Christmas glass baubles

Glass Christmas baubles: shine and depth

Blown glass is unlike anything else. The thickness varies slightly from piece to piece, light catches it differently than it does plastic, and every bauble keeps its own small irregularities. That is what separates a tree composed with care from one simply filled up.

Four finishes, four effects

Clear lets the lights shine through. Matt absorbs light and creates depth. Glossy or mirrored throws the light points back. Glittered or frosted catches light without glare. The trick to a tree with relief: mix at least two finishes in the same colour.

Colours and sizes

From classic red to white, gold, champagne, powder pink and ice blue. Mix three diameters: the largest low near the trunk, medium at mid-height, the smallest at the tips. That is what gives a tree perspective.

Matched sets or individual pieces

Coordinated sets give a balanced result with no effort. Add a few original pieces — glass pine cones, velvet, figurative shapes — for a signature touch. With children or pets, fill the lower branches with shatterproof baubles.

Hanging and storage

Glass needs two precautions. When hanging: metal hooks rather than thin wire, and well-fitted caps. When storing: a compartmented box, never loose in a carton.

• Quality blown glass, varied finishes
• Wide range of colours and sizes
• Matched sets and handmade pieces
• Protective packaging against breakage
• Delivered across Belgium, on the date you choose

See also our decoration boxes.