Glass has been worked and manipulated for centuries for its beauty and versatility. So many uses but by far the biggest use of Glass is in light movement and control from windows to decoration. Julia Bickerstaff has worked glass all her working life having a passion for glass even at School. Today Julia makes:

Neon tubing,

Trading as Neon Unity for the sign and lighting industry. The aim is  to keep the passion in Neon from Neon Signs to Neon Lighting and neon sculptures.

The phenomenon of the electrical arc through neon gas was discovered at the turn of the last century and harnessed in the late 20's in the UK. The principle is still the same today but using electronic power supplies and safety circuitry to maximise economy and safety. Making Cold Cathode Lighting an economical source of light. Used now in hotels, architectural complexes, television studios,under car,inside car. Even those red dots you see on the side of tall buildings and chimneys.

Neon can be designed, made and installed in most locations from your bathroom (subdued and mood lighting) at home or in your car to the top of your local town hall (subject to planning). MASSIVE or small

Glass vases and Art based pieces

This work is often based around found objects click the title to see some of her work.

Jewellery

Using unique tecniques, Julia creates very individual glass jewellery pieces.

This page is currenty underconstruction please bare with us.

Neon work shops

Julia also gives Neon Workshops for glass blowing hopefuls at the Studio in Wakefield. Studio 1, The Art House, Mulberry Way entrance, Dury Lane, Wakefield WF1 2TE.

All attendees to date have enjoyed the very full filling time. the workshops are from 1 day to week long. She also offers one on one tuition for the discerning tubular glass manipulating practitioner from novice to high skill levels where the client is looking for a more advanced experience. for example creating and using plasma gasses. The group neon  work shops are organised and co run by Richard William Wheater

Clicking on the title takes you to the neonworkshops page.

Don't hesitate to ask, for Info, Technical advice, estimates or just a chatter. Click the contacts page or email. Alternatively use your own email client and email neonunity@live.co.uk with your enquiry.

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