Glass artist Daryl Smith makes a functional Space Needle

Ever since Washington state legalized recreational cannabis in 2012, the demand for high end glass to smoke it with has increased dramatically. Historically, most of that glass has been borosilicate, made on a torch or lathe, but a few furnace glass artists are stepping up to meet the demands of discerning collectors.
Daryl Smith has been creating custom one-of-a-kind bongs for enthusiasts for the last year or so. Here we see him working on a functional Space Needle. He is working at Rainer Glass studio in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle. Daryl is assisted by Mary Quinn, studio owner Ryan Blythe, Aaron Mathews and Alonna Buchemier. Daryl has a bunch of cool projects in the works, so check him out on Instagram at @glass_smith.

[@LOXKJAW02]

Anybody notice that they're listening to the guardians of the galaxy soundtrack? I think it's the 2nd movie lol

[@coochchili217]

I just thought his playlist skills were on point. Still, awesome songs, i know what my next album's going to be

[@aagudo109]

I just thought about that! xD

[@welcome2thesimulation820]

i love that soundtrack

[@braddogg2242]

I love this guy because he was listening to the guardians of the galaxy sound track, great video

[@dave5194]

Hahaha, I didn't expect it to be a bong, that's amazing XD

[@Spthomas47]

Heh. Same, bud. I got a little past halfway and was still thinking "functioning" how? Then _light dawned on marblehead_ as the saying goes and checked the description to be sure.

[@q9260]

0:07 - Says everything :D

[@brianfarmer6223]

Space Weedle

[@GregOwen-gmanonfire]

the weedle is in the needle

[@ThePauloandrezo]

Another job done with superior distinction. Every time he's better, more refined. He's a fantastic artist. The work glass should be one of the hardest things to do, it makes it seem easy. By the way, the bongo was really cool... 😉

[@QueenCJL]

Yall got the guardians of the galaxy soundtrack playing in the background! Ur work is beautiful! Love watching the process!

[@MichelleM15]

I just realized too OMG 😂🤣😂

[@talllanky1]

That grin at the end Says it all ;)

[@GregOwen-gmanonfire]

definitely

[@coochchili217]

To infinity, and the bong!

[@MistaBrown420]

This was a pretty janky execution imo.

[@GlobalistJuice]

That is one of the ugliest things I've ever seen.

[@darylsmith1187]

Globalist Juice your an idiot

[@michaelroberthayes]

She’s not. Ugly is an opinion

[@iantherealg]

Around 13 minutes in I realised what "functional" meant. At first I thought it looked a bit like a tree. Now I see it's for smoking those trees 😎

[@Haaroinarm]

Thank you for sharing with us the process it takes to make a piece beautiful

[@spinny2010]

That is alchemy right there. Fantastic demonstration. Sculpting and welding glass with a blow torch like that really impressed me a lot. I've worked with glass hot and cold, but only slumped in a kiln. But as a bronze caster and chaser I get it on e totally new level. Would love to have a great big lung full off of that beauty. Well done team.

[@GregOwen-gmanonfire]

Thank you very much for your feedback!

[@apeacefulgrower]

Absolutely Incredible 💯 Even he was impressed with the final product 👏 Thanks for sharing 👍

[@JeremyIceAndFire33]

Soo Badass!!!

[@jaydem3624]

Can I work for you please

[@Jessepersen]

don't think i've ever seen a bong made with soft glass before. very cool!

[@lifehackboutique5567]

Are you new to this world?..

[@skaterslife6305]

Cool !

[@sebastiannovello5636]

Man O man there is no explanation of the great job you guys do absolutely unbelievable

[@darylsmith1187]

Sebastian Novello thank you

[@nichole7965]

Absolutely Amazing.

[@kaitlinski493]

Sweeeeeeet! Love it! I went to the space needle once when I was little. It was pretty cool.

[@michaelscatt1807]

#furnacemadebongs all the way! That looks awesome! Well done, id definitely smoke out of it

[@jodigordon7658]

What’s with the baking soda? Haven’t seen that before. Count on

[@dazzystart]

I actually didn't see that coming haha

[@taromaru2606]

I seeing this and i am like wow and later i read the description and the tittle and its like thats its for smoke weed oh okey now i know that

[@TheRealChurch]

The leaf is the only artistic thing about that thing.

[@Raniz88]

Me first, oh what a beautiful vase... Oh...

[@elonelleedon5272]

DARYL SMITH IS VERY HANDSOME! CUTE!!!!!

[@ericlakota6512]

Any one see them wereing demon masks for one seen

[@brianmck7363]

What’s the difference between stoves??

