I have a couple of meers (Baki and Tekin) which are finished with white beewax coating. I eyed one I like which is finished with yellow beewax. Is there any reason for that, just for cosmetic appearance or because they color differently? And the one waxed with the yellow beewax should be continued to be waxed with the yellow beewax?
White vs Yellow Waxed Meerschaum
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Yellow is the natural color of beeswax, but I can find no reason to re-wax one.
The manufacturer coats with a wax and other additives. I've never run across a meer where that coating has "gone away." I'm sure some exist though. Just smoke your meer and let it color from the inside out, naturally.
A "yellow" pipe would be suspicious to me. Perhaps African meerschaum as opposed to Turkish. African does not color naturally from the inside out. They are colored yellow (Not simply with a beeswax), rim being darker than the rest of the bowl. If you see a pic of something like that do no9t expect Turkish meerschaum or, expect it to color like one.
There is nothing intrinsically wrong with an African meerschaum. Just realize that it is a "horse of a different color" with respect to Turkish. Also, be aware of pipes made of "cultered meerschaum." These pipes are made from powdered meerscham with a binder. Not being porous, they do not color either.
A "yellow" pipe would be suspicious to me. Perhaps African meerschaum as opposed to Turkish. African does not color naturally from the inside out. They are colored yellow (Not simply with a beeswax), rim being darker than the rest of the bowl. If you see a pic of something like that do no9t expect Turkish meerschaum or, expect it to color like one.
There is nothing intrinsically wrong with an African meerschaum. Just realize that it is a "horse of a different color" with respect to Turkish. Also, be aware of pipes made of "cultered meerschaum." These pipes are made from powdered meerscham with a binder. Not being porous, they do not color either.
Many Kudrets, Kenans, and Yaniks are yellow. Yellow wax is fully refined and white cosmetic grade is bleached.
[ Many Kudrets, Kenans, and Yaniks are yellow. Yellow wax is fully refined and white cosmetic grade is bleached. ]
The one I am looking is a Kenan and I am sure it is a quality meer block.
I also saw different videos of rewaxing meers tipically when they become dull (so depending on how much do you smoke them they might require rewaxing).
Yes, I know the yellow wax is the original one and the white one is the bleached one. My main question is if they color differently depending from the wax white or yellow.
The one I am looking is a Kenan and I am sure it is a quality meer block.
I also saw different videos of rewaxing meers tipically when they become dull (so depending on how much do you smoke them they might require rewaxing).
Yes, I know the yellow wax is the original one and the white one is the bleached one. My main question is if they color differently depending from the wax white or yellow.
My magnum skull is a Kenan and is very high quality.
They don't become dull. A soft buffing with a tshirt shines them right up. No rewaxing required. I hit 400 smokes in my skull last week, and still just as shiny as new, though picking up color.
They really shouldn't. Here's an AKB claw I used to have that was snow white when new.
no idea if it's true but told the yellow is used to make it look like it's started to color. That sounds suspect but....
Yellow or white is purely cosmetic. If you're looking for a meer then what you need to look out for is the pipe block or pressed. A block meer is carved from a solid block of meerschaum where some of the lesser quality pipes are leftovers that are ground into a powder and mixed with epoxy and pressed into a block then shaped.
Why should a Turkish meer become "dull"? I've never seen that.
With regards to "yellowed" meers? Wouldn't think of purchasing one. Of course I have five being smoked daily, they are all quality from the last century, coloring nicely. Most of the manufacture's names mentioned these days I've never heard of of. So, perhaps they are processing their products differently that thirty to fifty years ago.
Re-waxing a meer is a waste of time, effort and a few bucks.
I’m on day 28 of coloring my new meerschaum, and am loving it!
You can find meerschaum pipes in a variety of colors from traditional white, yellow, red, blue and even green. The ones that are colored will actually start to turn white as you smoke them, and if you smoke them long enough, they will then color with golden tones, browns and deep chocolate colors like traditional meerschaum pipes will.
I have a yellow Yanik pipe, and over the time the yellow color has faded in spots and the natural white is coming through.
As for re-waxing meerschaum pipes, it's not necessary but some people do it still. I do it every couple years on some of my more heavily smoked meers. I've used white beeswax, and the traditional beeswax and neither makes a difference.
I have a yellow Yanik pipe, and over the time the yellow color has faded in spots and the natural white is coming through.
As for re-waxing meerschaum pipes, it's not necessary but some people do it still. I do it every couple years on some of my more heavily smoked meers. I've used white beeswax, and the traditional beeswax and neither makes a difference.
@Chasing Embers ah, I always thought at some point you would wax a meerschaum, I assumed, it eventually wears out and needs reapplying at some point.
@marconi colored like this one?
Is it wax he uses to make them appear this color?
@marconi colored like this one?
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The holes and airways of the pipes vary depending on the shape and size of pipes and their size generally change between 2 mm and 4,5 mm. Likewise, sizes of the pipes’ bowls change. Bowls are covered with beeswax in order to protect and render them long lasting.
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Is it wax he uses to make them appear this color?
I think you’re supposed to throw em in the dishwasher once you’ve smoked em. Or soak em overnight in alcohol I can’t remember which one right now.
Here we go again! Re-waxing is a total waste of time that will result in your pipe becoming a dust trap. If you want it to color then fill it up with tobacco and smoke it. If it is a Turkish meerschaum carved from block consider putting a restrictor in the bottom and watch the thing turn all manner of interesting colors! There I have said it!