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Design Insights: A Visual Guide to Geometry’s Impact on Gas Fills in Plasma Light Sculpture
Welcome to “Design Insights”! We’ll draw from Chapter 2 of the “Notes on Design Theory for Plasma Sculpture” to explore the various types of plasma discharges and filaments. Our focus will be on understanding how geometry plays a pivotal role in shaping the plasma with our gas fills within these sculptures. Through real-world examples and…
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Podcast | EP 53: From Furnace to Neon – Pulling Neon Tubes with Ethan Samaha ft. Zach Layhew
This is episode number 53. In today’s podcast, recorded April 8th, 2023, I’ll be joined by Ethan Samaha AGAIN and this time featuring Zach Layhew, where we talk about Ethan’s most recent residency at the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Here we talk about the application process for residency, Pulling Tubing for Neon: its challenges, Navigation color…
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Saying Goodbye to Information Unlimited and Remembering Bob Iannini: A Shifting Landscape in the Plasma Art Community
In the world of plasma and neon art, there are certain names that have become synonymous with innovation, creativity, and the power to light up our imaginations. Among those names, Bob Iannini and his brainchild, Information Unlimited, held a special place. However, as we move forward into a new era, we must bid farewell to…
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Store | Taming Lightning: NEW ARRIVAL Borosilicate Electrodes
Introducing Yanlux 12mm Borosilicate Electrodes – the essential components for your neon and plasma illuminated sculptures! These non-tubulated electrodes feature a single loop wire at the top, offering versatility for various applications. Whether you’re working on neon signage or plasma light sculptures, these electrodes are designed to empower your creativity
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NEW ARRIVAL! Neon 21 – PlasmaShell Case (3D Models Only)
Hello Lightning Tamers, I’ve been working on populating my new online store of Taming Lightning and started to add downloadable 3D models, and eventually 3D printing on-demand services. One of the things that I’ve designed to help improve the workshop and artist experience is a case or enclosure for the Neon21 transformer. It’s a simple…
