Plasma Sculpture | Electrodeless Solution: Conductive carbon and Silver Epoxy?

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Percy Echols II (@taminglightning) on Jul 1, 2019 at 1:47pm PDT

This is short video showing Capacitive Coupling aka External Electrode (Electrode-less) option for Chris Ahalt's ( @cha_glass ) Moose head sculpted back in 2017. Using Conductive Carbon paint and conductive Silver Epoxy as my first steps in finding a solution. As well as notes from Harriet Schwarzrock ( @harryschwarzrock) own mounting solutions. The will use of PC7 epoxy and hardware. This video will also be demonstrating and testing Neon21 and tech22 L7020 plasma transformers for the correct fit.

It brings a crucial point on making work for plasma which takes quite a bit of foresight. You must have mounting and finishing for the piece in mind when you start or you'll have to spend more time on the back-end to design something from scratch.

Thank you for watching!

​Percy | Taming Lightning

Materials used:

• Conductive Carbon Paint - Semicro Aquadag E
• ​MG Chemicals 8331 Silver Epoxy Adhesive - High Conductivity
• Information Unlimited - Neon21
• Tech22 L7020 (must call or email to order)

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.