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  • Plasma Thoughts |

    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Percy Echols II (@taminglightning) on Jun 15, 2020 at 7:59am PDT Hello Lighting Tamers! Just some plasma thoughts on the the Value of RePlay, Knowledge from Observation, Processing and decision making, Manifold,and other thoughts on plasma. From the quote heard from the Netflix Marvel series Luke…

  • Pulled Points | Glass Color, Phosphors, and Plasma Aesthetics with Mundy Hepburn

    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Percy Echols II (@taminglightning) on Jun 14, 2020 at 5:13pm PDT Pulled Points highlights the value of replaying past episodes. Here I share something that completely slipped my mind when reviewing my outline for designing plasma sculpture. In episode 7, there’s a segment where Mundy talks about…

  • BBC Discovery | Hertha Marks Ayrton – The Woman who Tamed Lightning

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  • EP 28: American Classic Neons with Tim Takacs

    Hello Lightning Tamers! In today’s podcast we have American Classic Neons with Tim Takacs! Just in case there may be any concern, this podcast was recorded in early March 2020, prior to COVID-19 Pandemic. Thank you. Show Notes Intro Music: Boost by Joakim Karud www.joakimkarud.com https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud ​www.patreon.com/joakimkarud Outro Music: The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED www.lakeyinspired.com https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired www.patreon.com/lakeyinspired…

  • Artist Commission Template

    I was recently working on a new contract for when I purchase in peer to peer markets such as Let Go, Craigslist, or Facebook Market trades. While I was working on that I talked about my experience with Commissions and was asked to provide the template that I currently use.  This is a very simple…

  • EP 27: Candice Watkins – Enlightened Arts

    Hello Lightning Tamers! In today’s podcast we have Enlightened Arts with Candice Watkins, who had formerly worked with Neon & Illuminated Art, Sculpture & Site-Specific Projects, and currently works with organizing and promoting events in Columbus, Ohio.  Just in case there may be any concern, this podcast was recorded in early March 2020, prior to COVID-19 Pandemic. Thank…

  • -Mission Complete- Plasma Moose collab with Chris Ahalt: 3 year resolve

    -Mission Complete- Plasma Moose collab with Chris Ahalt: 3 year resolve

    I finally finished the piece that began in 2017 in collaboration with Chris Ahalt at the Pittsburgh Glass Center. After three years I was able to resolve the capacitive or wireless electrode power!

  • GAS 2020 Virtual Conference | Neon aroud the world – James Akers

    Hello Lightning Tamers! Sharing another presentation for the Glass Art Society 2020 Virtual Conference. James had done well to work with neon bender in various places, and with quite a diverse set of approaches, glasses, and setups. Just as you and I will learn something new, same as presented by the participants. enjoy! –Percy Echols…

  • GAS 2020 Virtual Conference | Wayne Strattman Studio Tour

    Update: 5/25 FIXED LINKE ​ Hello Lightning Tamers! Another Excellent video from the Glass Art Society 2020 Virtual Conference! Amazing informative tour by Wayne Strattman of selection of his latest Plasma Sculptures, Tubes, and Displays! -Percy Echols II | Taming Lightning  Strattman Design Studio Tour from Strattman Design on Vimeo. Strattman – Creative Electronic Glass…

  • Glass Art Society 2020 Virtual Conference | Taming Lightning: Getting the word out!

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