Things You'll Need:
- Museum Gel
- Glass Valuation Guides
- Carnival Glass
- Cut Glass
- Lockable Display Cabinets
- Milk Glass
- Pressed Glass
- Depression Glass
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Step 1
Realize that glass collectibles come in many colors. Some colors are more prevalent in certain periods than others. For example, metallic purple was very popular during the carnival glass period in the early to mid-1900s.
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Step 2
Realize that many collectors base their collections on a color preference. Blue is probably the most collected color.
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Step 3
Consider whether there is a particular color of glass you would like to collect. Perhaps you already have one or two pieces of a certain color and would like to further develop that collection.
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Step 4
Select a color you like and will enjoy displaying.
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Step 5
Decide what type of glass you would like to collect in your chosen color. You could focus your collection on pressed glass, cut glass, glass from a certain manufacturer or even glass in a particular pattern.
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Step 6
Purchase a guide to glass. If you are focusing on a particular type of glass, buy a guide that is mainly about that type.
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Step 7
Become familiar with the patterns that are available in the color you have chosen. You might find that there are not many things available in the color you like. At this point, it would be wise to look through the book to select another color.
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Step 8
Familiarize yourself with the prices of items you are going to be looking for.
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Step 9
Go to antique shops, flea markets and collectors' shops to find the pieces you are interested in.
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Step 10
Search online sites such as eBay for items in your color.
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Step 11
Examine any potential purchases carefully and compare them to your pricing guide.
