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Handmade Glass
Impressive handblown pieces of artwork that seriously upgrade any consumption experience. Here at Ritual Colorado we are focused on supporting local glass artists and feature a unique selection of glass from Colorado artists as well as some really cool offerings from glassblowers around the U.S.
What is Heady Glass?
While everybody's definition varies slightly, generally the term heady glass is used to refer to hand-blown glass pieces with some degree of artistic expression or flair. The word "heady" has origins in the hippie movement of the '60s referring to experiences that expand your mind. And while the terminology originated around functional heady bongs and rigs, we definitely think it includes marbles, pendants and other purely decoration items that still express the artist's creativity and unique style .
Types of Heady Glass
For functional heady glass we generally categorize them as either heady glass bongs, heady dab rigs, heady eRig glass tops or heady pipes; although there are lots of subcategories within each of those. For example, within heady dab rigs you'll have recyclers, sculptural pieces, jammers, banger hangers and lots of other fun dabbing pieces. Likewise the category of heady bongs includes beakers, heady tubes, recycling tubes and lots more hand-blown glass perfect for flower lovers.
Other less functional types of heady glass include heady marbles, pendants, pins, charms, and figurines. No matter what type of glass you're shopping for it's always awesome to get a unique piece and support a local artist at the same time!
How to Choose the Perfect Heady Glass Piece
No matter if you're shopping for your first heady glass bong or you're a seasoned collector it's always exciting to grab a hand blown piece of glass art! And while it certainly takes a lot of time and effort to create these masterpieces, we've worked hard to source a variety of cheap heady glass allowing you to grab something special at an incredible price. Below are some of our top suggestions when purchasing heady glass pipes;
- What's your intended use? Are you looking to grab a piece for flower, dabs or both? Do you want something sturdy and compact that you can travel with or would you rather a large and intricate piece for at-home use? We generally start by thinking about function when shopping for new glass which helps narrow down the massive universe of hand blown glass options.
- What's your price point? Knowing both the style of glass piece you're looking for as well as a general price range can help you narrow down glass artists.
- Get to shopping! Now that you've narrowed down your glass options it's time for the fun part, shopping! Whether you want a simple clear rig or a multitude of colors there are neverending possibilities for what can be created so start exploring the world of artist created glass pieces and you'll never go back.
Heady Glass FAQs
What is a heady rig?
The term heady rig generally refers to hand blown dab rigs or smaller water-filtered glass pieces. However, it's common to refer to any functional and particularly percolated glass pieces as heady rigs.
How do artists create such intricate shapes out of glass?
The glassblowing process involves melting glass until it can be manipulated. Artists then shape and blow air into the molten glass to form it into whatever shape they're looking to create. Operating in extreme temperatures and with a complicated medium we're continually impressed at the amazing creations that glassblowers are able to churn out.
What Colorado glass artists do you carry?
We're always looking to expand our offering of locally blown glass and have a great group of Colorado artists currently in the shop including T Tree Glass, Technicolor Tonys, Burtoni Glass, Faltermeier Glass, Hornsilver Glass and more!
