HANDBLOWN GLASS FISH STRAWS - SET OF 2
$25.00

Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator

These durable borosilicate glass straws are a great way to add a splash of fun to your drink. We're fishing for feedback, so tell us what you love about this design!

Megan
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I love the idea of these straws and the design is really unique and fun. I also love that they are made in the US. And if more people drank out of glass straws, we can eliminate some of the waste from once-used plastic straws. However, I would worry about them breaking, espcially if they fall to hard to the bottom of the glass, or when someone is washing them.

Barb
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Just wondering if they are durable?

Erin
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I like that it is made of pyrex. At first, I was concerned that it would break easily. But as long as it is durable, I think it's adorable!

Elizabeth
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This doesn't really look like a fish to me. Would it break in the dishwasher?

Miriam

This looks like an incredible hazard. Unfortunate because the look of it is appealing!

Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator

Thanks for the great feedback so far! The straws are made of a special glass that is more durable than regular glass. It doesn't break as easily, is less likely to shatter, and is resistant to temperature changes. The straws can go in the dishwasher, but it's best to give them a little scrub with a pipe cleaner first, since a dishwasher might not get inside the tube well enough to flush out dried material.

Danielle
Vote: Thumbs up!

Would be great for a day at the lake or before heading off to the beach!

Laine
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I would be nervous drinking from a glass straw, seems dangerous and uncomfortable,

UcG Fan
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This is a very cute and colorful item. I can see them being a hit with the kids.

Erika
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Looks very cute, but I kind of don't get it. I would actually want to see it work first.

Cassy
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How fun! I've never seen anything like these before. Fun for kids, but as an adult, I would enjoy them too. It's great that these are made from glass, making them reusable and free from BPA! Plus they're made in the US....very cool.

Caroline
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It's so creative! This would make drinking plain water lots of fun. But how strong are they? Could they break easily?

Linda
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These straws would be a fun and different gift especially for the straw lover amongst your friends/family. (I have one here) I'm not sure I would use it for children as they may break. How durable are they.

Linda
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A unique gift for the straw lover. Can you get different colors? How durable are they since children are natural straw lovers!

carol
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Breakable and hard to clean.

Jennifer
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Cute idea! Great detail on the fish, and a fun and sustainable way to drink with straws! Definitely a fan, would just be concerned about the long term durability.

Jennifer
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Cute idea, but drinking from a glass straw isn't my thing.

Dusty
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Adorbs

amy
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cute! My son would LOVE these if they were not too spendy.

amanda
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I know many adults and children that would love this product!!!

Kristin
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I love the look of it, but practically, my daughter would be the one who wants to use it, and would inevitably make a mess blowing bubbles at the dinner table. Wouldn't work for milk or be very appealing in darker liquids or when using ice (would worry more about breakage). That said, it is SUPER cute, but it just wouldn't be practical for what I expect you'd pay for it. I'd admire it in a store and then pass it by.

Dawn
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I think these are cute but I can't imagine ever using one. I would say that they would be suited for kids (looks-wise) but I wouldn't want to give me kid a glass straw to drink out of. Too much of a safety hazard. Really cute though.

Jill
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Too easy to break if they clink against the glass. also, how do you wash it if you drink, say, soda with it?

Jacqueline
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Definitely an uncommon good. Hopefully they'll be sold in packs of 2+? Or else they may get lonely!

Donna
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Interesting but glass straws are dangerous and hard to clean

Jackie
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I don't see myself taking a pipe cleaner to clean and reuse.

Christine
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Although it is made from Pyrex glass, it cannot be all that thick based on the provided picture. As I found out the hard way, Pyrex will break if bumped just right even if it doesn't seem like a hard bump. I would be afraid of it bumping ice or the edge of the glass and cracking, hurting someone.

Katie
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What a creative straw! These are great substitutes to plastic and people are less likely to throw them away accidentially. The only drawback is how breakable they may be.

Pamela
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I like novelty items like this. Very cute!

Therese
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I never thought I'd see the day something could replace my reusable plastic straws with pink bunnies all over them!!! These are brilliant!

Elizabeth
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I think this is cute and kids would love it, but it would be better off hanging out in an adult's glass where it is likely to break. If you could sell it with a little brush for cleaning, that would be ideal, as I am unsure how I would keep it sparkling clean unless I broke out the pipe cleaners.

Mallory
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Cute!! Such a great design, and if it actually bubbles like it does in the picture it would be so much fun for kids. The blue/green one is my favorite. I would be worried about actually using them because they are so nice to look at, so I would only use them during special occasions.

