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Fuzion Santa Barbara
Photography by Fuzion Glass Gallery Instagram @ FunctionalGlassPhoto Interview with Owner Peter Robinson Current Piece: Fumed Travela by Vela G
Fuzion
JD Maplesden, N8, & Wormhole
Santa Barbara Fuzion opened in Santa Barbara, California in 2006 with sights set on offering a unique hybrid retail experience. What life events inspired Fuzion? We were still in college at UCSB at the time, and personally I just couldn’t see Economic theory being directly relevant to my career path. College was boring, but the people were fun so…
Many small businesses fail within the first five years of operation. With nearly a decade of growth under your belt, this statistic clearly does not apply to your story. Tell us about the first five years of Fuzion. We were in a smaller shop location in a destination location for the first three years. It taught us a lot about how challenging retail can be. When the economy tanked in 2008 almost everybody was concerned. A large percentage of stores went out of business; we decided to expand both our glass and clothing departments. After that shop we moved to our current location, which is 6,000 sq. ft in the heart of downtown. It was a huge empty shell and took some amazing people to make it look the way it does today.
When it comes to location, Fuzion seems to have hit the jackpot. The shop is literally surrounded by parks, colleges, restaurants, museums and a stones throw from the beach. Tell us more about your neighborhood and the impact that Fuzion has on the community. We Love Santa Barbara, it’s truly a pleasure to be in the location we are! Our neighbors are all awesome (Especially Joe the Jeweler) and we have some of the best food in town all around us (Gino’s Pizza & Savoy Café). We’ve built interactions
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and relations with the entire community and helped stimulate the underground art movement here including the revitalization of the “Funk Zone”. The mayor, the director of the SB film festival, directors of many major galleries in town and many others have frequented our events and been introduced to functional glass art!!
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What is the Akomplice Flagship? Akomplice is one of the top streetwear brands in the game and by far our favorite in the world. They are a socially conscious and politically progressive brand, while still being fashionable. The clothing boutique above our gallery is their flagship store. It’s dope, really clean layout. Fuzion began as a hybrid-clothing store and glass store, since then both departments have seen increased specialization. The Akomplice Flagship is the epitome of specialization for our clothing department. Akomplice-Clothing.com is the site, check it out!
Let’s hit on the topic of functional glass art. Fuzion is infused with the masterworks of industry leaders. Aside the glass that’s for sale does the shop have a not-for-sale permanent collection? We have a couple pieces that we deem “Archived” such as a piece by Chris “Buddha” of Liberty Glass. RIP Chris. Also a few pieces from our various personal collections will sometimes be displayed, but for the most part everything you see out is for sale.
Let’s talk about street art and underground men’s fashion, two pillars of the Fuzion hybrid business model. What role have these elements played in Fuzion’s success? Diversified retail has become increasingly popular in general. It’s a tough business model to maintain, but does have its benefits when done right. We have hosted art shows with world famous street artists and photographers, such as Ricky Powell (NYC Street Photographer) Michael Miller (West Coast Photographer, did all the famous rap
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photos from the 90’s) CBS Graffiti Crew, both Bicasso and Aesop Fables of Living Legends, David Flores, Chadillac, XAM, we have also shown limited signed print work by Saber, Date Famers, etc (too many to list). We have also had underground hip hop shows in our venue too. All these events bring in people that would otherwise have not had an introduction to functional glass art.
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There is no doubt a growing acceptance of alternative smoke culture in America. Glass blowing, fashion, music and visual art continue to celebrate the lifestyle. This begs the question: Is there such a thing as “underground” anymore? There will always be an underground in my opinion; it’s a cycle that will always continue. Many of the most talented artists ever will not be discovered, they are underground artists creating for the passion of creation not for exposure or fame. With regard to the industry as a whole we are still just beginning to gather steam and learn our own capabilities. The next ten years are going to be amazing.
Fuzion boasts a two-story floor plan. Walk us through the store. I’d rather you come and visit us in person!!! But I’ll do my best. You enter our building off the red bricks of State Street, directly across from the SB Art Museum. There are tourists from all over the world milling around and of course it’s 75 degrees out and sunny, but not too hot. Upon entering the Akomplice Flagship you are now standing on dark hardwood maple flooring, Italian white marble shelving feature a multitude of tastefully displayed clothing items. There are art exhibits on the walls too, paintings and at this current time large metal worked sculptures that are clearly graffiti inspired. Lit showcases highlight watches and sunglasses, while viewing these you notice a staircase behind you! You take the stairs down towards the hand made wooden “Fuzion” sign and are soon embraced on all sides by warm wooden display cases, there is a distinctly custom feel to the whole
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place. From the wooden flooring used to create the fronts of display “walls” to the recessed cases and lighting that adorn every area of the gallery. The gallery is HUGE, 4,000 sq. ft and it takes some time to cover the whole space. There are central podiums and a center island that looks like it must be straight out of a high-end jewelry store (it was, you are told with a grin). One wall features a custom display larger than any other you have seen; it is 24’ in length and goes to the ceiling! Everything is behind glass. It’s obvious that some special people have worked on the space and that the whole project is a labor of love!
