Taming Lightning

Hello Lightning Tamers! Podcast episode are long in between, to fill that time between each release, I’ve started to approach a list of question I’ve been asked, or have for myself to help us learn about Plasma/Neon. So one of the basic things we will look at in today’s post are the colors produced by individual…

Every year Pittsburgh Glass Center asks for art donations for their annual fundraiser. Without the support of these artists, we could not provide access to world-class glass art and artists, excellent education, and state-of-the-art resources that inspire artistic expression. In appreciation, we have created the opportunity for artists who donate to the Art on Fire Auction to…

Hello Lightning Tamers! I totally forgot to make a post a few weeks ago about my visit with Mrs. Lori Neu, the Scientific Glassblower at University of Pittsburgh. Lori has been a great host to many of my quesitions regarding scientific glass blowing and creating a secure vacuum, and her consulation when it comes to…

Plasma Moose In these two images, the first is the effect we are looking for and the second is when Chris’ hands are place near the points on the antlers. ​First time working out of the kiln, and working with Chris Ahalt, who came to Pittsburgh Glass Center to teach a summer intensive course in…