I think you did a great job on your first pipe :cheers: as for as rusticating goes you can uses nails by placing four or five together and grinding in a clockwise counter clockwise motion after chewing the wood up run a wire brush or wire wheel lightly over it and then a little sanding makes a very nice rustication. Thats just one out of many ways give it a try you might like it. But once again job well done sir.
Best Regards
Richard