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Tell us about the revolving art displays in Fuzion. We’ve hosted around 50 non-glass related shows, there is always something going on. As I touched on earlier, the mayor, the director of the SB Film festival, and many, many others have attended events here.
Big Z & El hefe
Two words, Bong Wars. Please explain. Can I answer with two words? – Why Not- haha. It started as a total joke, I was trying to explain to an employee that the joint on the Roor and the joint on the US TUBES took the same size downstem, but the outer diameter was different. Seems simple right? It wasn’t sinking in so I moved on to an empirical display of strength that was never intended to be an online video. Next thing I know, buddy busts out his camera and is recording it, so I say fuck it and complete the demonstration. After that it did go online, initially unbeknownst to me, and it went kinda viral for a second. People wanted to see other battles and it spurred a conversation about which the strongest bong out there was. Turns out it’s a US TUBE every time. I mean they make their own joints, it was hardly fair haha. I even put one of their beakers through fire proofed ¾” cement board…Hey if anyone wants a bong war holler hahaha.
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It’s enough to make it worthwhile for us, but we have a great team. It’s truly a ton of work.
The Fuzion website states, “Our goal is to make shopping at Fuzion different and more enjoyable than anywhere else in the universe.” What sets Fuzion apart? There are few businesses where you interact with someone that is as passionate, knowledgeable, and helpful as in our building. We constantly have customers that are shocked that we treat our guests with respect and are genuinely interested in their wellbeing. It reminds you of a very small pizzeria or something where you know the owner and they are also the chef. But the real special part is the products, the art, and the displays. There is no other building in the world where you can see all the same artists and brands compiled under one roof.
What are Fuzion’s goals for 2015 and beyond? Expansion as always. We’ve got a few main plans in the works that will continue to unfold as the timing becomes right. We’ve got some spots in the current gallery that can be built out still and we’re also developing plans for new gallery locations in some select areas. We’re very thankful to be a part of this amazing movement so we definitely also plan on stopping to smell the proverbial roses a bit here and there too!!
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Miami FL Forward & Photography by ARey Photography Current Piece: Banjo & Elbo The 2014 year ended with a big splash, one of the most impressive contemporary pipemaking exhibitions to date. Habitat Galleries Florida assembled some of the most prominent glass artists during Art Basel Miami. Wynwood Arts District. The epicenter of the arts was to host a treasure of masterpieces and collaborations of unprecedented enormity. The emerging presence of counter culture glass artists have showcased the development, worthiness, and talent, guaranteeing continued success.
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We are always fascinated by the
other facets of the glass game, what drew you to faceting?
Cowboy, JD Mapleston, & Facetmama Collaboration
I saw faceting as the best way for me to participate in the community that HotBreath is representing. As the best way for me to come to the table in multi artist collaborations.
How long have you been faceting? Every project for me is a new beginning, so I try to put myself in the position that the eight years experience I have faceting allows me to start fresh with each collaboration.
What is the smallest thing you have faceted? Every artist is important, scale is just another part of the creative process, more interesting to me is the length and depth of the relationships I build with each collaboration.
What’s the largest thing you have worked on? I’ve worked with a few artist where the pieces we were making together, weren’t as important as the things that were being done; they had a gallery opening, a trade show, a photo shoot and that made it big for both of us.
The most I know about faceting is what I learned from a jeweler I know, what type differences are there in stone faceting and glass faceting? The major difference I deal with every day is that I don’t collab with the earth, the artist I work with are real people, our situations are dynamic so being responsive is the biggest difference.
Do you listen to music while working? What type of music do you generally hear in your shop? I like to try and stay focused at the job at hand. Listening to my machine is a major part of lapidary.
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Artistically speaking, what artist inspired you to take up facet work?
Akio & Facetmama Collaboration
Banjo Mike Fro and Shad. I’m here to inspire all artist to take up facet work. Contact me, let’s talk about how faceting can make your work more appealing to the customer.
Do you find it hard to get respect in the pipe world? No.
What faceted piece you have seen was the most impressive use of technique? A collaboration is the most effective way I’ve seen cold working used.
Glass breaks we all know that, is there a lot of breakage in faceting? I haven’t had an issue with any collabs I’ve worked on breaking during or after they were faceted.
How long does it take to facet your typical piece?
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Collaborations typically take weeks.
Is there anything coming up in the future that our readers may want to know? They have the ability to ask themselves if cold working is something they’d like to integrate with their work.
Where is the best place to find your work for sale? Instagram or ask your favorite artist
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Product Reviews
by Kevin Dankman
This issue I chose to do my reviews on the ever-expanding world of electronic smoking technology.
