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Development

It all starts with an idea

At the Inge Glas® MANUFAKTUR in Neustadt near Coburg, Bavaria, trends for the Christmas season after next are already being developed at the beginning of the year. Shapes are modeled, and colors and decorations are determined.

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Mold making

Every shape drawn and modeled by hand

It all begins with an idea – and a form. Our model makers craft every detail by hand, creating the foundation for each new ornament. Our in-house model workshop houses one of the world's largest collections of glassblowing molds. Here, historical treasures are preserved – and new forms for modern classics are modeled.

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Glassblowing

Mouth-blown, not machine-made.

With a steady hand and calm breath, the ornament is shaped at the torch. Mouth-blown, with feeling. Just like 100 years ago. Whether spheres, points, or figurative ornaments – each piece is created from heated glass, either freely shaped or blown into metal molds. This moment transforms the material into something special, imbuing the glass with character and emotional power.

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Silver plating

Silver inside. For shine on the outside.

The special effect comes from within: Each piece is mirrored with genuine sterling silver. This gives it its unmistakable shimmer – timelessly elegant and lasting. Genuine Inge-Glas jewelry doesn't shine by chance: The internal mirroring with a wafer-thin layer of the precious metal gives the ornaments depth, brilliance, and a lasting radiance.

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painting

Each line adds character.

Our painters decorate each ornament by hand – from the first to the last brushstroke. Eyes, contours, highlights – every step adds personality. This makes each piece unique.

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Assembly

Feathers, threads, finishing touches.

Here, further refinement takes place: Spun glass fibers as bird tail feathers, but also other feathers, Swarovski elements, glitter and more – everything that gives an ornament even more individuality happens here.

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Quality inspection

Only those who shine will be crowned.

Only after careful inspection does each ornament receive the Star Crown® – our seal for genuine handcrafted quality. It stands for craftsmanship, origin, and heart.

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.

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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.