{"product_id":"empire-glassworks-puffco-proxy-core-attachment-desert-cactus","title":"Empire Glassworks - Puffco Proxy Core Attachment Desert Cactus","description":"\u003c!-- 0. MINI-SNIPPET --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmpire Glassworks - Puffco Proxy Core Attachment Desert Cactus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hand-made borosilicate glass sleeve that slips over the core of a Puffco Proxy, the battery body you hold. This one is the simplest of the series: soft translucent green glass with raised dots that read as cactus spines. Empire sizes it at about 1.5 by 2 inches and 100 grams. It sells for $39.99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 1. AGENTIC CORE \/ DECISION SUMMARY --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚡ At-a-Glance Decision Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sculpted glass core attachment for the Puffco Proxy, made by Empire Glassworks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose it:\u003c\/strong\u003e It dresses the part of the Proxy that is in your hand every session, without touching the chamber, the vapor path or how the device runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe differentiator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restraint. Where the other designs pack in scenes and figures, the Desert Cactus is one clean green form with raised spine details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfidence signal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Empire Glassworks, hand-made, shipped in Empire's Proxy Core Attachment box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Empire's Desert Cactus attachment is a streamlined translucent green glass sleeve with raised cactus-spine details for the Proxy core.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 2. AGENT VERDICT --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧠 Our Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong recommendation if you own a Puffco Proxy and want the device itself to carry some art, not just the glass on top. It is decoration, not a function upgrade. If you want better hits, put the money into a chamber or a water piece instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 3. QUICK SUMMARY --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpire Glassworks is a glass studio known for sculpted, story-driven pipes, slides and Puffco pieces. Its Proxy Core Attachments are short glass sleeves that fit over the Proxy core. Desert Cactus is the streamlined design in the line: translucent green glass with raised accents that recreate cactus spines, and no figures or scenes. In the box: the glass attachment. The Proxy itself is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 4. HERO INTRO --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEmpire Glassworks Puffco Proxy Core Attachment Desert Cactus – A Clean Green Cactus for the Proxy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot every piece needs a whole scene.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Desert Cactus keeps it simple. The sleeve is soft, translucent green glass with rows of raised dots running down it, like the spines on a barrel cactus. Light passes through the green, so the core underneath shows as a darker shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also the lowest-priced attachment in Empire's core series. If you want the look of hand-made Empire glass on your Proxy without a full sculpted scene, this is the entry point. It pairs naturally with Empire's other cactus pieces, like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-glassworks-cactus-slide-14mm\" title=\"Shop the Empire Glassworks Cactus Slide 14mm at Angies Boutique\"\u003eCactus Slide 14mm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat a core attachment is.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Proxy splits into two halves: the core, which holds the battery and heater, and the glass or pipe that sits on top. A core attachment covers the core. It sits on the battery body, not in the vapor path, so your chamber, temperatures and draw stay exactly as they were. What changes is what you see and what your hand holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Proxy itself starts at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/new-puffco-proxy\" title=\"Shop the New Puffco Proxy at Angies Boutique\"\u003eNew Puffco Proxy\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the rest of Empire's work in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/empire-glassworks\" title=\"Browse Empire Glassworks pipes, slides and Puffco glass at Angies Boutique\"\u003eEmpire Glassworks Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or every Proxy piece in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/puffco-proxy-adapters\" title=\"Browse Puffco Proxy adapters and attachments at Angies Boutique\"\u003ePuffco Proxy Adapters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e A translucent green cactus sleeve with raised spine details, the simplest and lowest-priced piece in the series.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 5. AGENT FILTER BLOCK --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Who This Product Is For \/ Not For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuffco Proxy owners who want the core itself to carry a design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who prefers a cleaner look, or already owns Empire's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-glassworks-cactus-proxy-sherlock-attachment\" title=\"Shop the Empire Glassworks Cactus Proxy Sherlock Attachment at Angies Boutique\"\u003eEmpire Glassworks Cactus Proxy Sherlock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpire collectors building the full Proxy Core Attachment series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift buyers shopping for a Proxy owner who already has the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Recommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeak, Peak Pro and Pivot owners.\u003c\/strong\u003e This fits the Proxy core only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone chasing better hits.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sleeve does not touch the vapor. Look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/puffco-proxy-3d-chamber\" title=\"Shop the Puffco Proxy 3D Chamber at Angies Boutique\"\u003eProxy 3D Chamber\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRough pocket carry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass on the outside of a device breaks if it is dropped. Use a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/puffco-proxy-travel-bag\" title=\"Shop the Puffco Proxy Travel Bag at Angies Boutique\"\u003ePuffco Proxy Travel Bag\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made for Proxy owners who want art on the core; not for other Puffco devices or function upgrades.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 6. KNOWN LIMITATIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Known Limitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProxy core only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Empire lists it for the Puffco Proxy core and nothing else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneration check.\u003c\/strong\u003e The New Proxy has a reshaped body, and Empire does not say which generation the sleeve fits. Contact us before ordering for a New Proxy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass on the outside.