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by Perk tech & nogoo
The guys at PerkTech know a thing or two about how to pack a product. Perk Tech is always teaming up with great brands to make great products and this is no different. Not only does it have a NoGoo container as the base it comes packed with all its accessories in the classic RYOT Axe Case. This will look great in the stores. Once I got it all unpacked and charged I was stoked to get dabbing with this little baby. The battery fit well and it was a very easy set up. The nail position was great and not in the way. The nail didn’t seem like a dangerous burn hazard like many pendant rigs. I pushed the button and the nail was hot within 45 seconds. The first dab was perfect no hesitation no weird flavors just a pure good dab of concentrate. Using it at home I got many really good dabs before seeing any change in the battery power. It was really impressive to see how many good dabs one battery got. The experience of using it with multiple users was just as satisfying, everyone got good dabs and the battery performed like a champ. The best part is it comes with 2 batteries and when fully charged you can basically dab everyone out. This was really a great portable rig. Available at www.PerkTec.com
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I received this right before Christmas and was super excited to try it after hearing so much good information about it. The first thing that jumped out to me was the super slick package design. There is no doubt this thing will look good on the shelf. My package was full of all the information you could ask for about a product.
Seeing pictures I had already expected to see a really great product inside. It was the weight and feel that really enhanced the experience. This thing is smooth and really fits the hand well. You can tell they built it to last and be durable while staying cool while using it. Once I had it all unwrapped and charged it was down to the nittygritty time to see how this baby worked. Unlike most of you I read the instructions first to be sure I get the best experience. The directions were simple and straightforward so I was off to clouds quickly. The Magnetic top made it very easy to load the prepared smoking blend. The heating chamber visibly glows to tell you it is heating and is really handy while smoking. My first couple draws I drew a little too fast and hard cooling the chamber too much, but as I got a hang of the tempo I was able to get big delicious vape hits that really did the job. After a few uses it was obvious this was a great product. It never over cooked my smoke and truly was easy to keep clean and working well. The size and shape fit well in my pocket for travel. This is definitely a well-designed product I would add to my daily arsenal. For more information visit www.TheFirefly.com or www.VapeWorld.com
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The last Electronic accessory I tested was the Thor E-Nail from the Yocan team. This electric nail was made to use with any standard 14mm or 18mm waterpipe. The packaging was nice with very good graphics and boxed well. The padding inside surely would keep it safe. This was by far the most complicated to assemble, but once assembled it worked well. The Heating element heats in just a couple seconds. Once you got the hang of it, it provided a very substantial dabbing experience. The Batteries lasted for enough time to get a few dabs. The heavy steal construction was one thing I really noticed on this one so be sure to use a stable waterpipe. I tested it alone and with friends, it functioned well in both scenarios. When using it be sure to use the cap as it provides the best hits when used this way. I found this was suitable for use around the house and I will use it on occasion.
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A posthumous inductee in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1988) Lewis is best known for his lead vocal work with the R&B/doo wop group the Drifters. You probably recognize Lewis’ golden voice from the Drifters hits “Some Kind of Wonderful”, “Up on The Roof ”, “Please Stay” and “On Broadway”. Lewis was found dead in his hotel room the day before the Drifters were to record their hit single “Under The Boardwalk”. The song was specifically written for Lewis, however, following the sudden and tragic news of Lewis’ passing former Drifters lead singer Johnny Moore was brought in to sing lead vocals on the song. An autopsy was not performed on Lewis and his cause of death was classified as a drug overdose. Rudy Lewis was 27 years old.
Janis Joplin
(born January 19, 1943 : died October 4, 1970)
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moniker “The Queen of Psychedelic Soul” during the peak of her career. Her raspy voice and emotive dance moves helped define the sound and look of the 60s psychedelia scene. Songs like “Piece of My Heart”, “Down on Me”, “Kozmic Blues”, and “Me and Bobby McGee” are just a few of the legacy songs that earned Joplin a posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Janis’ life ended at the age of 27 due to a heroin overdose. She passed away just sixteen days after the death of Jimi Hendrix.
departure from his typical charming and quiet demeanor. There has been much dispute surrounding the details of Jimi’s final day alive, however we do know the facts resulting from a post-mortem examination. Jimi Hendrix was pronounced dead at the age of 27 due to asphyxia. He had taken nine Vesparax sleeping pills, almost 20 times the recommended dosage.
Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson (born July 4, 1943 : died September 3, 1970)
Jimi Hendrix
(born November 27, 1942 : died September 18, 1970)
What new can be said of Hendrix? He was a guitar god, a master of style, a musical innovator.... a one of a kind musician. Hendrix unlocked the true potential of the electric guitar, setting the stage for future guitar heroes worldwide. Like most rock gods however, Hendrix also had his share of chemical vices. Alcohol was a big part of Jimi’s life....but according to friends Jimi was not a pleasant drunk. He would often become angry and violent while intoxicated, a far
Earning the nickname “Blind Owl” due to his extreme nearsightedness and nerdy appearance, Alan Wilson is best remembered as the co-founder and leader of the blues band Canned Heat. Their song “Going Up The Country” was featured in the film Woodstock and has been often cited as the unofficial theme song of the legendary 1969 music festival. Alan passed away at the age of 27 due to a barbiturate overdose. His untimely passing occurred just two weeks before the death of Jimi Hendrix.
