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EP 37: Intro to Plasma | Chapter 4: Starting your Plasma Journey

Taming Lightning

Release Date: 04/15/2021

61: Exploring Light and Ephemeral Art with Alexander Groves of Studio Swine show art 61: Exploring Light and Ephemeral Art with Alexander Groves of Studio Swine

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Blog:  Instagram  Support on  Guest: Instagram: Hello lightning Tamers this is episode number 61. And in today's podcast, I'll be joined by Alexander Groves one half of the duo known as Studio Swine. Alex and their partner Azuza Murakami had decided to make this arrangement to manage tending to the lovely family they are raising. Just incase anyone is wondering! Who are Studio Swine?  The SWINE in Studio Swine, an acronym for "Super Wide Interdisciplinary New Explorers," is a pioneering collective founded in 2011 by Azusa Murakami (JP) and Alexander Groves (UK). Their...

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EP 60 - Neon Primer with Kacie Lees show art EP 60 - Neon Primer with Kacie Lees

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Blog:  Instagram  Support on  Guest: Instagram: and Hello lightning Tamers this is episode number 60. Today, we have the pleasure of diving into the fascinating world of light and art with the incredible Kacie Lees. Born in St. Louis in 1986, Kacie has emerged as a prominent figure in the art scene, leaving her mark in Brooklyn, Chicago, and Los Angeles. With a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York, Kacie's artistic journey is nothing short of inspiring. As a dedicated teaching artist at NYU and SAIC, in...

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EP 59:  Neon Insights: Alta Robbins' Valve Innovations with Greg Wilson show art EP 59: Neon Insights: Alta Robbins' Valve Innovations with Greg Wilson

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Blog:  Instagram  Support on  Hello lightning Tamers this is episode number 59. And in today's podcast,, I'll be joined by Greg Wilson, the President of Alta Robbins, a leading provider of precision engineering solutions, known for their high quality valves. With a wealth of knowledge in valve engineering and a deep understanding of the needs of the neon industry, Greg is here to share his insights and expertise with us. Get ready for a deep dive into Alta Robbins valves, where we will learn Alta Robbins connection to Neon while understanding the intricacies one of the most...

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EP 58: Neon Glo with Adam Smo show art EP 58: Neon Glo with Adam Smo

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Blog:  Instagram  Adam smo:  ig: Support on    Hello Lightning Tamers this is episode number 58. And in today's podcast, I'll be joined by Adam Smo Adam Smolesnky aka Adam Smo is a San Antonio-based glassblower known for working at the torch in borosilicate glass, he creates intricately detailed and colorfully crafted marbles, pendants, drinking glasses, pipes, and sculptures, and as of the recent few years has been diligently sharpening and pushing his skills in neon. Welcome back to the Podcast Adam! For our listeners, I met Adam back in 2019 on the 4th of July...

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EP 57: Kiln-formed Glass and Plasma with Mark Ditzler show art EP 57: Kiln-formed Glass and Plasma with Mark Ditzler

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Blog:  Instagram  Mark Ditzler: Support on  In today's podcast, recorded July 2023, I'll be joined by Mark Ditzler. Who has been hospital in my visit to the seattle area, after the class I taught at Pilchuck this summer with Harriet Schwarzrock. Mark Ditzler is a trained industrial designer, ceramic artist, and self-taught fused glass expert based in Seattle. With over 30 years of experience, he crafts kilnformed glass for commissions and galleries, blending clay techniques seamlessly into his work. Mark has taught fusing classes both locally and nationwide, with a notable...

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EP 56: A Conversation on Conservation with Suzanne Hargrove of the Toledo Museum of Art show art EP 56: A Conversation on Conservation with Suzanne Hargrove of the Toledo Museum of Art

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Episode Sponsored by , use promo code "LIGHTNING" for 10% off your first order. Blog: Instagram  Support on    In today's podcast, recorded August 13th, 2023, I'll be joined by Suzanne Hargrove former Head of Conservation at the Toledo Museum of Art in a Conversation on Conservation.   We met in February 2022 during my GAPP (Glass Artist Pavilion Project) Residency, and she had graciously set up the Paul Seide Radio Light from the Museum's collection. I have a wide interest in glass and gas-illuminated artwork, so I wanted to discuss Paule Seide’s Radio Lights ...

