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EP 27: Candice Watkins – Enlightened Arts
Hello Lightning Tamers! In today’s podcast we have Enlightened Arts with Candice Watkins, who had formerly worked with Neon & Illuminated Art, Sculpture & Site-Specific Projects, and currently works with organizing and promoting events in Columbus, Ohio. Just in case there may be any concern, this podcast was recorded in early March 2020, prior to COVID-19 Pandemic. Thank…
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-Mission Complete- Plasma Moose collab with Chris Ahalt: 3 year resolve
I finally finished the piece that began in 2017 in collaboration with Chris Ahalt at the Pittsburgh Glass Center. After three years I was able to resolve the capacitive or wireless electrode power!
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GAS 2020 Virtual Conference | Wayne Strattman Studio Tour
Update: 5/25 FIXED LINKE Hello Lightning Tamers! Another Excellent video from the Glass Art Society 2020 Virtual Conference! Amazing informative tour by Wayne Strattman of selection of his latest Plasma Sculptures, Tubes, and Displays! -Percy Echols II | Taming Lightning Strattman Design Studio Tour from Strattman Design on Vimeo. Strattman – Creative Electronic Glass…
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GAS 2020 Virtual Conference | Neon aroud the world – James Akers
Hello Lightning Tamers! Sharing another presentation for the Glass Art Society 2020 Virtual Conference. James had done well to work with neon bender in various places, and with quite a diverse set of approaches, glasses, and setups. Just as you and I will learn something new, same as presented by the participants. enjoy! –Percy Echols…
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Glass Art Society 2020 Virtual Conference | Taming Lightning: Getting the word out!
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2020 GAS Virtual Conference | Taming Lightning: Getting the word out!
Hello Lightning Tamers! My presentation for the Glass Art Society 2020 Virtual Conference, where I talk about my journey in Taming Lightning, importance of community and finding meaningful ways to use technology and social media, and my thoughts on the future of plasma. Plus bonus content where I briefly explain recommendations for Form and Structure,…
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Tips for Cleaning Glass and Neon Manifolds!
Great video by Ben Kenealey, shows us the do’s and dont’s of using a ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning glass and your manifold, as recommended by Bruce Suba. Cleaning Steps:1. Soap and hot water2. Rinse with water3. Deionized water4. 91%+ isopropyl alcohol 5. Acetone Another perspective on this was suggested by Tim Drier, a scientific glassblower…
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Ray Gun Leak Checker – Update #4
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Percy Echols II (@taminglightning) on May 13, 2020 at 9:11am PDT Probably first time I mentioned the term violet wand, but it’s a business that has taken this quack “medical” device and expand it into intimate play. I can take this podcast where ever I want:…
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PGC “Light Lab” Update | 3D Printed Supports for Plasma Light Manifold
View this post on Instagram @taminglightning Music: Chemical Burn – OverShield Finished 3D prints for Pittsburgh Glass Center “Light Lab” Over the last 3 years I’ve been working with PGC to develop equipment for neon and plasma (mostly plasma light), and with the reception of the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh Grant in 2019 funded…
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3D Printing | PGC “Light Lab” Manifold Supports – Update #4
Hello Lightning Tamers! Finished 3D prints for Pittsburgh Glass Center “Light Lab” Music: Chemical Burn – OverShield Over the last 3 years I’ve been working with PGC to develop equipment for neon and plasma (mostly plasma light), and with the reception of the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh Grant in 2019 funded by the The…
