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 functional glassware and...

Today we take some time to appreciate this captivating and provoking photo album by the famed Japanese glass artist SLOP. Shot in 2011 on the ominous grounds of Fukishima, Japan the city where the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster took place shortly after the Tsunami hit earlier that year. The contrast between the tranquil scenery and the sleek and eloquent pipes help to better convey the question; “Can pipes be art?”. It...

It’s true what they say about German glass. The Magic Squidder Evolution 7.0 (also available in 5.0) is built like a brick house, standing at 21.6 inches tall and walled in with 7mm thick German boro. Beyond being a powerhouse of a pipe, it has some innovative design elements that give it unique advantages over other tubes. A rubber ring sits just below the rim of the mouthpiece to act as a line of defense against shattering. You...

As glass pipe enthusiasts become even more curious about the people behind their favorite pieces we have seen a tremendous enthusiasm for an interview with the artist Elbo. Making big waves this year with the release of the “Classic Elbo” series Elbo is taking inspirations from multiple aspects of human culture. Recently we were fortunate enough to sit down with him to bring you this unique one-on-one opportunity to know a...

Over the past year I’ve had the distinct privilege of getting to see some of the worlds finest glass first hand. Having said that my tastes in glass have changed dramatically, now more than ever before my favorite artists are the ones who continually post their new works for all to see. I remember distinctly whilst “nerding-out” with a fellow Otaku as we quickly went to his page to check out what new work Doug Williams...

  I was lucky enough to go to the Glassroots Art Show in Madison, WI this past September. It was a great experience meeting various artist and collectors and definitely something I am already looking forward to next year! These are some pictures I snagged the two separate days I was there.   Got Cap’n Crunk? From Left to Right : Cap’nCrunk/Slinger x2, Capn’Crunk x2, Micro/Cap’nCrunk Collab x2 Micro x...

If there’s one thing we’re fans of here at IgniteMe it’s a well rounded piece. Well rounded you say? yes, we mean well rounded in the sense that the piece is bringing it’s “A game” through a combination of innovative construction along with tasteful and complementing artistic features. In the end a ‘well rounded” piece in our opinion is a piece that you wouldn’t mind using every day yet...

As the Glass Otaku it’s no secret that I am a fan of all things Japan, especially when it comes to glass. Fortunately one of my all time favorite artists Sachiko is currently a resident artist working out of Revere Glass School in Berkely, CA. Since IgniteMe’s founding in 2011 Revere has gone above and beyond by inviting us to cover workshops, R&D pieces as well as showcase many of Revere’s in-house talents such as...

If you know anything about the glass game and Marble Slinger’s designs, he is heavily influenced by graffiti/street art, and in particular, an artist known as Banksy, who is famous for his intricately detailed stencil graffiti. Sling, ever so effectively, has taken this stencil art-style and subsequently applied it to his own personal creations, with an original twist. From simple figures such as tigers and skulls, to more popular...

“All call to glass aficionados near and far, Prism Glass Works will be hosting a super rare viewing of The Chesterfield Glass Art Collection. This work includes both functional and non functional pieces, from hands down some of the most talented artist in all the land. Dave Colton will also be in house to demonstrate his wild, graffiti like style. If you consider yourself in anyway a fan of the arts, I urge you to make it to this...

Nothing makes a Glass Otaku smile more than a tasty collaboration, especially when it’s one of the scenes hottest artists with the country’s most in-demand scientific glass artisans. Recently one of Austin’s finest Stoke teamed up with Sovereignty Glass to bring us a series of stunning pieces fit for a king. This is going to be an image-heavy article, so let’s cut to the good...

What better way to kick off Summer but with a bomb-ass Giveaway? That’s right us here at IgniteMe have teamed up with Glass Great Jared DeLong to bring you the first ever IgniteMe “Tag It Up” giveaway! Here’s the skinny: Rules: - Each contestant must send a Self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with their name and address so that we can send you an IgniteMe “Tag It Up” Sticker. - PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR...