The Trippy Shroom is a 6-inch mini bong finished in iridescent glass with a red mushroom sitting at the top of the piece. It is small in the hand and straightforward to run, and sells for $59.99.
What the iridescent finish actually is
Iridescence on glass comes from an extremely thin metallic layer fused to the surface. It is not paint or a dye in the glass — it works by interfering with light, which is why the colour shifts as you turn the piece rather than staying fixed.
Because the layer is fused rather than applied on top, it survives handling and cleaning in a way a printed finish does not. That is the difference between a piece that still looks like this in a year and one that does not.
Mini scale, full function
At 6 inches this sits in mini-bong territory, which normally means compromise. The short chamber means quicker pulls and less passive cooling, so a small piece lives or dies on how it is used — packed lightly and pulled steadily rather than filled and hauled on.
Handled that way it suits newcomers and experienced smokers for opposite reasons: forgiving portions for one, and a low-commitment piece that is quick to clean for the other.
Who it's for
This is for someone who wants their glass to look like an object rather than equipment, and does not need a large piece to do it. The mushroom cap and shifting finish make it a shelf piece; the size makes it an easy one to actually use.
For other compact character glass, the Crystal Ball Bong works a spherical chamber and the Jollypop Bong runs the peppermint-swirl treatment. The full range sits on the HEMPER brand page.
Keeping it clean
Percolated glass holds resin in places a paper towel will never reach. Dump and refill the water after every couple of sessions, and give the chamber a proper soak in isopropyl and coarse salt once a week. Plug the joint and mouthpiece, shake it in short bursts rather than one long rattle, and rinse with warm — not hot — water so the glass never takes a thermal shock.
Specs
- Height: 6 in
- Finish: iridescent
- Detailing: red mushroom cap
- Format: mini bong
- Price: $59.99
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