Ginger Ela - Rig Set

The Ginger Ela - Rig Set is a sculptural glass dab rig by the artist Ginger Ela, sold as a set with a matching dish and a matching dabber. The rig stands on curved, horn-like legs worked in warm amber, orange and red, with a purple and blue body and a sculpted head. It has an 18mm female joint and a removable downstem, and stands about 8 inches tall on an 8.5 inch footprint. Our original listing records the signature as "Ginger ElA 2012."

⚡ At-a-Glance Decision Summary

• What it is: A one-off heady dab rig set from glass artist Ginger Ela: rig, dish and dabber.
• Why choose it: It is a complete, matching collector set, the kind of piece that is built to be displayed as much as used.
• The differentiator: The silhouette. Long, curved horns sweep out from the body and double as the rig's legs, so the piece reads as sculpture first.
• Confidence signal: A one-off artist set sold by Angies Boutique, a Los Angeles smoke shop trading since 1990.

Summary: The Ginger Ela Rig Set is a heady rig with a matching dish and dabber, built around sweeping horn-shaped legs.

🧠 Our Verdict

Strong recommendation for collectors who want a complete set from a single artist, with every piece matching. It is a functional rig, but its value is in the art. If you want a daily driver to take to friends' houses, look at a sturdier production rig instead.

Quick Summary

Ginger Ela is a lampwork glass artist, and our original listing dates this set to 2012 from its signature. It is a sculptural dab rig with a purple and blue body, warm amber-to-red worked color in its curved horns and legs, and a sculpted head; our original listing notes an opal in the head. The set includes the rig with a removable downstem, a matching dish that stands on its own horn-shaped support, and a matching dabber with a twisted, color-worked handle.

Ginger Ela Rig Set – A Heady Rig with Matching Dish and Dabber

This rig does not come alone. It comes as a set. Matching a dabber and a dish to a rig after the fact takes time. Here, all three pieces came from the same hands at the same time, in the same palette. The rig, the dish and the dabber read as one piece on the shelf.

The shape is the story. Long, tapering horns curve out from the body and down to the table, so the rig stands on them like legs. They shade from amber and orange to a deep red, while the body in the center is worked in purple and blue. Our original listing notes an opal set in the head.

It is still a working rig. The 18mm female joint is hand-ground, and the removable 18mm downstem comes out for cleaning. It stands about 8 inches tall, with an 8.5 inch footprint across its legs. Our original listing records the signature as "Ginger ElA 2012," which ties it to the artist.

See more one-off work in our Heady Glass collection, or browse the makers in our Glass Artists collection.

Summary: A matching rig, dish and dabber from one artist, with horn-shaped legs, a sculpted head and an 18mm joint.

⭐ Who This Product Is For / Not For

Ideal For:

• Heady glass collectors who want a complete, single-artist set.
• Dabbers who want a statement rig for home sessions.
• Anyone building a display of sculptural glass.

Not Recommended For:

• Travel or heavy daily handling. The horns stick out and are the first thing to break. A production rig from our glass dab rigs suits that job.
• 14mm banger owners. The joint is 18mm female.
• Buyers who want a pristine, never-made-before piece. Our original listing dates it to 2012.

Summary: Made for collectors and home sessions; not for travel or 14mm setups.

⚠️ Known Limitations

• 18mm joint. It takes an 18mm male banger or nail, not a 14mm.
• Exposed horns. The curved legs and horns break if knocked.
• Wide footprint. About 8.5 inches across, so it needs table space.
• One of one. We list a single set.

Summary: An 18mm joint, fragile horns, a wide stance, and a single available set.

⚙️ Features & Benefits

• Complete matching set: rig, dish and dabber in one palette.
• Sculptural horn legs: curved amber-to-red horns that the rig stands on.
• Opal accent: an opal in the head, per our original listing.
• 18mm female hand-ground joint: a tight fit with 18mm male bangers.
• Removable downstem: 18mm male to 18mm male, out for cleaning.
• Signature: recorded as "Ginger ElA 2012" in our original listing.

Summary: A matching rig set with sculptural legs and an 18mm joint.

📐 Structured Specs

Summary: A $1,259.99 artist rig set, 8 inches tall, with an 18mm joint, dish and dabber.

