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Why cant you use hot water to clean soft glass?

Soft glass does not have the thermal expansion abilities as borosilicate glass.  Changing temperatures fast on soft glass will cause it to crack.

Can you mix UV colors with crushed opal?

Yes, crushed opal can be mixed with nearly any color, but transparent are better.  Many times the crushed opal is sleeved over color.

I have a 2007 silver surfer. Can I upgrade to the elev8r wand and spherical cover?

Yes, the beauty of the SSV is that it can always be upgraded.  A 2007 is better to have it sent in to upgrade the heater stand to the new spring tension style.  The old style used spacers to compensate the variable ID of the heater cover that comes from Shotte glass with tolerance.

What is the best way to keep the neck of the Terp Typhoon clean?

Try to inhale slower with the Terp Typhoon or any banger for that matter.  The faster you inhale the more oils will potentially suck up the neck.  You can also use a little heat on the neck to let the oils heat up and drip back down if you inhale too fast.

Does Elev8 make custom tubing for other artists?

Elev8 Premier does make Butter Color and Lined Tubing for glass artists as well as hand made joints.

What gave Steve the Ferankshanaw idea

The idea came from a piece of glass that sat for maybe 2 years.  Then the idea came and as a kid at about 6 he made the name up.  This was the time to combine childhood with his art.  The Ferankshanaw is a story every time.

Can Elev8 premier make custom glass blunts?

Yes, Elev8 Premier can make many styles of glass blunts.

Does the DBV come in colors?

Yes, the DBV comes in silver or black only.  If you want color, the SSV is the ultimate way to go.  It also has many more features than a DBV. The SSV also can be made with any graphic in our Wave Rider Series.

Will you every make butter colors into rods?

We do that often for making horns.  This is not a product that we will make to sell.  Butter is only made in tubing as of now.

what should i do if i spill my aroma top and get scented wax in the housing

YIKES.  We always suggest to turn the unit off before ever moving the aroma top.  If it does spill the best way is to let it dry.  Then rub the wax and vacume it.  If you still have a mess, you can use paper towels and a low temp iron to melt the wax into …