[@janisfroehlig7744]

Brilliant combo of COEs. Really gorgeous piece. Very generous demonstration of technique. Thank you!

[@mrlatinking100]

These stoners love there job 👏🙌

[@studestudestude]

D It's sooo nice to see someone who knows what he's doing.....

[@sw3895]

Absolutely fantastic

[@jaykaluza1117]

Looks like a big ass bong

[@ericlakota6512]

You can see how well him and marry work looks like they ben doing work for long time not even talking like they know perfectly to do great team

[@danortiz5099]

How many total hours of work went into this would you say? And feel free not to answer but i'd love to know what it sold for.

[@darylsmith1187]

Dan Ortiz took me about 6 hours strait:)) thanks for asking

[@janisfroehlig7744]

How artists price their pieces lots of times has little to do with how long it took to make (sometimes it does, but...). How many years of experience, how much propane, the price of various glasses (colors & stuff) or tools, the odd chance of something turning out really nicely, difficulty, current cash needs, current market demand for their work, and how much the artist is really willing to part with the piece (and to whom) can all influence price. It's art, it's not an hourly-wage job, or a factory item. If you want to buy a specific piece, pay the piece and the artist a chunk of respect and ask about it specifically.

[@robbh1940]

Have u even seen the Space Needle

[@darylsmith1187]

robb h I saw a picture of it once... hanging in your mom's bedroom

[@robbh1940]

Daryl Smith lol old guy joks

[@ianlewismedia2333]

Robb let’s see your space needle?

[@robbh1940]

....good job stand up for your buddy LOL

[@robbh1940]

Daryl Smith nope need that extra zoom for that

[@ericrobinson5056]

Awesome work guys

[@JulioHernandez-rs1tg]

that's ok lots of air going thoue it

[@mqgs]

Id probably break that shit against a stand or gas tank whilst moving it, wonder if anything like that happens hahaha

[@Ngokhanh19]

Tay nghề quá kém

[@donnakawana]

Brilliantly done man wow!!!!

[@childofcascadia]

This is so cool! What is he doing at about 7:00 with what looks like baking soda?

[@howsyourday7064]

I would love to use that

[@enzodanna99]

Nice

[@Wiseman189]

Can I smoke it bro

[@darylsmith1187]

Hells yea

[@tonywharton5220]

Amazing 😀

[@mustardseed308]

badazz bong

[@rainydaysroofer9474]

Sounds like guardians of the galaxy soundtrack playing in the background

[@skaterslife6305]

I just read your comment, and yes I did I forgot to mention it,LOL

[@user-bd9ik7co4n]

Brandy

[@JSchaffer214]

Damn potheads! Damn, potheads! Damn. Potheads. Whatever

[@MAGA33321]

Guardians of the galaxy sound track? Oh yea I agree it’s both the first and second soundtrack

[@derrawhide]

Baking soda make Airbubles in the Glass ?!

[@spudgypang224]

*Nov 11th BOOM. Great Stuff.*

[@darylsmith1187]

Spudgy Pang 2 whats nov 11th

[@spudgypang224]

Daryl Smith *100th anniversary of the contrived end of WW1. 11th hour of 11th day of 11th month. Could be BOOMtime.....We'll see.*

[@MarketResearchReading114]

"So you work with glass?" - immediately thinks of bongs

[@napalmnacey]

It took me ages to realise it’s a bong!!! LOLOLOL

[@daniellenichols9757]

Such a beautiful piece of work

[@nealjoseph2112]

👁🔥👁

[@Zoe-Zaliae]

Space needle is my new code word for bong 😂

[@DannyCasino]

Craftsmanship is kind of shoddy..just saying

[@michaelscatt1807]

Tell that to the guy who made that boof ass chain youre wearing lol

[@opinologoamateur6429]

Mucho arte, pero es para adictos...

[@raymondrobbins9495]

awesome video Good on ya :)

[@DOMEROCK]

Fred Durst can craft glass.

[@victorsmook5326]

Qhats is name of ice effect?

[@PureNalig1]

That's dope

[@blackrabbit7856]

love it😋

[@jacobendriss6]

Nice!

[@michaelmole5435]

Ohhh lol

[@KingKong-nv1dw]

Бульбулятор!!!))))

[@riverarivera9090]

👍

[@Unicornpp666]

That’s the worst function ever

[@dontbesostupidplease5197]

Very relaxing process to watch.

[@OptimusHighMegaBong]

Noob with his cabbage leaf. Real chronic has 7 leafs.