Easy DIY Corn Cob Pipe Modification

[neighborhoodman323]

just finished modding the exterior of my corn cob gentleman! Turned out nice in my opinion. Let me know if you like the stock metal band/ferrule or the brass one more.

Here’s how I did it:
-sand original lacquer off cob with various grit sand paper
-coat with Fiebing’s leather dye (i used light brown). I did two coats. Let it dry.
-apply shellac spray. I applied two coats. Let it dry.
All done!

You might notice copper coloration on the ferrule. I’m forcing a patina on the brass to see if that looks cooler.

Materials used:
-Brass hose ferrules (credit to Smokebacca/Don for discovering this!) link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VTMGRCS?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image
- Fiebing’s Leather dye
-Zinsser Bullseye Shellac spray

 

[FurCoat]

Looks great ?. I might have to get some brown dye. I did one in ox blood red and another with multiple colors that ended up speckled.

 

[neighborhoodman323]

Looks great ?. I might have to get some brown dye. I did one in ox blood red and another with multiple colors that ended up speckled.View attachment 149800View attachment 149799

Ooh! I like the red. I’m thinking about buying all kind of dyes now haha!

 

[Reggie]

Those cobs look great!

 

[FurCoat]

Ooh! I like the red. I’m thinking about buying all kind of dyes now haha!

Right? The brown turned out better that I thought it would. I'm getting some.

 

[lukasstrifeson]

Cheeky stain job, I like it!

Cob mobs are fun and easy. A sharp knife, a little wood glue, and a pre-cut stem and you're about an hour away from any pipe shape you can dream up!

 

[neighborhoodman323]

Third cob done! Looks very vintage with lots of warm colors. Contrast stained with dark brown then sanded it off. 1 coat of shellac as finish.

 

[NC TX ID pipeman]

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just finished modding the exterior of my corn cob gentleman! Turned out nice in my opinion. Let me know if you like the stock metal band/ferrule or the brass one more.

Here’s how I did it:
-sand original lacquer off cob with various grit sand paper
-coat with Fiebing’s leather dye (i used light brown). I did two coats. Let it dry.
-apply shellac spray. I applied two coats. Let it dry.
All done!

You might notice copper coloration on the ferrule. I’m forcing a patina on the brass to see if that looks cooler.

Materials used:
-Brass hose ferrules (credit to Smokebacca/Don for discovering this!) link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VTMGRCS?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image
- Fiebing’s Leather dye
-Zinsser Bullseye Shellac spray

The stain and the ferrule changed the corn cob into Peterson terra cotta...good job...

 

[FLDRD]

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just finished modding the exterior of my corn cob gentleman! Turned out nice in my opinion. Let me know if you like the stock metal band/ferrule or the brass one more.

Here’s how I did it:
-sand original lacquer off cob with various grit sand paper
-coat with Fiebing’s leather dye (i used light brown). I did two coats. Let it dry.
-apply shellac spray. I applied two coats. Let it dry.
All done!

You might notice copper coloration on the ferrule. I’m forcing a patina on the brass to see if that looks cooler.

Materials used:
-Brass hose ferrules (credit to Smokebacca/Don for discovering this!) link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VTMGRCS?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image
- Fiebing’s Leather dye
-Zinsser Bullseye Shellac spray

I like the brass one, since you asked.

 

[neighborhoodman323]

2 more cobs done!

bonus pic of my dog. Enjoy ?

 

[pipesandscotch]

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just finished modding the exterior of my corn cob gentleman! Turned out nice in my opinion. Let me know if you like the stock metal band/ferrule or the brass one more.

Here’s how I did it:
-sand original lacquer off cob with various grit sand paper
-coat with Fiebing’s leather dye (i used light brown). I did two coats. Let it dry.
-apply shellac spray. I applied two coats. Let it dry.
All done!

You might notice copper coloration on the ferrule. I’m forcing a patina on the brass to see if that looks cooler.

Materials used:
-Brass hose ferrules (credit to Smokebacca/Don for discovering this!) link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VTMGRCS?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image
- Fiebing’s Leather dye
-Zinsser Bullseye Shellac spray

Thank you for your post! I've made a little summer project refinishing some of my cobs from your info. Really enjoy how they have turned out! Kind of like having new pipes to curb PAD lol. Been at this for almost five decades, and still learn new info here. Thanks again!

 

[neighborhoodman323]

Thank you for your post! I've made a little summer project refinishing some of my cobs from your info. Really enjoy how they have turned out! Kind of like having new pipes to curb PAD lol. Been at this for almost five decades, and still learn new info here. Thanks again!

thank you for the kind words! That’s what’s cool about the hobby. The learning never stops!

These two recent ones, I did a contrast stain to give it that two tone color. It just requires a lot more elbow grease with the sand paper haha

if you need any help just let me know