elementrenagade Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 i need a hookah base that looks like a vase or something artisic i would like it to be custom if posible if not can somebody show me where the stealth hookahs are hideing .thank you who ever responds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_D Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 QUOTE (elementrenagade @ May 10 2008, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i need a hookah base that looks like a vase or something artisic i would like it to be custom if posible if not can somebody show me where the stealth hookahs are hideing .thank you who ever respondsI've not seen anyone on the forum with the ability to blow there own glass.. currently... However have you tried to look for glass blowers in your local area? I'll bet it won't be cheap though JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elementrenagade Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Johnny_D @ May 10 2008, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (elementrenagade @ May 10 2008, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i need a hookah base that looks like a vase or something artisic i would like it to be custom if posible if not can somebody show me where the stealth hookahs are hideing .thank you who ever respondsI've not seen anyone on the forum with the ability to blow there own glass.. currently... However have you tried to look for glass blowers in your local area? I'll bet it won't be cheap though JDyour probably right but i live in ny and they kinda crack down on that sort of stuff ... they useuauly make Alternative Lifestyle Equipment and stuff i know one but he got shut down and hes under survailance also so im probably sol Edited May 10, 2008 by Johnny_D Norty References. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_D Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Please read the rules - we don't use the word b--g around these parts I think your worrying about nothing personally. If they are a glass blower, let them blow glass!!!! It's a vase at the end of the day You could be putting flowers in it.JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elementrenagade Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 sorry i didnt know that i apologise for saying it i will read them and try not to break anymore rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_D Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 QUOTE (elementrenagade @ May 10 2008, 02:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>sorry i didnt know that i apologise for saying it i will read them and try not to break anymore rulesCool.Talk to the local glass blowers though - I'll bet they will be ok.... The Vase of a hookah is vastly different to the other items that they might be unwilling to blow... Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 try Neal at The Devil's Playground(www.worldhookah.com)...I remember him mentioning he knows people, but it would cost ya. I don't know if they would either, but you could hit up the guys at MNHookah...Also, I know Questions has a blower since he is having a new glass bowl made for the market...those are the only people that I know of who are in that area of expertise...other than that, only local blowers...back home there is one I know, but they are associated with nh, stuff I wouldn't want to be associated with..."hey, thats a nice vase, where'd you get it?""I bought it from john doe""awe man, thats rad, I heard he makes killer NHDs"...see what I mean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theotherone31415 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 haha, wow.i actually just sent an e-mail to a local glass blower asking about this very thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Give Questions a pm, he just mentioned he has a glass blower preparing glass bowls for him to start selling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 This shit's damn expensive. Make sure you have the funds, you don't want to make any glass artists angry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santino Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 (edited) I have some experience with lampworking, but I can tell you to be ready to fork over the dough for a project like that. The only means I can think of is coilpotting the base and shaping it, and that's a lengthy process without a machined lathe.. You're going to need someone who's blown for 10-15 years, and that'll easily fetch you a bill of $150-$300 depending on how nice a base you're looking for. Your cheapest option will be to find someone who has experience with the ol' glory hole or a lathe. That'll ensure a clean look, but still, $$$.Where are you from? I might know someone in that area. Edited May 10, 2008 by Santino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santino Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Oops sorry I didn't see you say NY. Yeah, you're dead on. Not many blowers out on the east coast at ALL. I know some really good ones in Indiana, Illinois and Ohio, but that's about as far east as I've met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickReppinThe909 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 how about you take your vase to a hot rod shop and pay them to paint it however you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke69 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 A really good friend of mine blows glass and just built one of the best workshops in canada in his home. PM me if your interested at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elementrenagade Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 thank you all for all of these ideas i will get my funds higher or i might just go with one of the meduse hookahs they are just what i was lookin for really and they look very artisic also and i dont want it painted i wanted a custom base not just a regular base but not many people have the meduse pipes so like i said its a possibilty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattathayde Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 well i am going to be taking a hot work glass class in the fall so as of now i cant help you but maybe in the fall, not sure how much free use i will have but if you are still looking ill try to let you know if i can do it later-matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbles Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I would contact Minnesota hookah honestly.They have a glass blower that does awesome bowls, im sure that same guy can make a sweet custom base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron molly black Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Here is the website for the glass blower who is at the New York Ren Faire in Tuxedo, NY. They set up a shop and do demos.http://www.jodibovehotglass.com/index.htmlNot cheap, by any means, but really beautiful stuff. She does custom work, and is based in NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likespaceships Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 sahara smoke sells vases that look like hipsters would use for flowers.check those out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom1 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Depending on where in NY you are you should be able to find someone very easily. I can think of 2 glass blowers and one factory in the Hudson Valley alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickReppinThe909 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 +1 for sahara smoke they have some awesome bases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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