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Robert Johnson (born May 8, 1911 : died August 16, 1938)
Robert Johnson is the most recognized master of the Mississippi Delta blues. Johnson may be the single most influential American musician of all time, setting the groundwork for future rock and roll giants. Despite his legendary and trailblazing songwriting, Johnson's life was very poorly documented. Perhaps the most popular legend associated with Johnson involves his supposed pact with the devil. Legend has it that Johnson (with guitar in tow) met the devil at a crossroad. The devil retunes Johnson's guitar, plays a few songs and then returns the guitar to
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him- effectively blessing Johnson with unmatched musical talent. There is great debate surrounding the details of his life and death. There are various theories as to the actual cause of Johnson's death at the unfortunately young age of 27 but many scholars agree that he was poisoned with strychnine. Some music historians claim that this is the beginning of the 27 Club, a morose yet cautionary institution that has claimed the lives of some of the world's greatest musicians.
Kurt Cobain
(born February 20, 1967 : died April 5, 1994)
Aberdeen-born Kurt Cobain changed
the face of rock music with his sludgy pop-influenced grunge songwriting. Nirvana’s hit record Nevermind opened the door for other Seattle bands like Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. Cobain was never comfortable with the media attention resulting from his musical success. He loved music, songwriting, drugs, Courtney Love and their daughter Frances Bean Cobain. At the age of 27 Kurt Cobain died from an alleged self-inflicted gun shot wound. Recent crime reinvestigations have revealed inconsistencies and new information surrounding the details of Cobain’s death. Was this a suicide or a homicide? The information is out there if you seek it.
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Pete Ham
Amy Winehouse
If you’re a fan of power pop you’ve got Pete Ham, lead songwriting guru for Badfinger, to thank for perfecting the genre. Badfinger signed a record deal with Apple Records and had their music produced by Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Harry Nilsson to name a few. A series of bad business deals with a man named Stan Polley led to financial ruin for Badfinger. Lawsuits with Warner Bros. cut off the band’s income. Panic set in - especially for recent homeowner and father-to-be Pete Ham. At the age of 27 Pete Ham hung himself. His suicide note read, “I will not be allowed to love and trust everybody. This is better. P.S. Stan Polley is a soulless bastard. I will take him with me.”
Amy racked up quite a few awards (26 awards and 60 nominations) during her short-lived rise to the top – but who’s keeping score? While her smooth and buttery vocals won the hearts of millions it was her drug-fueled public image that intrigued the media. A paparazzi jackpot, Winehouse was followed everywhere, her highs and lows often unflatteringly documented. Little attention was given to the fact that Winehouse was a huge giver – donating time and money to a multitude of children’s charities. Three years before her death Winehouse expressed being afraid of joining the 27 . She told her personal assistant, “I have a feeling I’m gonna die young”. Winehouse died in her sleep due to the combination of bulimia and alcohol poisoning at the age of 27. Her albums Frank (2003) and Back to Black (2006) will forever be remembered as soulful classics.
(born April 27, 1947 : died April 24, 1975)
Jim Morrison
(born December 8, 1943 : died July 3, 1971)
The self-proclaimed “Lizard King” and
(born September 14, 1983 : died July 23, 2011)
“King of Orgasmic Rock” was indeed
Morrison was a true performer overflowing with iconic charisma. His groundbreaking work with the Doors has resonated for decades inspiring film biopics, instantly recognizable visual art and copycat frontmen. Although no autopsy was performed, Morrison is said to have died due to a heroin overdose. His body was found in a Paris apartment bathtub. He was 27 years old.
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Brian Jones
(born February 28, 1942 : died July 3, 1969)
Jones was the founding member and initial bandleader of the rock and roll giants, the Rolling Stones. When bandmates Mick Jagger and Keith Richards’ songwriting began to surpass Jones’ ability, he found himself in a downward spiral of drug abuse. In June of 1969 Jones was asked to leave the Rolling Stones, replaced by guitarist Mick Taylor. Within weeks of leaving the Rolling Stones, Jones was found dead from an apparent drowning in his home swimming pool in Hartfield, East Sussex. Brian Jones was 27 years old. 27 Club, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=27_Club&oldid=639331506 by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)/ Remixed and built upon from the original. Robert Johnson, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Robert_Johnson&oldid=640870960 by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)/ Remixed and built upon from the original. Brian Jones, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brian_Jones&oldid=636506313 by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)/ Remixed and built upon from the original. Jimi Hendrix, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jimi_Hendrix&oldid=639534952 by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)/ Remixed and built upon from the original. Janis Joplin, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Janis_Joplin&oldid=641100350 by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)/ Remixed and built upon from the original. Jim Morrison, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jim_Morrison&oldid=641067620 by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)/ Remixed and built upon from the original.
one of the most influential frontmen of all time. Love him or hate him,
and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 along with the rest of Grateful Dead.
