: 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.
: The final step where the metal cap is attached for hanging. Visiting Information
: Artisans use blowtorches to heat Pyrex glass tubes, blowing them into specific shapes.
: For a small fee (approximately $20 MXN ), visitors can walk through the workshop floors.
Every ornament is crafted by hand using techniques passed down since the industry was established in Chignahuapan by Rafael Méndez in 1965.
: Guests often have the chance to try blowing glass or decorating their own personalized ornament.
: A solution (often silver nitrate) is injected to create a reflective mirror effect.