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Wine Glasses? I am planning a wine tasting party and need to purchase more wine glasses. How expensive should I go? and should I use a type of glass made for both red and white wines? Any advice would be appreciated! I have 6 Lenox crystal White wine glasses

Wine GLASSES!? Hello everyone! I need to buy about 250 wine glasses (aka flutes, toasting glasses, etc.) for our guests. Ideally, I would like to get glass to go with our china, but maybe acrylic or regular plastic would work since they'll only be used for a short period of our time (only for the toast). Can you please recommend a place I can get them inexpensive? Maybe online? I am a little desperate because we only have 3 weeks left for the wedding and I still don't have them! Thanks a lot! :o)

Wine glasses...? Is it more fun to drink wine out of real glass wine glasses or those plastic hotel/motel/ Inn cups? I just need some opinions...thank you.

WINE Glasses!? Hello everyone! I need to buy about 250 wine glasses (aka flutes, toasting glasses, etc.) for our wedding guests. Ideally, I would like to get glass to go with our china, but maybe acrylic or regular plastic would work since they'll only be used for a short period of our time (only for the toast). Can you please recommend a place I can get them inexpensive? Maybe online? I am a little desperate because we only have 3 weeks left for the wedding and I still don't have them! Thanks a lot! :o)

wine glasses? which online site has the best? i want a funky urban influence, no plainjane glasses thanks.

How to I prevent my wine glasses from smelling like wood from my new cabinets? I have quality new cabinets w/glass doors that I use for wine glasses. they always have the smell and taste of either the wood or finish. I have put spacers on doors so they are open a slight bit, but doesn't help.

How can I wash wine glasses without getting spots? Either by hand or dishwasher, always yucky spots and sometimes residue left on wine glasses!! On a few occassions I've broken expensive glass trying to wipe out spots by sticking my hand with towel inside the glass to try wiping after they dry with spots. Any helpful hints?

What wine glasses should I buy? I am in the process of re-thinking our wine glass selection. Hubby and I like to drink wine and we have been using some pretty generic glasses thus far. I would like to have some glasses that are more geared towards the actual wine that will be served in them, something like restaurant quality. But, I am finding that there are a zillion different kinds of glasses I could buy (especially according to "Wine Enthusiast"). Which glasses do I really need? We usually drink shiraz, cab-sav, pinot noir and pinot grigio. I'd love it if I could get away with just two different kinds of glasses. Can I do that? I am in the process of re-thinking our wine glass selection. Hubby and I like to drink wine and we have been using some pretty generic glasses thus far. I would like to have some glasses that are more geared towards the actual wine that will be served in them, something like restaurant quality. But, I am finding that there are a zillion different kinds of glasses I could buy (especially according to "Wine Enthusiast"). Which glasses do I really need? We usually drink shiraz, cab-sav, pinot noir and pinot grigio. I'd love it if I could get away with just two different kinds of glasses. Can I do that? I am a type of person who enjoys the wine, but also enjoys the presentation. I also want to be able to set a table with the right kind of glasses for various dinner parties. Suggestions?

How do I clean dishwasher rings on my wine glasses? My wine glasses are too tall for the dishwasher, so when we wash them we put them on their side. As a result, water pools in the goblet and leaves a dishwater ring on the inside of my glasses. They're just normal hand blown glasses and I'd really like to find a way to make them look new again. Any advice?

I want to sell my grandmother crystal wine glasses set and I live in Malaysia. Any tip where beside on Ebay? It is a set of good quality faceted crystal , a total of 18 stem glasses, 6 for the water, six for the wine and six for champagne. I inherited from my grandmother in Italy. They are in perfect conditions, I never Used them. Anyone living in Malaysia can suggest where to advertise them, but I am not kin on Ebay cos' too fragile to ship them. I will let know the price to the potential buyer.

What type of paint should I use to paint wine glasses? I want to paint some designs on some plain clear wine glasses and was wondering what type of paint I should use. Is there a specific type that wouldn't wash off when washing the glasses?

How do I choose crystal wine glasses? I'm registering for my wedding and don't know much about crystal wine glasses. I hear higher lead content is better, but that's all I know.

