Made Pipe #36 - The Sunburst

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Pipe #36 - The Sunburst

This one is pretty self explanatory. How a piece of wood with this nice of grain lines can have so many pits is a travesty! I tried to do it justice by carving in areas that had the most and deepest pits, but still letting the spectacular grain show. The stem got a bit too narrow at the bit. I got a little carried away following the taper and failed to notice. Seems comfy enough in the mouth, maybe not a full time clencher. I'll be revisiting carving techniques in the near future. Only have 3 sand pit riddled algerian blocks left!

 

[lasttango]

Beautiful pipe! It would match my guitar nicely!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Really coming into your own Adam. Looks fantastic! :clap:

 

[jeepnewbie]

Really digging that look.

 

[jkrug]

Too bad about the pits because that's a real nice pipe otherwise. ::

 

[clickklick]

Thanks everyone!

 

[edgreen]

Your adjustments to the briar fascinate me. Can you make chicken salad (you know the rest)?

 

[clickklick]

It's a world renowned supplier, so have to think it's the wood. The blocks look very nice raw.
And I don't think I've ever made chicken salad out of . . . . . :lol: