Glass from p 18 average-sized bong, which is mainly made on a lathe,” he says. Wilson’s latest creations are posted on his Reverend Morse Instagram page, many with psychedelic linear patterns that appear as if the rig is moving in a still photo. “My go-to technique is linework, using tubing made from different colored rods either stacked around a tube or drawn on,” he explains. “From there, it is heated in certain areas allowing different outcomes such as spinning/swirling.” The 29-year- old glass artist uses Borosilicate glass and a propane and oxygen torch as Desi but uses “graphite paddles and reamers” to shape the glass. “On average, my line- work rigs range between $800 and $1,400,” he says. “I also make pendants, marbles, and other smaller items that don’t take as much time and material which would range anywhere from $50 to $250 depending on the technique and amount of work.” Wilson admits to pulling the highest dollar amount for glass pieces he’s created with other artists. “We would have more time and multiple techniques all in one.” Unlike the other creators, though, Wilson doesn’t consume cannabis anymore, “which might be rare in my line of work,” he says, because “I was unable to enjoy it like I used to.” Cherry Eyes Smokeware Jazmyne Plantillas’ Cherry Eyes Smokeware has a different approach to creating glass rigs and bongs. The 23-year-old Phoenix artist says, “I find my pieces mainly by thrift stores, antique shops, OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace, and even donations. One of my weirdest finds was a vase shaped like a trumpet.” Unlike the aforementioned glass artists, her tool setup is simple: “a drill, a bit of water, and patience,” she says. “Each piece probably takes at least an hour to process, including searching, cleaning, drilling, soaking, designing, and testing. One of the most difficult parts of the process can be putting the piece itself together, because sometimes the glass I find is thick, so it takes a lot of effort. Sometimes, it will even take me days to get a rubber gasket on a particular piece.” She loves to work with old decanters, and the more ornate or Victorian the glass, the more she charges. She gets between $80 and $250 for pieces. On her page, she has a white decanter with a chiseled surface that accommodates concentrate. az.mac.gallery Jazmyne Plantillas gets an early start on 710 with one of her Cherry Eyes Smokeware rigs. who broke down 710 Day earlier in the article. McKendree says, “I found out about her (Plantillas’) art last year by seeing many community members supporting her work. I find it extremely important and considerate in today’s climate always to be eco-friendly. I love that she repurposes something once old into something better, inspiring others that they too can discover new methods to become environmentally conscious.” McKendree then busts out some Round Table Genetics concentrate and flower and places a dab in a newly repurposed purple glass rig. Finally, the two pulled out a torch lighter and dab, celebrating 710 Day early. “[Dabbing] helps when making my Smokeware because I can be hunched over while working,” Plantillas says. “Or bending at awkward angles that bring me back and neck tension. That’s just one of the ways cannabis positively impacts my life.” It’s a white Jim Beam milk glass decanter, she explains, to which she added a oval moonstone accent piece. Another converted decanter that went live on her IG earlier in the year was captioned: “This is the last bong of the Moonstone and Labradorite collection. [It’s a] tall clear decanter bong with three amazing moonstone crystals on three facing sides.” Shortly after, the caption was updated with “SOLD!” She continued, “I’ve been making them at home, usually on my patio, for about a year and a half. I make both styles: one is for smoking cannabis flower, and the other is for smoking cannabis concentrates.” On June 26, Plantillas had a smoke sesh with McKendree, the brand ambassador 21 phoenixnewtimes.com | CONTENTS | FEEDBACK | OPINION | NEWS | FEATURE | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | PHOENIX NEW TIMES JULY 7TH–JULY 13TH, 2022
