There is a difference between Hoosier glass and the Hoosier glass company and these two are no more related that water is to oil. The latter is a company that now manufactures building glass while the former is a brand name for art glass. This article is about Hoosier art glass.

      For those who have antiques and collectibles in their homes, you know how valuable Hoosier glass is. This is a form of art glass that is used for decorative purposes in homes and even in corporate settings. The intricate patters on the glasses and vases have become well known and many people love to have them as antiques.

     This type of glass has been used for many functions, and the primary one is for making vases. If you get an antique vase from the mid to late 90's it is most probably Hoosier glass, which was designed to bring out the natural curves of flowers and their stems. Right now, the patterns and designs of Hoosier glasses are no longer restricted to vases, but can also be used for sugar bowl and other items for use in the kitchen. Hoosier can be identified by the distinct brand name stamped on the glass. The professionalism that has been used on this glass is exceptional and with the many designs there are many types of glasses that can be used.

      When choosing Hoosier glass, you have a choice between the basic aqua and white colors. The latter was mostly used to make vases and less for kitchen items. A new range of tinted glasses have come in the market and are giving you even more to choose from. There are various colors of tinted glass and while some are lightly tinted, some are not. You can get lightly tinted glass for your bowls and other kitchenware and the darkest tints for vases. Mind the color scheme of your home when choosing the color of glass.

       The decorations on the glass are wonderful and you can choose from the spiral patterns available in the many types of Hoosier glasses available. Personalization of vintage designs makes them rare and even more beautiful. With the many ways of personalizing glass, it is a perfect gift item for anyone you care about. You can etch the glass using any design you want.   Even if you are not gifting it to someone, you can get a design made on the glass and give it an aesthetic value.