Where can I find a place to sell my wine glasses? I bought a pair of Wine Glasses from the island of Murano when I lived in Italia for 3 years about 5 years ago. They were made by a master glass maker, beautiful etchings and 24 Carat Gold Linings around them. I am looking at selling them now, but I don't want to sell them to some cheap place like Pawn America. Does anyone know where I can go to or look online to sell these glasses?

What is the difference between red wine and white wine glasses? I'm not a drinker, so I have no idea! But, I do know that I have some white wine glasses that I'd like to sell... :)

How to get rid of dishwasher water stains on my wine glasses? The rinse aid is fine, salt is fine, but I my wine glasses have stains all over and even if I wash them afterwards manually I can't get rid of them ... Someone help me.

What kind of paint should I use to decorate acrylic wine glasses? I want to personalize and decorate some acrylic wine glasses I bought. What type of permanent paint would be the best?

How do you get lipstick prints from wine glasses? Short of hand washing is there anything I can do. Guest get their lipstick on the wine glasses and it almost gets etched in.

Where can I buy nice but afortable wine glasses? Hello everyone, I like fine wines and also carry lots of champaign. Theres also plenty of Vodka, Tequila, and Whiskey but I already have glasses for those brands. I want my liquor cabinet to be perfect! When my friends and quest come by I want to have the perfect set up. If any of you can educate me and send me sum links on what or where I can check out the different kinds of wine and Champaign glasses that would be awesum! Thank you very much!

where can I buy funky wine glasses? Would like to get my friend some funky wine glasses for her birthday. She will be 30 and is literally the woman who has everything! Thought some different wine glasses (as she likes a tiple!) may be a good idea.

What do you think about adding crystals to wine glasses? I thought it would be something fun to do to my wine glasses. I also thought if done right it could look elegant. I know you would have to hand wash them. Would the crystals really stay on? Is there a way to do it so when you look inside the glass you dont see glue and nastyness? Just a thought would like some opinions please

Is it my imagination or does red wine out of large wine glasses taste better than smaller glasses? I have wine glasses that hold 6 oz. and glasses that hold 12 oz. Filling the 6oz full and 12 oz half full, I have come to realize that the red wine tastes better out of the 12 oz glasses (same red wind - same bottle even). Can that be true and if, what is the reason?

can empy wine glasses be carried on an airplane when going international if in your carry on bag? I got 2 wine glasses engraved and I want to take them overseas with me and really worry about them breaking in my luggage so I was wondering if any one knows if it is ok to put them in your carry on luggage? I checked and cannot find this information anywhere but I just don't want to get to the airport and get asked to throw them away because they are not allow.

What do I need to know about wine glasses? I am wine drinker. I will drink it in pretty much anything. It's not a big deal to me. BUT, when it comes to purchasing for my parents & future in-laws, I'd like to keep it classy. They both enjoy red and white wine. Anything I should keep an eye out for while shopping for the glasses? I really have no prior knowledge about wine glasses. I'd like them to be within a reasonable price range but not cheap, not extremely breakable & very attractive.

What's the best way or the best product to write on wine glasses without putting them in the oven to set? I want to write names on wine glasses to use as escort "cards" at a wedding, but want to use something that will show up (gold color), but without having to heat set them in the oven.

I have wine glasses that have an oil slick appearance can someone tell me what they are? I have wine glasses that look like they have been pulled out of an oil slick with rainbow hues all through the glass yet the glass is still clear. What process causes this and what are these glasses called - I also have a serving dish that has this process.

Please help me to purchase cheap stemless wine glasses with cheap delivery? Hi there! I've got a problem. I want to buy wine glasses but I haven't found any nice offer. Either the cost is too big or the delivery is very expensive. Maybe you can advice me a website with cheap delivery. Thanks for help!

Do wine-specific glasses really help make wines tase better? I've noticed that there are many different shapes of wine glasses. Different shapes for Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinot, etc. Do these significantly affect how the wine tastes, or is this pure wine snobbery?

Is lead-free crystal safer than lead crystal for wine glasses/decanters? Is "lead-free crystal" just ordinary glass, or is it crystal with another heavy metal substituted for lead? I saw an advertisement for "barium crystal" wine glasses. Is barium safer than lead for this purpose?

