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| Sir Wedgey |
Now that the Taboo is lifting from the Cannabis Culture and people are waking up to the recognition that this natural herb has medicine purposes The industry for smoking devices has exploded. The designs and creativity are varied and all unique. Artisans have come out of the wood works to create pipes from wood, metal and glass. In this blog lets explore the options and opinions that are surrounding the world of smoking devices.
Pipe smoking is as old as time and isn't just centered around Cannabis. Pipe smoking comes from every culture around the Globe and is used for Rituals, Community Gatherings and just for Personal Use.
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| The Petite Pocket Puffer |
In Africa as well as in Native American and Asian cultures elders have spent time in reflection while smoking. The natural herbs and spices that were imbibed where usually placed in wooden or gourd pipes that were hand carved from the native plants.
In the United States our Native American brothers and sisters used the Natural Environment to create Peace pipes and ritual pipes from wood.
However in our world today with the vast materials that we have created as a collective society, have given way to a plethora of choices. The three main materials we want to discuss are
Wood, metal and glass pipes.
WOOD
Smoking from a wooden pipe is natural and pleasant. These pipes are not easily broken as glass and are a more pleasing experience than metal.
Wood pipes are hand carved and crafted by an artisan and are not the easiest to accomplish. There is care in the wood selected. There is also a need to have "an eye" as a sculptor in order to design a pipe that is not only beautiful but that will function and have longevity.
Wood pipes are easy to clean with a simple pipe cleaner as the pipes are usually built to have a straight path through.
To preserve the longevity of the pipe screens can be placed in the bowl.
Be gentle with how you fire the bowl and learn how your pipe works best. Too much fire isn't a good thing...light the herb or tobacco lightly it is to burn NOT char!!!!
Using natural tobacco and herbs in Wood Pipes is simply a perfect pairing of Nature.
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| Juniper Pipes |
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| Walnut Pipe |
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| Mesquite Pipes |
Metal
Metal pipes were created because the impression is that they are more geared toward the longevity scale. Metal pipes although creative and functional are pretty straight forward in design and aesthetics.
Metal pipes are pretty cool if you aren't into the aesthetics or overall smoking experience.
Metal pipes are easy to clean and have individual parts that can be taken off the pipe.
Metal pipes although may last longer to me have a less quality in design and experience.
Glass
Glass pipes are wonderful additions to your pipe collection. Glass pipes are easy to clean but you must use caution as these pipes BREAK. Glass pipes are expensive!!! Do you best not to drop it!!!!
There are tons of amazing Artisans that use glass and the variety of glass pipes is overwhelming.
I have always been a fan of glass but my preference is Wood. I am clumsy...
Glass pipes are all the craze and I understand why. You can get powerfully creative with glass and shape it in any way the designer eye goes. The color choices and combinations are out of this world. Smoke shops across the globe have several varieties.
**Where as Wood pipes are more uniques and specialized. Also you haven't the need to be as cautious with Wood pipes.**
For those of us that like to smoke the perfect smoking device helps create the experience. Whether it is a chill spot in your natural setting as you reflect on your day or if you are sharing a bowl with your friends at a gathering, your choices of design are personal and should always be special as you are. You can honor your experience with a Natural Wood pipe and stay in the flow of the natural vibrations.
Visit your local smoke shop and ask to see the different material choices. You can also take a look at Fire and Air in a Can. They have a wonderful collection of Wood pipes that are reasonably priced. Each pipe is individually made and designed. Several of the pipes are one of a kind so you literally have your own pipe design!
Some of our favorite smoke shops beside Fire and Air in a Can are:
Fire and Air in A Can
Pittbull Tobacco and More
2200 Colonial Ave #5, Norfolk, VA 23517
EAV Smoke & Vape 1307 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
