Gay glassware

She had a modern and contemporary spirit and liked to do things informally. The designs ranged from flowers and fruits to funky faces. Fran Taylor has never lost her touch with the young housewife who wants chic, attractive, practical and yet inexpensive accessories.

Then they became popular, so the company continued making them. That was 19 years ago. She had no art training, but she knew what she wanted and was willing to work extremely hard to find a way of producing it. A very popular piece is the tipsy martini glasses photo below from picclick.

She was able to not only lift her out of poverty, but also create a brand that is still sought after 80 years later. Later onthe company acquired a lehr, which allowed them to use a firing process.

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I recently came across a pretty shot glass with white stripes and gold stars. Gay Fad Studios glassware is a unique way to raise the bar. There are tons of vintage items for sale online that tout the Gay Fad name. Instead of bewailing her bad luck and the general stupidity of manufacturers, Fran Taylor set out to do something about it.

Today, Gay Fad Studios is one of the leading manufacturers of beautiful contemporary accessories for entertaining. Gay Fad was a major glass decorating business that started in Detroit and ran from In that short 7 year period, they produced many designs that are now well-known and recognizable.

Check out our gay glassware selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our drinkware shops. This small marking sent me down the rabbit hole of all rabbit holes. That was a bit more puzzling.

Gay Fad Mid Century

Whether for commercial or residential use, custom glass makes any moment more memorable. Choose from our large selection of unique and hard-to-find Gay Fad Mid-Century cocktail glassware and barware, perfect for entertaining or for a special gift.

Consider its use for breweries, wineries, distilleries, restaurants, bars, and gift shops or events like fundraisers, weddings, retirements, anniversaries, and significant birthdays. She was a colorful, vital and immensely kind person and is remembered fondly by her friends and family.

The fired paint is what you think of now when you see professionally painted glassware. Gay Fad Studios painted on blank glass pieces manufactured by Anchor Hocking, Federal, and other well-known glass companies. She graduated from art school in Detroit, Michigan in Back inFran Taylor was a housewife doing her share of entertaining.

They were designed for home with staffs of servants. It adheres well to the glass and is much more durable than cold paint. Gay Fad Studios’ designs were known for the detail patterns and vibrant colors. So this post is an attempt to combine the available info on Gay Fad into a short history of the company.