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Ron “Pigpen” McKernan
Alan Wilson (musician), http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alan_Wilson_ (musician)&oldid=632384820 by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY 4.0 (http:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)/ Remixed and built upon from the original.
Turn on your love light! Ron did not prefer psychedelics - he was more of a drinker. Alcohol and non-stop life on the road exasperated his Crohn's Disease, leading to a deadly gastrointestinal hemorrhage at age 27. Coincidentally, Ron had a deep and long lasting friendship with fellow 27 Club member, Janis Joplin. Founding band member Ron McKernan was posthumously inducted into the Rock
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(born September 8, 1945 : died March 8, 1973)
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GooseFire GLASS CENTER
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ew beginnings are happening in SoCal.
Photography & Interview
In Westminster, California, right off of
by ARey Photography
the 405 Freeway is a one- of-a-kind
multi-faceted center. The GooseFire Center is a unique mesh of glass gallery/glass artist studio. With 10,000 square feet of space, there’s no telling what limits can be reached in this ever increasing industry. The gallery layout includes viewing windows of the studio for live demos or flame-offs. The 3,000 square foot studio space is the only one around equipped with a 600-gallon salt-water aquarium, allowing the artist to soothe his mind while taking rips and contemplating his next piece. This well-planned endeavor has finally come to fruition with the hard work of Matt Abrams and Adam Whobrey. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements on shows and events.
Current Piece: Hoobs
Glass by Nerv Train by Grominator
GooseFire Crew Where are you from and how long have you been a glass artist?
Hoobs: I was born and raised in Southern California. After finishing school, I decided to stay in this area basically for the weather, the women and the smoke. Lol. I started flame working in 2002 at a head shop in my local city. I spent a couple of years there picking up very basic skills, and then decided to pursue it independently. That was the best decision of my life. How would you describe your style of work?
Hoobs: I've always been interested in art that looked like something, rather than just abstract shapes and lines. I mean artist's that could create something, and make it look so real that it was hard to tell the difference. Being able to bring a piece of our world or a fantasy to life in whatever medium has always intrigued me. This is the direction I have tried to take my glass. After ten years of practice, I feel I have finally acquired the skills to achieve what’s in my head.
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Adam V, Catrina, Danny, Devin, Hoobs, Lurch, Nerv, Saki, Slob, Toby, Winston What do you enjoy most about being part of the functional glass industry?
Hoobs
Hoobs: The greatest thing about this industry is the network of peers, from the artists to the gallery owners, and to the tool and color manufacturers. Doing this for a living has allowed me to make friends across the globe, all of who have similar interests and ideals. At this point I couldn't imagine being a part of any other industry. Matt: We enjoy that we get to be on the brink of creation. New art is being created every day, that is breaking down the walls of what we thought was possible with glass. These artists are pushing the limits and we get to be the ones to promote and sell it. This market is in its infancy and we’re helping to shape and reinforce the legitimacy of this art. With the end of an era at Cobra Kai and the beginning of the new studio, what are your expectations?
Hoobs: The Cobra Kai studio was a two year journey with my good friend Hops. We built that place with one goal in mind, to push ourselves
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and everyone around us to the next level. It was a great success. My new venture with the boys at GooseFire has been a dream of mine since I first started flame working. A beautiful glass studio, combined with a beautiful glass gallery is something Southern California has been missing. We expect over the next couple of years for this Glass Center to become the main glass hub of So Cal. There will be a constant flow of visiting artists along with the usual residents. Some of the biggest art exhibits will be held in the gallery, classes with the top names in the industry, and an annual flame-off. What made you want to be part of the functional glass community?
Hoobs: The first hollow form I made on the torch was a pipe and I never looked back. When I started getting into collecting glass around 1999, glass pipes were just starting to be pushed to new levels. The pieces I saw in my local galleries literally blew my mind. It was an easy decision for me when I had the opportunity.
Slob & Koichi Yajima
Slob
Matt: I have been a collector since the late 90s, but did not open a retail location until 2009. I always loved collecting glass art and then in 2009 I saw an open retail location in Long Beach and made the plunge. I opened High Priority in 2010, GooseFire Gallery in 2011 and GooseFire Glass Center in 2014. Whose idea was it and what was the motivation behind creating The GooseFire Center?
