The Dobbie Wan Glass dab straw is an original design, developed with many test users and their feedback, eventually refined into this form.  Features that distinguish this dab straw from others are the ventilation hole, elongated tip, and twisted handle.

The ventilation hole incorporates fresh air, cooling the vapor considerably.  This feature also reduces the suction at the tip of the straw, preventing unwanted oil from being pulled into the straw.  If you want a denser, hotter hit, simply treat this vent as a carb and cover while using.

The tip is longer than other dab straws, allowing more surface area for complete vaporization of your dabs.

The twisted handle gives the piece an interesting look, and helps with the function.  By having an indirect path for the vapor to travel, it is very unlikely that you will get any hot dabs on your lips or in your mouth, which is a common complaint among users of simpler versions of the dab straw.

Measuring around 5 inches long, and 1.5 – 2 inches wide, this is a compact, easy to store dab straw that you can easily include in your dabbing kit.  This dab straw features accents of seven available colors.  The larger dots make for a good resting position, allowing for the straw to be set down on any hard surface, keeping the tip elevated and preventing the piece from rolling. 

Instructions for use:
This piece is made from Borosilicate glass, which handles heating well, but can crack from thermal shock more easily than Quartz glass bangers.  Here are a few tips for getting the most from this piece:
HEAT THE TIP SLOWLY – heat gradually at first, taking 5-10 seconds to fully apply the flame.
THE TIP DOES NOT NEED TO BE GLOWING HOT – Heat around 1 inch of the tip to just above desired temperature, as this glass cools fairly quickly.  It may be difficult at first to know how long to heat the tip, so some experimenting will be needed.  Generally, after being used a few times, a good indicator is when the residue within begins to smoke or glow.  Heating the glass to glowing is not necessary and will shorten the lifespan of the dab straw.
USE A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO DAB – to conserve concentrates, and to better control the amount you consume at any one time, I recommend that you put the material you intend to smoke into a separate container from the rest of your concentrate.

Cleaning and collecting reclaim:
If a significant amount of residue accumulates in the main body of the dab straw that you wish to keep, you can warm the entire piece in a toaster oven or oven starting at 150 degrees F, and increase by increments of 25 degrees F until reclaim becomes runny. Using a glove or hot pad hold the piece in a vertical position with a receptacle container underneath to collect reclaim.

To simply clean, soak in isopropyl alcohol until residue is dissolved and then rinse with warm water.  Dry completely before using again.

I hope you enjoy this unique design, and have a great dabbing experience!

Use for Legal Dry Herbs or Concentrates Only.

My name is Alex Dobbie. I go by Dobbie Wan Glass. I currently live in Montana and have been blowing glass since 2016.  I grew up in Oregon in the late 90’s early 2000’s and was fascinated by the emerging heady glass scene.  When I finally got around to starting glass myself, I was fortunate to have a myriad of online resources to get a good knowledge base.  I had no direct instruction for the first several years but lately I have been able to take some classes from experienced artists.

My focus has been primarily on function, with several innovative variations on the classic spoon pipe and dab straw.  I’ve started to branch out into sculptural work, and more complex functional pieces.  My wife Katherine, who was already a skilled artist in other mediums, has taken on engraving and we have embarked on a series of collaborative work.

I love the range of colors available in glass, and especially enjoy working with vibrant, contrasting elements in my art. Glass is an amazing material, from direct observation to its effect on the surrounding area when light is passing through it. I enjoy making things that evoke an emotional reaction before even being used, whether that is just an appreciation for the beauty of the glass, or a specific design meant to impress whoever holds it.

Outside of glass I enjoy learning about various fields of science and psychology, reading science fiction, spending time with my wife and our several cats, and occasionally writing my own science fiction stories.