Cleverly Themed: Empire Glassworks
Specializing in uniquely themed glass, Empire Glassworks has garnered quite the reputation with their intricate yet fully functional pieces. From tiny dabbers to elaborate bongs, Empire Glassworks creates truly awe-inspiring art that you can use in your smoking and/or dabbing life. Balancing looks and functionality can be difficult (and sometimes expensive) but they do it flawlessly.
In this brand review we will look at numerous Empire Glassworks products to cover all the bases they hit. No matter how complicated or complex the piece might appear to be, all of their products are worth more than just looks.
Plumbus Hand Pipe
We start with a steamroller that needs no introduction let alone an actual explanation. The Plumbus Hand Pipe has everything you need for a better existence. The thick glass pipe has everything you need including a front facing carb hole and of course the usual parts of a Plumbus (floob, grodus, dingle bop, chumble, and grumbo). All of these components serve a purpose specifically the carb which produces a wind tunnel like airflow giving intense hits.
• Front Carb Hole
• 5” x 2.5”
• Rick and Morty Theme
• Worked Glass
• Thick Glass
• Floob, Grodus, Dingle Bop, Chumble, and Grumbo Included
Pickaxe Dabber
Dabbers don’t have to be boring to be effective. The Pickaxe Dabber has great functionality while still looking like the real thing, albeit way smaller. With a 5.5” length, you will be far enough away from your hot dab nail to prevent any burns. The pickaxe design of this dabbing tool serves a purpose besides image. While the pointed end is very similar to most dabbers, the head has two ends that can be used to scoop large quantities of concentrates. A great tool in real life and in dabbing, the Pickaxe Dabber is a great asset to have.
• Length: 5.5”
• Wood-Like Coloring
• Three Dabbing Ends
Avocado Bong
Make fun of millenials all you want; avocados are delicious. As the fruit continues its craze, it has made its way over to the smoking world with the Avocado Bong. This tasty looking themed glass water pipe feature three separate avocados (mouthpiece, bowl, and a tiny one on the fixed downstem). The mini bong is only 6 inches tall but the diffusion caused by the downstem helps smooth out the smoke. The avocados even have a real feeling texture to them. If you are a fan of avocados, it doesn’t get much better than the Avocado Bong.
• Bent Neck
• Clear Glass
• 90° 14mm Female Joint
• Fixed Downstem
• Banger Hanger Design
• Thick Glass
• Worked Glass
Galacticat Hand Pipe
Some Empire Glassworks products are not just beautiful but can react under certain rays of light. For example, the Galacticat Hand Pipe has two large neon eyes that glow under blacklight. Quite menacing with its radiating eyes and smile, this steamroller can stand on its own thanks to two glass feet. Even if the Galacticat Hand Pipe does fall over, its thick glass construction should help keep any damage to a minimum.
• 3.5” x 2”
• Front Carb Hole
• Standing Feet
• UV Reactive Glass
• Thick Glass
• Worked Glass
Blue Sea Glass Spoon
With so much worked glass on it, you might think this is too nice to smoke out of. The Blue Sea Glass Spoon is made of thick glass however to protect all the intricacies that cover it from end to end. On top of all this worked glass aquatic life, including fish and coral, there are glass marbles filled with more ocean plant life. If you thought the Blue Sea Glass Spoon is only for show, you haven’t seen the bowl. The deep bowl has quite the depth, allowing for hefty packs. You might try to keep this spoon pipe clean but its functionality is too good to keep on the sideline.
• Aquatic Wildlife Accents
• Deep Bowl
• Glass Marbles
• Sea Themed
• Thick Glass
• Worked Glass
Radioactive Cloud Mini Bong with Nuke Bowl
Your eyes will glow just like the glass accents of this bong after you see it in person. Unlike an actual atom bomb, the Radioactive Cloud Mini Bong with Nuke Bowl will leave you feeling good inside. The acid raindrops and nuclear symbols all react under UV light, creating a “radiated” look. The included 14mm male bowl looks like an actual nuclear bomb. The mouthpiece can be found at the end of the radiation clouds. A fixed downstem leads into the chamber and helps diffuse your smoke.
• Includes 14mm Male Nuke Bowl
• UV Reactive Glass
• Mini 5.5” x 2.5”
• Banger Hanger Design
• Clear Glass
• Thick Glass
• Bent Neck
• Fixed Downstem
• 90° 14mm Female Joint
• Worked Glass
Beehive Glass Bowl
There is quite the buzz around this themed glass bowl because of its artistry and built-in screen. Whether you are a proponent for keeping bees alive or just need a well equipped bowl, the Beehive Glass Bowl is both beautiful and effective. It comes in your choice of joint size and gender, making it easy to pair with at least one of your bongs. The worked glass handle makes removing the bowl very easy. The bowl itself has the markings and coloring of an actual beehive. Amber colored glass drips at the base of the Beehive Glass Bowl look like actual honey and there are multiple worked glass bees as well.
• Choice of Joint Size
• Choice of Joint Gender
• Built-In Glass Screen
• Worked Glass
• Honey Drip Accents
Conclusion
Although they can be on the expensive side at times, Empire Glassworks has bridged the gap between zany, themed glass and fully functional, top-end glass. All Empire Glassworks glass is made in America as well. They were featured on both our Best Bongs of 2018 (So Far) list as well as The Best Pipes of 2018 (So Far). Your glass collection doesn’t have to be the same ordinary one every smoker has. Add some flare to your repertoire with the hilarious and amazing works from Empire Glassworks!