Who is tired of lousy wine glasses at restaurants? One of my pet peeves is going to a restaurant and paying a 125% markup on a bottle of wine and then having the wine served in stubby IKEA glasses that don't allow the wine to express its flavours and aromas. Good quality stemware is so affordable these days, there is no excuse for that. Why can't restaurants take more pride in their service? Another thing that bugs me is when they do have a few sets of nice stemware, but keep them in the back for VIP customers while everyone else gets the junky glasses.

How to know if wine glasses contain lead? My cousin is shopping for wine glasses, and he would like to know how to make sure the glass material does not contain lead

Where can I get 70 plain wine glasses for less than $1 a piece? I am hand painting wine glasses for my wedding favors and I want to see if I can find them for less than $1 a piece. I know I can get them at the Dollar Tree if needed, but I didn't know if there is a way to get them for cheaper. Any suggestions?

where can i hire blue wine glasses for my wedding in inverness scotland? looking for about 100 wine glasses that are blue! lots of hire companies have clear glasses but not blue-can you help?

What should I paint onto my wine glasses? For Christmas, I got my mom a set of wine glasses and I want to hand paint them... I don't want to paint seasonal things on them because i want her to be able to use them all year round... Any Suggestions? Nothing too difficult...I'm talented, but I only have 3 days...

Where to find mini plastic wine glasses? I am looking for mini (no bigger than 2 1/2 inch) wine glasses for a craft I am doing. I can't find them anywhere on the internet. Not sure of the right keywords or really where to look. If anyone has any information you can give me, I would greatly appreciate it.

Where can I find wine glasses? So I need about 220-260 wine glasses for my wedding. i'm using them as part of m favors. I'm just wodneirng if anyone knows where I can get them in bulk for a cheap price. By the way: I live in Toronto, Canada. So i would need an online store that ships here or a store that's in my vicinity.

Where can I sell my handpainted wine glasses? I'm an ebay idiot and would like to know if anyone here online would be intrested in checking out my wine glasses. I also do custom orders for those who have any ideas for gifts and such.

How to give wine glasses as a gift? I bought a set of 4 wine glasses and want to give them as prizes for a baby shower.. but i dont know how to put it together nicely.. instead of just handing them 4 wine glasses... Help~!

Are there wine glasses that give the illusion that you are getting more than you really are? Having owned oversized wine glasses that hold 8-12 ounces, I am now looking to move in the other direction. We would frequently run out of alcohol at parties or guests would inadvertently have too much. We've found that "just one or two glasses" is very different depending on the size of the glass. I am interested in any wine and champagne glasses that only serve a few ounces (2-4oz at most) at a time, but look like normal wine glasses. Please advise.

I am looking for some fine wine glasses. I know riedel is good, but I want to know if there is anything else? I want to find some glasses for red wine, that have a sharp rim, but I dont want to spend over a hundred dollars for glasses. Can anyone help

Why do some people use different types of wine glasses for different types of wine? I'm having trouble understanding why some people need a glass for white wines and a different type of glass for red wines. Can someone try to explain to me why a different type of glass is needed for every type of wine?

What are those little flakes at the bottom of wine glasses after you have your red wine? I drank some red wine last night and saw these little flakes at the bottom of the glass as I nearly ended my glass.

How to wash wine glasses? I have some wine glasses (made out of glass) that are really difficult to clean. There's always stains on them, especially inside of the cup. The stains look like grease stains, but they are clean. I've tried scrubbing, just using water, wiped with a cloth, washed them in a dishwasher, with and without soap, etc. I've tried air drying them, and even drying them with a cloth. Also, this goes for all of my wine glasses, so they're not broken or anything, since I always have the same problem.

How many glasses of wine should I have....? I just opened a bottle of Pinot Grigio. And I bought a Moca colored Wine glass set, over the weekend. I'm still on my 1st glass, How many more glasses of wine should I have tonight?

Would the following items be considered a collectable? 1963 smoke-colored wine glasses purchased in Duz deterg? In 1963-4 Duz laundry detergent had smoke-colored glasswere in various sizes of the detergent. I have 10 wine glasses without chips or cracks.

who drinks out of wine glasses at the reception? im having a very simple out side wedding i am having 4 bridesmaids and 4 groomsmen... who all drinks out of the wine glasses?? i kno me and my husband will when we do the whole wine toast thing.. but what about for the meal? i dont think my bridal party will be sitting with us so do they still need a wine galss?

