I really like what you did there just converted to what used to be a shell of what it used to be from Bill, Parker’s sleepless nights, plasma, art… And making something new out of it

This video was actually quite useful! Putting the argon in the globe made a really nice effect I have 4 globes so far and I was thinking about changing the gas mixture to 75% argon and 25% xenon That would be very awesome to try when I have the materials to do it :)

Great videos as usual

Absolutely fantastic plasma globe science and laser videos. Subscribing in hopes there will be more of this soon instead of the video game stuff I see from years past. Not sure if you're aware but Carl Willis also has some videos on making plasma art on his channel. He's the only one I've ever seen who figured out how to make the elusive Bill Parker emerald green. Edit: OH WOW the yellow I2 fluorescence is really the cherry on top! Would love to see the spectrum of that and the glow discharge to see all the vibronic coupling transitions.

Nice. If you want to get rid of air you could use alkaline earth metals because they react both with oxygen and nitrogen. From the alkali metals only lithium reacts with nitrogen.

Hi Starmute VII Great video! I'm about to experiment with plasma globes as well and have a question you might know the answer to. :-) I have an opportunity to have a globe made from plastic. Do you know if it is possible to use plastic in stead of glass? Both the outside and inside part. Does it insulate correcly? or get too hot maybe? Hope to hear from you. - Peter

there is a signed and numbered Bill Parker Sleepless Nights original edition up for sale on eBay RIGHT NOW at 22:00 CDST 8/23/22. original edition with slider controls 1984 #110/275 looks like it's in real good shape. HERE IS YOUR CHANCE -- Standingwulf

Awesome! 😎👍

I called is plasma, art daylight lightning

does this get hot on the inside? also could it conduct thru say plastic around the inside?

Who said you couldn't catch lightning in a jar.

Pog Thanks star’s friend

i love lamp

Aurora company still trying to make this effect better.. But you did it already . Its perfect. Their Promethean fire its not so good as yours.

If you heat the globe prior to pumping you won't have to flush it so many times

They use xenon for Promethean. Maybe they must watch your video. My opinion is you make this snake effect many people likes perfect. Do you sell any or custom make one? I wish I can have your version of this effect 🙂

Uh, Starmute I have a globe in this exact condition, same issue and thankfully with the footage you posted and I wanted argon in my globe And yes, I know its cheap but at least it's better than nothing All i need is a blowtorch and the vaccum pump and other stuff shown here Thanks Now I can somewhat repair my disappointment.

Hey this going to sound kind of silly but would it be possible for you build one of these for me? I have been trying to buy a deep blue plasma globe for years now with no luck.

How is the globe put together to electrify it?

Xenon is the best choice But I know it is very expensive.

Hi Starmute, I loved this vid and was thrilled to find out somebody else out there knows of Bill Parker! I " bought" from Sharper Image in the80's but had to relenquish when I decided I really couldn't afford ☹️one as a broke student- and longed for one ever after- UNTIL I managed to actually track Bill down- I was eventually able to commission a piece which I was finally to own, a VERY interesting guy that I wished had enjoyed his invention more. I haven't had mine out of the closet in ? Decades?🫣😖😵‍💫 It would be an actual miracle if it has survived, but it was working fine when lovingly packed so long ago. I'll see if I can find pics- if so I'll post em too. Mine is similar to "the rights of spring" but more blue streamers and nice greens and purples. As you know, you have to see it!

Hello Starmute I missed you ❤️

Can i have one of that?🥺😥 Here in the Philippines, plasma globes are uncommon specially that one and it is hard to have😭 You must have to order international to get one but mostly available are china made which are commonly has red and purple plasma. I really like that blue parker plasma globe. I am fanatic of plasma globe since i was a child