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08 Feb
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February 8, 2024,In Glass Basics

Crafting Art and Function: The Intricate Glass Blowing Process Behind Bong Creation

Functional blown glass is an art form that seamlessly blends creativity with functionality, and one of the most intriguing applications of this craft is the creation of unique and aesthetically pleasing bongs. In this blog article, we’ll take a captivating journey through the mesmerizing glass blowing process, unveiling the artistry and precision involved in crafting …

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14 Dec
December 14, 2023,In Glass Basics

Glass Knowledge: CFL, UV and Opals

We’ve talked about the different types of glass, now let’s get into the artistic elements. While there are hundreds of different names and terms that are used to describe glass, some of the popular ones that aren’t commonly known about are CFL, UV Reactive, and glass additions such as Opals. CFL or Compact Fluorescent Light …

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14 Nov
November 14, 2023,In Featured Artist

Featured Artist Nov: Leviathan Glass

@Leviathan Glass, or Dale C  is an artist based in Memphis Tennessee that’s been blowing glass since 2001. He was originally drawn in because of the rarity of glass at the time. Leviathan said he was a teenager carving pipes from wood when he decided he was going to learn how to make the cool …

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19 Jun
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June 19, 2023,In Featured Artist

Why is Glass So Expensive?

The Reasons Behind the Cost of High Quality Glass You may have asked at some point “Why does this pipe cost more than $100?” and been left a little confused when not given a good explanation. There are quite a few possible reasons for this, one of them being that glass is art! We know …

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02 Mar
March 2, 2023,In Featured Artist

Featured Artist March: Empty1

Empty1, also known as Mike Turner on Instagram, has been blowing glass since March of 2002. In early 1999 he met a glass artist, and after seeing the process Mike was hooked on the idea of blowing glass. When asked about mentors, he mentioned Vastglass, Etznotsure, Tymeone, Casey, Matt and Amy from Pure Virtue as …

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14 Feb
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February 14, 2023,In Featured Artist

Featured Artist Feb: High Bastard Boro

High Bastard Boro has been blowing glass since November of 2011, he loved glass and used to frequent smoke shops near him just to look at the functional art. It was a small jump when he realized he could buy a torch and dive deep into glass blowing on his own. When asked about mentors …

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02 Jan
January 2, 2023,In Featured Artist

Featured Artist Jan: Filla John

Filla John started blowing glass about 17 years ago in 2005. He was at the Tonasket Barter Faire where he saw OG Badger Glass, his first mentor, selling pipes. After picking up one of the glass pipes, he was given a business card and told to call the guy when he got back to Spokane. Filla John recalls walking into …

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04 Dec
December 4, 2022,In Glass Basics

Soft Glas vs Hard Glass; What’s the difference?

If you frequent head shops and dispensaries you may have heard the terms“soft glass” and “hard glass” thrown around in reference to some of the pieces andwondered what they meant. All it really is, is a slang term for the material used.Soft glass, or soda lime glass, is a mixture of silica, soda ash, and …

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30 Aug
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August 30, 2022,In Featured Artist

Featured Artist Sep 2022: Ehi Spalding

September brings us a new featured glass artist from the Pacific Northwest. Ehi Spalding. In 1995, Ehi Spalding met a colorful character in a tuxedo and roller skates. The man was carrying a briefcase full of silver fumed, inside out pipes. Ehi told us “I hadn’t seen anything that beautiful. I bought one and said …

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