

Neon Principles: The Art of Shaping Light with Neon by Randall L. Caba is a 227‑page foundational workbook on neon tube design, construction, and glassworking techniques. Published in 1992, it serves as a practical, technical guide for anyone learning or refining the craft of shaping light through traditional neon processes

Fred Rosebury’s Handbook of Electron Tube and Vacuum Techniques (1965). This volume is more than a manual—it’s a bridge between the physics of vacuum systems and the craft of building electron tubes. Rosebury meticulously documents methods for glass‑to‑metal seals, electrode fabrication, pumping strategies, and leak detection, while also providing practical guidance on materials and instrumentation.

Step inside the fascinating world of rare gases with Taming Lightning LLC. In this special tour of Global Rare Gases, Percy Echols II (artist, educator, and founder of Taming Lightning) goes behind the scenes with Jim Avolt to learn more about Global Rare Gases and how it is able to support smaller businesses and individuals…

We’ve partnered with Amazing1, the successor to Information Unlimited, to bring back and upgrade classic neon & plasma power supplies! From the 3kV NeonUL and 10kV Neon21 to the new PVM12 and PVM400, these drivers feature plug‑and‑play enclosures, cooling fans, and enhanced safety—making plasma art more accessible than ever.
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