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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Diamond Optic Friendship Ball, Copper Blue (6 inch)
$42.00Diamond Optic Copper Blue 6 Inch. Diamond Optic Kugels (friendship ball) provide a unique sparkle in the light. The diamond pattern embossed in transparent glass, simply "pops" in natural light or sunlight. Over sized loop, makes the ornament suitable...$42.00 -
Diamond Optic Friendship Ball, Wine Red Iridized (6 inch)
$42.00Diamond Optic Wine Red Iridized 6 Inch. Diamond Optic Kugels (friendship ball) provide a unique sparkle in the light. The diamond pattern along with iridized transparent glass, simply "pops" in natural light or sunlight. Over sized loop, makes the...$42.00 -
Luna Hyacinth Friendship Ball
$27.00Deep Hyacinth 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...$27.00 -
Multicolor 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 -
Sanibel 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 -
Cranberry 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. Cranberry is...$42.00 -
Circus Yellow Kugel 6 Inch
$42.00This kugel is designed after bright circus colors. 6" Diameter."Kugel" is the German word for the traditional European Christmas Ornament. A Kugel is a hand blown glass ball used for Christmas or other decorating purposes.$42.00 -
Silver Nitrite Citroen and Coffee Beans 6 Inch
$42.00Very unique design. Nitrite iridized colors in citroen and coffee colors. 6" Diameter. "Kugel" is the German word for the traditional European Christmas Ornament. A Kugel is a hand blown glass ball used for Christmas or other decorating purposes.$42.00 -
Silver Nitrite Pale Green & Amber 6 Inch
$42.00Nitrite iridized colors pale green, amber, and iris shades. 6" Diameter. "Kugel" is the German word for the traditional European Christmas Ornament. A Kugel is a hand blown glass ball used for Christmas or other decorating purposes.$42.00 -
Luna Sea Green Friendship Ball
$23.00 - $42.00Deep Sea Green 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 -
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