Added a new pipe today -

Subject: Added a new pipe today - Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:38 pm

Just finished my latest pipe this afternoon. Inspired by some of my favorite carvers; this Volcano has beautiful swooping lines and a wonderful feel in the hand. There is a fantastic mix of straight and flame grain all around; with stand out birdseye on the bottom. A hand shaped stem of an amberish swirl colored acrylic blends in well but gives just the right contrast. With just a bit tighter and more straight graining; this would have been a very high grade. I used a multi-step staining process to bring out it's best.

Please let me know what you think.

Volcano 1:

Height - 2.25
Length - 5.25
Width - 2.125
Chamber Diameter - 1.00
Chamber Depth - 1.35
Weight - 77g

Subject: Re: Added a new pipe today - Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:54 am

That is incredible Hollywood! I would say that could very easily be considered high grade!
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Subject: Re: Added a new pipe today - Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:38 am

I am not a fan of the shape but this is one that I would not hesitate to get. A beautiful pipe. I wish I had the $$$ to buy it. Very well done!! cyclops

Subject: Re: Added a new pipe today - Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:51 am

Very nice indeed. I really like what you did in matching the grain pattern to the shape of the bowl.
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Subject: Re: Added a new pipe today - Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:32 pm

Thank you again for the comments, guys. I am so happy with how this one turned out so much like I originally intended. I'm having a great time with this; and look forward to being able to bring many more out in the future.

Subject: Re: Added a new pipe today - Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:33 am

Wow! The shape & grain, golden colour, the way how the shank connects with the mouthpiece, and the beautiful birdseye pattern at the bottom.
Congratulations! It paid off your hard work.
How many hours did you invest on it?

Cheers

Joined : 15 Feb 2008 Posts : 27 Location : NC USA

Yeah, that's a great looking pipe! You did a fine job!
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Subject: Volcano Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:57 pm

Dude, just tell me where to send the check...That is amazing!

Jay

Age : 31 Joined : 15 Jan 2008 Posts : 190 Location : Ohio

All I can say is WOW!!!! I love the birdseye on the bottom too!
Do you have a website?