Man In The Moon Ceramic Smoking Pipe - Handmade Studio Pottery

Description: This is a handmade smoking pipe that I created in clay. It's all hand built. Although I repeat some characters and styles, no two are the same. You will get a functional pipe like no other and is built to last a lifetime. I strive to make each piece aesthetically pleasing, detailed (more than you see at first glance)unique and functional, they draw very well and don't get as hot as glass. This pipe is glazed and was fired to cone 6(2232 degrees F) so it's very durable. There is no lead, or anything toxic in the clay or glazes once it's fired. The stem hole is large enough that it shouldn't clog, and will clean easily if desired. Each piece is signed and dated. This one is over 5" long and a screen for the bowl is included. I also make wall pockets, wall hangings, teapots, mugs, bowls, plates and other functional ware. Requests for custom orders are welcome. I hope you find this as enjoyable to own, as I did making it. If you feel the need after you receive it, it can be cleaned with alcohol or hot, soapy water without doing any damage to it. Pottery making is long process. The pottery piece has to be completely dry before it's fired in a kiln to a temperature of about 1945 degrees f, that allows the piece to be handled and glazed. Brushing on glaze takes 3 coats for each color, and when I fire 45 - 85 pieces at a time for firing a kiln load, it's labor intensive and time consuming. The piece is fired again to 2232 degrees f to melt the glaze onto the piece and harden the clay completely so that it's water tight. Glazed clay pipes smoke every bit as well as glass or better. And because of the clay body, is sturdier than glass, not many people eat on glass dinner plates. Many also think that clay has more character. Why Smoke a clay pipe? 1. Clay pipes are more forgiving: The material from which they are made is not flammable, so one need not be concerned if one has a habit of smoking too hot. Burnout is impossible. Since clay pipes tend to have longer and denser stems, they have a higher specific heat(meaning they can absorb more heat) and radiate heat more readily than Briar or glass, even if one is smoking too hot and hard, it is unlikely that tongue bite will be an issue for most materials (some tobaccos would bite you even if you just sprinkled them on an incense burner) - Ceramic suffers abuse more stoically than either Briar or Meerschaum, but not as much as glass. While it is true that my clay pipes are not brittle, they are unlikely to survive a fall onto a hard floor, but it's unlikely that you will damage your pipe through over-vigorous application of your pipe tool. My clay pipes aren't as heavy as they might look, only a few ounces.2. Clay pipes do not require any break-in period or seasoning to smoke well. No cake is necessary, and the clay being incapable of burning while you smoke it does not influence the flavor of the material. While a seasoned clay pipe does smoke a little better than a fresh one, the difference is not a great one, and a new clay pipe comes essentially "ready to rock" with whatever material you choose to put in it.3. The absence of any foreign material (burning Briar, flavors from the curing oil in Meerschaum) in your smoke will result in a brighter, clearer flavor, making clay pipes an excellent way to sample new smoking material or simply to rediscover an old favorite. About me: I started in pottery in 1971 as a senior in high school. When my friends were getting their first car, I bought my first kiln. For the most part, I'm self taught. I've worked at 3 different pottery studios over the years and learned more throwing and glazing techniques as I worked. I'm not a production potter, I try to make interesting and unusual pieces that are functional. I'm coming off an 18 year hiatus and I'm back to it, and also getting reacquainted with firing Raku pottery. By purchasing this pipe you agree and confirm that you are of at least legal age to purchase smoking pipes in your state. You also confirm that this pipe is legal for sale in your area. You assume any and all liability if you breach this confirmation. Look at the photos carefully before purchasing Pipes are mailed within 1 day of receiving payment. Free shipping in the U.S. for pipes I will gladly combine shipping on multiple items that are purchased within a 5 day span Each item will be carefully packed for shipping If you find a problem with your item, please contact me first and I'll work with you to resolve it Thanks for looking at my work in clay

Price: 45 USD

Location: Folsom, California

End Time: 2025-01-25T07:45:45.000Z

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