Made in Brisbane

Neon Signs Australia and Michael Blazek hosted nearly 50 neon enthusiasts last Saturday and Sunday as part of Made In Brisbane, a special feature from the 2016 Brisbane Open House.

Vintage and restored neon signs glowed from the balcony, including eight recently acquired American beer signs, a Mr. Fourex glass of beer, and reclaimed turquoise neon letters from the Ibis Hotel.

Michael explained the finer points of how different colours are achieved, demonstrated how the glass is bent and the gases, neon and argon, are processed to create the brilliant rainbow of neon colours.