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Resource | Plasma Globe Style Electrodes for Sculpture

5/30/2019

Typical Plasma Globe

Plasma Cherry - Ed Kirshner & Mitch LaPlante www.aurorasculpture.com

A short clip from my Livestream on Facebook, where Gavin Tiernan of NP Signs chimmed on the discussion about external electrodes in plasma globes and talk about the missing ingredient; the conductive carbon coating known as Aquadag.

Put simply all plasma globes are without an electrode. They are made with a small cavity in which a carbon coating is applied to the cavity, and steel wool is stuffed inside with wire leading to the plasma driver.

Carbon Paint, Conductive

Semicro's Carbon Paint Is Aquadag E -The Gold Standard in the Electronics Industry! Our Water-Based Graphite Paint Is a Versatile Conductive or Resistive Coating, and Impregnant Some Typical Applications Electrostatic Screening Electrode finishes on glass envelopes Coating of electron gun components Printed circuits - manufacture and repair Contact material in capacitors, resistors, and other electronic components Prevention of corona discharge at air gaps under high voltage Dry lubrication of moving parts in electronic assemblies Static bleed in computers, office equipment, etc.

PLASMA ART ALLIANCE - We explore the fourth state of matter

The mission of the Plasma Art Alliance (PAA) is to promote illuminated plasma in glass as a sculptural art medium; foster public awareness of this art form through exhibitions, conferences and educational outreach; and support the exchange of information related to techniques and technologies essential to the advancement of the field.

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2019 | Podcast Survey: How am I doing?

5/23/2019

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Hello Lightning Tamers!

I'm in the midsts of editing the latest episode of Taming Lighting, and have created a little survey that I hope you will fill out to let me know how I'm doing. It's a short survey of 10 questions, to help me understand what you think and want from Taming Lighting, both in the form of the Podcast, as well as any specfic content be it video livestreaming, how-to, vocabulary, and anything you can come up with!

Thank You for Sticking with me as I continue this project!

Percy Echols II
Taming Lightning ⚡

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EP 13: Eve Hoyt - Evening Neon

5/19/2019

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Hello Lightning Tamers!

Hello Lightning Tamers! This is episode 13! In today’s podcast we have Philadelphia Artist Eve Hoyt of Evening Neon. Who began her journey in neon in late 80’s followed by several years working in the neon sign industry. Bored with making signs but in love with the medium of neon, she set up her own neon studio where she could be free to explore the possibilities of neon as an art form.

Show Notes

Intro Music: Boost by Joakim Karud
www.joakimkarud.com
https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud
www.patreon.com/joakimkarud

Outro Music: The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED
WWW.LAKEYINSPIRED.COM
https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired
www.patreon.com/lakeyinspired

Thank You for listening to the Taming Lightning Podcast!

I'd like to thank Eve Hoyt for taking the time to record for the podcast, and sharing a piece of her story.
Also, I'd like to thank Pittsburgh Glass Center for supporting me as a place of research and inspiration, as well as encouraging me to pursue this project, and the Plasma Art Alliance where I have access to the well of knowledge and connects me to some amazing people.

If you like to support Taming Lightning you can donate through Ko-Fi.com, a service where patrons can donate for the price of $3 cup of coffee. links are provided below.
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See you next time!

Percy Echols II
Taming⚡Lightning

Evening Neon - A blog about the life of a neon artist.

Over the summer, I became a member of the Philadelphia Dumpster Divers. They are a group of Philadelphia based artists who use trash, recycled, repurposed, and found objects in their artwork.

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Weekly ⚡ Picks | May 2019 - 2 of 2

5/17/2019

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Article | Light in Hand: The Art of Plasma and Neon

5/7/2019

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Hello Lightning Tamers!

GASnews just released their Spring 2019 magazine featuring the article Light in hand: The Art of Plasma and Neon written by Jamie Marie Rose featuring Sarah Blood, Amy Lemaire, and myself! The article focuses on three artists who work in the medium of plasma, neon or both, and arguing the value of one's involvement and understanding of the medium to be important for growth in the medium.

*You can find the Article on page 8

GASnews Spring 2019

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Elements of Plasma | Visual Diagram

5/3/2019

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Hello Lightning Tamers!

In recent feedback, I've considered writing and expanding on what I've learned thus far about plasma. I've become more confident in my plasms process in three years I've been exploring it. To start us off I made a
diagram of what I'll tentatively be calling the Elements of Plasma: Vessel Crafting, Alechemy, and Technology. These are key items I've mentioned in podcast epsiode 10: Light up your world with Plasma, where in the second half I've presented the Fundamental Guidelines for Plasma.

Disclaimer: Mind you the guidelines will continue to be modified and expanded upon as we have more people practicing and sharing their discoveries.

Personally I've found the Vessel Crafting to be a big player in plasma for me, and of course of vital component for you to makes all the fun stuff happen. There are so many variables you'll be contending with, each effecting and blending with another!

You are an Alchemist and an Explorer in realm of Plasma.

Percy
Taming⚡Lightning