Where to put a glass piece so it is actually seen
Glass needs light behind or beside it. Against a wall in shadow, the best piece looks like nothing.
Choosing a vessel for the flowers you actually buy
Neck width, height and stability decide whether an arrangement stands up, before colour comes into it.
Caring for decorative glass
Hand washing, hard water marks, and the one temperature mistake that cracks a vessel.
How to tell a fault from a characteristic
Bubbles, tool marks and a pontil scar are normal. Cracks, chips and a base that will not sit flat are not.
Why no two hand-blown pieces are identical
Colour depth, bubble pattern and rim curve vary from piece to piece - here is why, and what to expect.