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Glass makes great light !

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Glass makes great light !

Glass not only absorbs light but also refracts and reflects it. Understanding these principles is key to successfully merging artificial light with the material

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The beauty of Hand blown glass !

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The beauty of Hand blown glass !

Despite what you may think, glass is not classified as a solid… or a liquid or a gas. When cooled, glass forms an “amorphous solid” that allows molecules within the glass to continue moving around. You may hear some people refer to it as a super cooled liquid.

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If you can´t blow glass blow it big !

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If you can´t blow glass blow it big !

We are developing a range of hand blown lighting for an aquarium in conjunction with Mexico based lighting architectural firm Lightchitects and Tatiana Bilbao Estudio. Our brief, in collaboration to design, develop, manufacture a custom made range of pendant lights, Wall sconces and Floor lamps electrically certified for exterior use.

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We´re going hot !

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We´re going hot !

Well spring is definitely in the air here in San Miguel de Allende, summer is on its way. Things are going to get even warmer this year at our studio. As part of our long term plans to work with local artisans, community and educational entities we are making a hot-shop... thats code for a glass blowing studio ! The furnace has finally arrived from the USA and although it needs some refurbishing, and equipment and installations need to be built we are pretty excited !  Its shaping up to be our busiest year ever and now it just got busier...

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Think Community !

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Think Community !

 These are trying times for individuals, businesses and the community alike. At Luminosa, fortunately, we are able to continue to service the community.

During the last 6 months, we have taken the time to strengthen relationships with our clients and suppliers as well as give back to our community. Through best practices, we continue to make our signature hand made lighting.

We have adjusted our supply chain, emphasizing locally made and manufactured. Did you know we make 95 % of our lighting within a 160-mile radius of our workshop? 

We have also been fortunate to contribute to our local community in this time of need delivering food and supplies to those most in need also assisting people mobilize as they adapt to changes in their lives.

 

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