Kat
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These are positively adorable but seem impractical. The texture of the fish would be a challenge to keep clean if it was used in anything other than water. I would be more inclined to buy them if they included a pipe cleaner of some sort.

Elisse
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Very cute (I love the little fish!) and clever; be nice to have a set of these (6 at least) for guests... A set would be a fun housewarming or cocktail/dinner party gift, too!Hope they're easy to clean!

Constance
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I have a glass straw and really like it. Would be fun to fish for my beverage of choice.

Joanne
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Here fishy fishy! These would be wonderful to use in summer beverages!

Jennifer
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I have some other glass straws and they are durable and great for the environment and easy to sterilize. So much better than littering plastic.

Amanda

Cute, but it would be a pain to wash, so I'd never use it.

kelly
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My grandchildren will love this! As well as teens, grads, etc.

Nicole
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What a great way to make drinking out of straws a little more interesting and ecofriendly!

Susan
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Love the concept but am leery of glass (even Pyrex) straws for use by kids. the straws are not easy to clean if they require a pipe leaner scrub before washing. I have not had apipecleaner in the house for years!

Kimberly K.
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I think that glass.straws are cool, because they are different

Christine
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The ultimate in uncommon gifts! Keep supporting goods made in the USA.

Amanda
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Seems like it would break fairly easily. However it could double as a coffee stirrer.

Rachelle
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I've had reusable straws before for my kids and they are a pain to clean. Yes, you can use a tiny brush to clean them but when you've got small kids, one more thing to clean is, well, one more thing to clean.

Carrie
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I don't like that it is glass. To easy to break.

Mary
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My only concern is the durability...

Bethany
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very cute!

Sarah
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Adorable!

Sarah
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I don't see myself using these more than once and no way will my husband use a pipe cleaner to get them clean each time.

Carly
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cute, might buy it if it was $5.

Brena
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Super cute and more sturdy than a plastic straw!

Ashley
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Cute! Just looks fragile for a straw, I'll just drink it regular-style.

Kirsten
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The glass and the wonderful guppy straw are great, and gotta love the "Made in Colorado"! What I adore is that the bubbles in the picture look like little fish, too! Clever, UG! Very clever!

Pam
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too cute

Bobbi
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Very cute, but I would be afraid of the glass breaking...

Alyson
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Uncommon, but not good. I would not feel safe giving a glass straw to children.

Jenipher
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I think it's very cute, but i don't think i would buy it since I'm not usually a straw user... although, i LOVE that it's great for hot AND cold beverages.

Lauren
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I love these. Very whimsical, and I love its "big kid" appeal for adults. Perfect for summer parties.

Michelle
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If it were made of a thick plastic and would be easily broken, I would definitely purchase for my kids. Great idea, but scared of the glass (not practical).

amanda
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Really cute, but seems too fragile for a straw. Would probably be a bit pricey, again, it's just a straw.

Chantal
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Unique idea... but at first I couldn't tell it was a fish, until I looked at the clear and red one. I would be concerned about the temperature (and possible cracking) of the glass straw with hot beverages and cleaning doesn't seem easy. Guess it's not my cup of tea...

Chris
Vote: Thumbs down!

This would be a very cute gift for a fish lover. However I have come to find out that glass glass = broken glass quite often.

jennifer
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I think I'd actually drink more water with a cute glass strawlike this!

Bette

love, especially the bubble blowing

Victoria
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Fun gift for glass-lovers!

Eugenie
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Seems like it would be difficult to clean

tara
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Adorable

jaque
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A blown glass straw just seems dangerous. It looks very cool though!

alena
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Really cool looking but it looks like it would be really hard to clean, yes a pipe cleaner might work but I'm not sure how well it would actually clean out the inside of the fish.

Jennifer
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super cute, kids will love this

angie
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I'm afraid that they would break or be really hard to keep clean!

Vote: Thumbs down!

Seem cool but no way I wouldn't break these immediately. I have stainless steel straws that are great for re-use.

Lynn
Vote: Thumbs down!

Kids would be more attracted to these straws than adults - and glass straws for kids sounds a little dangerous.

Michelle
Vote: Thumbs up!

Super cute....and very unique

Karin
Vote: Thumbs down!

Can't see the use of an item like this

Natalie
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I've never seen anything like these straws! I love them! They are a winner in my book because they are hand blown glass, which is a beautiful art form I don't see that often. I love the creativity behind them and I love that they're fishies! I would probably buy a set and name them all! The only thing I suggest, is I believe a set of 4 would be better - in case of more guests. I would be willing to pay extra.

