Figural Meer Commission Recommendation

[BarrelProof]

I'm thinking about commissioning a meer and I know absolutely nothing about them. Who would you recommend and why? Price range? Lead time? Etc. Looking to have a Dall Sheep ram done and would like it as realistic as possible.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Sounds like a job for Yanik. But I don’t know if that dude is even alive, let alone taking commissions. But I do know he could carve you a frickin meer nativity scene if you wanted it.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Altinay.

 

[BarrelProof]

Altinay.

Thanks for the recommendation!

 

[shanez]

Have you looked at a few of the already carved ram meers on meerschaum depot?

There are 2 that are rather nice.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

H. Cor does commissions. Last I was aware he was on Facebook. Does very nice work and is a pleasure to do business with.️

 

[BarrelProof]

Have you looked at a few of the already carved ram meers on meerschaum depot?

There are 2 that are rather nice.

Yep. None of them are Dall Sheep.

 

[mikethompson]

Whichever you choose, please post up the finished project ?

 

[craiginthecorn]

Sadik Yanik is definitely still around. He made a sea urchin pipe for me. Turnaround was incredibly fast and it was very affordable. Quality was just ok. I would have gladly paid more and waited another day for something more refined.

 

[craiginthecorn]

Here's a photo of the Sadik Yanik commission I mentioned.

 

[BarrelProof]

Altinay.

Reached out to Altinay and have yet to hear back.

H. Cor does commissions. Last I was aware he was on Facebook. Does very nice work and is a pleasure to do business with.️

H. Cor told me my design was impossible and he won’t attempt it.

 

[coming to_falling too]

Reached out to Altinay and have yet to hear back.



H. Cor told me my design was impossible and he won’t attempt it.

Did he say why it was impossible?

 

[BarrelProof]

Did he say why it was impossible?

He did. Quoted from his message:

“Such curved horns can break even while I am making it, I cannot afford it.”

To which I replied, “Could they be attached to the head?” (Meaning throughout the curl to give them some more structural integrity)

He then replied, “Not possible.”

That is the extent of his comments on this project.

 

[coming to_falling too]

He did. Quoted from his message:

“Such curved horns can break even while I am making it, I cannot afford it.”

To which I replied, “Could they be attached to the head?” (Meaning throughout the curl to give them some more structural integrity)

He then replied, “Not possible.”

That is the extent of his comments on this project.

That's unfortunate. I would have liked to see it done.

 

[BarrelProof]

With some of the intricacies I’ve seen carved into meerschaum, I can’t help but wonder if he just didn’t want to do it. I’m obviously not a meerschaum carver, but I’ve definitely seen more fragile pieces routinely carved, so that’ll likely be the last time I attempt to do business with him.

 

[BarrelProof]

That's unfortunate. I would have liked to see it done.

Rest assured, it will be done. It just won’t be him carving it.

 

[BarrelProof]

I stand corrected. Found an email from Altinay in my spam folder.

 

[gamzultovah]

He then replied, “Not possible.”

He is correct. Any protrusion or extension on a meerschaum pipe must (for the sake of strength and integrity) wrap back around and reattach at some point to the meerschaum block. Having the horns just “hang out” there will likely cause the pipe to break either on the bench or in the shipping process to get it to you. IMHO.

 

[BarrelProof]

He is correct. Any protrusion or extension on a meerschaum pipe must (for the sake of strength and integrity) wrap back around and reattach at some point to the meerschaum block. Having the horns just “hang out” there will likely cause the pipe to break either on the bench or in the shipping process to get it to you. IMHO.

I’m not saying it wouldn’t be fragile, but the idea that it’s impossible is a bit far fetched, I think.

I don’t know a ton about meerschaum, but I do know I went off the deep end contacting carvers after he told me it’d be impossible and there are several who have said they can do it...

 

[gamzultovah]

I’m not saying it wouldn’t be fragile, but the idea that it’s impossible is a bit far fetched, I think.

I don’t know a ton about meerschaum, but I do know I went off the deep end contacting carvers after he told me it’d be impossible and there are several who have said they can do it...

I’ve done the same in my lifetime with not so good, long term outcomes. Sometimes hearing “Yes” after hearing a stern “No” is merely a force of personal will. Now don’t get me wrong, I believe a person should get what they want in life as long no one else’s rights are infringed upon in doing so. So as long as you’re not going to use said pipe for nefarious reasons, I say go for it! (Said with a wink and a chuckle)

I’d be very interested in seeing the finished product and the artisans skills.