Vidrieria for custom glass candle holder

[pmacay]

I bought these really cool hand made candle holders 25 years ago in Bariloche. Our new gatito, Rafa, was doing his morning insane routine when he broke one of the glass enclosures. It appears to be a mason jar that they cut the bottom off and inverted the original "top" into the base of the candle holder. I went to a couple of vidrieria stores, and one guy was sure he could find a solution, but he gave up after a few weeks. I don't need an exact copy of the original, I told him he could just use straight glass tubing if it would be easier. But no dice. Anyone know a glass store that does custom work in the central/Recoleta area?

 

[LuckyLuke]

Howdy Pmacay,

Silly question, but if it it's just a repurposed jar, why not find a suitable jar with the same dimensions and cut it yourself with some isolated heat/cold? Is it an unusual size?

My other recommendation would be to go to a feria and find a glass arts & craft table to present your situation. They may be willing to commission the job.

 

[pmacay]

The glass is over 25 years old, so who knows if that size jar is still manufactured. The great thing I love about Buenos Aires is there are still lots of people who do custom work for a reasonable price, it's just finding the right person and you usually get that from a referral! I live near the Recoleta cemetery so maybe I'll check out the booths this weekend and see if there is anything similar. Thanks for the idea!