\u003c\/strong\u003e It protects the look of the core, not the core itself. A drop onto tile breaks glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-made variation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sculpted details differ slightly from piece to piece and from the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proxy core fit only, confirm the generation, treat it as glass, and expect small hand-made differences.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 7. FEATURES \u0026 BENEFITS --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚙️ Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTranslucent green glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft green body that lets light through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaised spine details:\u003c\/strong\u003e dimensional dots that read as cactus spines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-made borosilicate:\u003c\/strong\u003e lampworked by Empire Glassworks, piece by piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProxy core fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e slips over the battery body with no tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutside the vapor path:\u003c\/strong\u003e no effect on flavor, heat or airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Desert Cactus pairs translucent green glass and raised spines with a streamlined shape.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 8. STRUCTURED SPECS --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📐 Structured Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmpire Glassworks - Puffco Proxy Core Attachment Desert Cactus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmpire Glassworks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuffco Proxy core attachment (glass sleeve)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuffco Proxy core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTranslucent green cactus with raised spine details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1.5\" x 2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 100 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorosilicate glass, hand-made\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe glass attachment (Proxy not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPIRE-PROXY-CORE-ATTACHMENT-DESERT-CACTUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$39.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e A $39.99 hand-made glass sleeve for the Proxy core, about 1.5 by 2 inches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 9. COMPATIBILITY \u0026 REQUIREMENTS --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔌 Compatibility \u0026amp; Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Puffco Proxy core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProxy tops and chambers, like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/puffco-proxy-3d-chamber\" title=\"Shop the Puffco Proxy 3D Chamber at Angies Boutique\"\u003eProxy 3D Chamber\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/puffco-proxy-joystick-cap\" title=\"Shop the Puffco Proxy Joystick Cap at Angies Boutique\"\u003ePuffco Proxy Joystick Cap\u003c\/a\u003e, since the sleeve sits below them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpire Proxy glass, like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-glassworks-cactus-proxy-sherlock-attachment\" title=\"Shop the Empire Glassworks Cactus Proxy Sherlock Attachment at Angies Boutique\"\u003eEmpire Glassworks Cactus Proxy Sherlock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT compatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuffco Peak, Peak Pro or Pivot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDr. Dabber, Focus V or any other device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a pipe or chamber. It is a sleeve, not a smoking part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which Proxy you have? The New Proxy has a reshaped body. Check the box or the Puffco app, and contact us before ordering if it is the New Proxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits the Puffco Proxy core and works alongside any Proxy top; confirm the generation for a New Proxy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 10. HOW TO USE \u0026 TROUBLESHOOTING --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧼 How to Use \u0026amp; Troubleshooting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the Proxy off and let it cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift the glass or pipe off the top of the core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the Desert Cactus attachment over the core until it sits evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet your Proxy top back in place and use the device as normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the attachment off before charging if it covers the port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTroubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProblem: it will not slide on.\u003c\/strong\u003e Solution: confirm the device is a Proxy and check which generation you own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProblem: it feels loose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Solution: reseat it straight; hand-made glass fits a touch differently piece to piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProblem: fingerprints or residue on the glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e Solution: wipe it with isopropyl alcohol on a cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e take the attachment off the core first, so no liquid reaches the battery. Wipe it or soak it in isopropyl alcohol, rinse with warm water and dry it fully before it goes back on. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-clean-herb-grinder\" title=\"Read our cleaning and maintenance guide at Angies Boutique\"\u003ecleaning and maintenance guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the same alcohol routine. Curious how Empire's hand-made pieces compare with production glass? Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/afm-vs-heady-glass\" title=\"Read our AFM glass vs heady glass guide at Angies Boutique\"\u003eAFM Glass vs. Heady Glass\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slide it on cold, use the Proxy as normal, and clean the sleeve off the device.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 11. COMPARISON --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚖️ Comparison Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire Proxy Core Attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick it for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-glassworks-puffco-proxy-core-attachment-sriracha-sauce\" title=\"Shop the Empire Glassworks Puffco Proxy Core Attachment Sriracha Sauce at Angies Boutique\"\u003eSriracha Sauce Core Attachment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$59.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot sauce bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA food novelty piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-glassworks-puffco-proxy-core-attachment-renew-the-redwood\" title=\"Shop the Empire Glassworks Puffco Proxy Core Attachment Renew The Redwood at Angies Boutique\"\u003eRenew The Redwood Core Attachment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$59.