Jessica
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I like the whimsical aspect of this product, and I imagine it will bring back childhood joys of drinking my favorite drinks through a licorice straw in a "somewhat" more adult fashion.

Gretchen
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Glass edges may break in drinks when ice is used

Lauren
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I use straws every day, and I'd love to have an Eco friendly way to sip!

Macy
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This is totally cute! i'd buy it in a heartbeat!

Malorie
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This is so cute! These would be a lot of fun to blow bubbles with. Speaking of which, this could double as a bubble wand!

pam
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I love this idea! The detail is remarkable! I appreciate that the artist chose to use a material that is safe (no BPA), sturdy (Pyrex), and reusable! Made in the USA? Perfect! My daughter, the marine biologist, would love these in her Christmas stocking!!!

Aline
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I imagine this would be a pain to clean, especially if one likes thick smoothies.

Brad
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Very cool

danielle
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Cute, but seems complicated to clean with the angle at the bottom.

Kathleen
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Too afraid of drinking from a glass straw.

neha
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I love this. It would be used more in my family room than in kitchen, could be fun with family and friends to just experiment with this.

Dawn

Way, way cute !! And clever.

Casey
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It is a cute idea but how much do people really use straws at home. Just not practical to me.

Emily
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These straws are so much fun! Perfect for a margarita on the porch and for your kids to blow bubbles into their juice. I'm amazed at how durable they are - they're dish washer safe and do just fine clanking around in my silverware drawer. I highly recommend!!

Danerwaner
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Would be a great gift item for children as I really think they would get the most benefit from it...Well, as long as they didn't break them.

Nina
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Very cute

Bridget
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This looks great. All for reusable materials. Love they are made in US. I think my daughter would get a real kick out of them.

amy
Vote: Thumbs down!

the idea of sipping on a glass straw freaks me out. glass on glass could chip easily, right?

Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator

Thanks for all of the feedback on these fun Fish Straws! Since a few people have mentioned concerns about the glass breaking, we reached out to the artist to get more information about their durability. She explained that since these are made of borocilicate glass (also known as hard glass) they are very durable. Borocilicate glass (Pyrex) is often used for baking dishes. It is extremely resistant to temperature changes and much less likely to break than regular glass. She uses a process called kiln annealing, which also adds to the strength of these straws. Each piece is torched, then kiln-fired at 1200 and slowly cooled. The artist says she's tested this product through use in her own home. Her family uses the straws daily, and they wash them in the dishwasher.

Emily
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These straws are absolutely precious!! They're very durable and rest nicely in the silverware drawer when not in use. We use them for margaritas and the kids have a blast with them in their juice glasses to blow bubbles! The straws are durable and wash up nicely in the dishwasher! I highly recommend!!

alicejean
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cute

kim
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They are cute, but breakable stuff with 2 small children just won't fly for us at the moment!

Christy
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Way cool!

Brien
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Looks cute

teagen
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What a fun take on crazy straws!! And they're reusable! Plus plus plus :)

Kathleen
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I'm a little scared of cute glassware that appeals to kids but these are pretty cool. I love that they are made in the USA and that they are reusable. Breakability would be the only thing that would hold me back.

Nicole
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wowow! I want some today!

Sophia
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so cute. hope i can win this!!!!!

Phillip
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Putting glass in my mouth? No thanks! It would also appeal most to children, which is the most inappropriate group to give glass to put in their mouths.

Allison
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These are by far the cutest straws I've ever seen. I'm an avid straw user, but I hate not having ones worthy of using more than once. These would add some true character to my water glass! One suggestion to the artist (based on so many with concerns about breakage), could a small clear silicone adhesive dot cover the fish's belly to give it a little bump protection when someone tosses it in a glass? Heck, it could even be scale-printed silicone dot to make it really classy! Just a thought. Love these!

Susan
Vote: Thumbs down!

glass straws are 1. hard to clean, 2. chip at the top from teeth, and 3.chip at the bottom from clinking on the glass. Otherwise, very cute.

Elaine

This is so clever, and I SO WANT to vote yes, but I can promise you that I'm not going to start washing my straws with pipecleaners, nor would I trust them not to break in the dishwasher even though they're boro. So, they would then become a micro haven for bacteria.... I do love the fish though, so it breaks my heart not to give this a thumbs up! Plus I don't see a price - how much would these sell for?

Paula
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I'm hoping these will be priced reasonably so I can give them as gifts. Could you let us buy just one?

