FORMERLY THE EARRING CAFE
Maker of Tiny
Glass Stuff
Amanda Glanville – Creating wide-eye delight since 1994
SEASONAL COLLECTABLE TREASURES TO GIVE OR KEEP
A miniature world to spark nostalgia and glee and share with your friends and family
I firmly believe that all grown ups can recapture the childhood joy you felt when you were given something small, precious and unexpected. Giving or receiving a piece of my tiny glass stuff can bring back those magical moments. Imagine the squeals of delight as a well-loved Christmas decoration is carefully unboxed each year or the latest tiny glass addition to your collection is introduced to the next generation of glee-seekers.
Whether it’s a miniature picture gallery, freestanding minis, tiny plant decorations, seasonal hanging decorations or cute jewellery, little by little you’ll be building your very own Family Treasure Chest – packed with tiny glass memories to share.
Halloween
Meet My Latest Creations
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The Great Glass Advent Calendar
24 pieces from a choice of Christmassey and fun options including 4 Family pieces made just for you. Also available as a twelve or four piece collection. Single pieces available too, all year round.
SEASONAL Hanging Decorations
Just right for a tiny glass Christmas, Easter or to give to someone special. Perfectly proportioned to go in the post, in Advent Calendars and in special crackers. Hanging on pretty ribbons they’re an instant gift and very collectable. Buy individually or jump right in with a complete Advent Calendar.
FREESTANDING TINY GLASS STUFF
Unleash your inner magpie! My mini sculptures are perfect for ‘printers tray’ collections of special things you just have to keep and marvel over. Why not start with a dinky Dalek or colourful pumpkin?
Jewellery
Selected ultra mini versions of my glass to wear. Earrings and necklaces made onto sterling silver which aren’t heavy and will create delight.
MINATURE PICTURES
A collection of tiny glass things in a frame to add to your home gallery or brighten up a cosy nook. Ready to hang or arrange on a shelf. Get in touch to commission a personalised pic with your family favourite ice lollies, or theme to a special occasion.
Plant Decorations
A great finishing touch for your pot plants. These tiny sparkly goodies are on tough but thin stainless steel rods to brighten up your green space. Suitable for indoors or outdoor pots and available in super tiny versions for succulents and terrariums.
QUIRKY
One off themed pieces are a favourite, you can have so much fun with Hallowe’en.
PRECIOUS
Take a childhood memory and create the perfect one of a kind present with me for someone special.
COLLECTABLE
The tiny glass virus that kept my business afloat in 2020-2021 and was selected by the Science Museum for a national collection.
On a mission to reinvent the meticulous art of flame-worked ‘little glass animals’ into quirky, affordable collectables for the 21st century.
MEET The Maker of Tiny Glass Stuff
Hello I’m Amanda and I’m the Maker of Tiny Glass Stuff.
I’m on a mission to take the traditional art of making little glass animals and reinvent it for 21st century.
When I’m not melting glass here in my Red Shed in Coventry, I’m travelling around the UK to share the tiny glass fun with you all at craft fairs, open studios and exhibitions.
How the Great Glass Advent Calendar was born
In November 2016, I had a last-minute present idea for my two young nephews. I came up with 24 tiny glass goodies, dragooned my elderly dad into painting a shop-bought advent calendar, and posted this rather heavy thing to North Wales in the nick of time. At the same time, I unveiled each piece daily on Instagram and Facebook and was surprised at the brilliant reception all around. It’s now become an annual institution, with ideas for new pieces carefully hoarded until I can surprise you during the festive season.
Comments like these make my day:
It’s beautiful! I need to order 2 of everything Christmassey for my tree!
I was so excited that I gave them to the girls! They LOVE them! All your tiny creations spreading happiness…
I cried over the glass dangles…blown away with how details they are. I love them!
Commissions
Commission a special piece: Ask me to capture something special to you in glass.
Celebrate a family occasion or achievement. I’ve turned all sorts of ideas into jewellery, pictures, plant decorations, Christmas decorations. Get in touch to find out if I’m up for the challenge!
Maker of Tiny Glass Stuff
On a mission to reinvent the meticulous art of flame-worked ‘little glass animals’ into quirky, affordable collectables for the 21st century.
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