Hoobs: It was all kind of great timing. They were looking to move the gallery and I was looking to build a new studio. We knew combining the two would create something that Southern California had not seen before. My motivation was finally seeing what I always imagined come to life. There was no way I could have ever done anything like this on my own. The GooseFire guys really deserve most of the credit for pulling it off. Matt: I had been thinking about an all inclusive type glass location for a few years. After opening the original GooseFire in 2010 I knew that there was a market for higher end glass and that our next step had to be to bring the glass creating process in house. I started the formal process to open GooseFire Glass Center in December of 2013. We had outgrown our Long Beach GooseFire location and needed warehouse space for our expanding HighPriorityGlass.com business. I found the Westminster location in February of 2014 and entered two months of negotiations before finally signing the lease in April. During lease negotiations I approached
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Adam Whobrey about the possibility of him moving into the new GooseFire Studio since Hops was moving back to Philadelphia and the status of Cobra Kai was up in the air. Hoobs and I agreed that he would build his own shop in GooseFire and that many of the artists currently working at Cobra Kai would move over to GooseFire as well. Describe the process in getting this center up and running.
Hoobs: After the GooseFire boys found the location; it was a long process with the city trying to explain to them what the glass blowing studio entailed. Final after getting through that, it was some serious construction. All was completed by December 2014. Matt: We closed our Long Beach location on April 24, 2014 and proceeded to pack and move our entire inventory, fixtures and furniture to the new GooseFire during the next week. It took a
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15-man team to bubble wrap and transport all of our glass and fixtures. Construction began on May 1st, which did not end until November due to unforeseen issues with our contractor. The City of Westminster had never had anyone try to build a permitted glass facility before so we were forced to work with the city to develop a fire and safety code relating to our industry. Additionally, fire code required that we hardline all gases from outside the building, which is ultimately safer but extremely costly. What do you think it will take for the center to be successful?
Hoobs: I feel like we've got a great crew put together, a great vibe in the studio and the gallery. That's definitely the first step. I’m excited to help bring some of the biggest glass events to So Cal in the near future. Matt: It is going to take a better job on our part to let the public know we exist. As far as I
know we are the only gallery with an in house studio in existence. Nowhere else can you walk in and see some of the best glass art in the world and at the same time watch some of the best glassblowers in the world live daily. We thought we had built something special with the last GooseFire, but we did a poor job making ourselves known outside the glass world. There is so much more money driving this industry now that we need to stay fresh and new to stay on top. We really want people to realize that the new GooseFire Glass Center is something that has not been seen before. Besides the gallery being proactive, we really need the support of the collectors and glassmakers. The industry has been a little spoiled the past few years with the amount of glass shows and direct access to the artists. We want people to realize that we are doing something different over here in Orange County that is definitely worth checking out.
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shipwreck
Current Piece: Chaz Pyle (glass), Shipwreck (copper), & Perk Tech (battery operated ENail)
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We are always ecstatic by the other facets of the glass game, what drew you to electroforming?
I was drawn into electroforming functional glass by watching my brother Mer Glass using it in his shop in 2009. I was learning to blow glass, and simultaneously learning electroforming, and quickly remembered how as an intaglio printer, I often found the etched and inked plate as beautiful, or more so, than the print. Working the surface of the copper, and all the possibilities waiting in that idea, convinced me that there was a definite expressive, and artistic future in electroforming. Aside from the material itself, I also saw copper as a valuable design element in conjunction with functional glass art. Many forms used in this industry, as in Hamm’s earlier work, and Mike Philpot’s work, in particular, reminded me of vessels that I had seen and installed in my earlier career as an exhibition designer in fine art museums. There is something very classic, and even nostalgic, about the melding of these two mediums. How long have you been electroforming?
Since 2009. Never looked back What is the smallest thing you have electroformed?
A beetle What’s the largest thing you have electroformed?
This last spring I electroformed a battle axe for Marcel Braun that was 22 inches long. Patina is very important, what effects do you use to create patina?
Without getting too specific, all patinas are a chemical reaction on the surface of the copper. I like to juxtapose the colors of patinas with the natural brightness of the material. Lately Ive been getting more into silver deposition as a highlight and design element. Recently, I have been trying more and more, to use patinas in a painterly way, considering each patina that is possible as a color on the pallet. How thick is the copper in electroforming?
Most pieces I do are between 1/32 and 1/16 of an inch thick. The glass form usually informs me as to how thick to let the copper grow. Often times, I will mask areas, and let the copper grow thicker in the exposed parts. This creates a multi planed surface, opening many, design oriented doors. HB: The most I know about electroforming is what I learned from a jeweler I know, what type
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Hurley Liberty Glass & Shipwreck differences are there in gold plating and glass electroforming?
Besides the different chemicals, and metals used, most plating is conceptually the same. Working on glass, a non-conductive material, requires the use of a conductive paint. This is the main difference between electroforming, and electroplating. Do you listen to music while working? What type of music do you generally hear in your shop?
I usually listen to rock in the shop. Lately, the Supersuckers Pandora station has been on a lot, but really once I’m about ten minutes into work I don’t hear it. I get lost in my work really fast. Artistically speaking, what artist inspired you to take up electroforming?