🔌 Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible with:

• 18mm male quartz bangers and nails from our Quartz Bangers & Nails collection.
• Carb caps sized to your banger, from our Carb Caps collection.
• Terp pearls like the Ruby Pearl Co 6mm Ruby Terp Pearls in a flat top banger.

NOT compatible with:

• 14mm or 10mm bangers without an adapter.
• Female-joint bangers.

You will need: an 18mm male banger, a carb cap and a torch from our Dab Torches collection. The dabber and dish are in the set.

Summary: Takes 18mm male bangers; add a cap and a torch, and the dabber and dish come with it.

🧼 How to Use & Troubleshooting

1. Set the rig on a flat, padded surface, like a Moodmats dab mat.
2. Seat the removable downstem and add water to just cover its tip.
3. Insert an 18mm male banger into the joint.
4. Heat the banger, let it cool to dab temperature, and load with the matching dabber.
5. Cap it and draw slowly.

Troubleshooting:

• Problem: the banger is loose. Solution: confirm it is 18mm male, not 14mm.
• Problem: water reaches the mouthpiece. Solution: lower the water level.
• Problem: the draw is tight. Solution: pull the downstem and clean it.

Cleaning: remove the banger and downstem and let everything cool. Soak the downstem in isopropyl alcohol, and clean the rig with alcohol and coarse salt, swirling gently rather than shaking hard because of the horns. Rinse with warm water. Our cleaning and maintenance guide covers the same alcohol routine, and AFM Glass vs. Heady Glass explains why one-off pieces like this sit at a different price.

Summary: Use an 18mm banger, keep the water low, and clean gently with alcohol and salt.

⚖️ Comparison Table

A production rig is the tool. The Ginger Ela set is the collector piece you also get to use.

Summary: Choose the Ginger Ela set for collecting, or a production rig for daily handling.

💬 Common Questions & Answers

What comes in the Ginger Ela Rig Set?

Three matching pieces: the rig with its removable 18mm downstem, a matching dish that sits on its own curved, horn-shaped support, and a matching dabber with a color-worked, twisted handle and an accent bead. All three share the same palette of purple, blue, amber, orange and red. A banger and carb cap are not part of the set, so plan on an 18mm male banger.

What size banger does it take?

The rig has an 18mm female hand-ground joint, so it takes an 18mm male banger or nail. That is a larger size than a 14mm joint. A 14mm banger needs an 18mm to 14mm adapter, which raises the height of the setup. The hand-ground joint gives a snug fit with a proper 18mm male banger.

When was it made?

Our original listing records the signature as "Ginger ElA 2012," which dates it to 2012. That makes it a piece from an earlier period of the heady glass scene, which adds to its appeal for collectors. Signed and dated pieces are easier to identify and track, and a matching set from the same year is harder to assemble after the fact.

Is it meant to be used or displayed?

Both. It is a working dab rig with a removable downstem and an 18mm joint, and it can be used for home sessions. The curved horns and the sculpted head make it a display piece too, and the protruding legs need care, so it suits a home setup on a padded mat rather than travel or crowded tables.

Why is the price so far above a production rig?

Because it is one-off, artist-made glass rather than production glass. Ginger Ela worked the color, the horns and the head by hand and made a matching dish and dabber to go with it. Pieces like this are priced as art. Our guide AFM Glass vs. Heady Glass explains how one-off and production glass differ in price.

How should I clean it without damaging the horns?

Take out the banger and downstem and let the rig cool completely. Soak the downstem in isopropyl alcohol. For the rig, pour in alcohol and coarse salt, cover the openings and swirl gently rather than shaking hard, since the horns are the first part to break. Rinse with warm water, never cold water on warm glass, and dry it on a soft towel.

Summary: Rig, dish and dabber; 18mm joint; dated 2012 per our listing; for use and display; priced as art; and cleaned gently.

🛒 Complete Your Setup

Add an 18mm banger from Quartz Bangers & Nails, a pad like the Moodmats Bear Quartz mat, or browse every dab rig we carry.

Summary: Pair the Ginger Ela set with an 18mm banger and a dab mat.

✅ Authentic & Ready to Ship

This is the authentic Ginger Ela - Rig Set, 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 Ginger Ela rig set from a Los Angeles shop, available for same-day pickup or delivery in LA and shipping nationwide.