How do you know when you’ve found the right glass? Does it scream your name when your fingers touch it, opening the door to Narnia slowly behind the counter? Does it start to glow and then spin into a different universe, only coming back once you’ve proven you can handle such power? Does it simply refuse to move for anyone else, waiting for its King Arthur to pull it from the shelf?
Chances are, none of these things would happen. You find your favorite glass through trial and error, or you find it with a basic set of desires set in place. Do you use your glass pipe to smoke, or do you hang it on the wall like the fine art it is? Maybe you’re more interested in durability than design. Whatever the case may be, we all have our reasons for the favorites we choose. Headed West is no different. Here are a few of our favorite brands for the obscene beauty called glass work:
503 Liberty Glass
Magic happens somewhere behind the scenes of 503 Liberty Glass. They boast insanely intricate designs that take vibrant shape, all the while maintaining durability. They are as much masters of color and shape as they are of the art of glass blowing in general: many of their designs come from artists around Portland. Seriously, who doesn’t want an entire community in a glass pipe?
Zong
Along with a quirky logo, Zong produces quality glass for all your smoking pleasures. With every Zong Water Pipe that you put your lips to, you’re reminded of their awesomeness by the very shape of the glass. That’s some serious signature work. They are purveyors of a variety of glass: water pipes, hand pipes, bubblers and more. Zong lends a helping glass hand to your every smoking whim, providing glass that not only works, but is adorable in its wackiness.
Cornerstone
You can find realistic faces, unbelievable themes and more than a few surprises coming from this brand. Owning a Cornerstone glass pipe could probably up your property value. They are essential for custom, almost unreasonably artistic pieces that push lines and swallow limits. Their dedication to the art community is unwavering, as well: they hold an annual glass contest called Degenerate Flame Off that helps boost and teach upcoming glass artists in the area.
Greenlite
Greenlite sure has a thing for interesting concepts in their glass. Showcasing glass with everything from vibrant, colliding colors to glow in the dark pipes that look like the secret entrance to purgatory, not a single bit of imagination is left out of their pieces. In those entire worlds of colors and patterns, Greenlite handles your smoking needs with a proper, durable hand.
Chameleon Glass
For the science lovers out there, Chameleon Glass is your bet. They come equipped with an insane dedication to the craft and art of making glass and making it unique. They provide assurance of double-blown, quality glass that is checked again and again for imperfections and ample usage. The experience and effort put into each glass is apparent from the first pull, giving you Narnia-levels of otherworldly experience.
Whether you are looking for durability, artistic quality, daring colors or scientific levels of design, we carry what you need. When you want the clean, clear taste that glass gives you, and just can’t decide, our favorites can be yours. We choose our glass very carefully and are sure you’d want to do the same. So… because of that, all of our glass is sold in-store only. Come in and check out the hundreds of options we have in stock!
