Ben Wilson - 18mm Disc Screen Slide - Lava with Jet Black

The Ben Wilson - 18mm Disc Screen Slide - Lava with Jet Black is a hand-blown glass bowl piece with an 18mm male joint, made in the USA by Ben Wilson. The bowl is worked in Lava orange with Jet Black dot accents, and a built-in 8-point glass disc screen holds your flower so no metal screen is needed. It stands about 2.25 inches tall and sells for $49.99.

⚡ At-a-Glance Decision Summary

• What it is: An 18mm male glass slide with a built-in disc screen, hand-blown by Ben Wilson.
• Why choose it: Bright orange color work and a screen that is part of the glass, on a standard 18mm joint.
• The differentiator: The 8-point disc. A glass disc sits inside the bowl, so there is no separate screen to burn out or lose.
• Confidence signal: Hand-blown artist glass from Angies Boutique, a Los Angeles smoke shop trading since 1990.

Summary: A hand-blown 18mm Ben Wilson slide in Lava orange and Jet Black, with a built-in 8-point glass disc screen.

🧠 Our Verdict

Strong recommendation if your bong has an 18mm female joint and you want a bold, warm-colored bowl that screens itself. If your piece takes a 14mm bowl, choose one of Ben Wilson's 14mm disc slides instead.

Quick Summary

Ben Wilson is a glassblower whose disc screen slides, beakers and straight tubes we carry across a range of colorways. This slide wraps the bowl in Lava, a bright orange, and adds three Jet Black dots to one side for grip and contrast. Inside, a glass disc does the job of a screen. The clear 18mm male joint fits any 18mm female joint, and the whole piece is about 2.25 inches tall and 1 inch wide.

Ben Wilson 18mm Disc Screen Slide Lava with Jet Black – Bright Orange Glass with a Built-In Screen

The bowl is the one part of a bong you handle every session. You pull it, pack it, light it and clear it. That makes it a smart place to add color you will see up close, and a screen you never have to replace.

The screen is built in. Ben Wilson sets an 8-point glass disc inside the bowl. It holds ground flower above the stem, lets air pass, and keeps ash and loose bits out of your water. Nothing metal sits in the flame.

The color is Lava with Jet Black. Lava is a saturated orange that covers the bowl. A cluster of three Jet Black dots on the side gives your fingers a grip point when you pull the slide out to clear. The joint stays clear and frosted, so you can see a solid seal in your bong.

See every colorway in our Ben Wilson Glass collection, or every bowl we carry in Bong Bowls & Slides.

Summary: A Lava orange 18mm slide with Jet Black grip dots and a glass disc screen built into the bowl.

⭐ Who This Product Is For / Not For

Ideal For:

• Owners of bongs and water pipes with an 18mm female joint.
• Anyone done with replacing metal screens.
• Collectors who want a warm accent color on a clear or dark piece.
• Gift buyers who want handmade artist glass under $50.

Not Recommended For:

• 14mm joints. Choose a 14mm disc slide like the Ben Wilson 14mm Antidote with Green Stardust.
• Dab rigs. This is a flower bowl, not a banger or nail.
• Powder-fine grinds. Very fine flower can slip through the disc holes.

Summary: Made for 18mm flower setups; not for 14mm joints, dabs or powder-fine grinds.

⚠️ Known Limitations

• 18mm male only. It needs an 18mm female joint, or an adapter.
• Hand-blown variation. The shade of orange and the dot placement differ slightly from the photo.
• Glass breaks. Set it down on a soft surface, not tile or stone.
• Holes need clearing. Resin builds up in the disc and narrows the airflow over time.

Summary: An 18mm fit, handmade variation, glass that needs care, and a disc to keep clear.

⚙️ Features & Benefits

• 8-point disc screen: a glass disc built into the bowl that holds flower and blocks ash.
• Lava orange bowl: bright orange color wrapped around the bowl.
• Jet Black accents: three dots on the side for grip and contrast.
• 18mm male joint: fits any 18mm female joint.
• Compact size: about 2.25 inches tall for a quick single pack.
• Hand-blown in the USA: made by Ben Wilson.

Summary: A built-in glass screen and artist color on a standard 18mm male joint.

📐 Structured Specs

Summary: A $49.99, 2.25-inch, 18mm male Ben Wilson slide with a built-in disc screen.

