Well... yes.
Body parts are non-standard, and therefore naturally unacceptable for reference of scale
If you want to see my toes, just ask
Looks like the consensus is against you, Primalex.
And I agree. You should just ask to see her toes.
Girl, now the glass dildo is missing in the picture for comparison.
I'm finding myself a little overwhelmed by the wealth of glass toys available.
There seem to be 3 primary types: smooth, bumpy, ridgy. Would anyone like to share their opinions/experiences??? Pretty, please.
Amazon carries Icicles by Pipedream Products. They're generally less expensive than the glass featured on Etsy, made of borosilicate, and, umm, are quite inventive as to shape. Pipedreams is based in CA, but I can't find mention of where the toys are actually manufactured. In the U.S.? Anybody know?
I think this little number may have scarred me emotionally. It looks like a curvy, pink tentacle....
Hmmm. For some reason Stella just popped into my head.
If you are interested in glass toys made by artists, you can try searching on the Deviant Art website. Or, you can pm me, and I'll give you some names of people who know what they are doing, as it all comes down to the annealing schedule, really. I'll find out what my second toy is like when I pick it out tomorrow
I am getting a new toy tomorrow from a colleague, I'll take a pic and let you know the results
Glass is inert; most of the ones I have seen are clear borosilicate (Pyrex is one brand), but there are some colored ones too. Boro color is expensive, and in general, the more colors you see, the more expensive it will be, as it takes time to apply, smooth, and many colors have some specific working properties that are finicky.
Another great quality about borosilicate glass is that if it does chip or crack (seriously, don't bang it on something hard, or against other glass... It's pretty solid stuff, but hey, it's still glass), you can send it back to the artist and they can repair it for you (if they do repairs). You should be able to get a good clear piece starting around $65. I would avoid things that have fine protrusions, or dots that don't look like they have been melted in well (like, stuck on top).
My first glass toy is great - has about four big "bumps", like an hourglass (but not going down very skinny). Rather effective.
And it is a very nice toy to use with a violet wand. As far as electricity goes, glass is no fun at all.
Except when you're allergic to nickel...which I am.
If only titanium were heavier. On the other hand, I can't imagine how much a titanium dildo would cost, given that people who sell titanium jewelry want an arm, a leg, and your firstborn child for it.
