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How should I evaluate a new carver's work?
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<blockquote data-quote="scotties22" data-source="post: 411337" data-attributes="member: 2513"><p>This is a huge misconception that hurts quite a few carvers. Yes, there is a lot of briar out there that is green that is being used right away....and most of it's bought off Ebay. HOWEVER, most of us source out briar from reputable briar mills that make sure their briar is in good shape....on top of the fact that we let it age before we ever cut into it. I'm not saying you shouldn't be concerned if you don't know/haven't spoken to the carver.</p><p></p><p>As far as purchasing the pipe...I don't know. I guess it depends on how much you like it and if you are really comfortable spending the money on it. </p><p></p><p>From the "new carver's" point of view: I think a lot of people still pass me over as I haven't quite been doing this for 3 years yet and people haven't heard of me. So it really hurts sales when someone sees my pipe, picks it up and then asks who I am. I know building a reputation comes with time.....but I sure wish a few more people would take chances on my work <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scotties22, post: 411337, member: 2513"] This is a huge misconception that hurts quite a few carvers. Yes, there is a lot of briar out there that is green that is being used right away....and most of it's bought off Ebay. HOWEVER, most of us source out briar from reputable briar mills that make sure their briar is in good shape....on top of the fact that we let it age before we ever cut into it. I'm not saying you shouldn't be concerned if you don't know/haven't spoken to the carver. As far as purchasing the pipe...I don't know. I guess it depends on how much you like it and if you are really comfortable spending the money on it. From the "new carver's" point of view: I think a lot of people still pass me over as I haven't quite been doing this for 3 years yet and people haven't heard of me. So it really hurts sales when someone sees my pipe, picks it up and then asks who I am. I know building a reputation comes with time.....but I sure wish a few more people would take chances on my work :D [/QUOTE]
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