: Artisans use blowtorches to heat Pyrex glass tubes, blowing them into specific shapes.
Every ornament is crafted by hand using techniques passed down since the industry was established in Chignahuapan by Rafael Méndez in 1965. : Artisans use blowtorches to heat Pyrex glass
: The tour concludes in a massive store featuring over 1,500 models of glass and plastic ornaments, ranging from traditional spheres to complex shapes like piñatas and characters. The Artisanal Process The Artisanal Process : The pieces are dipped
: The pieces are dipped in base colors and then hand-painted by master artists who can decorate up to 5,000 spheres in a single day. : Guests often have the chance to try
: A solution (often silver nitrate) is injected to create a reflective mirror effect.
: It is situated on the road between Chignahuapan and Zacatlán, about 5 minutes from downtown Chignahuapan.
: Guests often have the chance to try blowing glass or decorating their own personalized ornament.
