Just finished this one. I won't be using blue stain again for a while. It is VERY hard to work with. Also, I need to learn to bend my stems better. I just started using a heat gun so a little more practice. I'm satisfied with it overall.
Made Pipe #20, Bluebeard
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Normally I'd never go for a blue pipe, but that's gorgeous. I've seen many blue stained briars and the finish never looks quite right, but you nailed it with this one. The grain shows through nicely with an even tone. Well done sir.
Very cool! I like it. I really like the stem color and the square shape of the stem too.
Bluebeard? Is that your name for this shape? I like that too.
I've been looking at a pipe called an "elf-hat". Similar but different.
Bluebeard? Is that your name for this shape? I like that too.
I've been looking at a pipe called an "elf-hat". Similar but different.
Thank guys, I have much to learn yet. Its a fun journey! I just started working on my next one and am pretty stoked about it. I am calling it the horned pendulum! I'll post it up when I'm done.
Scrooge - The pipe is sitting like that without any propping or counterweight/magnets.
Scrooge - The pipe is sitting like that without any propping or counterweight/magnets.
A very striking pipe. Years ago Scott Chinery had the world's best luthiers make blue arch top guitars for his collection- 22 instruments in all. I wonder if the makers had a hard time with the blue finishes as well.
http://themomi.org/museum/Chinery/article/images/T_bluecollection.jpg
http://themomi.org/museum/Chinery/article/images/T_bluecollection.jpg
"I find the color a little unsettling."
MSO I get it. I like the intense colors I am just reluctant to smoke one in public. In public I feel more comfortable in a lower profile. Come to think about it though, if you are smoking a pipe in public there probably is no low profile to be had.
MSO I get it. I like the intense colors I am just reluctant to smoke one in public. In public I feel more comfortable in a lower profile. Come to think about it though, if you are smoking a pipe in public there probably is no low profile to be had.
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