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.
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Brass Cap Purple Crackle Kugel
$17.00Rich transparent purple colored crackle glass. Handblown, and topped with an vintage style brass colored cap, brand embossed with "Ohio Kugel Co" and 5 Stars. Size is 3" Diameter. This product is intended to have an antiquarian look and timeworn feel. As...$17.00 -
Brass Cap Aqua Crackle Kugel
$17.00Rich transparent aqua marine colored crackle glass. Handblown, and topped with an vintage style pewter colored cap, brand embossed with "Ohio Kugel Co" and 5 Stars. Size is 3" Diameter. This product is intended to have an antiquarian look and timeworn...$17.00 -
5 Inch Kugel "Green"
$32.00An Irish green blown into a optical effect that gives the kugel a strong reflective property.A bright Irish green with an optic twist. This kugel is 5 inches in diameter.$32.00 -
5 Inch Kugel "Wine Red" Optic Twist
$32.00A bright red ruby with an optic twist great for Christmas colors. This kugel is 5 inches in diameter.$32.00 -
Amber Optic 3 Inch
$23.00Bright transparent amber optic design. Size is 3" diameter. Kugels" are the traditional choice for decorations in central Europe. Each "Kugel" is hand blown glass, and completely unique. "Kugels" are displayed from interior arches, ceiling fixtures,...$23.00 -
Luna Moss Green Friendship Ball
$23.00Deep Moss Green color treated with a swirled silver nitrate providing the surface effect. Size options are 3 inch, and 4 inch diameter.Kugels" are the traditional choice for decorations in central Europe. Each "Kugel" is hand blown glass, and completely...$23.00 -
Luna Neutral Grey Friendship Ball
$23.00 - $42.00Transparent black color treated with a swirled silver nitrate providing the surface effect. Size options are 3 inch, 4 inch and 6 inch diameter. Kugels" are the traditional choice for decorations in central Europe. Each "Kugel" is hand blown glass, and...$23.00 - $42.00 -
Luna Steel Blue Friendship Ball
$23.00 - $27.00Deep Steel Blue color treated with a swirled silver nitrate providing the surface effect. Size options are 3 inch, 4 inch and 6 inch diameter.Kugels" are the traditional choice for decorations in central Europe. Each "Kugel" is hand blown glass, and...$23.00 - $27.00 -
Water Mix Rhombus
$24.00Waters Mix multi-color Romb with 4" diameter. This unique shape is a customer favorite.Brilliant color, and reflectivity. All hand made, hand blown glass.$24.00 -
Bell Kugel "Oak Burl"
$17.00Bell Shaped Kugel. Size is approximatly 3" diameter by 3 1/2" Tall. Nitrite iridized colors in citroen and coffee colors.$17.00 -
Iridescent Transparent Green Crackle
$26.00Green solid transparent casting color crackle kugel with an iridized surface finish for reflectivity. Size is 4" Diameter.$26.00 -
Iridescent Transparent Amethyst Crackle
$26.00Amethyst solid transparent casting color crackle kugel with an iridized surface finish for reflectivity. Size is 4" Diameter.Crackle kugels use 2 layers of hand blown glass to create the ball. One of the layers is crackled with cold water right out of...$26.00