Someone sold a Vaponic plus on the exchange a couple weeks ago. I couldn't get a message out to you before someone snatched it up; I remember your post here searching for one.
Spoiler alert: it's a great device. I don't think anything else in it's size/use scenario has better flavor.
Top right is the first one I got! It's a used walnut pure that I threw a new walnut mouthpiece on.
I don't really use that one right now since I don't want to char the wood much. Waiting to get the heating station before I put that back into the rotation!
Hey guys sorry if it’s getting old but can one of you tell me the approximate dimensions of the standard glass stem Dan sends out with the toads? Still trying to get some custom stems made and I’m trying to get the length and OD of the standard stems Dan sends. Thanks in advance, everyone!
Hamm doesn't get the same hype he used to but he's an instrumental figure in the glass scene. Invented the recycler as a concept and people have been building on that idea since. Great snag! I think the aqueduct is one of his best designs.
That's gorgeous!
Cold worked glass is so cool. It's a shame more artists don't work in this medium. Have you ever seen Borobarto's work? He does a lot of this layered colored style of coldworking.
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Hoping you guys like non-functional glass as well!
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A couple photos of a cookie themed pendant I got from Japanese artist Sakiyo Takeuchi.
Your collection is astounding! If you'd ever have a second to talk through DM I'd love a rundown of what woods/editions you have.
I have two classics coming from Rene (once I figure out the issues I've been having with payment transfer): One in yew and one in ebony. It was a hard choice between...
So I got my first Vapman from the exchange about two weeks ago and now I have the new Zebrano on hand and two more exotics on the way from Rene...
Safe to say I'm enamored with the device (and lack any semblance of self control.) Will post a full family photo once all four are together!
Oh and...
Does Rene do customs or does he just make some more exotic examples at his own pace and you have to catch him with available stock?
Exceptional piece, by the way; that grain contrast is so wild!
Want to throw my hat in as someone who just got their first (but most definitely NOT last) Vapman; what a phenomenal little device. Thanks to the member of the exchange that gave me a great deal on a Swiss made Vapman with all the goodies included.
Everything from the device to the wooden case...
@SlickHenry Yeah I've been moving away from the more DIY and lower cost devices into artisan/handcrafted vapes. I collect art as well so the handmade/craftsmanship focused items appeal to me more. Nothing against scientific glass the chemistry set vibes just aren't as elegant. Got a Toad from...
@SlickHenry Thank you this is actually super helpful info! I think one of the smaller Rogue Wax Works all glass devices might be my next function-forward piece to try out. I think they're visually unappealing but after hearing of/seeing some of the results I'm interested to see how the flavor...
Something like TRWW's stuff? I like the idea of all his manual glass vapes but honestly the form factor is kind of a turn off. I like how well designed and elegant the two I have on the way are. Some of the dynaverse stuff is also very appealing but most of it is either metal or wood...
Any...