Custom Glass Ideas/Designs Thread

[DieHard]

I watched the two videos and they both look like viable options. I like the Fountain Pillar action the way they fire upwards. I saw more "up and down" on the one with the splash chamber. What is the neck going to be?

 

[EverythingsHazy]

I watched the two videos and they both look like viable options. I like the Fountain Pillar action the way they fire upwards. I saw more "up and down" on the one with the splash chamber. What is the neck going to be?

TBH, I like them both too. There's more authentic pillar action with the new version, but the fountain style looks very cool as well. Looks like it probably hits pretty nicely too. Both seem to hit pretty differently than almost any other piece on the market.

The videos also have some what random water levels, and that definitely affects the way the percs look.
That said, I'm not too sure there is as "correct" a water level with the pillar pieces tho, as there is with some others, such as how the mobius stereo matrix top perc should be only 1/3rd covered because of the rising water on the draw, etc., based on the videos I've seen, where the same piece seems to have different bubbling action with different hits. I pointed out a few spots in the video in my last post, where this is noticeable.

 

[Frederick McGuire]

Interesting functionality differences.

I love the look of the fountain jets the no ring model provided,
but love the look of the bubble movement on the updated model.

 

[EverythingsHazy]

All of a sudden, a bunch of people like the way it was before


Btw, @DieHard, the neck is almost definitely going to be the gb-186 style bubbler neck, with a better mouthpiece. Not one coming from the top like the ugly one on the most recent prototype. Even Steven agreed it looks better the other way.

 

[cybrguy]

Wait a minute. I am very confused. I'm not looking to stir anything up, I'm just trying to understand. Are you and @blankrider both working on the same large pillar from the same vendor, or is he (Steven) working on 2 different ones for you guys? It looks like the videos are the same at least...

I'm so confused...

 

[EverythingsHazy]

Wait a minute. I am very confused. I'm not looking to stir anything up, I'm just trying to understand. Are you and @blankrider both working on the same large pillar from the same vendor, or is he (Steven) working on 2 different ones for you guys? It looks like the videos are the same at least...

I'm so confused...

I'm not sure what blankrider is doing. I've been working on this matrix pillar with Steven since I made the original photoshop mockup to send him. I've also been sending him updated pics and videos to help understand how to make it properly. Including details on the little splash chamber that a bunch of people wanted. Tbh, Idk if blankrider is asking for other changes to it, but so far I've been in constant communication with Steven, helping him design it, and fix any problems. I
haven't asked him about anyone else who is talking to him tho, because that's his business IMO.

BTW @cybrguy, I can't reply in the other thread because of the people who were complaining in this one, and blankrider can't reply in this one. It's kind of counterproductive if you ask me, but that's how the mod's wanted it, so now we have 2 threads. It's little confusing, but I don't mind.

By the way... Here is a pic I sent over to steven to show him how to improve the pillar section, and the top part of the can.
This should be what the final product looks like.

Again, this isn't a counterfeit piece, and doesn't have the interesting curvy neck that the original Peyote Pillar does anyway, so at least now, we should be able to see the vapor pouring into the can like a volcano, instead of having the neck on top, which also makes the piece ridiculously tall and harder to store / easier to knock over.

For the record, this is the neck he put on the last sample, that he said he was going to switch because it looks bad.

Spoiler: Prototype before fixes

Oh, and this is Steven saying that HE thought the neck was bad, and better the original way (bubbler style), on his own. For anyone thinking/saying anything else...

The neck is not good,so will be changed to last sample

What you have to remember, is that the top of this piece is FLAT...a neck coming out of the top of it, looks nothing like the original with the small dome shaped top and nice long but curvy neck. The neck is going to be one of the stock necks with a stock mouthpiece attached, welded onto the thick top glass of the can. There is no benefit to that kind of neck.

 

[EverythingsHazy]

What do you guys think?

 

[SSVUN~YAH]

What do you guys think?

Looks better than the large prototype, glad you shopped out that ugly mp. Seems like this thread has the first releases on pics and vids. Keep up the good work and thanks for keeping us in the loop!

 

[EverythingsHazy]

Looks better than the large prototype, glad you shopped out that ugly mp. Seems like this thread has the first releases on pics and vids. Keep up the good work and thanks for keeping us in the loop!

I told Steven the reasoning for the bubbler style neck, as well as fixing the section proportions of the can and sent him a pics to help.

I think the last pic I shopped is the best option so far, and the top neck doesn't really fit the look of the rest of the piece, but we'll see what Steven goes with, since someone else has been pushing for that kind.

 

[NewVape]

Damn he is quick. I like some of his pieces and it's so refreshing to see him use his own photos instead of stealing them from others.

Do you think they can replicate this showerhead with a dewaar joint?

Or simply add a base to this piece.

Been looking for a big showerhead like this one forever now.

Was wondering if there had been any progress on this idea. I think it'd be a great piece.

 

[beastcoast]

Was wondering if there had been any progress on this idea. I think it'd be a great piece.

He/she's been out of the factory for a couple days. Back today so hopefully it'll be up asap.

 

[EverythingsHazy]

This is what it looks like with the neck coming from the top. The piece becomes 39cm tall, and you can't see into the can at all during use, to watch the pillar action, which is what you are paying for (I really don't see any benefits to the top style neck on this piece) but if this is what you guys prefer, I'll tell steven to go ahead with it. Most of the other pieces have necks coming from the top tho, including the mini-pillar, so the bubbler style can offer some more variety.

For comparison (to a photoshopped picture since he hasn't made an updated body with the bubbler-style neck yet:

Note how on the clear, the water hits the top of the can with force, which will probably give you a drink every once in a while with the neck coming from the top. There is actually a splashguard above the pillars on some of Sovereignty's pieces with necks coming from the top, and the ones that don't have splash guards, usually have long curvy necks, that come out of a rounded top, on an angle.

