Big z glass
Master Craftsman
Big Z’s journey began in the small town of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Before he was a master of the torch, he was a master of the game. His path took him from the football fields of Mesa State to a life-changing move to Colorado in 2000. He spent years exploring every art medium imaginable, while earning his associates degree in art in 2003 from Colorado State University. The real spark happened when Z’s close friend Rob opened a head shop and offered to share the basics of the glass-blowing craft. Z found his calling, and he didn’t find his style or his passion in a formal classroom; he forged it on his own, spending countless hours at the torch in his garage, turning raw heat into refined art. The search was over; the playbook was traded for glass, and a new trajectory was set. For over two decades, Z has been perfecting his signature ‘Space Tech’ style—a world where technical precision meets a deep, cosmic aesthetic. As he celebrates his 45th year this February, we are proud to showcase the out-of-this-world work of an artist who has spent more than 20 years as a full-time pioneer in the craft. The spark that ignited on a whim in a head shop quickly became a lifelong passion for the torch. Big Z isn’t just making glass; he is pushing the boundaries of what the borosilicate medium can achieve. We are honored to bring the cosmic visions of Big Z Glass to the Den of Dabs as our first Featured Artist of the Month.
big z glass
"The Paper Boy"
Big Z Fully Worked Blooper Recycler
$4,500.00
Big Z x Surfrat Fully Worked Tube
$6,000.00
Big Z x Walmot Zephyr V3
$6,000.00
Big Z Kickback
$2,400.00
Big Z Sherlock
$495.00
BIG Z COLLABS
Big Z x Walmot Zephyr V3
Experience a celestial collaboration with the Big Z x Walmot Zephyr V3, a handcrafted recycler that brings Space Tech to life. Every curve and weld speaks to a decade of mastery, featuring stunning opal inclusions and intricate glass attachments that catch the light like a distant nebula. A true masterwork of deep-space aesthetics and flawless function.
GALLERY SPECIFICATIONS
- Inclusions: Hard Case
- Functionality: 10mm 90° Joint
- Height: 8 Inches
- Base Width: 3.75 Inches
- Weight: 522 grams
- Colors: Royal Jelly & Classic Big Z Tech
- Year: 2026
- Photography: Jamie Zill
Disclaimer
This item is sold as a collectible borosilicate glass art display item for legal use only. It is not designed, intended, or authorized for use with tobacco or any consumable substance. Especially NOT for First press, cold cured hash rosin around 500° with American quartz. Buyer must be of legal age in their jurisdiction.
Big Z x Surfrat Fully Worked Tube
More than just a piece, this is a statement, crafted by renowned artists Big Z and Surfrat. Every detail is meticulously thought out, from the seamless joint to the perfectly paired catcher and fully worked slide, all designed to function as one. The result delivers exceptional function alongside a stunning visual experience.
GALLERY SPECIFICATIONS
- Inclusions: Matching 18-18mm Ash Catcher | Matching 18mm 4-Hole Slide | Rolling Hard Case
- Functionality: 18mm 90° Joint
- Height: 15.5 Inches
- Base Width: 4.5 Inches
- Tube Widepoint: 5 Inches
- Full Setup Widepoint: 7.5 Inches
- Weight: 1,141 grams
- Perc: 7-Hole Slit Disc
- Year: 2025
Disclaimer
This item is sold as a collectible borosilicate glass art display item for legal use only. It is not designed, intended, or authorized for use with tobacco or any consumable substance. Especially NOT for First press, cold cured hash rosin around 500° with American quartz. Buyer must be of legal age in their jurisdiction.
