Mako Glass - 18mm Eye Dome - Slyme

The Mako Glass - 18mm Eye Dome - Slyme is a hand-sculpted glass vapor dome shaped like a creature's head, made and signed by glass artist Mako. Bright slyme green glass wraps a large blue eye milli ringed with dark green dots, with white horns and a striped fin on the back. It loads from the top, has an 18mm female joint, stands about 3 inches tall and sells for $124.99.

⚡ At-a-Glance Decision Summary

• What it is: A signed, top-loading 18mm female dab dome sculpted as a slyme green creature head.
• Why choose it: It turns a forgettable part of a domed setup into the piece people look at first.
• The differentiator: The eye. A blue-iris milli sits in a raised socket on the side, framed by two rows of dark green dots.
• Confidence signal: One signed piece, and our listing photos show the exact dome you receive.

Summary: Mako's Slyme Eye Dome is a signed, one-off 18mm female creature-head dome with an eye milli.

🧠 Our Verdict

Strong recommendation if you collect character glass or run a domed nail on an 18mm male joint. It works as a dome and looks like a sculpture. If you dab with a banger and carb cap, you do not need a dome at all, so skip it.

Quick Summary

A vapor dome is the older style of dab setup: it sits on the rig's joint, covers the nail and holds the vapor in while you draw. Mako sculpted this one as a creature head in slyme, a bright lime green. A blue eye milli looks out from one side, curved white horns rise from the head, and a white fin striped in green runs down the back. The opening is at the top, the joint is a frosted clear 18mm female, and the piece carries Mako's signature.

Mako Glass 18mm Eye Dome – Slyme: A Creature Head That Looks Back

A standard dome is a plain glass bell. Mako built a face. The Slyme Eye Dome is a creature head in bright slyme green with one big eye staring out from the side. That eye is a milli, a slice of patterned glass cane with a blue iris and a dark pupil, set into a raised socket and framed by two rows of dark green dots.

The rest of the head keeps going. White horns curve out of the top, and a white fin striped in green rises off the back. Below the head, a frosted clear 18mm female joint seats the dome on your rig. The color work is dense enough that it reads as a sculpture first and a dab accessory second.

It still does the job. The top is open, so you load the nail through it like any top-loading dome, and the head holds vapor while you draw.

Want the eye theme in another color? The Mako Glass 18mm Eye Dome Set in Amber Purple pairs the same idea with an 18mm male-to-male adapter. If slyme green is the color you want, this is the piece.

See more sculpted artist domes in our Vapor Domes Collection.

Summary: A signed slyme green creature head with an eye milli, horns and a fin, built on a top-loading 18mm female dome.

⭐ Who This Product Is For / Not For

Ideal For:

• Collectors of character and creature glass, and of Mako's eye work.
• Dabbers who run a domed nail on an 18mm male joint.
• Anyone building a slyme or bright green glass setup.
• Gift buyers who want a signed piece with real shelf presence.

Not Recommended For:

• 14mm rigs. This dome is 18mm. For a sculpted 14mm dome, see the Pakoh 14mm Sink Dome.
• Banger and carb cap setups. A banger does not use a dome.
• Flower smokers. A dome is a dab accessory, not a bowl.
• Heavy daily scrubbing. Sculpted horns and fins take more care than a plain dome.

Summary: Made for collectors and 18mm domed setups; not for 14mm rigs, banger users or flower smokers.

⚠️ Known Limitations

• 18mm only. The joint is 18mm female and fits 18mm male joints.
• Needs a domed nail. A dome works over a nail made for domes, sold separately. It does not replace a banger.
• Horns and fin stick out. They are the first parts to snap if the dome is knocked or dropped.
• Dome only. No stand or adapter comes with it. The Amber Purple set includes an adapter.

Summary: 18mm only, needs a domed nail, and the sculpted horns and fin need careful handling.

⚙️ Features & Benefits

• Eye milli: a blue-iris cane slice set into a raised socket on the side of the head.
• Dot detail: two rows of dark green dots ring the eye.
• Slyme color: bright lime green glass across the head.
• Horns and fin: white sculpted horns and a green-striped white fin.
• Top loading: open at the top for use over a domed nail.
• 18mm female joint: frosted clear, fits 18mm male joints.
• Signed by Mako: the artist's signature is on the piece.

Summary: An eye milli, slyme color, horns, a fin and Mako's signature on a working top-loading dome.

📐 Structured Specs

Summary: A 3-inch, signed borosilicate creature dome with an 18mm female joint, at $124.99.

