Pyromania Glass, Newport Oregon - A Global Treat For The Eyes

One of my favorite childhood toys was a kaleidoscope. One step through the door of this Newport, Oregon studio and you will feel like you are inside a life sized version of a kaleidoscope. Surrounded by a remarkable variety of melding and shiny colors, every where you turn there is something wonderful to see. The shop carries a variety of plates, bowls, vases, lamps, jewelry and of course their stunning glass floats.

Next to finding an full sand dollar, every beachcomber dreams of finding a glass float on the sand after a storm. Traditional glass floats usually come from Japanese fishing nets and travel thousands of miles before touching Oregon Sand.  My mom is the proud owner of a 15” Japanese float found by my brother on a beach near Tillamook several years ago.  The floats made at Pyromania Glass take the tradition of glass floats and turn it into something extraordinary.   The various patterns, colors and texture in the glass distinguish each float as it own unique piece of art.

Lucky for us these floats haven't touched the beach but belong in a treasured spot in your home. I purchased a float in green, blue, white and purple. It is now floating in our pond, much to my husband's chagrin. He couldn't believe I wanted it outdoors and not perched on my coffee table.

As an added attraction, this studio will make a customized float for you while you wait. Just think you could color coordinate a few for your home. These also make great gifts for those friends and family not living in Oregon. Next time you are in Newport, visit Pyromania Glass in the Aquarium Village near the world famous Oregon Coast Aquarium, on the south end of the Yaquina Bay Bridge.