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Article Acquisitions: Water pipes from China In order to stimulate the sale the name opium pipe has been introduced and is in current use now all over the world. But for sure, this very practical smoking instrument is not for anything else than smoking tobacco. MUXIANG pipe brand specializes in providing the finest smoking pipe… Continue reading Fashion tobacco pipe 902

The pipes are calling: confessions of a pipe-smoker Metal and glass, seldom used for tobacco pipes, are common for pipes intended for other substances, such as cannabis. Pipe makers are creative and innovative in their pursuit to make the best pipes for an exquisite smoking experience and for practical cleaning and storage. The craftsmanship put… Continue reading Fashion tobacco pipe 849

Is Pipe Smoking Fading Into History? :: General Pipe Smoking Discussion :: Pipe Smokers Forums of PipesMagazine com Cake is considered undesirable in meerschaum pipes because it can easily crack the bowl or interfere with the mineral’s natural porosity. Meerschaum also softens when heated so it is recommended to allow meerschaum pipes to cool before… Continue reading Fashion tobacco pipe 659

Different Smoking Pipe Materials As mentioned above, by far the majority of pipes are made from briar. Finding one with excellent airflow and a thin comfortable stem can require some effort as until very recently most meerschaums were produced as souvenirs for the tourist trade around Asia Minor. The ash and the last bits of… Continue reading Fashion tobacco pipe 496

Cigar and Pipe Smoking and Cancer Risk There are several methods used to help prevent a wood pipe from burning out. These generally involve coating the chamber with any of a variety of substances, or by gently smoking a new pipe to build up a cake (a mixture of ash, unburned tobacco, oils, sugars, and… Continue reading Fashion tobacco pipe 469

Handmade Tobacco Pipe Most pipe historians point to Sixten Ivarsson as the pioneer of the Danish movement and style and his shapes form the core of what many refer to as “classic” Danish shapes. Ironically, Sixten was born Swedish and moved to Copenhagen where he started this Danish revolution. There are more shapes and variations on… Continue reading Fashion tobacco pipe 306

Different Smoking Pipe Materials Clay pipes must be constructed using a very specific molding process, and few companies are willing to take the time to execute this process. However, briar pipes can be a bit expensive because of the cost of the material and the fact that they are carefully handcrafted. If you’re on a… Continue reading Fashion tobacco pipe 28

The pipes are calling: confessions of a pipe-smoker Meerschaum pipes are constructed from a specific mineral composite and are very rare these days. They’re very fragile for one thing, and very expensive due to the process required to make them. This type of pipe is renowned for delivering an exceptional flavor, however, due to the… Continue reading Fashion tobacco pipe 2006

Handmade Tobacco Pipe Another variation of meerschaum pipe is the calabash pipe made iconic by William Gillette’s stage portrayal of Sherlock Holmes. The calabash is a gourd similar to a squash, grown specifically for use in pipes. The shape is determined as the gourd grows by placing small blocks under the stem, forcing it into… Continue reading Fashion tobacco pipe 1359

Cigar and Pipe Smoking and Cancer Risk From there, one can jump off into an ever expanding realm of marvelous and creative shapes. As to the smoking characteristics of straight versus curved pipes, there is an ongoing debate. My experience and the modest trend of opinion seems to indicate that straight pipes tend to offer a… Continue reading Fashion tobacco pipe 1197