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Vlog | Plasma, Workshops, and Expectations

6/19/2019

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Plasma is so very layered in information and technique with varying fields of knowledge, and this is no different from any practice of any medium.

The following are my thoughts after Blow and Glow Plasma workshop at PGC, the purpose of workshops, Navigating expectations with work made, and how to get the best out of your experience.

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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Resource | Plasma Globe Style Electrodes for Sculpture

5/30/2019

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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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Blow & Glow at PGC | Early Bird Rate Ends soon!

1/25/2019

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Blow and Glow | Calendar | Pittsburgh Glass Center

Jaime Guerrero is an award winning glass artist whose work has been featured in museums across the US, currently in the Riverside Museum and Fuller Craft Museum. Last year Jaime was highlighted on the PBS special Craft in America.

Pittsburgh Glass Center

Pittsburgh Glass Center is one of the top glass facilities in the U.S. Rent the studio today!

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Plasma Lab | Studio Time! 1/24/19

1/24/2019

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Hello Lightning Tamers!

Today's Plasma fills. Putting in that studio time at the Pittsburgh Glass Center Plasma Lab. I have long ways to got before I really understand what's going on, yet today was quite promising!

Click the images below for post details!

Thank You,

Percy | Taming Lightning

Pittsburgh Glass Center

Pittsburgh Glass Center is one of the top glass facilities in the U.S. Rent the studio today!

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Vlog: How to have Engraving and Cut glass optics and texture on a Plasma Glass (Theory)

10/12/2018

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Hello Lightning Tamers!

To my right is video I recorded during a livestream on Instagram, where I talk about my thoughts on applying Engraving and Cut Glass Optics and Texture to a vessel that will pumped for Plasma Glass.

Some things to consider:

maintain thickness of 1/4 inch
Avoid engraving with a SHARP profile, such as a 90* angle or V-cut.
(Theory) Flame/Fire Polish in THEORY will reform the 'skin' of the glass allowing to it to maintain Structure under vacuum.

Thank you for your support!
If you have any questions you'd like for me to address in these shorter format video or audio, please let me know!

Percy Echols II
Taming Lightning

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A Breakthrough for Taming Lightning! Recieved the First Ron Desmett Memorial Award!

7/9/2018

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Hello Lightning Tamers!

On July 7th I found out that I was awarded the First Ron Desmett Memorial Award and Residency at Pittsburgh Glass Center!

Thank You,

Percy Echols II
Taming⚡Lightning

Pittsburgh Glass Center

Pittsburgh Glass Center is one of the top glass facilities in the U.S. Rent the studio today!

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Vlog | Plasma, Workshops, and Expectations

PLASMA ART ALLIANCE - We explore the fourth state of matter

Resource | Plasma Globe Style Electrodes for Sculpture

Carbon Paint, Conductive

PLASMA ART ALLIANCE - We explore the fourth state of matter

Blow & Glow at PGC | Early Bird Rate Ends soon!

Blow and Glow | Calendar | Pittsburgh Glass Center

Pittsburgh Glass Center

Plasma Lab | Studio Time! 1/24/19

Pittsburgh Glass Center

Vlog: How to have Engraving and Cut glass optics and texture on a Plasma Glass (Theory)

A Breakthrough for Taming Lightning! Recieved the First Ron Desmett Memorial Award!

Pittsburgh Glass Center

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