Category: Glass

What gives glass its color?

Minerals give glass their color. Color changing glass comes from fuming with gold and silver. You can learn more about glass at our Glass Terms, Techniques, & Tools in the Industry

Do you guys sell raw glass?

No we do not sell raw glass. If you need some raw glass and you are in Colorado Springs you can stop by Elev8 Premier.

How well does boro hold up to quartz?

When it comes to the strength of glass, borosilicate and quartz are the same. But when it comes to thermal resistance quartz has borosilicate beat. Borosilicate if heated past 1050 can cause stress in the glass making it weaker and more prone to breaking. It’s why it’s not a good idea to heat your boro …

What kind of glass do you use?

Most of the glass we sell is borosilicate glass. Our vapes use borosilicate glass as well. Some of our water pipes are made of soft glasses, which have a lesser resistance to thermal shock. All soft glass water pipes use a borosilicate downstem and bowl to avoid this being a problem.

Can you put the gold leaf into soft glass? If so what effect does it have?

This this is mostly done in soft glass as borosilicate can melt the gold off and you will not see it. If gold is used in boro it is done by fuming. You can see fuming her

What is heady glass?

It is glass that has many hours put into it. It may also have many techniques and attachments. Learn more about Heady Glass .

How do I remove sharpie from a glass piece?

The easiest way to remove sharpie is to use another sharpie to replace the old sharpie writing, then wipe the fresh sharpie away with a paper towel.

Are switchballs, wig wags, and reversals all the same thing?

The simple answer is yes. The full answer is wig wags are the start of a switchball. A switchball is what is made after you wig wag lined colored tubing. A reversal is another name for switchball. See more info on Switchballs

What’s the difference between the air trap and bubble trap?

Air trap and bubble trap are the same things. Alien Skin is a form of bubble trap. You can learn more here

How long does it take to heat up a quartz or glass nail?

This all depends on how hot you like to do a dab, how thick your banger is and how powerful your torch is.  We recommend a cold start dab for the best experience. Refer to our blog here