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Hello Lightning Tamers!
Percy here, and I’m thrilled to kick off the new year with exciting plans and updates from Taming Lightning! The Taming Lightning Store is officially OPEN for 2024, and I can’t wait to share what’s in store for the upcoming months.
Recap of 2023: A Year of Growth and Partnerships
- In July, Taming Lightning achieved a significant milestone by becoming an LLC.
- September marked the beginning of a powerful partnership with Global Rare Gases, making selection for gases available and easy to purchase online from Helium, Neon, Argon, K4, Krypton, and Xenon.
- Throughout Fall, bringing you an expanded range of products, including borosilicate electrodes, Wayne Strattman Books, phosphor checkers, enamel for glass solder, Legacy stock of Neon 21 Transformers, and much more!
What’s on the Agenda for January?
- Ep 57 – Fusing Creativity: Exploring Kiln-formed Glass and Plasma with Mark Ditzler
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Chapter x Notes Plasma Primer Livestream
- scheduling livestream for YouTube in going through the guides I’ve created and used for the classes I’ve taught for in last few years.
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- Anatomy of Plasma Sculpture, 2nd Edition – Friday Jan 12th @ 6:30 pm EST
- Design Theory & Plasma Light Sculpture, 1st Edition – Friday Jan 19th @ 6:30 pm EST
- Plasma Guidelines for Vessel Structure, 2nd Edition – Friday Jan 26th @ 6:30 pm EST
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Kiln-fired Glass Solder Guide
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- Blog Post Basics
- Solder Notebook
- Fire-Schedule Quick Tool App
It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m grateful for the support from Patreon, the Pittsburgh Glass Center, and the Glass Art Society. Despite the challenges, your support has been instrumental in propelling Taming Lightning forward.
Support Matters: A Call to Action!
This month poses a unique challenge as the Pittsburgh Glass Center undergoes extensive construction, including the addition of dedicated studio space for neon and plasma. The extended closure has temporarily impacted my primary income, and while I’ve diligently prepared for this, unforeseen circumstances can always arise.
As of January 2024, Taming Lightning has 12 Patreon supporters, contributing a total of $69 per month. This support covers podcast hosting, production tools, and ongoing processing needs. Your support, even as little as $2 a month, makes a significant difference!
Become a Patron on Patreon: www.patreon.com/taminglightning
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