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UrbanGlass 2024 | Community’s Choice unveiling the plasma class Poll Results!
In other news, the votes are in! I’ll be preparing a Kiln Shop and Glass solder class at Urban Glass for summer 2024! I find glass solder or kiln-fired enamel as a glass solder is an excellent tool for attaching electrode and creative vessel forms in addition to glass-making skills be it furnace-blown, fused, and…
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Shipping Clarity: Understanding Freight Fees for Global Rare Gases at Taming Lightning
I’ve got a quick update for you, especially if you’re planning on purchasing gases at the Taming Lightning Store! At Taming Lightning, I believe in transparency and clarity when it comes to our offerings. Hence, I want to inform you about the freight fees associated with purchasing Global Rare Gases. Global Rare Gases used FedEx…
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? Let’s Celebrate! Percy’s Birthday and Taming Lightning’s First Rare Gas Sale!
Exciting news to share – I’ve just celebrated our first Rare Gases sale at Taming Lightning! This is a major milestone for the blog turned podcast, and I’m thrilled to have you with me on this journey. I’d like to give a big shout-out to Jerry Jensen, a co-learner from my recent class at Pilchuck…
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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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Motivation | Katabasis (Journey to the Underworld)
Reflecting on Katabasis… Sometimes I leave myself notes to read in the future. It’s like when a hero finds an ancient weapon or discovers a legacy. That previous owner’s fall had left a gift for the next hero to surpass them. Times are different, so are we. -Percy Echols II | April 24, 2020
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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