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EP 55: Under Vacuum with Angie McHale ft. Pat Gadzinski show art EP 55: Under Vacuum with Angie McHale ft. Pat Gadzinski

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Episode Sponsored by Alta-Robbins   Blog:  Instagram  Support on  and  In today's podcast, recorded June 1st, 2023, I'll be joined by Angela McHale aka Angie aka Rose featuring Patrick Gadzinski. We just finishing up the week teaching at the Pittsburgh Glass Center in a class called Under Vacuum a Flameworking and plasma Intensive. We’ll get some insights into being an instructor or educator in the field of glass and plasma, nerd out about scientific glass, and discuss the challenges and learning opportunities found in workshops for professional practice. Music...

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EP 54: A Glowing Potential with Kate Herron show art EP 54: A Glowing Potential with Kate Herron

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Episode Sponsored by Alta-Robbins   Blog:  Instagram  Support on  and    This is episode number 54. And in today's podcast, recorded May 18th, 2023, I'll be joined by Kate Herron on the second to last day teaching a workshop at the Toledo Museum of Art’s Glass Pavilion! We’ll talk with Kate and her experience making art through covid, what brought her to glass, Alfred University program and her introduction to Neon, teaching plasma at Toledo, and what’s next after getting her Masters in Fine Arts! Music Credits:  Preview - Retro by   The...

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EP 53: From Furnace to Flame - Pulling Neon Tubes with Ethan Samaha ft. Zach Layhew show art EP 53: From Furnace to Flame - Pulling Neon Tubes with Ethan Samaha ft. Zach Layhew

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Blog:  Instagram  Support on  and    Hello Lightning Tamers! This is episode number 53. In today's podcast, recorded April 8th, 2023, I'll be joined by Ethan Samaha AGAIN and this time featuring Zach Layhew, where we talk about Ethan’s most recent residency at the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Here we talk about the application process for residency, Pulling Tubing for Neon: its challenges, Navigation color palettes, and the importance of residency when trying new ideas.   Welcome Back to the Podcast Ethan and Zach! Music Credits:  Preview - Retro...

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EP 52: Emerging Light and Space Artist, Ethan Samaha show art EP 52: Emerging Light and Space Artist, Ethan Samaha

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Blog:  Instagram  Support on  and  Hello Lightning Tamers this is episode number 52. And in today's podcast, recorded Dec 2nd, 2021, I'll be joined by Light and Space Artist, Ethan Samaha. Ethan Samaha holds a BFA in Art + Design,a  focus in Sculpture and Dimensional Studies, with minors in Performance Design and Technology and Dance, from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Ethan is visiting here in Pittsburgh for the week, and had reached out me to meet up and talk about neon and plasma. I was working in studio , and suggested we'd meet...

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April 2021 | In the final chapter of this collaborative series, Percy Echols II discusses his journey to become an independent plasma maker, strategies for assembling a gas-filling manifold, and thoughts on accessibility, education, and advancing the field of plasma and glass.

 

Created and hosted by Percy, the Taming Lightning podcast unpacks the alchemy of plasma and neon technology while interviewing glass artists, craftspeople, and scientists in the field.

 

Welcome back, lightning tamers!

In this collaboration with GEEX, Percy and Ben Orozco are producing a 4-part series for people new to the plasma process, introducing elements of plasma in an easy-to-apply format and touching on Percy’s journey as a self-starter and alchemist. Podcast episodes premiere monthly through April.

 

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MUSIC CREDITS

Preview: Retro by ONE

Fundraiser: Serenity, produced by Riddiman

Introduction: Boost by Joakim Karud

Global Rare Gases: Mixtape, produced by Riddiman

GEEX Intermission: Sunnyside by One

Information Unlimited: Reentry by Lapse

Swagelok: Lucky, produced by OBI

Credits: The Process by Lakey Inspired