Category: Glass

Is cobalt blue a china color?

This all depends.  Cobalt was one of the first colors and is made by Northstar and Glass Alchemy.  But China does also make it.   Many blowers will use the China tubing to put colors over it like dichro.  It is affordable and the only tube on the market.

Why does chinese boro have a bad rep compared to american boro?

Prejudice is the answer, but there are many reasons. Their labor is so cheap, no American worker can compete.  Glass is glass, so where it is made only means who eats from the work done to it. There are things to take into consideration also.  Where taxes paid, many garage glassblowers do not pay taxes …

can we make a custom glass top for the puffco with a 90 degree mouthpiece?

While we can do a lot of custom glass, the Puffco is not in our game to make parts for it.  We love making glass, but there is only so much one can focus on.

Why are male joints no longer in style

This was a time when dabbing first came on board and there was a thing called a nail.  The nail sat in the male joint.  The issue also was that the oils are so sloppy, they would drain down and on the outside of the rig.  They also look bad.

Are there multiple ways to make a spoon pipe

There are many many ways to make a spoon pipe or any rig for that matter.  Over time the artist will find his or her way to make a pipe that they like.

Where is raw glass sourced from?

Raw glass comes from all over Clear can be Shott from Germany Simax from Chec Republic China clear for China then there are some other countries also   For Color, many of the minerals come from China.  Many of the raw cullet used comes from all over the world.  We feel if the glass is …

What is Dichroatic glass?

This is a misspelling for Dichroic glass 

Could i get a Hash Pipe made?

yes, custom glass can be made and a hash pipe can also be made.  It is good to have a budget in mind, and any images of glass you like it to resemble, or a drawing. See more on our custom glass page and get your order ready!  

How is a vortex encased in a horn

The vortex marble is made and then more glass is added to make it a horn

What causes a color to just be bad, Ex: Cracks easy/Hard to work with

This happens because the COE’s of the glass are not compatible.