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The Persistent Glow | Neon Symposium available ONLINE!
Did you miss the illuminating talks at The Persistent Glow: The Conservation and Continuity of Neon Artworks? So did I. I would have loved to been a part of this, but things just didn’t line up for me. I have some great news — the entire symposium is now available to watch on YouTube. Hosted…
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Lightwriters Neon Chicago | Special Workshops 2026
There’s something special happening in Chicago’s neon scene, and it’s coming straight from the warm glow of Lightwriters Neon Chicago. If you haven’t crossed paths with them yet, Lightwriters is a vibrant, family-rooted studio led by Zoelle Nagib and her father, master tube bender Jacob Fishman. Together, they’ve built a space where tradition, experimentation, and…
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Welcome to 2026: Building Context, Community, and Plasma Practice
2026 opens with more questions than answers—and that’s exactly the point. From expanding the Research Lab Library to rethinking how plasma and neon knowledge is shared, this year is guided by curiosity, context, and the belief that saying “I don’t know” is the first step toward meaningful discovery.
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🆓Neon principles: the art of shaping light with neon by Randall L Caba
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
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🆓Handbook of Electron tube and vacuum techniques by Fred Rosebury
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.
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Youtube | Inside Global Rare Gases: A Guided Tour with Jim Avolt
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…
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A New Chapter in Plasma Power: Amazing1, The successor to Information Unlimited
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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Summer 2026 Pittsburgh Glass Center’s Neon and Plasma Lineup! Kacie Lees, Percy Echols II, and Angela McHale!
As the winter season approaches, so does the desire for Spring and Winter to arrive! The 2026 schedule for week-long Neon and Plasma intensives at the Pittsburgh Glass Center is here, and I’m excited to share it with you as quickly as it landed in my hands. The Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC) has grown as…
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2026 Salem Community College | Plasma Playground: Intro to Plasma Light Sculpture with Angela McHale
In this Introductory workshop students will learn the fundamentals of hollow sculpting in borosilicate glass at the torch in order to design plasma lighting. We will cover shaping, texture and proper seals in order to make simple and complex sculptures. Sculpting techniques will cover abstract and representational forms.
