IgniteMe was recently given the chance to interview legendary glassblower Nate Purcell aka J.A.G.  Taking full advantage of the invite we were also privy to see some of the new glass he’s been cookin’ up as well and the mouthwatering art that has put him on the map. …Interview… Why JAG? What’s behind the name? In 2006, as a result of Operation Pipe Dreams and after 2 years of not blowing glass pipes I needed...

Last night we were invited by our good friend Jasen Despres aka Mr. Xtra Crispy to come down to work our first night shift of the summer. With a shop mate away and the summer heat setting in Jasen has changed to a more nocturnal schedule, leaving him all alone in the shop. So we had to come give him some good company while we melted stuff! Before we began he had expressed the desire to create something “free” meaning that...

Unlike many of the glass artists living in the west in Japan artists are faced with a few more challenges when it comes to earning a living. Whereas an artist in the states has better odds of being able to make ends meet and build a reputation as just a pipe-maker. In Japan an artist has to dig a little deeper; lamp fixtures, oil lamps, and of course Japan’s famous marble art are just some of the few things an artist living in Japan...

Maybe one of the most beautiful sherlocks we’ve come across in our opinion. Take a look at the beautiful patchwork matched with the “wigwag” (we don’t know what they call it we don’t blow glass) work all of the rest of the piece. Loving the color scheme as well as the beads. A tip of the hat to Wake Glass this is a beautiful piece and you have one lucky friend (whom you made it special for!) We’d also...

PaKoH: “Kurt B stopped by and put mustaches on all my stuff!” Check out these Robots with moustaches, Chinese Porcelain Urinal slides, and a moustache sherlock. If you’d like to see more from either artist check out Kurt B and PaKoH on...