple, Water...$42.00 -
Marigold Plume Design
$42.00In this kugel design, the glass blower has applied the color granules, and after melting the color he pulls the color from the bottom resulting in a unique design on the surface of the ball similar to a feather pattern. Size is 6" diameter. Marigold is...$42.00 -
Purple / Green / Blue Plume Design
$42.00In this kugel design, the glass blower has applied the color granules, and after melting the color he pulls the color from the bottom resulting in a unique design on the surface of the ball similar to a feather pattern. Size is 6" diameter. Transparent...$42.00 -
California Kugel 4 Inch
$14.99Lush blues and greens, mixed with the golden bronze color of the sun. Hand Painted.Lush blues and greens, mixed with the golden bronze color of the sun.$14.99 -
Brass Cap Purple Etched Kugel
$17.00Vintage meets Modern! Rich transparent purple colored hand-blown glass. Satin finished glass is laser etched with a beautiful scroll pattern, then topped with an vintage style brass colored cap, brand embossed with "Ohio Kugel Co" and 5 Stars. Size is 3"...$17.00 -
Purple / Green Plume Design
$42.00In this kugel design, the glass blower has applied the color granules, and after melting the color he pulls the color from the bottom resulting in a unique design on the surface of the ball similar to a feather pattern. Size is 6" diameter. Transparent...$42.00 -
Silver Nitrate Greens & Burnt Orange 6 Inch
$42.00Silver nitrate is used to treat the glass color while hot forming, giving the glass a unique finish with some silver gloss. 6" Diameter."Kugel" is the German word for the traditional European Christmas Ornament. A Kugel is a hand blown glass ball used...$42.00