Development
It all starts with an idea
Already at the beginning of the year, the trends for the Christmas season after next are being developed at the Inge Glas Manufaktur in the Bavarian town of Neustadt bei Coburg. Forms are modeled, colours and decors are defined.
Mold making
Every shape drawn and modeled by hand
The glass mould collection of the Müller-Blech family is unique with approximately 15,000 exhibits from two centuries. In the in-house mould construction historical moulds are maintained and preserved for use, also new, modern ornaments are manufactured.
Glassblowing
Mouth-blown, not machine-made.
In the Inge Glas Manufaktur, all ornaments are hand-blown according to old craftsmanship. Balls, finials and many more ornaments are formed freely in front of the flame by experienced glassblowers. For all figurative aspects, the evenly heated glass is blown in special shapes with much care and finesse.
Silver plating
Silver inside. For shine on the outside.
The distinctive brilliance of glass decorations by Inge Glas Manufaktur is created as a result of the application of a genuine silver coating by hand. Each ornament is filled with a pure silver solution which then covers the inside of the glass.
painting
Each line adds character.
Up to 60 steps are necessary to give an ornament its final look. Tiny details such as eyes, pupils and eyebrows are painted with care and a very steady hand by our qualified Inge Glas painters. Every single ornament is painted by the same painter from the first to the last painting step. Thus, every ornament gets its unique personal character.
Assembly
Feathers, threads, finishing touches.
Here, all birds produced in the Inge Glas Manufaktur are either decorated with feathers or provided with the traditional bird tail made of spun glass threads. SWAROWSKITM ELEMENTS and other decorative elements are used in the assembly as well.
Quality inspection
Only those who shine will be crowned.
Each ornament of the Inge Glas Manufaktur is subjected to a final quality inspection. Only when this quality check is passed the respective ornament will be provided with the registered trademark – Star Crown®. This guarantees the hand-blown and hand-painted craftsmanship from Germany.
Why true craftsmanship matters
Traditional glassmaking holds a special place at Inge Glas. Every Christmas bauble and every figurative glass ornament tells a story – shaped by people who pass on their skills from one generation to the next. Our decorations are made not just from glass, but from patience, precision, and genuine Bavarian craftsmanship. Each piece is truly unique, created with a deep connection to Christmas and our family heritage.
Genuine silver, genuine standards
We use only sterling silver – for lasting beauty.
Each ornament a masterpiece
Craftsmanship of the highest quality.
Hand-painted with attention to detail
Genuine handcraftsmanship that you can see and feel.