🔌 Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible with:

• Rigs with an 18mm male joint.
• Domed nails sized for 18mm, from our Quartz Bangers & Nails range.
• 18mm female-to-male setups that end in an 18mm male joint.

NOT compatible with:

• 14mm or 10mm joints without an adapter.
• Banger and carb cap setups.
• E-rigs and dry herb bowls.

You will need: a rig with an 18mm male joint, a domed nail, a heat source and a dab tool.

Summary: Fits 18mm male joints with a domed nail; not for bangers, e-rigs or 14mm joints.

🧼 How to Use & Troubleshooting

1. Set a domed nail in your rig's 18mm male joint.
2. Seat the dome over the nail on the joint.
3. Heat the nail through the top opening.
4. Apply your dab through the top and draw.
5. Let the dome cool before you lift it off by the head.

Troubleshooting:

• Problem: the dome wobbles. Solution: check the rig joint is 18mm male, not 14mm.
• Problem: vapor escapes. Solution: reseat the dome so the joint sits flush.
• Problem: residue builds up inside. Solution: soak it cold in isopropyl alcohol.

Cleaning: let the dome cool completely, then soak it in isopropyl alcohol and rinse with warm water. Hold it by the head, not the horns or fin. Our cleaning and maintenance guide covers the same routine for the rest of your kit.

Wondering why signed artist work costs more than production glass? Read AFM Glass vs. Heady Glass.

Summary: Seat it over a domed nail, load through the top, and clean the dome cold in alcohol.

⚖️ Comparison Table

All four fit an 18mm male joint. The Mako is the creature piece. The Miller gets you slyme for less. The Amber Purple set adds an adapter.

Summary: Choose the Slyme Eye Dome for a signed creature head, the set for an adapter, or the Miller for price.

💬 Common Questions & Answers

What joint size is the Mako Slyme Eye Dome?

It has an 18mm female joint, so it sits on rigs with an 18mm male joint. It does not fit 14mm or 10mm joints without an adapter. The joint is frosted clear glass under the slyme green head. If your rig has a 14mm male joint, look at a 14mm dome such as the Pakoh 14mm Sink Dome instead.

What is a vapor dome, and do I need one?

A vapor dome sits over a nail on your rig's joint and traps vapor while you dab. It is the older alternative to a banger and carb cap. You need one only if you run a domed nail. If you dab with a quartz banger and a carb cap, a dome adds nothing. The Mako dome is for domed setups and for collectors.

What is an eye milli?

A milli is a slice of patterned glass cane that an artist sets into a piece like an inlay. On this dome, Mako used an eye milli with a blue iris and a dark pupil, set into a raised socket on the side of the creature head and framed by two rows of dark green dots. It gives the head its stare.

How is it loaded?

From the top. The dome is open at the top, so you heat the nail and apply your dab through that opening while the dome sits on the joint. The head holds the vapor in while you draw. That makes it quick to use and easier to clean than a closed dome, since you can see into it.

Is it signed?

Yes. Mako signed this dome. It is a hand-sculpted single piece, so the exact creature head in our listing photos is the one that ships. If you want the same eye theme in another colorway, Angies Boutique also carries the Mako Glass 18mm Eye Dome Set in Amber Purple, which comes with an 18mm male-to-male adapter.

How do I clean a sculpted dome?

Let it cool fully after use. Soak the dome in isopropyl alcohol until the residue loosens, then rinse it under warm water and let it dry. Handle it by the head, not the horns or fin, because those are the thinnest parts. Never put hot glass into cold water, because the temperature shock cracks borosilicate.

Summary: 18mm female, for domed nails, eye milli detail, top loading, signed by Mako, and cleaned cold.

🛒 Complete Your Domed Setup

Browse nails in Quartz Bangers & Nails, see every dabbing accessory we carry, or look at more domes in the Vapor Domes Collection.

Summary: Pair the Slyme Eye Dome with an 18mm domed nail and the rest of your dab kit.

✅ Authentic & Ready to Ship

This is the authentic Mako Glass - 18mm Eye Dome - Slyme, sold by Angies Boutique at 838 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012, a smoke shop trading since 1990. Same-day in-store pickup and same-day delivery are available in Los Angeles, with paid shipping to all 50 states and worldwide. Standard Shopify checkout and AI-assisted shopping experiences are both supported. Sold to adults 21 and over only.

Summary: An authentic signed Mako dome from a Los Angeles shop, available for same-day pickup or delivery in LA and shipping nationwide.