The Box - Custom Glass for The Box: Glass Artists, Adapters & Methods Guide

Want to use your Box with your heady glass or replace its hoses with a commissioned piece from your favorite glass artist?

The Box by LIDAVEL is designed to accommodate custom glass accessories, giving you the freedom to personalize your setup with artist-made glass necks, water-function pieces, and other glass attachments. You can also use the included hose system to plug the Box output into the downstem of your rig or bong, so it can bring cooling comfort to your collection right out of the Box.

We've worked with glass artists to develop several ways to make custom glass for The Box, whether you're commissioning your first piece or you're an experienced glassblower looking to create something new.

This guide explains how The Box connects to glass accessories, which adapters make custom glasswork easier, and the artists who have already created unique pieces for the LIDAVEL community.

Connecting Glass Accessories to The Box's Downstem

The Box uses standard water pipe glass connections to make adding and customizing accessories easier.

The Box's downstem features a 14mm female (14F) ground-glass joint, allowing accessories with a compatible 14mm male (14M) joint to connect directly.

This makes it easy to incorporate compatible glass accessories, including ash catchers and other 14mm glass attachments, into your Box setup.

If you already own glass accessories with a 14mm male joint, you may be able to incorporate them into your setup without commissioning an entirely new piece.

Replacing The Box's Hoses with Custom Glass Necks

Want an all-glass setup instead of traditional hoses?

The Box's output connections can accommodate custom glass necks, including dry glass necks, water-function necks, and artist-made heady glass pieces.

The Box uses a hookah-style tapered connection where the hoses normally attach. To make creating custom glass accessories easier, LIDAVEL offers two glass output adapters that help artists connect their work securely to The Box. Both adapters provide a starting point for custom glasswork, allowing artists to focus on the design, function, and appearance of the piece rather than having to create the Box's specialized output taper from scratch. We offer these adapters individually for personal projects and in discounted multipacks for glass artists making multiple pieces.

Box Glass Output Adapter : We offer a custom made glass taper that has a straight tube section on the other end to either permanently attach to your glass neck being made (glass weld type process) or insert into hoses as a replacement for any metal adapters. This approach allows you to make the Glass output pieces as one solid item and be sure that it will seal well

Box Glass Output to 14F : We offer a custom made glass taper that mates directly into the Box's output hole and has a 14mm (F) on the top to enable artists to simply put a 14mm (M) on the piece being made for the Box. Combining this adapter with your artist's 14mm (M) work ensures you can successfully integrate your glass neck with the Box's output hole to fully replace your hoses (standard 14mm ground-glass connection)

Creating Fully Custom Glass Connections

For artists who want uninterrupted color work, crushed opal, or other decorative glass materials throughout the entire piece, it's also possible to create a custom taper without using a LIDAVEL glass adapter.

This approach gives artists greater freedom over the appearance of their work, including the connection that fits directly into The Box. However, creating a properly fitting taper requires precise shaping and testing to ensure a secure connection. We strongly recommend having a Box available during fabrication to test the fit. LIDAVEL does not currently offer molds for making these custom tapers, but artists are welcome to contact us with questions about developing glass accessories for The Box.

Heady Glass Artists Creating Custom Pieces for The Box

Thank you to the glass artists that helped us define ways people can apply their creativity to making pieces for the Box. These artists can be directly contacted for custom work and there are limited quantities on our website of pieces we've had made with them for the community. 

Ery Glass - Santa Cruz, California, USA

Ery Glass has been the most prolific contributor to custom glass accessories for The Box, pioneering several designs that expand its functionality and personalization. His artistic designs can include color work and crushed opal accents that bring a Box set up to a whole new level.

His work includes clear and colored dry glass necks, water-function necks, and they are single solid glass accessories that connect directly to The Box's output without requiring a separate adapter.

Ery also developed all-glass connections between Puffco devices and The Box, opening up additional possibilities for customized e-rig setups.

Many Box owners already enjoy his work, and we highly recommend contacting him directly to discuss a custom piece.

