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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Twisted Spike Golds and Amber
$22.00Twisted Spike Golds and Amber hand twisted and rolled with German glass color. Iridized for reflectivity. Twisted Spike Ornament is an elongated 3" diameter kugel that has been hand pulled and twisted to provide the unique spiral glass effect. Along with...$22.00 -
Cobalt Blue / Aqua Green Twist Iridized
$27.00Bright transparent colors of Cobalt Blue and Aqua Green are swirled into the clear glass to make the design. Iridized for reflectivity. These beautiful hand blown glass window ornaments are traditionally known as symbols of friendship. They sparkle in...$27.00 -
Brass Cap Light Amber Etched Kugel
$17.00Vintage meets Modern! Rich transparent amber 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 -
Twisted Spike Seaside Colors
$22.00Twisted Spike Seaside Colors, sea green and aqua tones. Iridized for reflectivity.Twisted Spike Ornament is an elongated 3" diameter kugel that has been hand pulled and twisted to provide the unique spiral glass effect. Along with striking color...$22.00 -
Reds & Blues 5 Inch
$32.00Four color ball including transparent light blue, light red, opaque light blue, and opaque pink. 5" diameter.All our Kugels are handmade, mouth blown, recycled kiln glass. Most are made with technical German glass color but some are made with special...$32.00 -
Violet Blue Iridized
$20.00Hand blown kugel ornament in transparent violet blue (purple) color. Iridized finish. Size is 2.5" Diameter.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 -
Wine Red / Ruby Red Iridized
$20.00Bright transparent colors of Wine Red, and dark Ruby Red are swirled into the clear glass to make the design. Iridized for reflectivity. 2 1/2" Diameter.Kugels are the traditional choice for decorations in central Europe. Each Kugel is hand blown glass,...$20.00 -
January Friendship Kugel 2 1/2 Inch
$20.00January: Happy New Year! With a combination of white and turquoise, we felt this ball perfectly represented a crisp, clear January day with the snow swirling about as it kisses the cheeks of all who go out to enjoy the day. White represents purity and...$20.00 -
October Friendship Kugel 2 1/2 Inch
$20.00October: Although October is best known for Halloween and the classic colors of black and orange, we chose a different pairing of colors. To honor he official breast cancer awareness month, we chose a pink and white pallet. With pink meaning love and...$20.00 -
Twisted Spike Super Red
$22.00Twisted Spike Ornament is an elongated 3" diameter kugel that has been hand pulled and twisted to provide the unique spiral glass effect. Along with striking color combinations the glass has been iridized to provide a reflective characteristic. Because...$22.00 -
Dark Garnet Red Crackle
$26.00Garnet Red crackle kugel, 4" diameter. Extra heavy loop. Perfect for outside applications and metal arts.$26.00 -
September Friendship Kugel 4 Inch
$27.00September: As the summer begins to fade, autumn begins to show. The leaves begin to change and the nights become crisp. This ball is a perfect representation of the golden hues that begin to show more and more as we progress through the month. Gold is a...$27.00