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Tips for Cleaning Glass and Neon Manifolds!
Great video by Ben Kenealey, shows us the do’s and dont’s of using a ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning glass and your manifold, as recommended by Bruce Suba. Cleaning Steps:1. Soap and hot water2. Rinse with water3. Deionized water4. 91%+ isopropyl alcohol 5. Acetone Another perspective on this was suggested by Tim Drier, a scientific glassblower…
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Ray Gun Leak Checker – Update #4
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Percy Echols II (@taminglightning) on May 13, 2020 at 9:11am PDT Probably first time I mentioned the term violet wand, but it’s a business that has taken this quack “medical” device and expand it into intimate play. I can take this podcast where ever I want:…
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PGC “Light Lab” Update | 3D Printed Supports for Plasma Light Manifold
View this post on Instagram @taminglightning Music: Chemical Burn – OverShield Finished 3D prints for Pittsburgh Glass Center “Light Lab” Over the last 3 years I’ve been working with PGC to develop equipment for neon and plasma (mostly plasma light), and with the reception of the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh Grant in 2019 funded…
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3D Printing | PGC “Light Lab” Manifold Supports – Update #4
Hello Lightning Tamers! Finished 3D prints for Pittsburgh Glass Center “Light Lab” Music: Chemical Burn – OverShield Over the last 3 years I’ve been working with PGC to develop equipment for neon and plasma (mostly plasma light), and with the reception of the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh Grant in 2019 funded by the The…
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Elements of Plasma | Vessel Crafting: Quick Tips for Form and Structure when designing for Plasma and Neon Sculpture
View this post on Instagram Elements of Plasma x Vessel Crafting | Tips for Form and Structure Video source: “will a scratched glass vacuum chamber implode?” Youtube.com/beyondthepress Music: To space -@not_theking Cactus – @jeffkaale @plasma_art_alliance #neon #plasmaglobe #plasmaball #neonart #lightart #glassart #glass #sculpture A post shared by Percy Echols II (@taminglightning) on May 10, 2020…
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Hello World! | Video Tour: Mundy Hepburn and the Plasma Factory
!Hello Lightning Tamers! Check out this video tour from the Grooviest Plasma Master, Mundy Hepburn! –Percy Echols II | Taming Lightning View this post on Instagram A post shared by Percy Echols II (@taminglightning) on May 10, 2020 at 9:16am PDT MundyHepburn.com Mundy Hepburn, luminous glass artist. Site contains biography, exhibition schedule, gallery, video, contact…
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Dalibor Farny | Vacuum Holder: Innovative Solutions for Vacuum Tubes Design
Hello Lightning Tamers! Checkout the latest update video from Dalibor Farny. Very innovative stuff, designing and creating solutions for building custom designed Nixie tubes. I really appreciate the window he creates into the evolution of his process. –Percy Echols II | Taming Lightning /dailborfarny @daliborfarny Nixie Tube & Clock Manufacturer Dalibor Farny Bringing Nixie tubes…
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Weekly Picks | May 2020
Weekly Picks are back for May, check out my picks, and feel free to explore other works by these artists, makers, and designers! View this post on Instagram #weeklyâ¡picks #ornotsoweekly Music: Accra – @jeffkaale Golden – @jeffkaale @lightsoutneon x @tayfunozatakul @neonskiltet x @artpushercom @theneonqueen x @alex.couwenberg @alanna_day x @hobnobtacoma @d_j_neon #neon #glassart #neonbender #neonart #curate…
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NEW! A Noble Sign – Face Masks on Zazzle Store!
View this post on Instagram New! A Noble Sign Face Masks available at @zazzle Zazzle.com/taminglightning Link also in bio! #facemasks #neon #plasma #glassart #glass #podcast #merch A post shared by Percy Echols II (@taminglightning) on Apr 28, 2020 at 8:25am PDT TamingLightning: Designs & Collections on Zazzle Welcome back or welcome to the Taming Lightning…
