Banjo glass represents the pinnacle of functional art glass sculpture. Renowned artist Banjo uses borosilicate glass to craft mind-boggling figures like goddesses, motorcycles and molecules, with intricate details and impeccable artistry.
Flora included a banjo in his New Orleans portfolio as well as woodcuts depicting stylized Jackson Square and a country mill, using both cubism and modernism in this set of engravings.
Sculpted Vapor Dome
Vapor domes are among the most essential pieces of functional glass art for vaporizing concentrates. Artists use various methods to manipulate their composition and volume of a dome in order to achieve a desired result – for instance, high quality domes will increase vapor production while lower quality ones limit it.
As well as its aesthetic features, a vapor dome can also be used to produce gradients of vapor and manipulate visibility by altering temperature, specific volume of mixture as well as density change or pressure adjustment of liquid/vapor mixture.
A vapor dome is also an effective way to showcase kinetic sculptures, like Mika Tajima’s “Meridian (Gold)” at LIC Landing in 2016. This geodesic dome was inspired by Buckminster Fuller and filled with water vapor clouds that changed color according to real-time gold price fluctuations, and featured Mylar spherical mirrors which produced images that appeared like holograms from any angle or direction – completing the effect.
architects frequently design interior spaces to meet client preferences, yet rarely consider the weather conditions that will prevail within those spaces. Instead of taking an integrative approach that considers nature’s patterns into account, architecture tends to divide spaces up into static and binary units: wet areas contain water while dry ones don’t. By adding qualities of vapor into architecture spaces, architects can not only shape their ideal space but also the climate within it.
Heady Bubbler
Heady glass pieces are an impressive display of artistic talent found in high-grade cannabis accessories, boasting mesmerizing honeycomb patterns, hypnotic wigwag designs, and intricate millie embellishments that bring vibrancy into any consumption ritual.
Glassware creations possess both aesthetic and practical significance, making them highly sought-after by collectors. Some enthusiasts even seek out heady glass from specific artists for collection purposes, creating meaningful connections to both the pieces they purchase as well as those who make them.
Glassblowers dedicate much time and energy to crafting beautiful pieces from glass, which often feature intricate detail. Their pieces tend to be more costly than similar items crafted from other materials like plastic or ceramic due to the extensive time and skill they’ve put into mastering this craft over years of practice. Plus, many employ special equipment in creating such beautiful works of art!
Heady glass’s distinctive shapes are inspired by multiple artistic traditions, from psychedelic art to ancient motifs. However, its primary aesthetic feature is fluidity and boldness; fluidity allows for various designs and patterns while boldness adds depth for an unparalleled smoking experience.
Heady glass offers the ideal blend of aesthetics and functionality in one stunning pipe. By incorporating elements from both disciplines into its design, these beautiful pipes add an intriguing new perspective to your cannabis consumption ritual while celebrating the creative talents of glassblowers around you.
Some may struggle with spending thousands of dollars on pieces that could break or become scratched over time. Others embrace functional art and find it immensely satisfying investing in one-of-a-kind pieces that transform smoking rituals for years to come. If you want to elevate your collection, check out the heady bubblers in our Heady Glass Collection.
Mini Beaker
Mini Beakers are among the most beloved portable bongs on the market. These small tubes can fit easily in your daily driver rotation and feature sturdy 25mm borosilicate glass construction for increased heat tolerance and an adjustable fission downstem to cool and diffuse smoke, giving this tiny glass piece plenty of punch for its size.
If you enjoy classic beaker design but require something portable and easy to maintain, look no further than LA Pipes’ Mini Beaker. Available in multiple colors, this sturdy tube offers a small beaker-style bowl and simple fixed downstem suitable for dry herb or concentrate use; additionally it boasts an ingenious 3 pinch icecatcher located at its base which accommodates cool hits by accommodating several cubes of ice at a time.
Another wonderful feature of this piece is its integrated tool rack, making it easier than ever to keep all your accessories together and ready. This is particularly handy when traveling or passing it among a group. By keeping all accessories together in one convenient spot, this also reduces the risk of someone dropping and shattering its delicate borosilicate glass bowl – an unfortunate problem when handling spoon pipes in public settings.
This mini beaker is also easy to keep clean; simply soak it overnight in Grunge Off for a comprehensive clean. Plus, its compact size and simple beaker design makes it suitable for bedside tables, filing cabinets and silverware drawers alike!
Handcrafted by Higher Standards in the USA, this beaker-style bong packs all of the power and robustness of a large water pipe into an eight inch package. Standing at just eight inches, it makes an ideal portable and versatile bong that can be used with either dry herb or concentrates – thanks to an efficient six slit diffused downstem featuring six filter ports – plus features such as removable bowl, tool rack and 45 degree quartz banger, making this piece the ideal travel companion.
Remix Bongs
Bongs come in various shapes and sizes, featuring different features designed to improve your smoking experience. Selecting the appropriate bong is ultimately up to individual choice based on durability, heat resistance, transparency or clarity and price; glass choice matters too, with borosilicate being preferred over soda-lime for its stability and durability.
Borosilicate glass bongs offer superior performance when compared with acrylic plastic bongs and provide clearer views of smoke filtering through the water chamber. Furthermore, this material can withstand sudden temperature shifts which helps extend its longevity; choosing high-quality bongs is crucial as broken or cracked glass could prove fatal for users.
An ice-catcher is an essential addition to any bong, as it prevents ice from falling into the main chamber and impeding airflow and ruining smooth hits. There are even models designed specifically to hold large quantities of ice for cloudy and milky effects during your hits.
Percolators offer more advanced filtration. This accessory adds an additional filter to disperse smoke through tiny holes on a disc-shaped “honeycomb”, creating ultra-smooth hits. Some advanced percolators boast three honeycomb discs for even finer filtering – taking your hits to new levels!
Common accessories found on scientific glass bongs include precoolers and ash catchers. These devices can help cool smoke before it enters the main chamber for enhanced flavor and smoothness; additionally they prevent debris accumulation within the water pipe for easier maintenance and cleaning.
Modular science glass bongs offer smokers who desire a customizable smoking experience an ideal solution. Their detachable parts such as mouthpieces, down stems and percolators allow users to create the ideal rig easily; making these bongs suitable for beginners as well as experienced users alike. Furthermore, modular pieces make maintenance much simpler by disassembling for effortless upkeep.