What is a Percolator? Percolators make your bong smoke smoother, cooler, and cleaner. Also known as “percs,” percolators are glass filtration systems that are either built in or added on to a bong. The extra diffusion helps reduce irritants and the temperature of the smoke, making for a superior smoking experience overall. In short: the more bubbles, the better. Percolator bongs come in all shapes and sizes. Here’s a quick rundown of a handful of bong percolator types: Tree Percolator Tree percs resemble just that—a tree. Smoke comes up through the “trunk” of that tree (i.e. the main central ..read more

American vs. Chinese Made Bongs and Other Glass American made bongs or Chinese made counterparts? This is a common questions that a lot of customers, both new and old ask. The main reason people as this questions is pricing, imported Chinese or Indian made glass bongs tend to be much cheaper that the American made glass pipes. The tradeoff that you typically see is a much lower level of quality within Chinese made glass water pipes. You can find many arguments on the Internet discussing the difference between American made and Chinese made glass.  As mentioned above, prici ..read more

So obviously here at Glass City Pipes, we are a little biased as we both love and sell glass water pipes :p, but below are some of the biggest advantages that we've found while using Bongs and other types of Glass Water Pipes. Now don't get us wrong, we love a good paper sesh, but all the benfits and community aspects of using a bong can not be understated. Remember, if you want to checkout out current selection of in stock bongs, you can do there here. 1. A bong can cool and filter smoke to give you a smoother smoke inhale that feels less harsh than what you get when smoking from papers ..read more

Different Types of Hand Pipes Hand pipes are not all made the same. To the untrained or new to smoking, it can get a bit confusing, especially with all the features and materials used in making a pipe. Before digging deep into the kind of pipes by feature, shape, or size; let’s consider the materials. Glass hand pipes are still the most popular, hands down. But you might come across wooden and metal ones too. And because of curiosity and just to experience something new, you could consider purchasing these other types as well.  Wood Hand Pipes Wood pipes are nostalgic to say the least, in ..read more

A brief history of the artform and who is carrying the torch today Heady glass refers to artistic pieces that often utilize multiple glass blowing techniques to create wonderful works of art, some so intricate that they belong in a museum. High-end heady glass is truly beautiful. It resembles sculpture more than functional scientific bongs and pipes. . . But the top-tier pieces can cost thousands of dollars—even millions. They are so pricy that chances are you would never want to smoke out of one. This collaborative Pirate Ship, for example, displays with multiple cannons and delicate linewor ..read more

So you've purchased a new prized piece and are ready to christen the thing. But wait—first, you have to add fresh, clean water to fully filter any particulates and make the most out of your smoke sesh. If you're reading this, you are most likely new to the world of bongs. Water pipes come in a variety of standard designs: straight tubes, beakers, and with a mix of percolator shapes. How much water to put in a bong differs from shape to shape. This simple guide shows just how much water is enough for your very special piece.  Purpose of the Water As mentioned above, water can catch unwant ..read more

As the smoking culture has evolved throuhgout the US, so have the types of tools and accessories used to smoke. Where the popularity of smoking is increasing at almost a daily rate, the demand for high-quality glass bongs and water pipes is also skyrocketing. The growth of the industry has resulted in new types of creative glass bongs. Smoking bongs have evolved from simple conventional straight tubes with a detachable bowl into pieces of modern art. This article provides information on the 7 best american made bongs that you can add to your collection. 7 best American Made Glass Bongs 2020 A ..read more

Heady glass pieces that are sure to impress Smoking is generally considered to be a fun, lighthearted activity, and your bong should represent that. Glass City Pipes’s heady unique bongs come in a variety of shapes and sizes for a spectrum of smokers. Here are a few nonconformists to add personality and flavor to your glass roster.   Ultra Recycler Grace Grass Water Bong Grace Glass     The human race can learn a lesson from Grace Glass's ultimate recycling machine, the 12.5-inch Ultra Recycler. For those uninitiated, a recycler is a bong that continuously filters the water whi ..read more

Have you ever used a bong that so badly needed to be cleaned that it ruined your entire smoking experience? There’s nothing worse than noticing a strange taste or smell to your smoke, only to look down and realize that the bong you have been smoking out of has a thick film on the walls and cloudy, smelly water. Keep yourself from being put in that unpleasant situation ever again by learning how to clean a water bong.   Benefits of Cleaning Your Water Bong It’s no secret that bacteria love still water. Over time bacteria will grow and build up in the water inside of your bong, eventually ..read more

Brief History of a Smoke Shop / Head Shop:  A smoke shop, or also commonly known as a head shop, is a store that specializes in the sale of products used for the consumption of tobacco. Additionally, in states where marijuana is legal, smoke shops sell products which are used for the consumption of marijuana. Some of these products include bongs, water pipes, dab rigs, hand pipes, and various accessories. These products are used to enhance the overall smoking experience, generally cooling the smoke or filtering to make it more enjoyable for inhalation.  The original head shops / smok ..read more