The Altered States Blog
The Custom Enclosure Build for our Laser
The new FoxAlien 404XE laser CNC machine has brought new responsibilities, one of which is ensuring that the house doesn't fill with smoke during each laser project. As tempting as it was to start using the laser right away,
Latest Tool Additions & Workshop News
Over last Fall and Winter, we have been slowly adding to our basket of tools for the workshop, which has also been renovated during the same period of time. We wanted a full-time art creation studio that would enable
Our Haul from the Brimfield Flea Market
Check out our haul from our day trip to the Brimfield Flea Market in Massachusetts. The first thing to know about the BFM is that it's huge! And we mean MASSIVE! You can literally spend an entire day just walking
Bismuth Project Molds
Here is another edition of our currently "in progress" projects. A selection of Bismuth molds poured projects that form into one-of-a-kind geometric shapes. And you all know how much we love geometric designs. Altered States Bismuth Projects Our mission
The Dark State of the Moon – Stained Glass Project
Can you guess who or what was the inspiration for this awesome stained glass project? Yup, none other than that legendary rock band, Pink Floyd... well, their album cover for Dark Side of the Moon, to be more specific.
Altered States Scopes – Bringing the Kaleidoscope back to Life
Altered States is trying to bring the kaleidoscope back to life by creating our own more modern take on the old-fashioned mirrored product. We are currently undertaking our own designs that we hope will encourage you to see the
Lee Precision Production Smelting Pot
Used in Projects: Bismuth Skulls Bismuth Earth We became obsessed with a material called Bismuth, which we first discovered at a craft fair a few years back. It was only when we experimented with it that we discovered just
Ultra Beetle Bits Cutting System – A Game-changer for Cutting Glass
Used in Projects: The Dark State of the Moon Glass Altered Scopes Beetle Bits Cutting System - Glass Cutting Made Easy The Ultra Beetle Bits Cutting System is a luxury and not a "must-have" item in your stained glass
The Robo3D R1 3D Printer
Used in Projects: Lucille - The 3d Printed Negan Bat COVID Face Shield Donations Bismuth Molds It's a few years old now, but our Robo3D R1+ 3D printer has been an amazing purchase. In 2015, we picked up our
Lucille The 3D Printed Negan Bat
Any Walking Dead fans in 'da house!? If so, check out our 3D Printed Negan Bat called, Lucille. Which was Negan's much-loved baseball bat made famous in the episode that includes the meeting of Lucille and Glen's head.....opps. We
The Stealth Jet Guitar Stand: Soaring Design Meets Musical Innovation
Inspired by the Skies - Stealth Jet Guitar Stand The Stealth Jet Guitar Stand is more than just a place to rest your guitar; it's a tribute to the awe-inspiring Stealth Jet. Our fascination with its low-profile silhouette and
The Steampunk Guitar Stand: A Fusion of Function and Fantasy
Driven by a shared passion for guitars, the team at Altered States Studios embarked on a unique project to blend their love for music with creativity, leading to the inception of the Steampunk Guitar Stand. This project was more