- EP 64: Luminous Phenomena: Rïse Peacock’s Artistic Journey and Curatorial Intersections at CMoG
- EP 63: Understanding the Science Behind the Art of Neon with Dani Kaes
- EP 62: Bright Ideas: Balancing Art and Career with Jacob Willcox
- EP 61: Exploring Light and Ephemeral Art with Alexander Groves of Studio Swine
- EP 60: Neon Primer with Kacie Lees!
- EP 59: Neon Insights: Alta Robbins’ Valve Innovations with Greg Wilson
- EP 58: Neon Glo with Adam Smo
- EP 57: Kiln-Formed Glass and Plasma with Mark Ditzler
- EP 56: A conversation on Conservation with Suzanne Hargrove of Toledo Museum of Art
- EP 55: Under Vacuum with Angie McHale ft Pat Gadzinski
- Podcast | EP 54: A Glowing Potential with Kate Herron
- Podcast | EP 53: From Furnace to Neon – Pulling Neon Tubes with Ethan Samaha ft. Zach Layhew
- Podcast | EP 52: Emerging Light and Space Artist, Ethan Samaha
- Apex Interview: Blowing Glass and Taming Lightning with Percy Echols II
- Podcast | EP 50: Light in Transmission – On Curating and Critique with Vicky Clark
- Podcast | EP 49: Glass Quarterly n0. 163, LIT review
- Podcast | EP 48: Return to Taming Lightning
- EP 51 – On pioneers of gas discharge lighting: Daniel McFarland Moore featuring Wayne Strattman
- Podcast | EP 47: Thomas Zickuhr & Neon Lab
- Podcast | EP 46: Neon as Systems Building with Ben Orozco
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🆓Materials of High Vacuum Technology, Volume 2: Silicates by Werner Espe
“Materials of High Vacuum Technology, Volume 2: Silicates” by Werner Espe, published 1966, focuses on silicate materials used in high vacuum applications, covering their manufacture, composition, and properties. The book specifically discusses technical glasses, quartz glass, quartzware, Vycor glass, ceramic materials, mica, and asbestos. It delves into how these materials are made, their chemical makeup,…
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🆓Materials of High Vacuum Technology, Volume 1: Metals and Metalloids
“Materials of High Vacuum Technology, Volume 1: Metals and Metalloids” by Werner Espe, published in 1966, –focuses on the properties and behavior of metals and metalloids in high vacuum environments. The book explores how these materials interact with vacuum conditions, including their outgassing characteristics, mechanical behavior under vacuum stress, and suitability for various vacuum applications…
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Plasma & Professionalism | Example of Documentation for Plasma Light Sculpture
Whether you’re making your first plasma piece or exhibiting at a gallery or donating to a fundraiser, good documentation is more than just a formality—it’s a mark of care, professionalism, and accessibility. Providing clear instructions helps curators, collectors, and technicians understand how to safely install, display, and maintain your work.
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PD-7K – LumaShell Case (3D Models Only)
Designed with both workshop safety and visual appeal in mind, the PD-7K LumaShell is a downloadable 3D-printable enclosure for your PD-7K plasma transformer. Whether you’re teaching a class, testing in the studio, or showcasing your work, the LumaShell offers a clean and protective housing to elevate your setup.
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Beyond the Spark Coil: Troubleshooting Vacuum Leaks in Plasma Sculpture
Ever struggled to find a vacuum leak in your plasma sculpture, even with a spark coil? In this post, we dive into a real question from the community—exploring the differences between spark coils like the Eco and BD-10AS—and walk through practical methods for leak detection when the usual tools fall short. From sensory cues to…
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