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Does the torch need to be at a certain mode when fuming? Or can any torch fume like a nortel minor or national?

Any torch can fume gold and Silver.  Taking an extensive fume glass by Elev8 Premier will allow a blower to more understand how the fume is applied and how it is then worked into the glass

Are there any limitations of what we can do with customs? Like with sculpting as an example.

Yes, each blower is limited to the skills the posses.  Elev8 Premier can skulpt basic things, but no blower specializes in sculpting “yet”

Does fumeing ever fade away?

There are different methods of fuming.  If the fume has been worked into the glass, the fume is there.  If the glass is fumed just on the outside or inside, the fume can rub or scratch off.

how come we can sell delta 9 legally

We can sell this legally because of the farm bill.  So long as it is .3% of the weight.

can we make cremation pipe?

Elev8 Premier has been making cremation glass since 2006.  Yes, we have cremation glass pipes we can make.

Do we have anyone at the shop able to make a labrador sculpture?

No, sculpting is a very niche market, our blowers are more masters of the scientific method of glass.

What is a dewer bub? is it when it’s jointed, rather than a push bowl?

A dewer is just the type of joint that sits flush.  There is a ring of glass that sits around the joint that allows the blower to sit the joint in flush.

Can soft glass be repaired with the right equipment

Sure, anything is possible, but this is outside the wheelhouse of Elev8 Premier.

Is there a specific method for getting colors to pop out more from the kiln? Or is it only based on the amount of time inside of the kiln?

Colors that strike like reds can for sure pop more when the kiln is ran at a slightly different setting, usually a longer soak time at a bit of a higher temperature.  This helps the crystals grow in the glass from the minerals used to color the glass.

Does the 14.8 screen fit in the S&B Mighty?

Yes it does. Elev8 screens are actually more durable and thicker than the S&B. This is the report we received “yes I can confirm that the Mighty bowl screens are compatible with a DBV wand, same diameter. (14.8 😎 But they are much thinner and softer, a little rounded, the quality is less good for …