1. Steve Bates – Hemp Wick Dispenser/ Chillum: The functional glass community is always looking for ways to produce cleaner and healthier hits and a major innovation came with the invention of hemp wick. Made entirely of organic hemp it saves the users lungs from the mass amounts of butane found in ordinary lighters. However, until now, there has never been a great way to display and use your line, short of wrapping it around a...

Well, It’s that time of the season again for all of us Glass Otaku out there and needless to say it’s been quite the year. We’ve seen everything from toke-able torches to totable macros, Super scientific to heady beyond belief this year has brought so much interesting glass we’re having trouble just keeping track! So as the holidays come around it just get’s harder and harder to make a list of just a few things...

As the year winds down and comes to a close the winter holidays offer us all a time to unwind from our stresses at work, home, and the world in general. It seems as though time slows down every December so we can celebrate the past year with friends as well as make plans for the years ahead. This winter we’ve done our best to spread some holiday cheer with exciting articles, wishlists, and some new features which should be done very...

The name “Down Neck” should be no mystery to you by now. With years of experience in the industry, Down Neck is quickly becoming one of the most famous glass blowers in the country, and his signature style is becoming iconic amongst enthusiasts. His newest creation, “Bo$$er Saucer,” is a perfect example of his unique and original stylings. The piece is a colorful bubbler, standing approximately twenty-three inches tall. A clear...

Down Neck recently worked up this creation for one of his fans on glasspipes.org. This just goes to show that supporting your favorite glassblowers actually pays off! Whether it’s recommending a design for them to make, giving your opinions on their work, or getting something made for you specifically, all glassblowers appreciate the connection they have with their fan-base. We here at IgniteMe encourage our users to get active,...