STARDATE0711.17 - WTF is SpaceJunk?
Nathan MiersShare
What exactly...is Space Junk? Well, Space Junk consists of my favorite spacey scraps and/or trash from projects or p[eces that didn't quite make it. I save them up until I have enough for a batch of jars and then I hand-build each one myself. The idea started because my Dad use to pull all the coolest looking scraps out of my trash bin and ask 'why are you throwing this out, it still looks cool as heck!" Eventually I started to set them aside, and when I had a bunch of them accumulated, the jar idea just kinda of came about. I made somewhat humorous labels and then went to work making the first batch.
One unintentional side effect of the junk jars coming to fruition was that when I'd lose a piece to breakage, I found some peace in the fact that even though it didn't make it to the market, it would still have some mojo left, stoking out the collector who received it. And that kind of offset my emotional loss somehow, enough to take the sting out it anyways.
Another intention with space junk jars is that they become bargaining chips within the glass community. It goes without saying that rarity gives value to collectibles, so I kinda chuckled to myself thinking maybe someone would try to trade for another N8 piece, and the second collectors maybe says 'no', but the first collectors breaks out a space junk jar...and the deal goes down.
And while I've never sold a single jar for my own personal gain, you may do with them as you see fit. Every single space junk jar that I've distributed has been gifted through random acts of kindness, via contests on social media, or at gallery shows, and all of the proceeds gifted back to either the community or for a greater good. I'd rather not see them sold for profit, but LIFE HAPPENS, and if someone needs to part with theirs for some kind of life enrichment, then I wish them luck! <3 Some people have opened the jars and distributed the pieces, sometimes for cash; but I ask that you PLEASE DO NOT DO NOT OPEN THEM. Trust me when I say the glass shards look a whole lot cooler (and safer) in the jars! ;)
Another intention with space junk jars is that they become bargaining chips within the glass community. It goes without saying that rarity gives value to collectibles, so I kinda chuckled to myself thinking maybe someone would try to trade for another N8 piece, and the second collectors maybe says 'no', but the first collectors breaks out a space junk jar...and the deal goes down.
And while I've never sold a single jar for my own personal gain, you may do with them as you see fit. Every single space junk jar that I've distributed has been gifted through random acts of kindness, via contests on social media, or at gallery shows, and all of the proceeds gifted back to either the community or for a greater good. I'd rather not see them sold for profit, but LIFE HAPPENS, and if someone needs to part with theirs for some kind of life enrichment, then I wish them luck! <3 Some people have opened the jars and distributed the pieces, sometimes for cash; but I ask that you PLEASE DO NOT DO NOT OPEN THEM. Trust me when I say the glass shards look a whole lot cooler (and safer) in the jars! ;)
What should you do if yours breaks or the liquid vegetable glycerine becomes cloudy? You can very carefully rinse the scraps with warm water in a strainer and place them into a new jar. Vegetable glycerine is available at your local health food store if you just need to replace the old glycerine, OR, if you need a complete rebuild, plz simply email me for shipping instructions and I'm happy to replace the jar/lid and rebuild the jar as best as possible. Happy Junking! -N8-