Category: Information

How do some glass artists incorporate metal into the pieces?

Metal is usually incorporated into a glass with a method of plating basically.  Usually, copper is used as it works well with electrolysis.  The artist will paint a metal oxid onto the glass.  Then the copper will adhere to the oxide on the glass.

How long does an attachment baggie for the Super Surfer last for?

You bag can last for a lot of fills.  Some people have filled the bag over 50 times.  We do not recommend this as the bag does become sticky and looks bad.  Really it depends how hot you vaped your herbs.  Lower temps do not release as many oils, so you would get more uses …

How is stress created in glass? How often does the stress cause pieces to break in the kiln?

Stress is caused when the glass cools unevenly.  There can also be stress when different colors are used as they have a slightly different COE. The glass will not really crack in the kiln if it is annealed properly and the colors have the same COE.  Even though color is a borosilicate, it may not …

What is the best way to clean a really resin filled downstem?

First, do not let it get that dirty.  Clean more often. But if this has happened, letting soak in a super soaker overnight is a good way to let the resin fall off. You can also rinse under hot water.  The hot water will make the resin softer, and the pressure will push the resin …

Why might someone choose a beaker style piece over a straight tube?

Durability and sturdiness are what we feel the beaker has superior.  Many times a straight tube is a bit thin at the joint weld to get the angle.  With a beaker, you get the angle built into the tube.  Also, it holds more water to make it heavier.

What provides better percolation from downstems; Slits or holes?

Really this is up to you.  The more holes the less chance of it getting clogged.  The larger the holes or slits the less chance of clogging. Small holes are smooth and pure, while big holes or slits chug

How do mask detoxes work? How long does the “mask” last?

This would not be a good detox.  A detox is supposed to clean out your system.  What some call a mask is the detox does remove all the toxin from saying the simple parts of your body.  This lasts for a day or so.  The toxins in your fat cells and other deeper shall we …

How do you choose what percolator you want in your glass? are there any that are better than others?

This is really all up to the user.  Some like a chug, and some like it to pure. Large holes chug and will rarely clog Small holes clog soon with wax and resin. The more perc there are, the more restriction there is. See more perc here

Can taking to big or a dab cause you to throw up, if so why?

For some yes.  This we do not fully know, but we think that when your body is flooded with toxins, it has to purge them.  Take a smaller hit, enjoy life. Cannabis is not in small amounts, but anything in your lungs besides fresh air is not good.

What temperature is appropriate for low temp dabs?

We feel the perfect low temp dab would be 428.  This is because at 428 the last cannabinoid will vaporize.  At this temperature, all the cannabinoids, flavonoids and terpenes will be vaporized