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What signs do you look for to help decide whether a nail or banger need to be replaced?

If the banger has a crack in it, time to replace it. If you have overheated it without cleaning it, the banger has more than likely become “chazed”.  While it will still work, getting a new one for aesthetics might be a great idea. Te keep the banger clean look at cold start dabs.

how are honeycomb percs produced?

These are produced in a mold.  They are then removed, polished and sold to a blower.   Most of these are made in China that we know of.  But, we love them because they diffuse so well, as well as they are super durable.!

What does the process of pulling new colors consist of?

This is an expensive process.  Each new test color needs a new crucible.  These things are EXPENSIVE! Clear glass or sand is placed into the crucible, then additives are added.  New minerals do things no one knows, so a whole batch can be bad if it is well, bad.

What should you look for when buying a new grinder?

When looking for a grinder there are some good things to look out for. We LOVE a 4 piece grinder so you can save your keif.  We love a CNC machined grinder for durability.  Then, like an Elev8 grinder, the bottom that holds the kief is beveled, this helps get the keif out more easily. …

How do blender bangers work? Is it better than a conventional banger or terp slerper?

They work by drawing air through the bottom so you can use just a marble.  You can also use terp pearls for fun and more heat retention. We feel they are WAY easier to clean than a terp slurper.  We feel they are a little harder to clean over a standard banger. Better, that is …

Is there an estimate on the life span of a silicone pipe? As it gets older and used more does the silicone start to degrade or become a health risk?

In our opinion as soon as you can afford a glass water pipe, the life of a silicon pipe is ended.  If you properly clean the silicon on a regular basis, like you should anything you smoke out of, the silicon bong can last many years.

How do you not harm ashes when making a cremation pendant?

The ashes are trapped between the glass.  The ashes have already been taken to very hot temperatures and the ash is what is left from that process.  Ashes are mostly the bone that is left over and then crushed to be like ashes.  These bones ashes are then trapped in the glass.  Sometimes the cremation …

Is it required that you take a liquid arts class before you can rent torch space in our studio?

If you have never used a torch the answer is YES.  If a person has past experience blowing glass they can rent space without the class.  This class offers safety, as well as basic skills that a blower needs to have.

Is it true that perc chambers increase pressure making it harder to pull?

Yes, the more water you have to pull through the harder it is to inhale.  Now, is it adding more pressure?  We do not feel it is adding more pressure, the pressure is already there based on your surroundings.  What happens is that each new champer is basically restrictive, and the more restrictor you have, …

What is the difference between cigar wraps like zig-zags and something like a backwood leaf?

A Backwood is an actual leaf while the wraps are basically crap tobacco leaves that are turned to a pulp.  This pulp is made to tobacco paper and there you have it.  If you want flavor the Swisher Sweets are great at it.  The Backwoods offers a more cigar-style flavor, but using a fronto leaf …