Painting By Numbers ((Meer Pics))
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i read an article that says to blow smoke over your meer and it will color faster, tried it tonight seems it will take a long time, he said some people put dowels in a plastic box to hold pipe and blow smoke in box and cover,whatever floats your boat The old cajun
I watched a video on youtube where the gentleman put his pipe in a container of tobacco and water that had been steeped in the oven. It turned a very ugly color IMHO, but he seemed to like it. I don't think that I would personally do that to one of my meers, as I think it would damage the integrity of the meer...
I have the same shape as yours only mine is rusticated. I love it so much and wouldn't trade it for anything. This makes me want to smoke it more.
@sixmp thanks for your opinion. I feel that I am interacting with my pipe. How many pipes have you spent a lifetime with? Some master carvers such as S. Yanik use extensive coloring with dyes and beeswax before the pipe leaves the shop. It is a journey ofcourse. Please do not say I am cheapening my pipe when you dont know me or my pipe.
I get it you don't like it. You didnt have to put me and my pipe down in one snobbish statement.
I get it you don't like it. You didnt have to put me and my pipe down in one snobbish statement.
This hobby is about enjoyment and if your individual enjoyment is to smoke a pre-coloured meer then great; if it's to smoke a pure as the driven snow meer into your own colouring over 30 years, great too! I can't see an experience that brings joy to someone as cheap. It's like the difference between home brewing beer and going to the store to pick up some beer.
Anyway, that's a nice Meer. Too many are far too ornate for my tastes, but this one is nice and simple.
Anyway, that's a nice Meer. Too many are far too ornate for my tastes, but this one is nice and simple.
I agree Mick. Everyone has their own taste (to each his own). I can't see myself putting my pipes in a box of smoke
or dipping them in used motor oil (
), but enjoy them how you want. I see nothing wrong with dabbing on bees wax
while smoking or or just stroking it if that's your thing.....
or dipping them in used motor oil (
), but enjoy them how you want. I see nothing wrong with dabbing on bees waxwhile smoking or or just stroking it if that's your thing.....
I agree each to his/her own.
Just to clarify. My earlier comment was more to the point of it is a shame so many people prefer to "aid" the colouring process (boxes of smoke etc). As they tend to not look as good imo as the naturally coloured meers.
I don't see adding wax to a meer as aiding which is why i didn't think the OP would dream my comment was aimed in anyway towards him.
Just to clarify. My earlier comment was more to the point of it is a shame so many people prefer to "aid" the colouring process (boxes of smoke etc). As they tend to not look as good imo as the naturally coloured meers.
I don't see adding wax to a meer as aiding which is why i didn't think the OP would dream my comment was aimed in anyway towards him.
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Pipes are an individual journey, who be it to any of us to comment on that journey. The old cajun
Any bees wax will work Mike... the unrefined wax will give a darker color. I had an
old friend that used chap stick. "gwtwdbss, I like the way your pipe is coloring near
the rim, I haven't seen a pipe do that".
(For those who don't know Cinnamon Girl)
old friend that used chap stick. "gwtwdbss, I like the way your pipe is coloring near
the rim, I haven't seen a pipe do that".
(For those who don't know Cinnamon Girl)
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