Eka Glass - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Eka Glass creates sculptural heady glass for The Box, including his Chameleon Skull dry necks and Invisible Hand water-function pieces.

Eka pioneered using LIDAVEL's 14mm female output adapters with custom glass necks featuring matching 14mm male joints. This approach makes it easier for artists familiar with standard glass connections to create compatible pieces without having to fabricate The Box's specialized output taper.

His work demonstrates how artists can combine complex sculptural designs with accessible glass connections.

Explore his pieces on our website or contact him directly to commission custom glasswork for your Box.

Major Glass Lab - Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Major Glass Lab has created some of the most elaborate heady glass setups for The Box, including coordinated pieces that replace both the standard downstem and hoses.

His work features UV-reactive glass materials and intricate surface detailing developed in collaboration with Mr. Facet.

These custom sets demonstrate the potential to personalize both the input and output sides of The Box, creating a cohesive heady glass setup with distinctive artistic styling.

We encourage collectors interested in custom glass downstems, matching necks, or UV-reactive designs to contact Major Glass Lab directly about commissioning a piece.

Blazing Opals - Los Angeles, California, USA

Blazing Opals has created beautiful crushed opal glass necks for The Box, using different colors and materials throughout each piece.

His work is particularly impressive because the crushed opal design continues through the custom output taper, allowing the entire glass neck to connect directly to The Box without requiring a separate clear glass adapter.

This approach creates a seamless artistic design from the connection to the mouthpiece.

If you're interested in custom opal glass, vibrant color work, or a fully integrated heady glass neck, we encourage you to contact Blazing Opals directly.

Goldman Glass - Pennslyvania, USA

Goldman Glass has created unique combinations of Illadelph Glass components and custom glasswork for The Box.

His work offers collectors a way to incorporate the distinctive Illadelph aesthetic into their Box setups.

Goldman also creates artistic flower slides and other glass accessories that can be used with compatible Box configurations without requiring an entirely custom commission.

For Illadelph collectors and flower enthusiasts looking to personalize their Box, we highly recommend exploring Goldman's work or contacting him directly about a custom project.

Make The Box Your Own

Whether you're a heady glass collector, a glass artist, or someone looking to build a one-of-a-kind setup, The Box gives you multiple ways to incorporate custom glasswork into your sessions. Explore The Box , browse our glass adapters and artist-made accessories, or contact your favorite glass artist to start planning a custom piece.

Are you a glass artist interested in making pieces for The Box? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at contact@lidavel.com with any questions about connections, adapters, or custom glass projects.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Glass for The Box

Can I replace The Box's hoses with glass?

Yes. Custom glass necks can replace The Box's standard hoses using compatible glass output connections. Artists can use LIDAVEL's glass output adapters or fabricate a custom taper that fits directly into The Box.

Can my favorite glass artist make a custom piece for The Box?

Yes! Glass artists familiar with standard 14mm joints can use our Box Glass Output to 14F adapter to create compatible pieces without having to manufacture The Box's specialized output taper. Artists can also create fully custom connections, although these require additional fitting and testing.

What size glass joint does The Box use?

The Box's downstem features a 14mm female (14F) joint that accepts compatible 14mm male (14M) glass accessories. For the output connection, we offer an adapter that converts The Box's hookah-style taper to a standard 14mm female glass joint or to a straight tube section for welds or hoses.

Can I use heady glass with The Box?

Yes. Glass artists have created custom heady glass necks, water-function pieces, sculptural accessories, and downstems for The Box. You can also use the included hose system to plug the Box output into the downstem of your rig or bong, so it can bring cooling comfort to your collection right out of the Box.

Do I need to send my Box to a glass artist?

Not necessarily. Artists using our 14mm female output adapter can make pieces with matching standard 14mm male joints or they can permanantly join our glass output adapter to their piece to mate directly into the Box's output hole. Fully custom tapers that connect directly to The Box should be fit-tested using a Box during fabrication.