Illuminating the Dark Art of Making Neon Signs

(via Wired) For decades, neon signs have lit up every corner of urban life. And although commercial uses have dwindled (blame LEDs), the craft of making these signs is still alive. Neon makers, known as benders, are now just as likely to be designing signs for art galleries as they are for businesses. Wired documents the step-by-step process today’s “benders” use to create neon signs.