🔌 Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible with:

• Any bong, water pipe or bubbler with an 18mm female joint, like the pieces in our bong collection.
• Ash catchers and drop downs with an 18mm female bowl joint, like the Boro Syndicate Low Rider Drop Down 18mm Male to 18mm Female.

NOT compatible with:

• 14mm or 10mm female joints without an adapter.
• Male joints of any size. For a piece with a male joint, see the Ben Wilson 14mm Female Disc Screen Slide.
• Dab rigs used for concentrates.

You will need: ground flower and a lighter.

Summary: Fits 18mm female joints on bongs, ash catchers and drop downs.

🧼 How to Use & Troubleshooting

1. Grind your flower medium, not powder.
2. Pack it loosely on top of the disc.
3. Seat the slide in your bong's 18mm female joint.
4. Light the edge of the bowl and draw slowly.
5. Pull the slide by the black dots to clear the chamber.

Troubleshooting:

• Problem: the draw feels tight. Solution: resin is closing the disc holes. Soak the slide in alcohol.
• Problem: bits in the water. Solution: grind a little coarser.
• Problem: the slide sits loose. Solution: check the joint is 18mm, not 14mm.

Cleaning: let it cool, then soak it in isopropyl alcohol with a pinch of coarse salt. Shake gently, run a pipe cleaner through the disc holes, and rinse with warm water. Our herb grinder cleaning guide keeps your grinder ready for the next pack, and AFM Glass vs. Heady Glass explains what sets artist glass like this apart.

Summary: Pack loose on the disc, draw slow, and clear the holes with alcohol and a pipe cleaner.

⚖️ Comparison Table

Every Ben Wilson disc slide uses the same built-in screen idea. Pick by joint size first, then by color.

Summary: Choose Lava for orange, Cherry Red or Tree Hugger for other solid colors, or the Worked slide for pattern work.

💬 Common Questions & Answers

Do I need a screen with this slide?

No. The Ben Wilson Lava slide has a built-in 8-point glass disc inside the bowl that works as the screen. It holds ground flower above the stem and keeps ash and small pieces out of your water. There is no metal screen to burn out or lose. Grind medium rather than powder-fine so nothing slips through the disc.

Will it fit my bong?

It fits any bong, water pipe or ash catcher with an 18mm female joint. The slide has an 18mm male joint, the larger of the two common bowl sizes. If your bong takes a 14mm bowl, this slide will not seat and will leak air. Pick one of Ben Wilson's 14mm disc slides instead, or use a proper adapter.

What does Lava with Jet Black look like?

Lava is a bright, saturated orange that wraps the bowl of the slide. Three Jet Black dots sit together on one side, which add contrast and give your fingers a grip point when you pull the slide. The joint is clear frosted glass. Because each piece is hand-blown, the exact shade and dot placement vary a little from the photo.

How big is it?

The slide is about 2.25 inches tall and 1 inch wide, including the joint. That is a compact single-bowl size, sized for a solo session or a quick shared bowl. It packs a little less than the 2.5-inch Cherry Red version, which suits anyone who likes fresh, small bowls over one large pack.

Who is Ben Wilson?

Ben Wilson is a USA glassblower whose work we carry in several forms, from disc screen slides like this one to worked beakers and straight tubes. The disc slides come in a range of colorways, so they are easy to match to a Ben Wilson bong or to other artist glass. This piece is hand-blown and part of our Ben Wilson Glass collection.

How do I clean the disc screen?

Let the slide cool, then soak it in isopropyl alcohol with a pinch of coarse salt and shake it gently. Push a pipe cleaner through the disc holes to clear resin, then rinse with warm water and let it dry. Clean it before the holes close up, since a clogged disc makes for a tight, harsh draw.

Summary: No screen needed, fits 18mm female joints, orange with black dots, about 2.25 inches tall, made in the USA, and cleans with alcohol and a pipe cleaner.

🛒 Complete Your Setup

Add an AFM Tree Ash Catcher 18mm to keep your bong water cleaner, grind with a tool from our herb grinder collection, or browse more heady glass and local artist glass.

Summary: Pair the slide with an 18mm ash catcher and a good grinder.

✅ Authentic & Ready to Ship

This is the authentic Ben Wilson - 18mm Disc Screen Slide - Lava with Jet Black, 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 Ben Wilson glass from a Los Angeles shop, available for same-day pickup or delivery in LA and shipping nationwide.