Empire Glassworks - Red Mushroom Slide 14mm

The Empire Glassworks - Red Mushroom Slide 14mm is a hand-made borosilicate glass bowl piece with a 14mm male joint, sculpted as a red-capped mushroom with white spots. It slides into any bong or water pipe with a 14mm female joint and packs a single-hole bowl. The stem has two dark eyes, and glow-in-the-dark accents light the stem and spots green after the lights go out. It sells for $29.99.

⚡ At-a-Glance Decision Summary

• What it is: A 14mm male slide, the bowl piece for a bong, made by hand by Empire Glassworks.
• Why choose it: The bowl is the part of a bong you look at on every hit. This turns it into a small sculpture.
• The differentiator: It glows. After a charge under light, the stem and spots glow green in the dark.
• Confidence signal: Authentic Empire Glassworks from Angies Boutique, a Los Angeles smoke shop trading since 1990.

Summary: The Empire Red Mushroom Slide is a hand-made 14mm male bowl piece sculpted as a red-capped mushroom with glow-in-the-dark accents.

🧠 Our Verdict

Strong recommendation if your bong has a 14mm female joint and you want a bowl with personality. It packs and pulls like a standard single-hole slide. If your bong takes an 18mm bowl, this one does not fit.

Quick Summary

Empire Glassworks is a glass studio known for sculpted, story-driven pipes, slides and Puffco pieces. This Empire slide is a classic red cap with white spots on a white stem with two dark eyes, with the bowl in the top of the cap and glow-in-the-dark accents that light up green with the lights off. Underneath the sculpture, it is a working 14mm male bowl piece in borosilicate glass, with a single-hole bowl that drops into any 14mm female downstem or joint.

Empire Glassworks Red Mushroom Slide 14mm – A Glowing Mushroom for Your Bong

Turn off the lights. In daylight it is a cheerful red mushroom: a domed red cap with white spots over a white stem with two dark eyes. The bowl opens in the center of the cap.

In the dark it changes. The glow-in-the-dark accents in the stem and spots charge under light and then glow green, so the mushroom stands out on your bong after the lamp goes off. For another light-reactive Empire slide, look at the Empire Unicorn Slide 14mm.

It is still a bowl first. The 14mm male joint is ground to fit any 14mm female joint. The single-hole bowl keeps the pack in place, and the sculpture sits around it rather than in the airflow. Each piece is lampworked by hand, so small details vary from the photos.

See the rest of Empire's work in our Empire Glassworks Collection, or every bowl we carry in Bowls & Slides.

Summary: A red-capped mushroom slide with white spots and eyes, with glow accents that light green in the dark.

⭐ Who This Product Is For / Not For

Ideal For:

• Owners of a bong or water pipe with a 14mm female joint.
• Mushroom fans and anyone with a lights-low or glow setup.
• Empire collectors adding a slide to match their pipes.
• Gift buyers looking for a small, fun piece of functional glass.

Not Recommended For:

• 18mm bongs. The joint is 14mm male only.
• Dabbing. This is a flower bowl, not a banger or nail.
• Anyone who wants a large bowl. It is a single-hole bowl sized for a normal bong pack.

Summary: Made for 14mm bongs and flower; not for 18mm joints or dabs.

⚠️ Known Limitations

• 14mm only. It does not fit 10mm or 18mm female joints without an adapter.
• Sculpted glass. The glow needs a charge under light and fades over time.
• Hand-made variation. Colors and details differ slightly from the photos.
• Fine grinds. A single-hole bowl can pull fine material through; a glass screen helps.

Summary: 14mm fit only, delicate sculpted details, hand-made variation, and a single hole that likes a coarser grind.

⚙️ Features & Benefits

• Mushroom sculpture: red spotted cap over a white stem with two dark eyes.
• Glow-in-the-dark accents: stem and spots glow green after a charge.
• 14mm male joint: fits 14mm female bongs and water pipes.
• Single-hole bowl: a clean, classic pull.
• Borosilicate glass: heat-resistant glass, hand-made by Empire Glassworks.

Summary: The Red Mushroom Slide pairs a glowing mushroom sculpture with a standard 14mm bowl.

📐 Structured Specs

Summary: A $29.99 hand-made 14mm male slide sculpted as a red-capped mushroom with white spots.