What are the best products to use to paint/decorate usable/washable wine glasses? My sisters and I are looking to each paint a wine glass for my mom for mothers day, but I was never sure what kind of paint to use, which would continue to stay intact through use and hand washing... Is a sealant necessary? Help please! :)

What causes wine glasses to make noise? I have to do a science project on how and why wine glasses make nosie. Any information is GREAT!!!

Where to buy stemless wine glasses in Toronto? I'm looking to buy a set of stemless wine glasses in Toronto as a gift- has anyone seen them in stores downtown recently or know where to look? Thanks

What is the best paint to use on wine glasses? I am painting some wine glasses for a friend of mine. I have painted several things for people but it is either on canvas or a wall. I want to know what the best paint to use for glass is. I bought some paint pens from Michael's crafts and they were transparent and unprofessional looking, I want these to have a professional look like the Lolita glasses. Here is a link to Lolita in case you don't know what they look like http://www.lolitamartiniglasses.com/lolita-martini-glasses.html

Question about wine glasses, can you help please? I know that the shape of a wine glass is better for certain wines depending on the wine. But, does the thickness or the thiness of a wine glass have an value of importance?

is wine glasses from macys cellar presentable enough for guests? crystal vs glass? bought some wine 22 oz red wine glasses for 4.99 each (they are round almostb liek a snifter) well, reg price 9.99 from the brand that macys produces, the cellar. are they presentable enough. i was told that they are not the nice ones, and the nice ones are made of real cyrstal. do resturant uses that or everyone just uses regular galss

what was an occasion when girls wore wine glasses or drinkingware on their breasts? i heard that a certain kind of wine glass was built on the size of a French noblewoman's breasts.

Can i put two wine glasses in my carry on? I'm going from Koln-Bonn Airport to London Heathrow flying with Lufthansa and I have two wine glassed in my carry on. Will that be a problem?

Is there any sort of sealer that you can paint on wine glasses to keep puff paint(fabric paint)) on? I used fabric paint(puff paint) to paint on wine glasses for a gift for a friend and was wondering if there was any sort of like sealer that I could paint on over it that would be clear and keep the paint from coming off from condensation. Please help?

Where can I buy long-stemmed wine glasses? I'm looking for longer than usual stems on wine glasses that I've seen on many tv shows. They look very elegant. I have never seen any really tall glasses at Bed Bath and Beyond or similar stores. Any suggestions on where to look?

in french style of serving, should wine glasses be filled without asking guest? Should the wine glasses be filled automatically or ask the guest each time?

How can I locate a particular set of old wine glasses for my Mum & Dad?? Please help!? My Mum and Dad were given a set of brown wine glasses for their wedding 26 years ago, but over the years some pieces were broken and they now have only one glass left. There are no distinctive features on it (such as a manufacture's name). They're just rippled brown glass with black stems. I've tried searching google but can't find anything! Please help, as I'd love to track these down!

Statistics question! What's the probability of someone breaking my wine glasses? Let's say that my wine glasses have a 0.5% probability breaking during a one time use If they are used every day for a 1000 days, what is the probability of my wine glasses breaking at some point during the 1000 day period, assuming that the 0.5% probability remains consistent each day?

Does anyone know where I can buy red colored wine glasses from? red, plastic wine glasses. For a non- alcoholic birthday toast for my son. I can't find them any where! Thank you

How many people bring their own wine glasses to restaurants? I've thought about doing this for certain restaurants, but have not actually done so. Just wondering if anyone actually does this on a routine basis, just in case the restaurant does not have proper tasting glasses. Too pretentious?

What are the names of the two japanese comedians with the wine glasses? One is fat, the other skinny, they both wear kind of 1800s Europeen kind of clothes and often times, when the fat one says something, they cling their glasses and the skinny one laughs stupidly. Much obliged.

Is there a way to make my crystal wine glasses clear again? Over time, my lovely crystal glasses have gone all milky. I did wash them in the dishwasher which usually turns out sparkling results, but it's had the opposite effect. Any way of making them clear again?

