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🆓 Vacuum Sealing Techniques by A. Roth
A. Roth’s Vacuum Sealing Techniques (1966) is a foundational text on the science of airtight seals in vacuum systems. Covering methods for glass, metal, ceramics, and polymers, Roth explores leak detection, design considerations, and applications in laboratories, electronics, and industrial research. This comprehensive resource remains essential for artists, engineers, and researchers working with plasma, neon,…
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🔒Crookes’ Radiometer and Geissler’s Light-Mill – Cooperation or Competition? Giinter Dorfel and Falk Müller
A historical study tracing the shared origins of Crookes’ radiometer and Geissler’s light-mill—two 19th-century inventions that fused physics, glasswork, and the aesthetics of luminous motion.
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Notes | Simplified Plasma Filling Process
What I have for you below is a simplified Plasma Filling Process that I use today with notes from my talks with Wayne Strattman, and his book The Art of Plasma: Creating lighted Sculpture with Gas, Glass, and Electricity and, Amy Lemaire, who teaches the Plasma Design course at the Salem Community College Glass Education…
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🔒NEW WORK Summer-Fall 1985 | A conversation with Paul Seide by Joe Upham
An in-depth 1985 interview with neon artist Paul Seide, exploring his fusion of glass, light, and resonance, and his pivotal role in bringing neon into the studio art glass movement.
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🔒Product Development | 10kV-Neon21 Plasma Driver
There’s a revival happening in the world of plasma and neon. I’ve been working with Mike Whitmore, who is relaunching Information Unlimited as Amazing1, bringing back classic products with modern updates. This is my initial test with 10k-Neon 21.
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✨ Pilchuck Glass School: 2026 Neon & Plasma Workshops
A first look at our Neon and Plasma-focused workshops for the upcoming 2026 season at Pilchuck Glass School! Registration officially opens September 22, 2025, but we wanted to give you a head start on planning your summer for 2026
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⚡ Now Introducing: The Research Lab Ribbon Burner
After years of design, testing, and refinement, the Research Lab Ribbon Burner: Blower and Mixer is here! Built for safety, mobility, and ease of use, this all-in-one system solves long-standing challenges with older or DIY setups—perfect for both seasoned benders and newcomers. Featuring a compact venturi mixing system and adaptable design, it’s the next step…
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⚡ Website Update: A Faster, Smoother Taming Lightning Experience
After a complete website migration, the blog and store now load faster than ever — between 1.3 and 3 seconds. This update not only improves your browsing experience but also makes it easier for me to share new articles, products, and research with the community. Explore the refreshed site, discover updates from the Research Lab…
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🆓Materials of High Vacuum Technology, Volume 3: Auxiliary Materials by Werner Espe
“Materials of High Vacuum Technology, Volume 3: Auxiliary Materials” by Werner Espe, published 1966, focuses on a diverse range of auxiliary materials essential for high vacuum applications, detailing their requirements, composition, and practical uses. The book covers luminescent materials (phosphors), elastomers (rubber and rubber-like substances), sealants such as oils, greases, waxes, and cements, as well…
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🏛️ The Research Lab Library
Step inside the Research Lab Library, where the glow of neon and plasma meets the quiet hum of a well-thumbed archive. Here, you’ll find a carefully curated collection of books, articles, videos, and rare documents gathered from across the globe—some freely available online, others unearthed, scanned, or translated through countless hours of research. This library…