Kim
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set needs to be more ... 6 straws minimuminclude neons

Misty
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Love this idea!

Dusty
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They are so cute! I can see the kids really loving these.

Mike
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cool

Stephanie
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Great item, soo soo cute.

david
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Great amusant for adul;ts, but not for the kids, borosilicate or not, hard clench between some little monsters teeth and one broken straw later and one ER trip later you will regret the purchase. Cust-ability also highly depednad upon price, like most novelties.

Mommee
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Super cute! I would not allow my son to use them, but it motivates me to drink more water!

Jean
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When can I get them??? I want them now!!!!!

V
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Environmentally friendly and cute. I like.

Ann

Would make a nice gift for someone whose home bar has everything!

Pamela

How does one clean and sanitize such a thing? Fun but impractical.

Jennifer
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Very cute!

Erin
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I LOVE glass straws. Not only are they durable and environmentally friendly, they can finally be FUN! There isn't really a lot to choose from, I have some with little bubbles on the straw, or just plain...these add a lot of fun and excitement! BRING THEM!!!!!

Chris
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I've been using glass straws for awhile with no breakage. I don't put them in the dishwasher and I probably wouldn't put these in either. I would buy them because they are unique and fun looking. Mine are easy to clean since I rinse right away.

DIANE
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what is the price ?

LouAnn
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they're adorable, but I wonder how hard it is to clean them? I'm not in the habit of keeping pipe cleaners near the kitchen sink.

Jennifer
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I love these, the design is beautiful and I'm sure that blowing bubbles out of them will be even more fun than with normal straws!

Crystal
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Really cute. I like them, but like most the other commentators, I would worry about breaking them in my mouth, in the dishwasher, in the glass...if they were plastic, I'd be all over them.

Jacqueline
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These are adorable! You can sip in or blow the other way to make fishy bubbles. What fun for kids and adults alike! I love that they are made right here in the USA, too. Fantastic!!

Barb
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I like that they can be used for cold or hot drinks and they are cute to boot!

Marilyn V.
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These are so much fun! They could also be used as cocktail stirrers! I love them!

celeste
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festive, fun and fabulous

Elea
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These are awesome! Great innovative for kids, because what child doesn't want to use a straw, now let alone one that is a fish???? Consider this one line, sinker

Karen
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very creative idea!

Linda
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I like it with color!

Kim
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SO freakin' cute!

Paul
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Very cute, my wife squeed when she saw this. I just hope that they are as easy to clean as it says.

Christopher
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Cute concept, not my style.

Alison
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These are great for kids. Teach them about the fish and let them swim in their drinks

Giselle

I think these are super cute. I have wanted straws to sip coffee through; ones that weren't plastic, these would be perfect AND cute!

Heather
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I would love these! I just hope that they are durable.

laura
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Love these I would so buy these!

Sarah
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Super cute for an older kiddo!

Diane
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I question the safety of a glass straw.

Deirdre
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Very cute, unique item. Not for everyday use, but a a great conversation piece.

Megan
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Very adorable. I'd use them for special occasions, but probably avoid drinks with any pulp or fruit sediment in them for cleaning purposes. These are very cute.

Robin
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It's not really a quality issue oer se, but as soon as I looked at - I love the look by the way - I thought it would just be too hard to sanitize it after use - even in a dishwasher. I think the shape o the fish on the end would prevent the inside of the straw from being properly cleaned . Too bad ! It's a fun look! I MIGHT consider buying something like that to use upside standing in a plant pot or something - but only at the end of the season when I saw it on closeout sale or something like that.

cyndee
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they are darling, would make a great gift

Beth
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what an excellent item. This could be a healthier option than plastic straws. They look like a lot of fun also!

Carolyn
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Won't come out of the drawer.

Susan
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I have other glass straws and they are awesome! This would just be fun for a party, or just something different to "treat" someone with. I have had my glass straws for almost three years and they're very durable and easy to clean if you just remember to rinse them out right after using. Too cool!

Sue
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I would buy these if price isn't too high

Susan

So fun! Would love to see these in blue too.

Jennifer
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These are one of the cutest things I've ever seen! It takes blowing bubbles in your drink to a whole new level :)

Grace
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Adorable concept. However, seems uncomfortable and impractical in everyday use--uncomfortable on the teeth and too hard. I like to chomp and chew on my straws, besides.

Amy
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Who could resist blowing bubbles with this?!

Manuela
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seem too delicate

Michelle

I love this! So cute!

Kathryn

I don't trust glass straws. I would trust that I could clean them well enough. Sorry...no sell