Well, like I said before, Mer got me into electroforming on functional glass. I was fascinated, and inspired by the material more than any one artist, I would say. When I started, Snic, and Big Pizzle were the only ones I knew of in this industry, using electroforming on glass regularly. I believe Nate Dizzle, then Bearclaw, first brought electroforming to the functional glass game, but it had been used in other artistic arenas for many years prior. I knew I wanted to have a unique vibe to my work that didn’t look like anyone else’s, so I started taking, what I thought of as the next steps, like rotary tool work, etching in copper, and including other metals like silver in the final product.
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Do you find it hard to get respect in the pipe world?
Toro & Shipwreck
Some glass blowers have the opinion that electroforming is just to cover up something less than desirable about their work. I obviously do not agree with that sentiment. I believe that when used creatively and thoughtfully, copper is a great design element that can accentuate the form of the glass. I have never worked on any functional glass without a prior conversation and blessings from the glass artist. This is very important to me. I am not here to cover up or capitalize on someone else’s work. I am here to create unique and tasteful objects that hopefully become a treasure to the end user. I work really hard, pay attention to the tiny details, and I think a lot of glass artists recognize that. From the start, I was very lucky to work with great and influential glass artists like Hamm Brushland and Mike Philpot. Those guys opened a lot of doors for me. I have also become close friends with Bit of Bitfreakglass. com who has hooked me up with, and introduced me to countless awesomely talented artists. At this point, I am blessed to have already worked with some of the most amazing artists in the game, and plan on keeping it that way as long as I can. It is these artists that I have worked with, who have helped me gain a foothold in this industry. Respect is earned, and at least with the artists that Ive worked with, I believe I have. So, I
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Chaz Pyle (glass) & Shipwreck (copper)
guess the answer is yes and no. Yes in the respect that the work is hard and I spend countless hours working on projects, but no, the glass artists Ive worked with have been willing and open to creating beautiful work with me. Maybe it’s about my attitude and approach. What electroformed piece you have seen was the most impressive use of technique?
Marc Newson’s Random Pak Furniture, from 2007 was by far the most refined electroformed piece I have ever seen, due to the complexity, difficulty and cost of the project. It was electroformed in nickel at GAR Electroforming in Danbury, CT. Glass breaks we all know that, is there a lot of breakage in electroforming?
Ive broken a couple of pieces. It’s not that common. There is a host of other things that can go wrong though. How long does it take to electroform your typical piece?
Anywhere between a couple days and a couple weeks. But then, getting the copper on the glass is only the first step in my shop. I follow that with cold work on the surface, etching images into the copper, and then patinas. I usually like to have glass in my shop for a month for the full treatment. Is there anything coming up in the future that our readers may want to know?
Woodchuck Liberty Glass & Shipwreck
I’ll be starting a limited run of collaboration pieces with Mothership soon. That’s pretty exciting to me. Ive been a fan of their exacting quality of design and craftsmanship for a long while now. I’ll also be continuing to work on Toro pieces through Bitfreakglass.com. I am very luck to be able to say that I am authorized by Toro to continue the customization of their glass art. Where is the best place to find your work for sale?
I just dropped off a nice order at Mellow Mood in my hometown, Portland, Oregon. But many one of a kind pieces can be purchased through me directly at shipwreckglass@gmail.com.
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T-Funk
piper artist Photography by Wind Home
How long have you been Lampworking? I started in July 2006
When did you make your first pipe? As soon as I could.
What kind of pipe was your first? Pretty sure a spoon not too sure...just something smokable.
What is your signature style? Where did you learn this? Current Piece: T-Funk & Mike Philpot
I just try n make stuff I would like to look at.
What type of torch do you use and why? I use a Herbert Arnold 50mm for 90% errthaaaangg absatootly lob it I’d b lost without it. I’ll use a GTT for that goodie good fire power tho. When needed N gotta ball them handtorches out.
Who is your favorite pipe maker? Too many for too many specific reasons. Lots a cool Lil different categories of bossin’.
What inspires you most? Funny stuff, music, art ,painters, animals.
How has living in your area influenced your work? I just moved to Oregon n there’s some mega bosses that go hard here ... always find inspiration just gotta look.
What’s next for you? Do you have any gallery showings; projects in the works or collabs the readers would want to know about? I change my mind like 3-9 times a day
T-Funk
or minute so I don’t know where I’ll ever be. Just trying to do my thing. That’s a good question indeed.
If the readers were to visit your shop, what music would they hear you working to? hahahahahahah dang ol whoser whatser...that tru tru
If you could tell aspiring pipe makers anything, what would it be? get emmmmmmmmmm
Where can you be reached to purchase your glass? Facebook, Kik ,instagram, email...I’m around
T-Funk , Cowboy, Dellene Peralta & Facetmama
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AJ Manger
Murrini artist What is your signature style? Where did you learn this?
Photography by Andrew Tomafsky
How long have you been Lampworking? 18 years
Do you make Milli or Murrini? I make murrini
When did you make your first Murrini? What kind of image was your first? May 2013, Jerry Kelly encouraged me to try the stringer method that I’ve been doing research since 2003. My first image was Zappa.