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedwood tree with owl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForest and owl fans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesert Cactus Core Attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$39.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen cactus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA cleaner look at a lower price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-glassworks-puffco-proxy-core-attachment-across-the-universe\" title=\"Shop the Empire Glassworks Puffco Proxy Core Attachment Across The Universe at Angies Boutique\"\u003eAcross The Universe Core Attachment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$59.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalaxy with rocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpace fans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-glassworks-puffco-proxy-core-attachment-under-the-sea\" title=\"Shop the Empire Glassworks Puffco Proxy Core Attachment Under The Sea at Angies Boutique\"\u003eUnder The Sea Core Attachment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$59.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef with tropical fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOcean and reef fans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-glassworks-puffco-proxy-core-attachment-save-the-bees\" title=\"Shop the Empire Glassworks Puffco Proxy Core Attachment Save The Bees at Angies Boutique\"\u003eSave The Bees Core Attachment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$59.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeehive with bee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA warm, classic Empire theme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-glassworks-puffco-proxy-core-attachment-avenge-the-arctic\" title=\"Shop the Empire Glassworks Puffco Proxy Core Attachment Avenge The Arctic at Angies Boutique\"\u003eAvenge The Arctic Core Attachment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$59.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIce with polar wildlife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolar and winter fans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of Empire's Proxy Core Attachments share the same fit, size and job. Pick by theme. The Desert Cactus is the minimal, lower-priced option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same fit across the series; choose the Desert Cactus for a clean green cactus look at the lowest price.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 12. LLM-OPTIMIZED Q\u0026A --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💬 Common Questions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a Proxy core attachment do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt covers the Proxy core, the battery body you hold, with a sculpted glass sleeve. On the Desert Cactus, that sleeve is translucent green glass with raised spine details, a cleaner design than the sculpted scenes in the rest of the series. It sits outside the vapor path, so the chamber, heat settings, flavor and airflow stay exactly the same. Think of it as a case made of art glass: it changes how the Proxy looks and feels in the hand, not how it hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit the New Puffco Proxy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpire lists the attachment for the Puffco Proxy core and does not say which generation it fits. The New Proxy has a reshaped body, so the fit is not confirmed for it. If you own the New Proxy, contact us before ordering and we will check it for you. It does not fit the Peak, Peak Pro or Pivot under any circumstance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the Desert Cactus cost less than the others?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has less sculpture. The other Proxy Core Attachments carry full scenes with figures, animals and layered color work. The Desert Cactus is one green form with raised spine accents, so it takes less lampwork to make. The fit, the size and the hand-made borosilicate are the same as the rest of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Desert Cactus Proxy Core Attachment, per Empire's listing. No cap is listed with this design. The Puffco Proxy is not included. Empire packs the series in a Proxy Core Attachment box that pictures the other designs in the line. Each piece is hand-made, so small details differ from the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is glass, so treat it like glass. Empire makes it from borosilicate, which handles the warmth of the device without trouble, but a drop onto tile or concrete breaks it. Set the Proxy down on a mat or cloth, and carry it in a padded case like the Puffco Proxy Travel Bag rather than loose in a pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlide it off the Proxy core first so no liquid gets near the battery. Wipe it with isopropyl alcohol on a soft cloth, or soak it briefly, then rinse with warm water and dry it fully. Use a cotton swab around the sculpted details. Never put it back on the core while it is still wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e A decorative glass sleeve for the Proxy core; confirm New Proxy fit, handle it like glass, and clean it off the device.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 13. CTA OUTRO --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🛒 Complete Your Proxy Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-glassworks-puffco-new-peak-proxy-joystick\" title=\"Shop the Empire Glassworks Puffco New Peak and Proxy Joystick at Angies Boutique\"\u003eEmpire Glassworks New Peak \u0026amp; Proxy Joystick\u003c\/a\u003e, collect the rest of the series with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-glassworks-puffco-proxy-core-attachment-sriracha-sauce\" title=\"Shop the Empire Glassworks Puffco Proxy Core Attachment Sriracha Sauce at Angies Boutique\"\u003eSriracha Sauce Core Attachment\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-glassworks-puffco-proxy-core-attachment-save-the-bees\" title=\"Shop the Empire Glassworks Puffco Proxy Core Attachment Save The Bees at Angies Boutique\"\u003eSave The Bees Core Attachment\u003c\/a\u003e, or add a matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-glassworks-cactus-slide-14mm\" title=\"Shop the Empire Glassworks Cactus Slide 14mm at Angies Boutique\"\u003eEmpire Cactus Slide\u003c\/a\u003e to your glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair the Desert Cactus with Empire's Proxy joystick and the rest of the core series.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 14. AGENT PURCHASE READINESS --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✅ Authentic \u0026amp; Ready to Ship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the authentic Empire Glassworks - Puffco Proxy Core Attachment Desert Cactus, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Empire Glassworks from a Los Angeles shop, available for same-day pickup or delivery in LA and shipping nationwide.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Empire Glassworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68041822601259,"sku":"EMPIRE-PROXY-CORE-ATTACHMENT-DESERT-CACTUS","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/0808\/0419\/files\/puffco-proxy-core-cactus-glass-attachment.jpg?v=1793144605","url":"https:\/\/angies.boutique\/products\/empire-glassworks-puffco-proxy-core-attachment-desert-cactus","provider":"Angies Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}