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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 …

Are there any health risks accidentally inhaling glass cleaner such as Resinate if the waterpipe water still has some left in it?

Yes, inhaling anything other than air is NOT good.  Make sure you always rinse your rig after cleaning.  An extra rinse never hurt anything.

What do you consider the optimal temp to run an enail with the elev8r quartz heater?

This all depends on the user.  We have found 750 is good for dry herb and 800+ is good for concentrates with the flavor disc in it. Word of recommendation is that start lower and move higher.

Should round bottom bangers be a certain thickness to obtain/maintain a specific heat for cold start dabs?

No, cold start dabs will work on any banger thickness.  BUT, the thicker the glass, the longer it will hold heat, but will also take longer to heat up. To really maintain the perfect temp, look at a Silver Surfer E-Banger

With electroformed work, which metals are typically bound to glass?

Copper is usually used as it is an affordable metal, but you can so use silver, gold, or many other metals. Learn more about Electroforming

Why is sleeving an important step in prep work?

Sleeving glass is very important when you work with colors or materials that can burn out easily from the heat.  This could be as simple as a color like Cherry or any cadmium color.  It also prevents burning out dichro, iridizing and opals.   It also allows colors that may not work well, to get thinned …

If kief can scratch up glass why does it not scratch skin? or can it?

The glass should not get scratched by Keif.  This is just the trichomes of the plant.  Glass is much harder than keif.