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In 2003 I met Antonio Dei Rossi at the Chicago S.O.F.A. show. I was amazed by Mario & Antonio’s work. Through the gallery interpreter I asked him some questions about the technique & he gave me the mostly glass gallery Dei Rossi brochure and he told me to use as a reference which I did. You can learn a lot through pictures Bella. Stringer stack method, Jerry Kelly helped me through the first Zappa and many more after that, Jerry’s knowledge of glass & mille is immense. I can say my work wouldn’t of been as successful so fast if it wasn’t for his help and guidance
What type of torch do you use and why? Delta Mag I purchased it in 2003 I decided to make my own tubing and needed a bigger torch and...... they bring it.
Who is your favorite Murrini maker? The Dei Rossi’s, Jerry Kelly & Greg Chase and a few others
Have you ever made functional glass art pieces including your Murrini? I’ve been known to make some apparatus.....
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If the readers were to visit your shop, what music would they hear you working to? Zappa, Phish, Dead, POP to miles Davis love it all
What is next for you? Do you have any projects, Gallery Showings or collabs coming soon the readers might want to know about? Involve myself more with other glass blowers / collaborations bigger and more detail. I’m planning the rialto bridge and a Claude Monet. I’ve asked Jerry to bring the two methods together Lets do a collaboration guyyyyy.
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If you could tell aspiring Milli/Murrini makers anything, what would it be? Be observant and work with others, bring 95 % and above to the table or stay on the couch.
Where can people find and purchase your work? I sell mostly on Maca it Has been a inspiration to be able to make murrine and have people instantly enjoy your work. they can contact me personally ajmglass,com or through Facebook pm aj manger glass
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Paul Katherman marble artist What kind of marble was your first? Vortex Marble
Photos provided by Artist
How long have you been Lampworking? 14 Years
When did you make your first Marble? 2001
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What is your signature style? Where did you learn this? My People Eater Marbles are my signature style. I came up with this style while working with 4 friends of mine, who are also glass artists, during a marble get together years ago. I was playing around with an idea I had in my head and this design was born.
What type of torch do you use and why?
Herbert Arnold. I have used many torches but this one works best for me. I feel that this torch allows me to do a wide variety of work, from pendants and intricate sculpture to large marbles and paperweights. It is really gentle on color and very easy to fume with. It delivers a very hot penetrating flame that is needed to round out large marbles and it also cuts down on the time it would take to finish a piece.
Who is your favorite marble maker? I wouldn’t say that I have a favorite marble artist. There are so many great artists out there I couldn’t name just one. Everybody has his or her own style and talents. I’m also a collector so this list of
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What inspires you most? Music really inspires me in all aspects of life. I’d have to say all art forms are a big inspiration to me as well. Visiting galleries and museums around the country is one of my favorite things to do. Seeing how others have pushed themselves in their mediums really drives me to step outside of my comfort zone.
Do you play the game of marbles? I’ve played marbles a few times in my life, but I’m not that in to it. I have collected marbles since I was a kid and I was so fascinated by the colors and details that I didn’t want to play with them in fear of messing them up. I kept them safe and collected the marbles with the coolest designs, from old German handmade marbles to the cats eye marbles…. really any marble I could find.
If the readers were to visit your shop, what music would they hear you working to? I like a wide range of music. Most of the time I listen to Slightly Stoopid. However, The Grateful Dead has played a big role in the artist I have become so I listen to them often too. I guess it just depends on my mood that day, the music in my shop is always changing.
What is next for you? Do you have any projects or collabs coming soon the readers might want to know about? I just finished a large project with Hitman Glass. There are some other collabs coming up. You will have to keep an eye out for those. I don’t want to say with who yet. I like to surprise people after they are done. I am starting to plan Marble Weekend at Wheaton 2015 at Wheaton Village. Last year was the revival of the show. I am very proud of how the show turned out and I think this year will be even better. The show will be held on September 12th and 13th. If you are a collector, artist, or enthusiast, it will be the show to go to.
If you could tell aspiring Marble makers something inspiring, what would it be? I’d say step out of your comfort zone. Push your limits and find your voice. If you get an idea then go for it. Try to be original. Everything has not been done and never will be. Some of the best ideas come from mistakes too. Thats why I say don’t be afraid to mess up. Go for it. Make mistakes and create the next big thing.
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This May, 16 Up and Coming Glass Artists Will Compete For Over $15,000 In Cash and Prizes Including $5,000 in Prizes From Golden Gate Glassworks As Well As 3 Coveted Spots in the 2016 CHAMPS Glass Games Masters Finals Next Winter in Las Vegas. All Interested Glass Artists Should Contact Bob at 818-905-3232 and Be Prepared to Submit a Picture Plus a Short Bio Including Number of Years Blowing, Styles and Influences. The CHAMPS Glass Games Staff Will Hand Pick The 16 Competitors From the Applications Received.
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