Share on Tumblr Take some time to unwind today by watching the all new short film CLASSIC ELBO. Watch one of our favorite artists Elbo at Edy Roy Glass Gallery in Burlington Ontario Canada as he opens their new gallery with an amazing showcase and teaches a class of upcoming Canadian Glass Artists. The film slso features a colab with meGlassworks artist, Matt Robertson. Filmed, Edited, Music and Design by Jamie Lizmore the film was...

Share on Tumblr If you’re a fan of outrageous, original, off the wall sketch comedy then you need to check out the collected works of Australian Comedian Chris Lilley. Known for his ability to embody an assortment of oddball characters he captures audiences across the globe with his mockumentary style T.V. shows. In each of his 3 separate but intertwined shows Lilley tackles a score of different roles in a way that can only be...

Share on Tumblr The Swiss watchmakers at IKEPOD are known for making some of the worlds most sought-after and beautiful time pieces. Designer Marc Newson‘s latest creation for Ikepod sees the Australian designer interpret the most iconic timepiece of all: The Hourglass. Director Philip Andelman traveled to Basel, Switzerland, to document the designer’s modern take of the classic hourglass inside the Glaskeller factory....

Share on Tumblr With the “High Season” now in full swing it’s crucial to make plans as to what you’re going to be doing, and depending on what region of the world you’re in you may be able to check out some awesome events going on before and after the weekend of the 20th. If you happen to be coming out to Denver, CO for events like the 1st Annual High Times Cannabis Cup and you enjoy artisan-made...

Share on Tumblr As we emerge with great gusto into the year 2013 we cannot forget to take a quick look back into the past to check out the latest collaboration between Coyle and Coloardo based artist WJC. I have had the distinct pleasure of seeing WJC’s sacred geometry inspired work several times on my travels to the Shackmansion but since his work mostly stays within state lines most glass enthusiasts outside Colorado...

Share on Tumblr To me there’s nothing better than enjoying a great documentary along with the company of some functional glass. Getting the snacks ready, preparing the coffee table, making sure the cell phone is off. All for that “exhale” moment as you plop onto the couch pipe in hand ready to immerse yourself in a sea of compelling information. The British have without a doubt mastered the documentary as we know it....

Share on Tumblr When it comes to the realm of utilitarian smoking tools, I believe that the tool needs to be able to be used by a wide variety of smokers regardless of their smoking habits. Wether you’re still hooked on papers or you are a Glass Otaku yourself the Tap Dat Ash Premium Silicone Ashtray is a true utilitarian smoking tool that should be within a 1 foot radius of your smoking domain. “The Tap Dat Ash Premium...

Share on Tumblr A break from the ordinary, but an opportunity for the extraordinary. Last night I bid on a mystery box of goodness from the team at Shackmansion Studios in Denver, CO. Comprised of Shackman, Burtoni, N8, Silver Fox, Adam G, WJC, Simon, and 2BA I simply couldn’t resist the mystery! I will be traveling to Denver, CO tomorrow and I will be visiting the Shackmansion to pick up the package in person. Stay tuned for the...

Share on Tumblr As the summer air begins to turn crisp we begin to become aware of the fact that fall is coming, and winter soon after. Unlike others who tend to make a big deal out of the summer I prefer to be a hobbyist of the “in-between seasons” as I call them. Around this time of year I usually feel refreshed with a new “spark” persay, which leads me to discover new glass, tv shows, foods, and of course...

Share on Tumblr Just like you I to enjoy kicking back with some functional glass, some snacks, and my buddies to watch a film but what happens after we watch all of those essentials like The Big Lebowski and The Union too many times? Well I’m here to start giving you some recommendations that not only spark your interests but also keep your whole crew entertained. Wether it’s a twisted plot line or a visual spectacle...

Share on Tumblr Of all the newer albums we’ve heard in the last few years, one that never gets old is Tame Impala’s “Innerspeaker”. Though that album has kept us thoroughly entertained for a while, we were nonetheless excited to see that Tame Impala released some new material (and we were even more excited to see that they’re keepin’ it psychedelic). The band has always been credited with their...

Share on Tumblr Recently we had the chance to sit down with Iceman, one of the top dogs over at Silika Glass. Responsible for a lot of their color work as well as scientific finesse Iceman tells us his story of how he got into glassblowing and how he does what he loves every day. We can’t thank the proud artisans and crew over at Silika for doing what they do to both support IgniteMe and the functional glass art movement. Stay...