Where can I find some really cool wine glasses? ? I want to buy my girlfriend some neat wine glasses for x-mas, don't have to be super fancy fine crystal or anything.

What kind if paint would I use to paint martini/wine glasses? I'm assuming they make special paint for glasses, but I'm guessing that if you use it on drinking glasses it may need to be non-toxic, etc. Does anyone have any experience doing this? Any help would be great!

I need a catchy name for my glass painting business. I paint on wine bottles, wine glasses. vases, anything? I paint flowers and leaves on wine glasses, drinking glasses vases, anything I can find that is glass that has no details on. Please Help!!!!

Where to buy bulk wine glasses? For our wedding favors we are looking to give each guest a wine glass and fill it with pretty candies or something else. We may do glass etching on them ourselves or buy ones that are already etched. I need to know where we can buy 200+ wine glasses for $1 a less a piece if possible. Are there any places that do personalized etched ones for a reasonable price as well?

Do you use the wine glasses you received as a favor from someone else's wedding? I was at the Goodwill the other day. Saw a bunch of wineglasses (or brandy snifters or champagne flutes) printed with the names of various brides and grooms with their wedding dates. What did you do with the glasses you have received? Are they treasured keepsakes? Do you use them regularly? Do you keep them for a while and then eventually donate them?

Will cheap wine glasses get spotty before expensive ones would? I want to buy new wine glasses, since the ones I have now are awfully spotty. I am willing to pay more money this time if I know that the more expensive ones will not get as spotted from the dishwasher.

in 24 hours i drank 1 glass of red wine, 6 glasses of pimms and lemonade and 13 wkds, how many units is this? in 24 hours i drank 1 glass of red wine, 6 glasses of pimms and lemonade and 13 wkds, how many units is this? I also drank vodka that was 80% prof with lemonade, how many units could this be roughly?

Want to buy wine glasses. I saw some Czech 24% lead crystal cheaper than Crystal D'Ar what is the difference? What would be good quality but not extremely expensive wine glasses that I could buy. Is heaviers Lead Crystal better than those that are lighter?

Special wine glasses to enhance taste/aroma? My aunt received some wine glasses as a gift, and they have a particular shape that is supposed to enhance the taste and the smell of the wine. I guess the difference is phenomenal, and I would like to possibly purchase some of these. Does anyone know what the name of this type of wine glass is, and also where I might be able to get some at a reasonable price?

How many wine glasses do you have? I just counted. I have 3 good wine glasses, 3 nice water goblets, and about 13 champagne glasses. Is that good, or is it sad? I used to have way more wine glasses and water goblets but they keep breaking. Oh, yeah, I have some dark blue glasses that we used for our wedding. I forgot to add them in. Still sad, huh?

If lead is bad, why do we use Lead Crystal glasses? All my wine glasses are lead crystal? all my glasses came with a health risk warning...All Riedel and other big names also have this warning...if i drink everyday how much risk do i face?

Where to get etched wine glasses? My fiance and I are getting married in June and we really want to get etched wine glasses as "wedding favors". Does anyone have a recommendation of where to get them? Thanks!

How many glasses of wine is it ok to drink? I am 28 weeks pregnant. I havent drank at all during this pregnancy. I heard a little wine once in awhile was ok during pregnancy. So, how much do you think is ok 1 or 2 glasses and that's it?

How many glasses of wine should I limit myself to? I am going out on a date to a restaurant tomorrow night, but I was wondering... how many glasses of wine should I limit myself to? I want to be able to lose my inhibitions a little bit, but not be blind drunk and not in control of my actions.

Has anyone hear used personalised wine glasses as bonbonneires? I am hoping to have personalised wine glasses for all the ladies at our wedding and just wondering if anyone here has done it, what paint did they use...? I bought what i thought was glass paint (seeing as it says it on the bottle) at a craft store, but it peels right off. I am writing on the outside of the glass and really need it to stay on - even when washed. Any ideas?

Is there a simple and cost-effective restaurant-level solution for clean wine glasses? I work for an Italian restaurant, and sometimes our glasses are very spotty and dingy. No matter how many times we run them through our commercial dish washer, they come out looking the same. Is there a reasonable solution to eliminate these spots and restore our glasses to the shine that they should have? Best answer goes to the response that my general manager personally approves of.