While IgniteMe took its first visit to Natty Glassworks in Las Vegas, we were surprised to find out that Ben Burton aka Burtoni would be spending a week in the studio that Natty calls home. The day after visiting Natty we went back down to the studio to see the master at work. The day started out a little rough due to a kiln malfunction but once we got the word from the manufacturer on what to do with it Burtoni got to work. As he popped...

Over the weekend we were invited back into the studio to see Ben Burton aka Burtoni at work once more before his departure from Las Vegas. We got the opportunity to see the pieces we had seen him work on last time only completed as well as some new work he had for the day. We quickly threw on one of Ben’s preset Pandora channels and quickly got to work on a custom oil rig. Ordered by a Las Vegas native who had heard he was in town,...

For over 500 years, England was the leader in foreign trade. Naval merchants, worldwide, travelled to the ports of London to conduct business and exchange goods and materials. During this time, and before the application of proper sanitation systems, the Thames, London’s largest and central-running river, was effectively used as a large, natural storm drain. It carried England’s trash, waste and the occasional good, fallen...

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 done by him. Using a...

During the collaborations that took place at Living Glassworks in preparation for Marcel Braun’s ‘Project 33′ I was able to take some photos of this exquisite mini tube made by one of my all time favorite artists Quave. Based out of the famous Mothership Studios Quave’s work features a level of style and meticulous detail that is not seen in many other pipes. This piece which I’ve aptly titled...

Since the acquisition of 2BA Warlock #47  I have become quite the avid enthusiast of the “Warlock Craze”. Like everyone else with good reason I have become obsessed with their design as well as the mouth-watering varieties of hand-pulled colored glasses trademark to 2BA’s style. Recently 2BA traveled south form his new hom in Bellingham, WA down to Glassrivers Glass Studio in Eugene, OR. Home of one of the most...

Today we look at the newest pendant to be added to my personal collection “Warlock #47 “. Hand crafted by one of my all-time favorite artists and friends 2BA this pendant is much more than meets the eye. Since I had first seen the “Warlock” series of pendants I immediately became obsessed with the horns, colors, and abstract shapes. Due to their popularity most of the Warlock’s that I liked were quickly sold,...

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. Partly because of...

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 Silicone Ashtray is...

Last week I travelled to Denver, Colorado to retrieve a “mystery box” in which I won in an auction to help a struggling band get a set of wheels for their upcoming tour. Today we check out each of the tasty prizes! Shackman Dome  Scott Deppe Section 2BA Marble  Ben Burton Pendant Simon Reticello Dish “Phall-actic Frazzle Rod” – Dry Pipe – By Silver Fox Mystery Double Layered Dish Adam G. Belt...

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...

Mount Huangshan, known as ‘the loveliest mountain of China‘, was acclaimed through art and literature during a good part of Chinese history. Today it holds the same fascination for visitors, poets, painters and photographers who come on pilgrimage to the site, which is renowned for its magnificent scenery made up of many granite peaks and rocks emerging out of a sea of clouds. This photo by photographer Dan McMenzie. Mount...