Authentic curvy neck from one side of the can:
Note: the water column shooting straight up into what would be the neck of the top mounted neck piece.

[/SPOILER]

I personally think it is much cooler to be able to see this kind of vapor action, from the top straight down into where the pillars let the vapor out. vs not being able too.

This is the updated stereo matrix he is working on as well. (Neck also coming from the top for this piece)

 

[Frederick McGuire]

my
Large Pillar - Keep it bubbler style, and make the neck a lil longer so the whole things stays around 39-40cm tall.

That really short bubbler neck looked a little funny to me

That stereo matrix looks pretty badass

 

[EverythingsHazy]

my
Large Pillar - Keep it bubbler style, and make the neck a lil longer so the whole things stays around 39-40cm tall.

That really short bubbler neck looked a little funny to me

That stereo matrix looks pretty badass

I agree on the Large Pillar.

Is this better:

I also updated my previous post with more info and graphics.

 

[Frederick McGuire]

Basically, take that neck and add like 3 cm of straight vertical before the bend it has in it, and I reckon it'd be perfect.

In that pic the top of the mouthpiece is approx 36.5cm tall.
If that little bit of extra neck length was added, bringing the total height to 39/40cm, I just think it would look a bit sleeker...

 

[EverythingsHazy]

@Frederick McGuire

 

[BoogerMan]

@Frederick McGuire

Oh yeah the first pic looks much better.

Should we put a J style support under the mouthpiece connection? Or maybe even remove the small bridge the connects the mouthpiece to the can and just have the larger diameter mouthpiece tube welded directly to the can (like in the curvy neck Sov pic you posted a couple posts back).

 

[Tweak]

Oh yeah the first pic looks much better.

Another vote for #1

Any ETA?

I had some worries about the placement of the intake joint fitting some vaporizers, but it looks like my Cloud buddy will solve that issue if it so. Can we get a measurement of how far it is from the can, see if the nano will fit comfortably.

 

[EverythingsHazy]

I had some worries about the placement of the intake joint fitting some vaporizers, but it looks like my Cloud buddy will solve that issue if it so. Can we get a measurement of how far it is from the can, see if the nano will fit comfortably.

I'll try to get a measurement. It does look kind of close in that last picture. Going by two different gb-186's that have differently spaced intake joints, I can say that 3cm is a better option for log vapes, specifically, the E-Nano.

Something like this would work:

Another vote for #1

Any ETA?

Not sure yet on the ETA because Steven is waiting on opinions from you guys on which neck is better. I showed him the pictures I showed you guys and told him I will update him on the responses in a bit when people started commenting/liking.

 

[EverythingsHazy]

This post is for purposes of gauging opinions, so please don't merge it with my previous one.

Whoever likes this neck design best, like this post.

*Edit*
Can't like my own post, but my vote is for this neck too.

 

[Frederick McGuire]

Yup, Neck #1 looks best to me.

It's a subtle difference, but it just looks like a better scale relative to the main can IMO.

I almost always use a cloud buddy/sub buddy/claisen, so joint spacing isn't majorly important to me.

The original did look maybe a bit close (I can def see how there might be issues with the cloud though).
I'd say your modified joint placement pic would be good too, but I wouldn't want to see it go out any further than that.

 

[BoogerMan]

I'll try to get a measurement. It does look kind of close in that last picture. Going by two different gb-186's that have differently spaced intake joints, I can say that 3cm is a better option for log vapes, specifically, the E-Nano.

Something like this would work:

Not sure yet on the ETA because Steven is waiting on opinions from you guys on which neck is better. I showed him the pictures I showed you guys and told him I will update him on the responses in a bit when people started commenting/liking.

Yup, Neck #1 looks best to me.

It's a subtle difference, but it just looks like a better scale relative to the main can IMO.

I almost always use a cloud buddy/sub buddy/claisen, so joint spacing isn't majorly important to me.

The original did look maybe a bit close (I can def see how there might be issues with the cloud though).
I'd say your modified joint placement pic would be good too, but I wouldn't want to see it go out any further than that.

Yeah I wouldn't take the joint out any further than that either. But I do like how it is a little further out in the new pic.

Maybe make the base a little wider in diameter for some added stability? We definitely wouldn't want it to be joint side heavy when a vape is attached.

 

[TommydCat]

FWIW, Sovereignty considers that bent neck design to be their "Natty" splash guard. (Not sure if it's named after the artist). I've seen similar necks to your last design act functionally as a splash guard, but not sure if would be as effective... I think there's an increased chance of the occasional drink, but I know it can be worked (larger bottom to top in the joint/bridge? They are tricksies, those glass-blowers, with their precious secrets)

 

[alltoreup]

I like the bubbler style neck and the wider spacing for the intake joint. Having it wider will accommodate more vapes and makes no difference in the combusting world so I'd think he would sell more with that wider gap. I have a custom made tube for a Evo/cloud and it is roughly a 3cm gap and it looks just right on the piece. Much better than that short gap I think.

Was the shape of the mouthpiece decided upon? Hopefully not super flared out like all the rest seem to be...

 

[Frederick McGuire]

FWIW, Sovereignty considers that bent neck design to be their "Natty" splash guard. (Not sure if it's named after the artist). I've seen similar necks to your last design act functionally as a splash guard, but not sure if would be as effective... I think there's an increased chance of the occasional drink, but I know it can be worked (larger bottom to top in the joint/bridge? They are tricksies, those glass-blowers, with their precious secrets)

I had always just assumed it was short for "Natural"
But I now realize I have no basis for that assumption