Blue is one of the most popular choices for favourite colors, and navy aficionados are quite particular about the specific shade of color they love. But even people who prefer red or green tend to admire plates and glassware for the dining table in a rich shade of azure. There's something that draws one to cobalt blue glassware, and has since the beginning of the color creation. How Does The Color Get Into Glass? All glassware is formed of glass heated to demonic temperatures of 2000F and above. While the glass is in a liquid state dyes and pigments can be mixed in to the clear material to obtain rich reds, bright oranges, and many other shades and hues on the color palette. The navy glassware so commonly seen on marketplace shelves and fine shops is created by adding cobalt salts to glass. Some glassware isn't uniform in color. Glassblowers can add tints and pigments in such a way as to create swirls of color inside clear or coloured glass. Spotting and spattering are also some colour patterns used to spice up glass pieces.

There are lots of great ideas for Halloween birthdays, but what if your birthday is in October but not on Halloween? October can be about more than just Halloween. Take advantage of rich fall colors and the joys of the chilly season to make your October birthday special. Birthday invitations Skip the black and orange of Halloween and opt for richer fall colors. Gather your inspiration from the changing leaves and harvest colors. The rich reds, bright yellows and earthy browns can make perfect birthday invitation colors. Leaves, twigs and gourds make great accents on your fall birthday invitations. Gem stones for October birthdays are opal and the pink tourmaline. Both of those colors can look great on your birthday invitations, too. October theme ideas If you’re looking to separate your birthday from Halloween, there are many great options for you. Since the October weather can be rainy and/or cold keep your activities centered around indoor activities. October days can be warm, but the nights can be pretty chilly. If you do plan outdoor activities – a hayride for example – make sure you let your guests know in the birthday invitation so they can bundle up.