🔌 Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible with:

• Bongs and water pipes with a 14mm female joint or downstem, like those in our bong collection.
• 14mm female ash catchers.
• Ground dry herb.

NOT compatible with:

• 18mm or 10mm female joints without an adapter.
• Concentrates; use a banger or nail for dabs.
• Male-joint bongs, which need a female slide.

Not sure what size your bong takes? Check the size stamped on your downstem or joint, or the listing for your piece. A 14mm male slide only seats properly in a 14mm female joint.

Summary: Fits any 14mm female joint for flower; not for 18mm joints or dabs.

🧼 How to Use & Troubleshooting

1. Grind your herb to a medium consistency.
2. Pack the single-hole bowl loosely, then press the top lightly.
3. Set the slide into your bong's 14mm female joint.
4. Light the edge of the bowl and draw slowly.
5. Pull the slide to clear the chamber, then set it on a soft surface to cool.

Troubleshooting:

• Problem: material pulls through. Solution: grind a little coarser or add a glass screen.
• Problem: the slide wobbles. Solution: confirm the joint is 14mm female, not 18mm.
• Problem: resin in the hole. Solution: soak the slide in isopropyl alcohol and salt.

Cleaning: let it cool, then soak it in isopropyl alcohol with coarse salt, shake gently, and rinse with warm water. Use a pipe cleaner on the hole, and go easy around the sculpted details. Our cleaning and maintenance guide covers the same routine, and AFM Glass vs. Heady Glass explains how Empire's hand-made pieces compare with other glass.

Summary: Pack medium-ground herb, draw slowly, and clean it in alcohol and salt with care around the sculpture.

⚖️ Comparison Table

Every Empire slide here shares the 14mm male joint and a single-hole bowl. Pick by theme. The Red Mushroom is the one that glows.

Summary: Same fit across Empire's slides; choose Empire Red Mushroom Slide for a glow-in-the-dark mushroom.

💬 Common Questions & Answers

Will the Empire Red Mushroom Slide fit my bong?

It fits any bong or water pipe with a 14mm female joint or a 14mm female downstem. It does not fit 18mm or 10mm joints without an adapter, and it does not fit bongs with a male joint. Check the size stamped on your downstem, or your bong's listing, before you order.

Does the Red Mushroom Slide really glow?

Yes. Our listing photos show the stem and the white spots glowing green in the dark. The glow-in-the-dark glass charges under light, so leave the slide under a lamp or in daylight for a few minutes, then turn the lights off. The glow fades over time and recharges the next time it sits in light.

Is the glow the same as UV-reactive glass?

No. Glow-in-the-dark glass stores light and gives it back on its own in a dark room. UV-reactive glass, like the horn on Empire's Unicorn Slide, needs a blacklight shining on it to light up. The Red Mushroom glows without a blacklight, as long as it has had a charge under normal light first.

Does the glow affect how it smokes?

No. The glow comes from the glass in the stem and the spots, which sit away from the bowl opening. The bowl itself is a standard single-hole bowl in the top of the cap, and it packs and pulls the same as any 14mm slide. The glow is purely visual.

What does the mushroom look like in daylight?

In normal light it is a domed red cap with white spots, sitting on a white stem with two dark eyes, over a clear 14mm male joint. Each piece is lampworked by hand, so the spot pattern and the eyes vary slightly from the photos. The bowl opens in the center of the cap.

How do I clean the Empire Red Mushroom Slide?

Let it cool fully, then soak it in isopropyl alcohol with a spoonful of coarse salt and shake gently. Rinse with warm water and use a pipe cleaner on the bowl hole. Take care around the sculpted details, which are thinner than the joint. Never run hot glass under cold water, because the temperature shock cracks it.

Summary: 14mm female fit, flower only, a red spotted cap with glow-in-the-dark accents, and cleaned in alcohol and salt.

🛒 Complete Your Setup

Add the Empire Unicorn Slide 14mm for a second light-reactive bowl, browse every bowl in Bowls & Slides, or see all of Empire's work in our Empire Glassworks Collection.

Summary: Pair the Red Mushroom Slide with Empire's other light-reactive glass.

✅ Authentic & Ready to Ship

This is the authentic Empire Glassworks - Red Mushroom Slide 14mm, 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: Authentic Empire Glassworks from a Los Angeles shop, available for same-day pickup or delivery in LA and shipping nationwide.