MICHLO ATELIER Glass Ornaments

Our Process

How It’s Made

Every Michlo ornament is handmade. A sculptor, a glassblower, silverers and painters each bring their own craft, so every piece passes through many skilled hands before it reaches you. That time and care is why our ornaments cost more than factory-made ones.

  1. Step 1 · Design, Mold & Approval

    You send us your idea, and we shape a clay model from it. From that clay, we create a cast mold. We wait for your approval and make any changes or corrections, so the result is exactly as you imagined. The mold belongs to you and is used only for your ornaments.

    Sculpted model and mold for a custom ornament

  2. Step 2 · Glassblowing

    A glass tube is placed inside the cast mold, then heated and blown until the glass fills every rose and tier of the design.

    Glass heated over the flame and blown into the mold

  3. Step 3 · Silver Injection

    Liquid silver is poured inside each ornament and swirled to coat the glass, giving it a mirror shine that glows through every color added later.

    Silvered ornaments with a mirror shine

  4. Step 4 · Hand Painting

    Our artist applies the colors by brush, following your specifications. We send you two different color themes, two distinct ideas, to review and make any changes you’d like.

    Ornament being painted at the workbench

  5. Step 5 · Glitter

    The painter sprinkles fine glitter and sparkle onto chosen details to finish the ornament. Once set, it lasts for years of holidays.

    Painter adding glitter to an ornament

  6. Step 6 · Packed & Sent to You

    Each ornament is carefully and safely packed to minimize damage when it’s sent.

    Finished ornament being packed in its box
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