Milkyway Downstems: Sizes, Colors and Replacements

by milkywayglass / October 18, 2023 / Information / 4 min read

Stems for every collection

We make downstems for every one of our collections, including Skullduggery and The Hive. Each stem is sandblasted to match the bong it goes with, so you can swap one in without breaking the look of your Space Odyssey beaker or any other piece.

Our Universe 6″ Downstem comes in several colors and fits our beaker bongs.

Color downstems

A color stem is the easiest way to change how your bong looks. It works like any other stem, so the only thing that changes is the color. The Universe stem above comes in pink, and the Pearl Window stem below is teal.

The Pearl Window 6″ Downstem is translucent teal with an 18 mm joint. It fits any Milkyway piece made for a 6-inch stem.

What frit is

Frit is crushed colored glass. We fuse small pieces of it onto the surface of the stem, and the pieces melt into the glass instead of sitting on top like paint. Our glass glossary explains frit and our other glass terms.

Pick the right length

Our stems come in four lengths: 6, 4.75, 4.25 and 3.5 inches. Longer stems sit deeper in the water. Shorter ones fit smaller bongs. When in doubt, match the length of the stem that came with your bong.

The Circuitboard 6″ Downstem is an OEM replacement, made the same way as the one that came with your bong.

Replacement stems

Broke your stem? We have replacements for most of our beakers. Find the collection name on your bong and pick the stem that matches, or choose a color stem if you want a change. Browse all of our downstems, then finish the setup with a bowl from bong bowls and an ash catcher from ash catchers.

Not sure which one fits?

Every Milkyway stem is borosilicate glass, the same glass we use for every piece. If you aren’t sure which stem fits your bong, send us a message and we’ll help you match it.